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Midlife Awakening: Creating a Miraculous Next Chapter
by Marianne WilliamsonIn this New York Times bestseller, a popular spiritual teacher and thought leader shows you that menopause isn&’t an ending—it&’s an opportunity for a powerful new beginning.A revised edition of The Age of Miracles with new content from the author There are times in life when one phase ends and another begins. In Midlife Awakening, our post-menopausal years are described as a "second puberty"—a time when an era of our selfhood gives way to something new.This new chapter need not indicate decline. It can, in fact, be a time of spiritual awakening. While physical age and societal prejudices can form an emotional undertow for all of us, best-selling author Marianne Williamson guides toward the psychological power to counter that.Blending soulful insight with practical wisdom, Williamson explores the emotional, spiritual, and psychological shifts that occur in midlife. Rooted in timeless truths, her insightful guidance will help you:Let go of what is no longer yours, so you can receive the gifts that are only yours now. Navigate the changing dynamics of age, so you can find your grounding in those things that do not change. Learn to forgive the past and embrace new opportunities for the future.Discover the growing momentum towards redefining midlife in the modern era.For those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, this is a compassionate and uplifting companion through the ""new midlife"—a stage filled with unrecognized potential and untapped vitality. Whether you're feeling invisible, lost, or simply ready to reconnect with yourself at a time of change, this book will help you find strength in your softness, clarity in your chaos, and the courage to step fully into the woman you were always meant to be.In the words of Emily Dickinson, "We turn not older with years but newer every day."Your youth may be behind you, but your greatest power is only beginning to emerge.
On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts
by Valerie NealThe definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts that's perfect for fans of The Six eager for moreSally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field.Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight, interviewed many of the US women astronauts to bring their experiences to life. She offers a culturally insightful history of their achievements, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they've completed more than 100 space shuttle missions and more than 30 long-duration stays on the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts.The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts to Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts. On a Mission is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history.
Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard Whistleblower
by Becky McClainA powerful memoir of a molecular biologist&’s courageous fight against corporate retaliation after revealing dangerous biosafety failures in biotech labs.When molecular biologist Becky McClain raised urgent alarms about biosafety lapses at her biotech lab at Pfizer, she expected concern--not retaliation. Instead, her warnings about dangerous, genetically engineered viruses that were handled without following standard safety protocols were met with hostility, intimidation, and ultimately, devastating illness after a workplace exposure changed her life forever.Exposed is McClain&’s riveting memoir of her transformation from dedicated scientist to the nation&’s first successful biotech whistleblower. Chronicling her battle against a powerful industry and its culture of secrecy, McClain reveals the high personal cost of speaking out, the legal showdown that rocked Pfizer, and the alarming gaps in biosafety and regulatory oversight that put workers--and the public--at risk.In a post-pandemic world, McClain&’s story is more urgent than ever: a wake-up call to the dangers lurking behind laboratory doors, a testament to the power of truth, and a courageous demand for accountability in science. Exposed is not just a personal journey--it&’s a public reckoning with the ethical failures and hidden hazards of 21st-century biotechnology.
I Am Finally, Finally French: My Accidental Life in Brittany
by Mark GreensideA hilarious and heartfelt memoir of embracing life in rural France. At 47, Mark Greenside, a glass-is-half-empty native New Yorker living in California, unwillingly went to Brittany, and to his great amazement and surprise fell in love with the place and its people. Then, because love makes you crazy and do crazy things, he borrowed money from his mom and bought a 120‑year‑old farmhouse in Plobien, a village of 500 people. Thus began Mark&’s bumbling, hilarious journey adapting to life in rural France. From navigating unwritten rules about touching tomatoes at the market to hosting dinners for discerning friends, every mishap and cultural and linguistic misunderstanding—of which there were many—became a lesson in resilience, perseverance, compliance, and humility. Now, three decades later, Mark reflects on the unforeseen joys and challenges of growing older in the place he calls home every summer. With his trademark wit and self‑awareness, he reveals how his life in Plobien—and his friends&’ and neighbors&’ enduring patience and kindness—have shaped him into something he never thought he&’d become: truly, deeply, finally French. Both a love letter to Brittany and a meditation on life&’s unpredictability, I Am Finally, Finally French is an invitation to laugh, learn, and savor the beauty of embracing change—no matter how daunting it seems.
