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Teenage Daydream: We are the Girls Who Play in a Band
by Debsey WykesAn evocative coming of age story from one of the UK&’s first ever female post-punk musicians.Debsey Wykes was the bass playing singer in the first all girl punk group Dolly Mixture. Thrown into the musky, misogynistic, male dominated world of the UK music industry in the late 1970s, they enjoyed unlikely #1 success alongside Captain Sensible of The Damned on1982&’s even unlikelier cover version of &‘Happy Talk&’, whilst fame and success on their own individual terms alluded them.Debsey went onto greater prominence with Saint Etienne with who she has performed since 1992, whilst in 2025, desirable Dolly Mixture reissues sell out around the world as quickly as they are printed.Featuring a cast of contemporary post-punk heroes – rom Paul Weller and the Jam (their first record label boss) to Madness and the Pogues – Teenage Daydream is a unique coming of age story of youthful ambition, enterprising DIY musical ethics and how an unlikely bunch of school-girl friends ended up on Top of the Pops in home made hula skirts.
Humanish: How Anthropomorphism Makes Us Smart, Weird and Delusional
by Justin GreggEver glanced at your cat and wondered if they were plotting something? Or passed a car and thought it seemed &‘friendly&’, &‘surprised&’ or &‘angry&’ depending on the shape of its headlights? Anthropomorphism – the irresistible desire to apply human characteristics to animals, natural phenomena and even inanimate objects – is as natural as breathing. And it gets weirder… Million-dollar industries have sprung up to provide &‘cosmetic enhancements&’ for dogs who&’ve had the snip – their (inevitably male) owners wracked with guilt that their pets might be missing out on… something. Similarly, Justin Gregg, a researcher with the Dolphin Communication Project, regularly receives emails from mothers-to-be convinced that dolphins would make excellent midwives (spoiler alert: they definitely wouldn&’t). Diving into the strange way anthropomorphism shapes our understanding of the world, Gregg offers an eye-opening journey through human perception. From cinema&’s obsession with talking animals to the way we interact with our soon-to-be robot overlords, Humanish takes a hilarious journey through the strange world of anthropomorphism and explores what it reveals about this weird and wonderful bias within us all.
The Takeover (Ministry of Mischief)
by Alex FoulkesStep into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween!Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls &‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang &‘Brilliant! It&’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie&’s illustrations are the perfect match&’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar 'Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching&’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa
Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane PART #4: Fall in love with part four of this new uplifting and heartwarming story
by Holly Hepburn**PART FOUR in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde** Maura has everything she ever wanted from life – a quirky cottage in Edinburgh&’s picturesque Dean Village, a thriving career as a potter, and a contented relationship with her childhood sweetheart, Jamie. Never mind that the cottage is damp, her pots aren&’t selling and Jamie prefers a night down the pub with his rugby mates to an evening in with her.But everyone wishes things were just a tiny bit better, right? When Maura reunites with Fraser Bell at a Hogmanay party, she&’s instantly transported back to her school days. And when he suggests she makes some ceramic ghosts to go with his city ghost tour business, she&’s tempted. At first, everything goes smoothly but it&’s not long before their new partnership causes problems that ripple through every aspect of Maura&’s life. The ghosts go viral, meaning she has more orders than she can fulfil, and Jamie is less than thrilled that she&’s spending all her time in her studio. But it&’s not until Edinburgh Castle shows an interest in Maura&’s work that things begin to spiral out of control.Can Maura really have it all or will she regret wishing for more?
