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Scattered Moonlight (The Moonlight Series #3)
by K.C. HarperThe adult romantasy series comes to an end in this third instalment, and Briar and Kane are coming back hotter and bolder than ever.Briar will do anything to save the ones she loves.Briar and Kane are headed for the aisle, but their troubles are far from over. Cambria is reeling from disaster, while the Ithican government is crumbling - and behind it all is one man: Briar's psychotic stepfather, who is determined to rule.Briar's brother is in danger of having his true identity revealed. And if it is, there might be nothing Briar and Kane can do to save him . . . or stop an all-out war.Meanwhile, Briar is nursing a second secret - the child growing inside her. But with Amber and Isaac circling, can Briar keep those she loves safe?READERS LOVE KC. HARPER:'This book had me on my KNEES and I was absolutely begging for more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The PERFECT Crescent City hangover cure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute rollercoaster of emotions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The palpable chemistry between the characters kept me hooked' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop: THE FESTIVE FOLLOW-UP IN THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES (The Full Moon Coffee Shop #2)
by Mai MochizukiTHE #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING SERIESWelcome back to the Full Moon Coffee Shop. What do you really want this Christmas?HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD AND TRANSLATED INTO 20 LANGUAGESAt the Full Moon Coffee Shop, we don't take your order. Instead, we bring you desserts and drinks - selected just for you.In Japanese legend, cats are symbols of good luck. If you are kind to them, they'll return the favour one day. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might find yourself invited to a celestial café. The Full Moon Coffee Shop magically materialises with every full moon - plus one festive night a year. This Christmas, the sagacious cats open their doors once more to all lost souls in need of a guiding light. The season's first customer, Satomi, catches wind of her boyfriend's plan to propose on Christmas Eve, and feels torn between love and success. Her disaffected intern, Koyuki, has her own reasons for dreading the day, while Junko is visiting home for the first time after decades away.In this festive follow-up to the cosy classic, the customers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop stand at a wintry crossroads in their lives. With the help of some feline divinations, they will find the courage to follow their stars into the new year.'Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with this cult bestseller' GLAMOUR'Perfect for readers of feel-good fiction' BOOKLIST
Mushroom Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Fungal Lives (Earth Day)
by Alison PouliotAn hourly guide that spotlights twenty-four fungus species as they spread spores, find food, and adapt to a changing planet. On this mushroom-filled day, ecologist Alison Pouliot tours the world to introduce readers to a fascinating variety of fungi. Each chapter of Mushroom Day introduces a single fungus during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different species. In the dark of the night, the green glow of the ghost fungus guides us into the forest to learn about the mysteries of bioluminescence. At dawn, we awaken to find a fairy ring of mushrooms that has appeared overnight like something out of folklore. But we don’t have much time to linger, as we must reach the Italian forest before other porcino hunters forage the morning’s fattest and finest. In the heat of the afternoon, the ripe stench of the stinkhorn might send us out of the woods, while the enticing aroma of the aniseed funnel lures us back in. Late in the evening we spy a fungus known as the witches cauldron and wonder what it might tell us about the future. By the end of our mushroom day, we’ll have glimpsed the diversity of this unique kingdom, met fungus friends that feed and fascinate, and learned how humans can encourage their flourishing. For each hour, celebrated artist Stuart Patience has depicted these scenes with evocative pen and ink illustrations. Working together to narrate and illustrate these unique moments in time, Pouliot and Patience have created an engaging read that is a perfect way to spend an hour or two—and a true gift for foragers, mycophiles, and anyone who wants to stop and appreciate fungi.