The Body A-Z: A fun, fascinating and family-friendly manual for the most important thing you own
by Matthew Barton Michael TodorovicDid you know that liquorice was used to stave off dehydration for desert-dwelling nomadic tribes? Have you ever considered what happens to someone's body when they don't eat for 382 days? YouTube stars Dr Matt & Dr Mike invite you on an entertaining, eye-opening A-Z tour of the human body like you've never seen before.The Body A-Z is packed with mind-blowing facts, funny insights, and straightforward explanations that make even the weirdest parts of your anatomy fascinating. From decoding medical jargon to exploring the miraculous ways your body works, heals, and adapts, this guide has it all-complete with vibrant, full-colour illustrations. Whether you're a curious kid, a science buff, or love a good fun fact, this is your ultimate A-Z handbook to understanding the powerhouse that is YOU.
Great Australian Road Trips
by Smita KunvarjiThe perfect companion based on the SBS TV show Great Australian Road Trips.Hit the open road alongside four beloved personalities as they journey through the country&’s most iconic drives and hidden detours with this book based on the SBS TV show. The heartwarming show stars actor Claudia Karvan, writer and performer Steph Tisdell, comedian Nazeem Hussain and author, food writer and critic Melissa Leong. With humour, adventure and cultural discovery at every turn, the hosts embark on iconic road trips, uncovering hidden gems, meeting locals and immersing themselves in the country&’s vibrant communities and history.
Cold Case Obsession (Sierra's Web)
by Tara Taylor QuinnHaunted by the pastCan they find the truth together? When a fellow forensic scientist asks for a favor, Glen Rivers Thomas has no reason to say yes—until he understands how much they have in common. Like him, Lorna Schwann has been forever marked by tragedy. She&’s been searching for answers about the disappearance of a young boy for years, and Lorna is willing to put herself in danger to solve the cold case that drives her. Glen gives Lorna access to his state-of-the-art lab and vows to protect her as she gets closer to the truth. But when Lorna tempts him to love again, can he give her access to his heart? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Sierra's Web series:Book 1: His Lost and Found FamilyBook 2: Reluctant RoommatesBook 3: Tracking His Secret ChildBook 4: Her Best Friend's BabyBook 5: Cold Case SheriffBook 6: The Bounty Hunter's Baby SearchBook 7: On the Run with His BodyguardBook 8: Their Secret TwinsBook 9: Old Dogs, New TruthsBook 10: Not Without Her ChildBook 11: A Firefighter's Hidden TruthBook 12: Last Chance InvestigationBook 13: A Family-First ChristmasBook 14: Danger on the RiverBook 15: Deadly Mountain RescueBook 16: A High-Stakes ReunionBook 17: Baby in JeopardyBook 18: Her Sister's MurderBook 19: Mistaken IdentitiesBook 20: Horse Ranch HideoutBook 21: Cold Case Obsession
Harlequin Medical Romance November 2025 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Alison Roberts Karin Baine JC HarrowayHarlequin Medical Romance – November &‘25 – Box Set 1 of 2Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:SINGLE DAD&’S CHRISTMAS WISHBy Alison RobertsHis son&’s emergency surgery leaves pediatric doctor and single dad Noa wishing for a miracle. Thankfully, little Robin&’s nurse Eva is their Christmas angel and a lifeline throughout his recovery. Yet, in those quieter moments on the ward, Noa catches glimpses of the pain beneath Eva&’s holiday cheer. And for the first time since his wife passed, he finds himself being vulnerable in return. Their attraction is as unstoppable as the snowfall. But is it a gift Noa&’s ready to accept?WINTER NIGHTS WITH THE MIDWIFEBy Karin BaineNewly divorced midwife Ginger has put her dreams on hold long enough. Landing a job with her old friend, Head of Midwifery Ryan, is a fresh start. What&’s less ideal? Ryan&’s familiar determination to maintain his distance. Yet working together to keep their tiny charges safe, Ginger slowly breaks through his icy walls, unleashing a connection thirty years in the making! But with her aspirations finally on track, can Ginger risk starting anything more than a festive fling?MISTLETOE BABY MIX-UPBy JC HarrowaySurgeon Connie Dubois has one resolution in life: stay single! That&’s what a cheating ex-fiancé will do to you. But she does want to become a mother. She just never thought it would be quite so complicated… This Christmas, a fertility clinic mix-up means she&’s having a baby with the last man she&’d ever consider having a child with! Fellow surgeon Théo Augustin is her best friend&’s brooding brother, her workplace rival… and a man whose arrogance she shouldn&’t find so deeply and dangerously attractive!