The Waterfall: A beguiling and intricate mystery from Sunday Times bestselling author Gareth Rubin
by Gareth RubinA story about stories within stories, as four interconnected mysteries take the reader through the ages, from Shakespeare&’s day to a 19th-century Gothic former Priory, to 1920s Venice, and finally to 1940s California, from the internationally bestselling author of The Turnglass.We begin with the last testament of William Shakespeare as he investigates the real-life murder mystery of his friend, playwright Christopher Marlowe.The second story is a 19th-century Gothic tale about the discovery of Shakespeare&’s manuscript, set in an isolated former Priory, now a clinic for those who cannot sleep.The third is a lighter Golden Age detective tale set in Venice, where private investigator Honora Feldman looks into a baffling case of theft and murder in the British expat community, with the Gothic story at its heart.And finally, a 1940s American Noir, as Ken Kourian finds that a serial killer is recreating all the murders in The Waterfall, the companion book to his friend Oliver Tooke&’s The Turnglass.The Waterfall is a beguiling and intricate mystery that cements Gareth Rubin&’s position as one of the most original authors writing today.PRAISE FOR THE TURNGLASS, THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER: &‘This is a story about stories and their perspectives, the passage of time and the slow march of the inevitable. Vivid, resonant, melancholy and beautiful&’ JANICE HALLETT &‘Rubin has pulled off the difficult trick of writing an ambitious novel that is also an easy, enjoyable read&’ THE TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH&‘A bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt I&’ll ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offer&’ STUART TURTON&‘A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery… a thrilling delight&’ CHRIS WHITAKER&‘An intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations&’ GUARDIAN, THRILLER OF THE YEAR&‘Your initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation for the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executed&’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
Homesick: How Housing Broke London and How to Fix It
by Peter AppsFrom the author of the Orwell Prize-winner SHOW ME THE BODIES: HOW WE LET GRENFELL HAPPEN, the gripping story of how housing defines a city's past, present and future 'Apps set the gold standard with his Grenfell coverage. With Homesick, he dismantles the sham of UK housing policy – razor-sharp, stylish, and morally unflinching.' Darren McGarvey In London, only those with vast cash deposits can get on the property ladder, private rents have spiralled out of control and the wait for social housing is measured in decades. Once vibrant communities are being uprooted, schools are closing down and homelessness is rampant. It was not always like this. In the 1980s, builders and nurses could afford family-sized homes, there was abundant social housing and long-term security for private renters. Tracing the last forty years of housing policy, Peter Apps examines this transformation, following a diverse group of Londoners as their fortunes rise and fall across the decades amid the economic forces sweeping through the city. With clear-eyed urgency, he reveals what will happen when a generation of renters retires and climate change brings fire and flood to a city unprepared for extremes. He also gives us reason to hope, exploring the ways London can transform again: from a market for private profit to a place that once more offers permanence, safety and opportunity for its citizens. A place to call home.
Biotechnological and Biomedical Applications of Polylactic Acids Based Blends (Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances)
by Visakh Maniyan Oğuz BayraktarThis book offers a unique perspective on the preparation, characterization, and diverse applications of polylactic acid (PLA) blends in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and medical textiles. The chapters explore critical areas such as the fabrication of PLA-based biomedical foams, the controlled release of drugs from nanocomposites, and the development of antifouling membranes through electrospinning. The authors provide analysis on the properties and sustainable applications of PLA, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of its potential to transform medical and environmental technologies. Readers will discover detailed discussions on the preparation and characterization of PLA blends, as well as their use in innovative applications like 3D printing and the creation of biocidal particle membranes. The book also addresses key questions about the challenges and opportunities in the field, inviting readers to consider the future directions of PLA research and its impact on sustainable development. This volume is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and related fields. It offers valuable insights into the latest advancements and challenges in the use of biodegradable polymers, making it a crucial reference for those seeking to expand their knowledge and contribute to the development of sustainable medical solutions.
Zum Gendering von Internettechnologien und ihrer Aneignung: Eine qualitative Panelstudie mit Paaren (Digitale Kultur und Kommunikation #12)
by Raik RothIn der Frühphase ihrer Nutzung wurden Internettechnologien wie z.B. der Computer sehr stark mit Technik in Verbindung gebracht und unterlagen so einem symbolisch-diskursiven Gendering. Im Zuge ihrer zunehmenden Alltagsintegration ab den 2000er Jahren nahm dieses Gendering immer mehr ab. In diesem Kontext fragt das vorliegende Buch nach Prozessen der (De-)Konstruktion von Geschlecht in der Aneignung von Internettechnologien im Paaralltag. Es erarbeitet für diese Frage eine theoretische Perspektive, in der Ansätze der kommunikationswissenschaftlichen Geschlechterforschung und der Aneignungsforschung der Cultural Studies zusammengeführt werden. Anhand einer ethnografisch-orientierten Panelstudie mit 25 Paarhaushalten, die zwischen 2008 und 2013 dreimal gemeinsam in ihrem Zuhause interviewt werden, wird gezeigt, wie Medienaneignung, die Zuschreibung von Technikexpertise und häusliche Arbeitsteilungsarrangements in der Konstruktion von Geschlecht rund um Internettechnologien ineinander greifen und wie sich diese Konstruktionsprozesse stetig wandeln.