Broken House: An addictive British crime thriller series featuring police dogs from a must-read author (PC Lucy Halliday)
by Louisa ScarrThe truth never stays buried.Lauren Shaw went missing ten years ago, her house left to rot. But new evidence shows that she didn't start a new life someone ended it.PC Lucy Halliday and her police dog Moss are called in as part of the search and it doesn't take Moss long to track down human remains. DCI Jack Ellis leads the case, but their friendship is on a knife edge after he kept a huge secret from her. A secret about Lucy's own past. And one she can't ignore any longer.A strange feeling hangs over the house Lauren's husband never returned there. And her sister is desperately trying to hide something.Can Lucy and Jack put their issues behind them and finally uncover the terrible truth about Broken House?A dark and thrilling police procedural featuring dog handler PC Lucy Halliday. Perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Robert Bryndza and Cara Hunter.Praise for Broken House 'A masterful and disturbing journey into the heart of misogyny and the devastation wreaked on those who are trapped in its grasp. Bold and compelling' Heather Critchlow'Full of unexpected twists and heart-pounding moments, this series just gets better and better' Cressida McLaughlin
The Hunters Club: The utterly compelling Victorian crime thriller of the year (Oxford Mysteries)
by Alis HawkinsIf you're not with them you're against them.Oxford, 1883. Young men are being found bound, gagged and hooded at the gates of their colleges in the small hours.Basil Rice, Jesus College fellow, is asked by the senior proctor to investigate. But matters of sexual purity are dangerous, as it lays Basil open to unwelcome scrutiny of his own private life.Meanwhile, the University Vice Chancellor's Court has wrongly imprisoned a young shopgirl from the town, and she seeks the services of young academic and budding journalist, Non Vaughan, to clear her name.The uncovering by Basil of a secret society, The Venatores, and the murder of a student, cause Non and Basil to join forces. But is justice possible in a world so unjust and dangerous?A scintillating historical mystery from the author of CWA Historical Dagger shortlisted A Bitter Remedy.Praise for the Oxford Mysteries series'An excellent historical mystery dripping with atmosphere that exposes the chauvinism, misogyny and bigotry of late Victorian England' The Times'Real figures from history rub shoulders with those invented by Hawkins and her inventiveness is prodigal' Financial Times'Fearlessly tackles taboo attitudes of the era, taking aim at misogyny, homophobia, and sexual politics. An excellent addition to the historical mystery canon. Marvellous!' Vaseem Khan'Brilliantly researched, rich in atmosphere and with two likeable and intriguing protagonists at the centre' Philip Gwynne Jones
A Curiously Convenient Demise (Dinner Lady Detectives)
by Hannah HendyThe higher the bid, the heavier the price.Summerview Secondary School is holding its annual charity auction. Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are on hand to prepare delicious baked goods for the big day with the assistance of Clementine's mysterious sister, Maria.As the auction begins, chaos erupts when Eleanor Black, the owner of Dewstow Museum, is found murdered in the stage storeroom. Maria has vanished. Her fingerprints cover the crime scene.Clementine refuses to believe her sister is capable of murder and is sure they need to widen the search Eleanor has a long list of enemies. Old grudges resurface and hidden motives come to light. Only one thing is certain; Dewstow is a town full of secrets, and someone will kill to keep them.A cosy crime novel full of charm and wit, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, J.M Hall and Fiona Leitch.
A Little Miracle in the Dales: An uplifting Yorkshire Dales saga set in World War Two that will warm your heart (Made in Yorkshire)
by Betty FirthCan hope be found in the depths of war?July 1942. Newlywed Bobby Atherton has barely had time to experience married life with her airman husband Charlie before war separates them. Bobby must return to her work as an Air Force plotter while Charlie recovers from a devastating injury in Silverdale, leaving them only the odd snatched moment together.But it isn't only war forcing them apart. Bobby must face the challenge of marriage to a man mentally and physically scarred by his experiences very different from the man she fell in love with. With her sister Lilian soon to give birth, Bobby is also haunted by the knowledge that Charlie's injury means they may never be blessed with a child of their own.Nevertheless, Bobby finds friendship and cheer with her fellow WAAFs. She gets involved with an entertainment troupe, using her writing skills to lift the camp's spirits.And when Charlie resumes operational flying, Bobby's role as a WAAF plotter becomes a matter of life and death. Can the couple survive the war and heal the rift between them?An inspirational and emotional historical romance, set in World War Two. If you like Maggie Mason or Diane Allen, you'll love this.The next book in the Made in Yorkshire series will be published in Spring 2026 don't miss it!Readers LOVE the Made in Yorkshire series:'I loved every moment of this book and found it hard to put down. The characters came to life in front of my eyes.' Reader Review'There are real echoes of All Creatures Great and Small in this storyI loved it.' Reader Review'LOVED IT!!!...My heart ached when reading this A lovely story, full of heart and home. I didn't want it to end' Reader Review'The life and times of a wartime Yorkshire village and its people shine through, authentic, realistic and charming, and Bobby is a highly likeable heroine with ambition and heart.' Reader Review'The descriptions of the countryside are so descriptive and beautiful. Bobby's devotion to her community is commendable and heartwarming.' Reader Review'I loved every page and was sorry when I turned the last pageA five-star read.' Reader Review'This is a brilliant story and so cleverly written; Bobby has all the attributes we want to see in a modern heroine, but the story is firmly rooted in the past.' Reader Review
Tied Up in Tehran: Women, Social Change, and the Politics of Daily Life in Postrevolutionary Iran
by Norma Claire MoruzziTied Up in Tehran offers a richly interdisciplinary study of ordinary life in Iran since the 1979 revolution and a critical intervention in political theory debates on knowledge and method. Drawing from over ten years of field work in Iran since the 1990s, and originating in the author's surreal experience of being served tangerines during a home invasion in Tehran, Norma Claire Moruzzi examines the experiences of women, young people, artists, and activists: at home, at work, and in the street. These stories - of food and family, film and politics, shopping and crime-reckon with the past, demonstrate resilient democratization in the present, and provide glimpses of a plausible future while offering a refreshing model to ethically engaged modes of study. Moruzzi's lucid and engaging writing explores Iranian daily life as unexpected, contradictory, and full of political promise.