Love Inspired November 2025 Box Set - 2 of 2
by Jill Kemerer Heidi McCahan Amy GrochowskiLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes:AN AMISH LOVE TO REMEMBERby Amy GrochowskiWhen Aubrey Burkholder woke from dental surgery on her sixteenth birthday with severe amnesia, she lost valuable memories—including those involving Amish carpenter Jake Brenneman, the boy she loved. Fifteen years later, Jake is back in Virginia with his two orphaned nephews in tow, hoping to start anew. When Aubrey offers him a temporary job restoring her family&’s sunflower farm in exchange for caring for the boys, she senses there's something significant about Jake that her family is keeping from her. As Jake&’s job at the farm comes to an end, will Aubrey&’s heart finally recall what her mind has forgotten?THE RANCHER&’S MISTLETOE BABY (A Wyoming Inheritance novel)by Jill KemererBrody Hudson is ready for a fresh start after inheriting Hudson Ranch Incorporated, and the last thing he expects to find is his ex-girlfriend&’s best friend on his front porch…with a baby. Lillian Splendor desperately needs help when she&’s appointed guardian of her late friend&’s child, and though seeing Lillian reminds him of his former love&’s abrupt abandonment years ago, Brody agrees to take them in until she gets back on her feet. As Christmas approaches, Brody begins to see Lillian in a different light. Can they confront the past and open their hearts to a love they never expected?LOST ALASKAN MEMORIES (An Opportunity, Alaska novel)by Heidi McCahanFor two years, mountaineer Max Butler was presumed dead after a tragic climbing accident in Peru…until his return to his small town of Opportunity, Alaska. But now a traumatic brain injury keeps him from remembering his former life and who he left behind—including physical therapist Hayley Morgan. Heartbroken after Max chose his mountaineering dreams over her, Hayley is determined to guard her heart against him, even as he steps in to help her with babysitting duties for his infant sister. As Max slowly regains fragments of his past and buried feelings resurface, can Hayley convince him to stay…for a second chance at happiness?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired November 2025 Box Set – 1 of 2
Harlequin Heartwarming November 2025 Box Set: A Clean and Uplifting Romance
by Amy Vastine Virginia McCullough Shelley Shepard Gray Susan BreedenHarlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:CHRISTMAS PROMISESA Matchmaker Knows Best Romanceby New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard GrayCould just friends…Turn into something more?With its twinkling lights, evergreen wreaths and freshly fallen snow, small-town Medina, Ohio, is bursting with holiday charm. And accountant Chloe Winner has everything in order, including a successful business and a warm community at the Loaves of Love food bank. But she has one tiny problem—her inconvenient feelings for fellow volunteer Jamison Smith. After all, the easygoing park ranger is her complete opposite. Plus, she&’s dating his best friend, who is a much better match…isn&’t he? Something about kind, thoughtful Jamison is making Chloe&’s season so much brighter. Could falling in love find a place on her Christmas to-do list? THE COWBOY&’S HOLIDAY PLANDestiny Springs, Wyomingby Susan BreedenSaddling up…For a Christmas wedding!Rodeo announcer Dylan James is famous for his deep, smooth, calm voice. But meeting his complete opposite—bubbly wedding planner Georgina Goodwin—makes him nervous, which triggers his stutter. Planning his father&’s Christmas nuptials together is going to be a nightmare if he can barely speak…especially when he clashes with Georgina over every detail. Eventually, working through their differences brings them closer. And Georgina makes him open up in a way he never has before. Love wasn&’t part of Dylan&’s holiday plan! But when opposites attract, could a little yuletide magic send Dylan and Georgina down the aisle…together?THEIR HOLIDAY AGREEMENTA Seasons Inn Romanceby USA TODAY bestselling author Amy VastineCan their fake romance…Score a shot at forever?Pro hockey player Theo Seasons has been benched over the holidays due to a knee injury. When he asks the team&’s physical therapist Mallory Moore to help him with his rehab at his family&’s inn for a week, it&’s perfect timing. Because Mallory is looking for an excuse to avoid the chaos—and the pressure to marry—with her family! She tells them she&’s spending Christmas with her new boyfriend…never dreaming they would show up at the inn! As Mallory and Theo&’s deception spirals out of control and the pretend romance deepens, they