Approaching Natural Resources for Sustainable Development in Indonesia: Confronting the Socio-Ecological Crisis (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Henny Warsilah Agus Heri PurnomoThis book brings to light the sustainability dilemma in Southeast Asia, with a sharp focus on Indonesia&’s rapid economic growth and its profound impact on natural resources, ecosystems, and society. It examines the complex challenge of fostering strong economic development while avoiding environmental degradation and social dislocation. Central to this discourse is the vital role of government regulation and the imperative of community involvement in managing natural resources. Indonesia&’s economic boom—mirroring trends across Asia—has triggered escalating land-use conflicts in forests, peatlands, rural-urban zones, and karst landscapes. This is paralleled by expanding access to coal, tin, and oil and gas, leading to large-scale extractive operations and widespread environmental damage. The book adopts a sustainable development framework, exploring its ecological, economic, social, and political dimensions. Crucially, it argues that today&’s socio-ecological crisis is not just a consequence of growth, but a systemic condition rooted in capitalism. Written by leading experts, the book offers interdisciplinary perspectives—socio-cultural, legal, political, and economic—supported by detailed case studies. A timely and essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners committed to Indonesia&’s sustainable future.
Computational Bodily Fluid Dynamics: Models, Algorithms and Applications
by Eleuterio F. ToroThis book provides fundamental information on all aspects of computational haemodynamics in an integrated manner, combining physiology, fluid mechanics, differential equations and related numerical methods, computing, experiments and cardiovascular pathologies. Further, it demonstrates how to develop mathematical models for blood and other physiological fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid, all in the context of research on cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The book is based on two Master&’s courses and a PhD Winter School course taught at the University of Trento, Italy. Its target audience includes Master&’s students and PhD researchers in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and medicine, but it will also benefit medical professionals, researchers and academics.
Clinical Perfusion for Cardiac Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Fundamentals
by Ahmed S. Awad Jiapeng Huang James DiNardo Michael F. HancockCardiac surgery is a very complex field of medicine that continues to evolve, and cardiopulmonary bypass is an integral part of this field, it is challenging for a trainee rotating in the cardiac surgery room to acquire scientific and practical knowledge of clinical perfusion without a good reference text. This book fills the need for a clear, focused, and concise text on managing clinical perfusion with up-to-date knowledge. This book equips the trainee, the junior cardiac anaesthesiologists, the junior cardiac surgeon, and the junior perfusionist with the fundamental concepts necessary for success in this field.
The Essential Guide to SNOMED CT® (Health Information Technology Standards)
by Linda BirdThis book is an essential guide to using SNOMED CT®. It emphasises SNOMED CT&’s® importance to healthcare and describes how it is used to improve patient outcomes and deliver more effective healthcare. The book explains the main design features fundamental to using SNOMED CT® as a clinical terminology, and the tools and processes used to develop and extend it. With these foundations in place, it then offers practical advice to implementing SNOMED CT® in a health information environment, highlighting the intrinsic relationship between terminology and information models, and exploring how different types of health data can be represented. The Essential Guide to SNOMED CT® offers guidance on how to customise the terminology for specific usages, by developing value sets, user-friendly terms, and new content. Effective principles and solutions for deploying terminology services, for designing user interfaces, and for storing, exchanging and querying SNOMED CT® data are also explored. The book concludes by discussing the role that SNOMED CT plays in semantic interoperability, and summarising some key messages for anyone using or planning to use SNOMED CT®.
Mason's Pediatric Sedation Outside of the Operating Room: A Multispecialty International Collaboration
by Keira P. MasonThis thoroughly updated new edition serves as the premier and only multi-specialty international textbook which explores all areas of pediatric sedation outside the operating room. Following the successful structure of previous editions, the book begins with the historical context of pediatric sedation field, the fundamentals and nuances of procedural sedation and pre-sedation assessments. Subsequent chapters compare sedation models and practices as distributed amongst the subspecialties over different continents and geographical locations. The textbooks concludes with an exploration of the standards and outcomes of safety practice in sedation, and prognosticates on the future of sedation. Edited and authored by a multidisciplinary group of experts, Mason's Pediatric Sedation Outside of the Operating Room, 4th Edition, is accessible to a diverse group of sedation providers from multi-specialties (physicians, dentists, nursing, pharmacist, hospital leadership, nurse anaesthetist) and an invaluable and necessary resource for sedation providers worldwide.