Leadership in the Ancient World: Concepts, Models, Theories (Antiquity in Global Context)
by Melina TamiolakiLeaders abounded in the ancient world, from kings, pharaohs, emperors, tyrants, politicians, and orators to generals, minor officials and intellectuals. This book opens fresh perspectives on leadership by examining under-explored topics, posing new questions and revisiting old concepts. In particular, it seeks to shift attention from constitutional issues stricto sensu (such as kingship, monarchy, tyranny, etc.) or, more productively, to prompt a re-examination of these issues through the lens of leadership. The volume includes chapters on a range of cultures from across the ancient world in order to promote comparative reflection. Key questions include whether some models of good and bad leadership were universal among ancient cultures or exhibited differences? Why did a certain culture emphasise one leadership quality while another insisted on another? Why did only some cultures develop a theoretical discourse on leadership? How did each culture appropriate, define, redefine (or react) to existing concepts of leadership?
Applied Healthcare Economics: Unexpected Insights for Management and Policy
by Mark V. PaulyA wide range of managerial challenges in healthcare, from decisions on what reimbursement levels to accept to how to deal with social determinants of health, could benefit from economic insights. This book for professionals in medical services, insurance and public healthcare emphasises intuition and common sense, making the concepts of health economics more relatable and actionable. It also challenges conventional wisdom, debunking myths and suggesting innovative solutions to industry challenges. For each problem, the book suggests actions managers should or should not take, when to seek new information, and how to interpret it. Economic analysis and research suggest novel answers to questions like whether to raise private insurer prices when Medicare cuts what it pays, when to accept a particular reimbursement offer, or how to manage patients with high-deductible insurance. The book highlights the impact on healthcare costs and efficiency of issues such as moral hazard, cost-sharing and price setting.
My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ Recipes to Savor the Seasons
by Gesine Bullock-PradoIn this highly anticipated follow-up to her best-selling cookbook, My Vermont Table, Gesine Bullock-Prado celebrates seasonal homegrown ingredients. In this new cookbook, Gesine Bullock-Prado invites her fans into her kitchen, where the harvest is local. Whether she’s picked the lettuce from her own garden, visited a farmers’ market, or shopped at the local grocery store, her seasonal cooking is accessible to all readers. Delicious recipes share the page with fan-favorite family stories and tips on growing food, understanding the soil, and more, for aspirational (and actual) gardeners. Bullock-Prado once dreamed of homesteading—living off the land, cooking pies with scavenged berries, keeping bees and savoring the honey, and foraging all things wild—but was not wholly successful. Her hybrid approach is on display here, and she encourages readers to be realistic and celebrate fresh ingredients wherever they were grown. From Zucchini Waffles to Pickled Peaches, Green Mountain Carbonara to Key Lime Ice Cream Pie, Peony Jelly to Preserved Lemons, these are dishes to make time and again.
Methods & Theories of Art History Third Edition
by Michael Cothren Anne D'AllevaThis book is an accessible introduction to the critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad range of approaches, presenting individual arguments, controversies and divergent perspectives. This edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship in contemporary art and has been broken down into smaller sections for greater accessibility. The book begins with a revised discussion of the difference between method and theory. The following chapters apply the varying approaches to works of art, some of them new to this edition. The book ends with a new conclusion that focuses on the way the study of art is informed by theory.