may have to face the truth—a real love they can no longer ignore!A WYOMING FAMILY HOLIDAYBack to Adelaide Creekby Virginia McCulloughCan saving a town landmark…Restore her faith in love?When attorney Sloan Lancaster returns to Adelaide Creek to care for his father, he&’s shocked at Winding Creek Rehab and Care Center&’s run-down state. He considers moving his dad but is drawn to his high school crush Bethany, in charge of the facility&’s restoration. Moved by Bethany&’s community spirit and her adorable young daughter, Heidi, Sloan makes an anonymous donation to the center as the holidays bring them all closer. But when Sloan&’s identity is revealed, Bethany pulls away, anxious about conflict of interest. Can she overcome her fears to embrace Sloan&’s support—and build the loving family she&’s always wanted?Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Harlequin Romantic Suspense November 2025 - Box Set
by Bonnie Vanak Karen Whiddon Tara Taylor Quinn Maria LokkenLooking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men?COLTON ON GUARDby Karen WhiddonHer job at Rough Terrain Adventures would be perfect if it didn&’t require working alongside Parker Colton. Before Genna MacDougal left town, they shared a spectacular night of passion. Then he ghosted her. Now she&’s back and struggling to suppress her attraction in his inescapable presence. But Parker is also struggling…with regret and longing. So when a stalker targets Genna, Parker must overcome Genna&’s resistance to his protection. The stakes couldn&’t be higher. Because the stalker could be the serial killer who&’s murdering women in their town.COLD CASE OBSESSIONby Tara Taylor QuinnWhen a fellow forensic scientist asks for a favor, Glen Rivers Thomas has no reason to say yes—until he understands how much they have in common. Like him, Lorna Schwann has been forever marked by tragedy. She&’s been searching for answers about the disappearance of a young boy for years, and Lorna is willing to put herself in danger to solve the cold case that drives her. Glen gives Lorna access to his state-of-the-art lab and vows to protect her as she gets closer to the truth. But when Lorna tempts him to love again, can he give her access to his heart? DESPERATE JUSTICEby Bonnie VanakRafael Rodriguez is determined to get his man. Especially after he narrowly escapes death on the hunt for drug kingpin Hector Hernandez. But as the FBI special agent inches closer to his prey, he didn&’t bargain on Allison Lexington. After infiltrating the Devil&’s Patrol, his onetime confidential informant&’s now on the straight-and-narrow. With her sister set to marry Hector&’s nephew, Allison topples head-first into danger. Then her sister vanishes and the motorcycle-riding trauma nurse might be the one who needs saving. And Rafe&’s just the one to do it...OPERATION BLACKOUTby Maria LokkenWhen Jordan Logan infiltrates a company&’s mainframe, the world-class hacker becomes the hunted—by the very people who hired her. Only by teaming up with Max Ramirez can she clear her name and restore her life. But convincing the cybersecurity expert that she&’s the real Jordan Logan is as challenging as the attraction simmering between them. Max can&’t trust Jordan…and Jordan doesn&’t trust anyone. They&’ll create a plan to bring down the culprit. But will their intimate, conflicted dynamic prevent justice from being served?Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!
One, None, and a Hundred Grand
by Luigi PirandelloA hilarious exploration of the relativism of identity from Italian novelist and playwright Luigi Pirandello, winner of the 1934 Nobel Prize in Literature.When Vitangelo Moscarda&’s wife tells him his nose leans slightly to the right, his entire world swings off kilter. Loafing about, suddenly estranged from himself, he accosts friends, strangers, and passersby to look closely and confirm: Am I not the self I thought I was? Wandering from mirror to mirror, Moscarda embarks on a dizzying pursuit to see himself as others see him, to root out the stranger within. Searching endlessly for his true self, Moscarda ricochets through insecurity, reclusiveness, self-detachment, and doubt — resolving, with icy recognition, that "people roll through their lives like stones, complacent, insensate, and closed," locked in an unknown face. Things quickly escalate from pensive reflection to dramatic confrontations as the protagonist disintegrates. With sharp dialogue and comic brilliance, Pirandello dissolves the fixity of perception, challenging us to question the solidity of our own identities and to consider the ways we are each held captive by the gazes of others.