The Link Between Coffee and Health
by Maciej Banach Stanisław SurmaThis book is a comprehensive volume dedicated to the impact of coffee consumption on human health. It provides an up-to-date and highly illustrated synopsis of the composition and types of coffee, the mechanisms of action of coffee ingredients, the impact of coffee on all human systems and organs and the risk of many types of diseases. The book presents the current state of knowledge on the impact of coffee on human health. Many controversial issues were raised and practical recommendations for coffee consumption in various groups of patients were included. Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, therefore it is very important to know about its impact on human health and the risk of various diseases. Moreover, a large amount of research on the influence of coffee on the functioning of the human body makes it necessary to summarize the current knowledge in this field. This book is addressed to a very wide audience. It will be interesting not only for doctors of all specialties, but also for students of medical faculties, nutritionists and all those interested in the impact of food on human health.
Treatment Options Before and After Edentulism: Implant Supported Fixed Restorations
by Yasemin OzkanThis book provides complete solutions for edentulous patients using different types of fixed prostheses. Implant supported Fixed Restoration (ISFR) are completely implant supported with no transfer of load to denture bearing areas, thus avoiding the possibility of further resorption associated with implant overdenture. This book describes specific parameters that should be evaluated when selecting an ISFR or IOD, including the available bone quantity and quality, the number, location, and implant distribution, the available inter-arch distance and maxilla-mandibular relationship, the nature of the opposing occlusion, the cost as and maintain the prosthesis. Digital treatment planning and advanced implant surgery as well as traditional and novel hybrid type prosthesis are explained. The book discusses implant therapy success considering both the clinicians and the patients’ opinions. It is a must have for all clinicians who treat edentulous patients. Two companion volumes covering treatment options before and after edentulism, including tooth supported overdentures and implant overdenture, are available separately.
Water Nexus Approach for Sustainable Development: Selected Papers of the 2024 6th International Conference on Environmental Prevention and Pollution Control Technologies (EPPCT 2024) (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Jia Wen Keng Yuen Foo Rajesh Banu Lai Kuan LeeThis book unveils the ground-breaking technological advancements in natural environmental protection and pollution treatment, encompassing research spanning from the natural environment preservation, water pollution control, risk assessment, policies, nexus approach, and their related areas. According to the October 2023 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 10% of the global population continues to consume food irrigated by wastewater. Alarmingly, nearly 3.47 billion people reside in environments affected by untreated wastewater, leading to severe human health risks and life-threatening conditions. Water resource management remains a critical concern in the realm of environmental safety, garnering substantial attention from different regions of the world. To address the global concern, smart water resilience framework appears to be most relevant approach, as it addresses emergent issues related to optimization, treatment, and reuse of all available water sources in a timely and achievable manner while creating opportunities for commercial advantage paving the way for long-term sustainability. This realignment can be achieved by reassessing the current products and services; improving water use efficiency by pursuing the possibilities for water recycling or reuse within industrial processes and domestic activities; establishing sustainable environmental management systems related to natural water courses, or built environment for environmental preservation and public health improvement; improving the existing governance policies related to wastewater treatment, management strategies, and smart partnerships; and implementing better resource allocation and management. This book seeks to offer valuable insights and share successful experiences among scholars, engineers, and environmental professionals from the world's leading universities, research centers, and governmental and industrial departments engaged in environmental management, catering especially to regions and countries grappling with ongoing wastewater pollution issues.
Making War Safe for Capitalism: The World Bank, IMF, and the Conflict in Ukraine
by Elliot Dolan-EvansThis book examines the impact of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic restructuring programmes during active conflicts. Using a critical political economy perspective, the book explores how these restructuring efforts affect vulnerable communities’ survival amid violence. Chapters provide a detailed case study of Ukraine during the War in Donbas, analysing the controversial reforms in agriculture, gas and pension sectors. The resulting analysis offers valuable insights into how these reforms have influenced Ukraine’s political economy and the survival of conflict-affected populations since the 2022 Russian invasion.