Mindwalker: The action-packed dystopian science-fiction novel
by Kate Dylan'The thrill ride of a lifetime' KAT DUNN'Utterly enthralling' SAARA EL-ARIFI'Sharp-edged, tense and thrilling' TASHA SURIDO NOT SURRENDER CONTROL.Read the dystopian science-fiction YA novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Kate Dylan, perfect for fans of Cinder by Merissa Meyer.Eighteen-year-old Sil Sarrah is determined to die a legend. But with only twelve months left before the supercomputer grafted to her brain kills her, Sil's time is quickly running out. In the ten years she's been rescuing field agents for the Syntex corporation - by commandeering their minds from afar and leading them to safety - Sil hasn't lost a single life. And she's not about to start now. But when a critical mission goes south, Sil is forced to flee the very company she once called home.Desperate to prove she's no traitor, Sil infiltrates the Analog Army, an activist faction working to bring Syntex down. Her plan: to win back her employer's trust by destroying the group from within. Instead, she and the Army's reckless leader, Ryder, uncover a horrifying truth that threatens to undo all the good she's ever done.With her tech rapidly degrading and her new ally keeping dangerous secrets of his own, Sil must find a way to stop Syntex in order to save her friends, her reputation - and maybe even herself.TROPESDystopia 🤖🦿High-stakes 💣💥 FMC ass-kicker 💪💢READERS LOVE MIND WALKER'Well holy amazing awesomeness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is my new obsession' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Pure adrenaline!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A unique, fast paced read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Disaster Nationalism: The Downfall of Liberal Civilization
by Richard SeymourLiberal civilisation is in crisis - now is a time of monsters.The rise of the new far right has left the world grappling with a profound misunderstanding. While the spotlight often shines on the actions of charismatic leaders such as Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, the true peril lies elsewhere. Defeating these people will not stem the tide driving them forward. They are merely the embodiment of profound forces that are rarely understood. Propelled through the vast networks of social media and fueled by far-right influencers, enthralled by images of disaster and fantasies of doom, they have emerged from a reservoir of societal despair, fear, and isolation. Within this seething cauldron, we witness not only the surge of far-right political movements but also the sparks of individual and collective violence against perceived enemies, from &‘lone wolf&’ killers to terrifying pogroms. Should a new fascism emerge, it will coalesce from these very elements. This is disaster nationalism.Richard Seymour delves deep into this alarming development in world politics, dissecting its roots, its influencers, and the threats it poses. With meticulous analysis and compelling storytelling, Seymour offers a stark warning. The battle against disaster nationalism is not just political; it is a struggle for our collective soul and the future of civilization itself. Unless we understand the deeper forces propelling the far-right resurgence, we have little chance of stopping it.
The Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge
by Ilan PappeA major history of Zionism and the state of Israel—for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of the Israel-Palestine conflict and Middle Eastern politics&“[Ilan Pappé] is . . . one of the few Israeli students of the conflict who write about the Palestinian side with real knowledge and empathy.&” —Guardian Since its foundation in 1948, Israel has drawn on Zionism, the movement behind its creation, to provide a sense of self and political direction. In this groundbreaking new work, Ilan Pappe looks at the continued role of Zionist ideology. The Idea of Israel considers the way Zionism operates outside of the government and military in areas such as the country&’s education system, media, and cinema, and the uses that are made of the Holocaust in supporting the state&’s ideological structure.In particular, Pappe examines the way successive generations of historians have framed the 1948 conflict as a liberation campaign, creating a foundation myth that went unquestioned in Israeli society until the 1990s. Pappe himself was part of the post-Zionist movement that arose then. He was attacked and received death threats as he exposed the truth about how Palestinians have been treated and the gruesome structure that links the production of knowledge to the exercise of power. The Idea of Israel is a powerful and urgent intervention in the war of ideas concerning the past, and the future, of the Palestinian–Israeli conflict.
St. Paul: A Screenplay
by Pier Paolo PasoliniPresented here for the first time in English is a remarkable screenplay about the apostle Paul by Pier Paolo Pasolini, legendary filmmaker, novelist, poet, and radical intellectual activist. Written between the appearance of his renowned film Teorema and the shocking, controversial Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom, St Paul was deemed too risky for investors. At once a political intervention and cinematic breakthrough, the script forces a revolutionary transformation on the contemporary legacy of Paul. In Pasolini&’s kaleidoscope, we encounter fascistic movements, resistance fighters, and faltering revolutions, each of which reflects on aspects of the Pauline teachings. From Jerusalem to Wall Street and Greenwich Village, from the rise of SS troops to the death of Martin Luther King, Jr, here—as Alain Badiou writes in the foreword—&‘Paul&’s text crosses all these circumstances intact, as if it had foreseen them all&’. This is a key addition to the growing debate around St Paul and to the proliferation of literature centred on the current turn to religion in philosophy and critical theory, which embraces contemporary figures such as Alain Badiou, Slavoj i ek and Giorgio Agamben.