Hermana pegajosa (Spanish Edition)
by ANA SIQUEIRA¡Tener a una hermana que quiere hacer todo juntas es una molestia! Pero al final, las hermanas mayores y las hermanas menores siempre encuentran una manera de reconciliarse. Un libro ilustrado divertido para leer en voz alta que está lleno de humor y corazón; perfecto para niños de 3 a 7 años con un hermano o una hermana menor o mayor.Having a sister who wants to do everything together is a pain! But in the end, big and little sisters always find a way to make up.A fun read-aloud picture book that&’s full of humor and heart and perfect for 3-7-year-olds with a younger or older sibling.Claudia es la hermana mayor. Mónica es la hermana menor. Tenerse la una a la otra es divertido. Hacen burbujas de chicle donde cada una sopla una burbuja y casi las juntan en forma de signo de paz.Pero, a veces, Mónica es demasiado pegajosa—queriendo hacer todo lo que Claudia hace. Y Claudia finalmente pierde la paciencia cuando Mónica trata de ir a su torneo de fútbol. Ella le dice a su hermana menor que hay un monstruo que se come a los niños pequeños. Luego, como hacen los hermanos, resuelven sus problemas y se reconcilian.Pero cuando las burbujas de chicle salen mal, ¡le dan un significado nuevo a la palabra &“pegajosa&”!También disponible en inglés como Sticky Hermana.Claudia is the big sister. Monica is the little sister. Having each other is fun. They do bubblegum peace bubbles, where they each blow a bubble and almost touch them together.But sometimes Monica is just way too sticky—wanting to do everything Claudia does. And Claudia finally loses it when Monica tries to come to her soccer tournament. She tells her little sister that there&’s a monster that eats little kids. Then, just like siblings do, they work it out and make up.But when those bubblegum peace bubbles go awry, it brings an entirely new definition to the word sticky!Also available in English as Sticky Hermana.
Blood Like Ours (The Blood Trilogy)
by Stuart NevilleIn this chilling follow-up to Blood Like Mine by &“Stephen King&’s true heir&” (Will Dean), one mother faces the ultimate supernatural horror: the monster she must become to protect her child.El Paso, Texas: Rebecca Carter awoke on a morgue table with only two desires: to find her daughter, Moonflower; and to sate her gnawing hunger. Rebecca sets out on a desperate quest, fighting her murderous craving for blood, and pursued by a vengeful FBI agent.Alone in the wild, Monica Carter survives on whatever small prey she can hunt down. But she needs more. One night, a young man lures her through the mountain scrub with the scent of human blood, promising he and his little brother will feed her and keep her safe. Somehow these brothers know her nickname—Moonflower—and the truth of what she is. She needs them—but can she trust them?When FBI Special Agent Sarah McGrath learns that Rebecca Carter&’s body has disappeared from the morgue, she&’s on the next plane to El Paso. Rebecca is responsible for the death of her partner, and McGrath wants answers, but she never expected them to come from a shadowy figure within the Bureau . . .In this breathtaking follow-up to Blood Like Mine, Stuart Neville, &“Stephen King&’s rightful heir&” (Will Dean), brings to life the ultimate horror: a mother who has been separated from her daughter, and who can stop at nothing to be reunited.
Pushing Hope: An Illustrated Memoir of Survival
by Raymond Santana★ School Library Journal, starred review&“This is what justice looks like. We are told we live in an age of few if any heroes, but Raymond Santana is a real genuine hero. His story is one of unbelievable courage in the face of rampant injustice and impressive resilience as he maintains his dignity and in the face of obstacles that would destroy many of us. Bravo!&” —Ken Burns, filmmakerOne of the Central Park Five reflects on his wrongful conviction—and tireless fight for his 2002 exoneration—in this moving young adult illustrated memoir.Raymond Santana&’s story is an example to teens of the power of hope and resilience—and the importance of fighting injustice to stand up for what&’s right.When Raymond Santana was just 14, he was accused of a crime he didn&’t commit. The 1989 rape of a jogger in Central Park was pinned on Santana and four other young teens, a tragedy that would change their lives forever.In this powerful illustrated memoir, Raymond Santana takes readers on a journey from his move to Harlem, to his arrest and trial, and from his time in prison to his ongoing fight for justice. Exonerated in 2002, Santana has made it his mission to fight wrongful convictions and injustice. What has sustained him and given him the strength for that fight, is his creativity—art and fashion have always been a refuge and a source of hope.Teaming up with celebrated artist Keith Henry Brown, Raymond Santana shows in vivid color how one can survive by pushing a message of hope.
Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon
by Suzanne SladeNeil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the "hidden figures" of NASA&’s Team Apollo! Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!This is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring twelve talented women who helped get us there. These women performed a variety of daunting jobs to accomplish the first moon landing. Some of their impressive accomplishments include:How Phyllis Gaylard helped design the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.Hazel Fellows&’ creation of the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.And Katherine Johnson&’s verification of the flight calculations that let them return home safely.Playful, retro-style illustrations pay homage to the 60s era.Despite sexism and racism, these "hidden figures" persisted, contributing to the space program and paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts. Women on a Mission will surely astound and inspire young readers.
Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity
by Pam GrossmanCreativity and magic are one and the same.Creative people often speak of being channels for inspiration, while others refer to communing with their muse. For many, this is more than mere metaphor, as artists throughout history have employed magical techniques to tap into their creativity, express powerful messages, and make contact with the sacred. Examples range from the songwriting divination of David Bowie to the Ouija board poetry sessions of Sylvia Plath, and from the 19th-century abstract painting séances of Hilma af Klint to the cinematic meditation methods of David Lynch.Magic Maker by Pam Grossman is a groundbreaking exploration of this powerful intersection between creativity and magic. Renowned witch and author of Waking the Witch, Grossman reveals how mystical practices have fueled some of the most celebrated works of art throughout history. Unlike any other book on creativity, Magic Maker is the first to delve into how magic has been embraced by visionary creators and offers practical methods for incorporating it into your own creative process. Whether through spellcasting, trancework, or spirit communication, Grossman makes a compelling case for why magic deserves serious artistic consideration—inviting creators of all kinds to take an enchanted approach to their craft.
Idiocy
by Pierre GuyotatAn audacious, unabashedly transgressive memoir about two acts of escape by the author: rebelling aginst his family to seek a freer life in Paris and then, later, from the French military during the Algerian War.Pierre Guyotat was one of the most radical and uncompromising writers of the twentieth century, a literary successor to Sade, Bataille, and Genet whose visceral fictions and bold experiments with language have earned him cult status in France and abroad. Idiocy is his searing memoir of coming of age between 1958 and 1962, when he discovered his burgeoning sexuality and aptitude for rebellion—first against his father, whom he escaped to become a writer in Paris, then against the French military authorities as a conscript in the Algerian War.Guyotat recounts the atrocities he witnessed first-hand in Algeria, as well as his own harrowing experience of being arrested for inciting desertion and imprisoned in a hole in the ground for three months. Guyotat wields his language like a scalpel, merciless in his exploration of human brutality in all its horrible, granular detail. Yet his generous depictions of camaraderie and friendship are just as unflinching.The winner of the 2018 Prix Médicis, Idiocy is an incisive condemnation of violence and colonialism, and a bracing, hallucinatory late masterpiece from a writer hailed by Edmund White as "one of the few geniuses of our day."