Harlequin Historical - October 2025 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Ann Lethbridge Bronwyn Scott Lucy MorrisHarlequin Historical – October 2025 – Box Set 1 of 2Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating trio of thrilling new romances in one collection!This boxset includes:HOW TO SEDUCE A VISCOUNTPart of Wed within a YearBy Bronwyn Scott(Regency)Lucien Parkhurst&’s new Viscountcy is only his to retain if he weds within the year – but Luce has no plans to marry! Until the arrival of a beautiful midnight messenger on his doorstep… Wren Audley has secretly worked for Luce&’s grandfather&’s spy network since childhood. Her last mission before she disappears forever? Deliver a coded message to Luce without revealing her true identity, or giving up her secrets! But what happens when her searing attraction to Luce becomes a complication – will she give in to their irresistible desire? COURTING SCANDAL WITH THE DUKEBy Ann Lethbridge(Regency)Dowager Countess Barbara&’s two unhappy marriages taught her one lesson – never, ever again! To stop her ambitious father marrying her off once more, she&’ll do anything. Even ruin herself so thoroughly that no groom will have her! And the quickest way to do that? Secure the disapproval of Xavier, Duke of Derbridge. He&’s enormously influential and infamously strait-laced. If only winning his censure wasn&’t quite so fun, and his looks weren&’t quite so intoxicating… Barbara&’s steely resolve soon wavers. Because successfully disgracing herself would mean alienating the infuriatingly upright duke she craves – forever! A VIKING TOO WILD TO WEDBy Lucy Morris(Viking)Egill Eriksson has had more wild exploits than he can remember. Now with his brothers settled, it&’s time for him to secure his own future and finally wed! Enchanted by thrall Mildritha, Egill has a simple plan: free her from servitude and win her hand. If he can convince her he&’s changed his ways… The last thing Mila wants is a man trampling on her independence, especially one with a reputation like Egill&’s! But there&’s no arguing with their inescapable chemistry. Until Egill&’s unruly past catches up with him and threatens the future Mila was just daring to hope for!
Harlequin Historical - October 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Jade Lee Maggie WestonHarlequin Historical – October 2025 – Box Set 2 of 2Harlequin ® Historical brings you a captivating duo of thrilling new romances in one collection!This boxset includes:A LORD IN WANT OF A WIFEPart of Daring DebutantesBy Jade Lee(Regency)Cedric, Lord Domac, heir of a profligate earl has travelled far to find a fortune to keep his sisters from destitution. Short on options, he realises he&’ll have to marry for money! When he meets enchanting heiress Lucy on a voyage from China to London, he&’s almost captivated enough to forget his mission. But her father says she&’s too young for a dowry, and time is running out for Cedric&’s sisters. Can he put his head before his heart and woo elsewhere—or is his sizzling connection to Lucy too strong to ignore? RESISTING THE FORBIDDEN WIDOWPart of Widows of West EndBy Maggie Weston(Victorian)After losing her husband so young, Mary vowed to never love again. So her new position as Cameron Sykes&’s assistant is the perfect guarantee of independence. Until Cameron tasks her with helping him find a titled wife! As they try to find his perfect bride, it&’s only Mary that Cameron can imagine at the altar…and in the marriage bed! Yet she can&’t give him the Society approval that his hard-working parents desperately craved. But can he resist the all-consuming lust that&’s threatening to derail his plans?