The Five Blessings of Ifá: Reclaiming Black Futures Through Afro-Indigenous Spirituality
by Gabrielle FelderA fierce and inspirational guide to Black resistance, resilience, and healing, using the principles of Afro-Indigenous spiritual practicesUnderstanding where you came from is crucial to understand where you are going.The Five Blessings of Ifá explores how Black communities across the diaspora draw strength from ancestral wisdom, family, community care, and mutual aid, using the principles of Ifá—a West African spiritual tradition—as a guiding framework. Gabrielle Felder provides a blueprint for living a more fulfilled and abundant life through the blessings of Aiku (longevity), Aje (wealth), Aya and Oko (relationships), Omo (children), and Isegun (victory over negative forces), providing practical examples of how Black folks have built resilience and learned to thrive in the face of oppression. Longevity exists in ancestral traditions that we cultivate over generations, which Felder explores through practices of traditional herbalism as well as contemporary sustainability and food sovereignty movements.Wealth, in Felder&’s interpretation, has to do with the richness created by community, including cultural traditions of food, dance, and music that connect seemingly disparate African diasporic cultures.Partnership, traditionally understood in Ifá as husband and wife, is reconsidered by Felder to include a wide variety of relationship structures, including familial bonds and queer families.To explore the blessing of children, Felder dives into the important history of doulas and midwives in Black communities, and their crucial role in combatting the high maternal mortality rate among Black women in the US.Finally, Felder draws out the meanings of the blessing of victory through a wide range of examples of Black autonomy: slave rebellions; the rejection of Euro-centric beauty standards; mutual aid practices among Black revolutionary groups; and the contemporary Black witch movement.As a collective, Black folks have managed to usher in the five blessings of Ifá into our lives despite all odds. This book is a love letter to those who have come before us, and a guide to the possibilities that lie in our collective future.
Witchual: Transformative Rituals to Reclaim Your Powerful Magik and Live a Fearlessly Authentic Life
by Mia MagikA transformative guide on crafting personalized rituals, spells, and practices that will bring you into a deeper relationship to your own magik and the wisdom of the earth.Mia Magik, author of IntuWitchin, is back with a call to reconnect with the ancient wisdom of ritual. Grounded in the power of the elements—earth, air, fire, and water—the book invites you to reconnect with nature, honor your intuition, and infuse intention into every aspect of your lives. From daily routines to profound rites of passage, Witchual shows how the sacred art of ritual can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful transformation.At its core, Witchual is a journey back to our roots—a return to the interconnectedness with nature, spirit, and the collective wisdom of humanity. It celebrates the art of self-crafted witchcraft, encouraging you to embrace your personal power and create rituals that are uniquely your own. Whether you&’re seeking to heal emotional wounds, manifest abundance, or deepen your connection to the divine, Witchual provides the tools to step into your highest self and co-create a world filled with purpose and harmony.
Chosen Family
by Madeleine Gray'Madeleine Gray writes so acutely about the mess of desire and the human condition.' Nigella LawsonA sexy, romantic, queer, epic literary novel for all readers by the award-winning author of the internationally acclaimed bestseller Green Dot. Books about friendship are not often described as love stories, but this is one.Nell Argall and Eve Bowman are both brilliant, odd and friendless. Traumatised in their first year of high school, their lives are changed forever when they meet. Set in Sydney over eighteen years, Chosen Family follows Nell and Eve as they grow into themselves, as they both love and destroy each other. From school, to university, to careers, to motherhood, Nell&’s and Eve&’s is a relationship that is a life-raft that is also a poison apple that is also a Medusan stare, frozen in time.Together, Nell and Eve are a double helix. Love, guilt, shame, joy – these emotions twist and turn between them. Can the wounds of adolescent betrayal ever really heal? Can we ever really understand what is going on in someone else&’s head? And what&’s love got to do, got to do with it? 'Warning: Clear your schedule for the all-consuming read.' Books+Publishing &‘I inhaled this book, holding my breath at passages that felt ripped straight from my high school diary in 2007.&’ LUCINDA PRICE (@Froomes), author of All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Hot&‘Hilarious and devastating ... This book is everything to me.&’ SIANG LU, Miles Franklin-winning author of Ghost Cities
The 50 Most Ridiculous Ashes Moments
by Dan Liebke Alex BowdenThe Ashes is one of the oldest and most revered contests in the history of sport. But it is also a contest that contains profound nonsense.The ridiculousness of cricket comes in many shapes and forms, and this book celebrates them all – the ridiculously good and the ridiculously terrible, as well as the plain old ridiculously ridiculous.From Steve Waugh&’s one-legged hundred to Stuart Broad picking a fight with a boundary robot, this celebration of the funniest, weirdest and most absurd moments from Ashes cricket is a new, richly amusing exploration of this timeless rivalry.
The Cost of a Promised Afterlife: My Escape from a Controversial Religious Cult in India
by Priyamvada MehraIn India, godmen are everywhere. Their photos hang on walls, their voices fill television screens and their names are spoken in both prayers and scandals. But the word &‘cult&’ is rarely used. It stays unspoken until another scandal breaks out, only to be buried under silence again. This silence allows blind faith to thrive and logic to crumble.At nine, Priyamvada Mehra was led into the fold of Rampal, a self-proclaimed godman who promised miracle cures and salvation in exchange for submission. What began as her parents' desperate attempt to save her mother&’s life soon became something far more sinister—a world where faith became a cage, obedience a virtue and control, absolute.By thirteen, Priyamvada was a devoted follower. In 2006, she was inside his ashram, used as a human shield during a deadly clash between Rampal&’s followers and a rival sect. Questioning was forbidden, loyalty was everything and defiance came at a cost. She endured heartbreaking losses and grew up with a twisted logic of miracles, bans on medical treatment, violent sermons and state-crushing riots.She witnessed her family fall to pieces under the weight of indoctrination and diseases. For two decades, she stumbled between two treacherous worlds, one ruled by cultic control, and both shaped by patriarchy, caste and class, and the systemic violence they breed.In The Cost of a Promised Afterlife, Priyamvada Mehra finally tells her story. The memoir exposes how cults take root in a nation of 1.4 billion, and how godmen wield unchecked power. Deeply intersectional in its lens, it lays bare the psychological and physical toll of being led into blind faith as a girl and the long journey of dissenting as a woman in a &‘man&’s world&’.This is her truth and her rebellion.
The Tin Men: A Novel (Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor Series)
by Nelson DeMille Alex DeMilleAt a top-secret Army training facility in the Mojave Desert, Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor plunge into a deadly web of military intrigue, AI technology, and robot soldiers as they unravel the shocking murder of a senior scientist in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille.Army CID Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor team up for their toughest assignment yet as they are dispatched to Camp Hayden to investigate the death of Major Roger Ames, the chief scientist in charge of the top-secret war games being conducted between a platoon of Army Rangers and a fleet of &“lethal autonomous weapons.&” Brodie and Taylor find themselves at ground zero of the next generation of warfare, and must untangle the complex web of alliances, animosities, and secret agendas among the men and women of the isolated facility. In a place cut off from the world and exposed to the harsh desert elements, everyone is a suspect—from the zealous camp commander who pushes his men to the limit, to the Rangers slipping into madness due to isolation, grueling training, and rampant abuse of performance-enhancing drugs, to the late Major Ames&’s own research colleagues. Brodie and Taylor must uncover layers of deception to find the hidden hand behind the murder of Major Ames, and the real purpose of the activities at Camp Hayden and its terrifying arsenal of next-generation weapons. This gripping thriller, the final novel from the legendary Nelson DeMille, coauthored with his son Alex DeMille, is a masterful blend of suspense and cutting-edge technology. It is a page-turning and thought-provoking exploration of the implications of AI in modern warfare and is a must-read for fans of military thrillers.
The Last Hart Beating: From the Dungeon to WWE
by Nattie NeidhartWWE Superstar Natalya &“Nattie&” Neidhart—the longest-serving female wrestler in WWE history—invites readers inside her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in the legendary Hart family home through her more than two decades in wrestling.While most children grow up running around with their friends, Nattie Neidhart was schooled in the Hart family Dungeon, in the shadow of her grandfather Stu Hart, father Jim &“The Anvil&” Neidhart, and legendary uncles Bret and Owen Hart. With every body slam and piledriver, Nattie fought her own way into pro wrestling—the first and only woman in her family to do so—to become a two-time women&’s world champion and one of the most visible, titled, and world record-holding Superstars in WWE. In this raw, unwaveringly honest memoir, Nattie opens up for the first time about her life as the legacy of the Hart family dynasty, candidly sharing untold details on: · Her chaotic childhood in the boom-and-bust world of professional wrestling, including her family&’s brush with homelessness · Her father&’s battles with addiction and other effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, leading to his eventual sudden death, and how they shaped her · Her struggle to navigate the complex dynamics between the Hart family and WWE in the aftermath of the Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart's tragic death, and her husband TJ Wilson&’s near-fatal, career-ending, in-ring injury · Her front-row seat to the rise of women&’s wrestling and the resilience it took to thrive as a female wrestler at a time when what you looked like on screen was more important than how talented you were between the ropes From heart-pounding glory to devastating loss, The Last Hart Beating pulls no punches when it comes to the drama, hilarity, and outright mayhem of life inside the ring and out.