Resisting the Forbidden Widow (Widows of West End)
by Maggie Weston"This Victorian workplace romance is the third installment in Weston&’s 'Widows of West End' series (following Romancing His Convenient Viscountess). It&’s a sexy story of forbidden friends-to-lovers desire." - Library JournalHe has a list of eligible bridesBut his assistant isn&’t on it…After losing her husband so young, Mary vowed to never love again. Her new position as Cameron Sykes&’s assistant is the perfect guarantee of independence. Until Cameron tasks her with helping him find a titled wife!As they try to find his perfect bride, it&’s only Mary that Cameron can imagine at the altar…and in the marriage bed! Yet she can&’t give him the Society approval that his hardworking parents desperately craved. But can he resist the all-consuming lust that&’s threatening to derail his plans?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Widows of West EndBook 1: One Night with the DuchessBook 2: Romancing His Convenient ViscountessBook 3: Resisting the Forbidden Widow
A Viking Too Wild to Wed (The Eriksson Brothers)
by Lucy MorrisMeet the wildest Eriksson brother in Lucy Morris&’s captivating and spicy Viking romance Warrior, adventurer, charmer …husband? Egill Eriksson has had more wild exploits than he can remember. Now with his brothers settled, it&’s time for him to secure his own future and finally wed! Enchanted by thrall Mildritha, Egill has a simple plan: free her from servitude and win her hand. If he can convince her he&’s changed his ways… The last thing Mila wants is a man trampling on her independence, especially one with a reputation like Egill&’s! But there&’s no arguing with their inescapable chemistry. Until Egill&’s unruly past catches up with him and threatens the future Mila was just daring to hope for!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.The Eriksson Brothers
A Lord in Want of a Wife (Daring Debutantes)
by Jade Lee"Lee (The Duke&’s Guide to Fake Courtship) concludes her 'Daring Debutantes' duet with this steamy story of forbidden love. This Regency romance will enchant and entice readers." - Library JournalA fortune to find…a Miss to resist!Cedric, Lord Domac, heir of a profligate earl, has traveled far to find a fortune to keep his sisters from destitution. Short on options, he realizes he&’ll have to marry for money!When he meets enchanting heiress Lucy on a voyage from China to London, he&’s almost captivated enough to forget his mission. But her father says she&’s too young for a dowry, and time is running out for Cedric&’s sisters. Can he put his head before his heart and woo elsewhere—or is his sizzling connection to Lucy too strong to ignore?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Daring DebutantesBook 1: The Duke's Guide to Fake CourtshipBook 2: A Lord in Want of a Wife
Courting Scandal with the Duke
by Ann Lethbridge"...a steamy Regency romance with an engaging opposites-attract plot." - Library JournalHis Grace or disgrace?She can&’t have both!Dowager Countess Barbara&’s two unhappy marriages taught her one lesson—never, ever again! To stop her ambitious father marrying her off once more, she&’ll do anything. Even ruin herself so thoroughly that no groom will have her! And the quickest way to do that? Secure the disapproval of Xavier, Duke of Derbridge. He&’s enormously influential and infamously straitlaced.If only winning his censure wasn&’t quite so fun, and his looks weren&’t quite so intoxicating… Barbara&’s steely resolve soon wavers. Because successfully disgracing herself would mean alienating the infuriatingly upright duke she craves—forever!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
How to Seduce a Viscount (Wed Within a Year)
by Bronwyn ScottEnjoy the dramatic final installment of Bronwyn Scott&’s Wed Within a Year trilogy A deviation from her mission …to seduce the viscount! Lucien Parkhurst&’s new viscountcy is only his to retain if he weds within the year—but Luce has no plans to marry! Until the arrival of a beautiful midnight messenger on his doorstep… Wren Audley has secretly worked for Luce&’s grandfather&’s spy network since childhood. Her last mission before she disappears forever? Deliver a coded message to Luce without revealing her true identity—or giving up her secrets! But what happens when her searing attraction to Luce becomes a complication—will she give in to their irresistible desire?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Wed Within a YearBook 1: How to Court a RakeBook 2: How to Tempt an EarlBook 3: How to Seduce a Viscount
Chris Claremont (Biographix)
by J. Andrew DemanChris Claremont (b. 1950) is best known for his landmark sixteen-year author run on Uncanny X-Men. This is the longest author run in Marvel Comics history, one that saw X-Men go from a title on the verge of cancellation to one of the most popular comics for over a decade and, eventually, a multibillion-dollar film franchise. While Claremont’s influence on popular culture is becoming more widely recognized, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of how his life shaped his work and the deep sources of inspiration behind his iconic characters and storylines. From Britain to Israel to the New York demimonde, Claremont’s relationships, education, upbringing, collaborations, and faith all contribute to his voice and to the creations that he shaped. The story of Chris Claremont is the story of a creator who achieved popular success whilst making significant artistic contributions to his chosen medium, including the first African American superheroine, the first Black superhero team leader, the first canonically Jewish Marvel superhero, extensive queer subtext, notable BDSM imagery, the first superhero team with a strong female roster, and the best-selling single-issue comic of all time. This volume celebrates an extraordinary career and marvels at how Claremont accomplished all of this within mainstream comics.