Multitudes: How Crowds Made the Modern World
by Dan HancoxIn pursuit of the liberating powers of the crowdDespite what politicians, philosophers and the press have long told us, every peaceful crowd is not a violent mob in waiting. Dan Hancox argues it is time to rethink long-held assumptions about crowd behaviour and psychology, as well as the part crowds play in our lives. The story of the modern world is the story of multitudes in action. Crowds are the ultimate force for change: the bringer of conviviality, euphoria, mass culture and democracy.Behind the establishment&’s long war against crowds is the work of eccentric proto-fascist Gustave Le Bon. Having witnessed the revolutionary Paris Commune, he declared the crowd barbaric, the enemy of all that was civilized. In the twentieth century, his theory influenced Mussolini, Hitler and Freud alike. It moulded the policing of our communities and the new industry of public relations, shaping our cities and politics.From raucous football matches and raves to rubber-bullet-riddled riots, Dan Hancox takes us into the crowd&’s pulsating heart to pose the questions that will define our age. Is the madness of crowds real? What did the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill share with the Nuremberg rallies? What fresh dangers are posed to free assembly by the surveillance society? And how has a radical new generation of psychologists begun to change everything – even the policing of protests?
The Lost Mary: Rediscovering the Mother of Jesus
by James D. TaborA world-renowned historian of early Christianity and ancient Judaism lifts the veil on the life of Mary—revealing her revolutionary role as the matriarch of the Jesus movement&“A great leap forward in understanding and contextualizing Mary&’s life, after two millennia of her being dismissed and rewritten by patriarchal power structures.&” —James Cameron, creator of Avatar, Titanic, and The Terminator&“The Lost Mary unfolds in five radical claims. . . . Together these arguments are Tabor&’s attempt to rescue Mary from pious abstraction and revolutionize our picture of her as one of the most consequential women in history. . . . In recovering her story, we discover not only the hidden roots of Christianity but also a model of resilience that speaks across time. Mary, Tabor shows, reminds us that behind every movement are women whose voices have been silenced, whose influence has been hidden in plain sight.&” —Candida Moss, National Geographic&“Tabor restores her voice, her faith, her motherhood, and, most of all, her humanity, in this groundbreaking portrait that challenges everything we thought we knew about the origins of Christianity.&” —Reza Aslan, author of ZealotMary, mother of Jesus, is the best known—and least known—woman in history. Revered and worshipped by millions, she remains a figment of the imagination, the ethereal subject of Raphaels and Botticellis, bathed in heavenly light, too virginal and pure to move among us.But what about the real Mary? The young Jewish woman and single mother of eight—five boys and three girls. The defiant citizen of Roman-occupied Galilee who survived through one of the most dangerous periods of Jewish history—an ancient &“game of thrones&” that claimed the lives of three of her sons: Jesus and Simon by crucifixion, James by stoning. The historical Mary whose teachings and courageous example may in fact make her the &“first founder&” of what we now call Christianity.This Mary has not only been lost to us—she has been systematically erased over the past two millennia by a theological, cultural, and political program intent on removing her from the human realm and marginalizing her womanhood, motherhood, and Jewishness.In The Lost Mary, James D. Tabor corrects the record, laying out the results of his intensive textual and archaeological sleuthing over the past three decades, including new evidence regarding Mary&’s genealogy (which may be hiding in plain sight in the New Testament!). Tabor&’s quest for the historical Mary offers a transformative perspective on Jesus and his early followers, and recovers the nature and essence of earliest Christianity.
The American Revolution: A History (Modern Library Chronicles)
by Gordon S. WoodNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER&“An elegant synthesis done by the leading scholar in the field, which nicely integrates the work on the American Revolution over the last three decades but never loses contact with the older, classic questions that we have been arguing about for over two hundred years.&”—Joseph J. Ellis, author of Founding Brothers A magnificent account of the revolution in arms and consciousness that gave birth to the American republic. When Abraham Lincoln sought to define the significance of the United States, he naturally looked back to the American Revolution. He knew that the Revolution not only had legally created the United States, but also had produced all of the great hopes and values of the American people. Our noblest ideals and aspirations-our commitments to freedom, constitutionalism, the well-being of ordinary people, and equality-came out of the Revolutionary era. Lincoln saw as well that the Revolution had convinced Americans that they were a special people with a special destiny to lead the world toward liberty. The Revolution, in short, gave birth to whatever sense of nationhood and national purpose Americans have had. No doubt the story is a dramatic one: Thirteen insignificant colonies three thousand miles from the centers of Western civilization fought off British rule to become, in fewer than three decades, a huge, sprawling, rambunctious republic of nearly four million citizens. But the history of the American Revolution, like the history of the nation as a whole, ought not to be viewed simply as a story of right and wrong from which moral lessons are to be drawn. It is a complicated and at times ironic story that needs to be explained and understood, not blindly celebrated or condemned. How did this great revolution come about? What was its character? What were its consequences? These are the questions this short history seeks to answer. That it succeeds in such a profound and enthralling way is a tribute to Gordon Wood&’s mastery of his subject, and of the historian&’s craft.
Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room For (A Baking Book)
by Sarah FennelNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 100 stunning, delicious, must-bake recipes for everyone who saves room for dessert from the wildly popular baker and social media star behind Broma Bakery. &“These are recipes to make us happy from morning to midnight. Sweet Tooth is like being in the kitchen with Sarah, and that&’s a treat.&”—Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with DorieSarah Fennel began her website, Broma Bakery, as a hobby that combined her love of baked goods with her passion for photography. Soon, millions of readers fell in love with her reliable recipes for nostalgic desserts with a modern twist like Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Oatmeal Cream Cookies, and White Chocolate Brownies. In Sweet Tooth, Sarah introduces brand-new recipes—like Espresso Martini Cake and Vanilla Bean-Blackberry Scones—and shares a few classic fan favorites too, including her Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World, shared, liked, and commented on by millions of fans. Whether you&’re a new or experienced baker, the tips and insights throughout the book will make your cakes fluffier and crusts flakier while building confidence along the way. With an essential baker&’s pantry and a guide to never overbaking again, Sarah sets you up for success with each recipe, from Small Batch Blueberry Muffins, a make-ahead Tiramisu Icebox Cake, and an impressive Apple Rose Tart for a crowd. Irresistible, entertaining, and with &“I can&’t believe it was so simple!&” instructions, Sweet Tooth is for bakers of all levels. The only requirement? A deep, unwavering love for dessert.
The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret AtwoodAn instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from &“the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction&” (New York Times). Now an award-winning Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss.In this multi-award-winning, bestselling novel, Margaret Atwood has created a stunning Orwellian vision of the near future. This is the story of Offred, one of the unfortunate &“Handmaids&” under the new social order who have only one purpose: to breed. In Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships, Offred&’ s persistent memories of life in the &“time before&” and her will to survive are acts of rebellion. Provocative, startling, prophetic, and with Margaret Atwood&’s devastating irony, wit, and acute perceptive powers in full force, The Handmaid&’s Tale is at once a mordant satire and a dire warning.
The Road to Character
by David Brooks#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Brooks challenges us to rebalance the scales between the focus on external success—&“résumé virtues&”—and our core principles. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York Times column and his previous bestsellers, David Brooks has consistently illuminated our daily lives in surprising and original ways. In The Social Animal, he explored the neuroscience of human connection and how we can flourish together. Now, in The Road to Character, he focuses on the deeper values that should inform our lives. Looking to some of the world&’s greatest thinkers and inspiring leaders, Brooks explores how, through internal struggle and a sense of their own limitations, they have built a strong inner character. Labor activist Frances Perkins understood the need to suppress parts of herself so that she could be an instrument in a larger cause. Dwight Eisenhower organized his life not around impulsive self-expression but considered self-restraint. Dorothy Day, a devout Catholic convert and champion of the poor, learned as a young woman the vocabulary of simplicity and surrender. Civil rights pioneers A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin learned reticence and the logic of self-discipline, the need to distrust oneself even while waging a noble crusade. Blending psychology, politics, spirituality, and confessional, The Road to Character provides an opportunity for us to rethink our priorities, and strive to build rich inner lives marked by humility and moral depth. &“Joy,&” David Brooks writes, &“is a byproduct experienced by people who are aiming for something else. But it comes.&”Praise for The Road to Character&“A hyper-readable, lucid, often richly detailed human story.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“This profound and eloquent book is written with moral urgency and philosophical elegance.&”—Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree and The Noonday Demon &“A powerful, haunting book that works its way beneath your skin.&”—The Guardian&“Original and eye-opening . . . Brooks is a normative version of Malcolm Gladwell, culling from a wide array of scientists and thinkers to weave an idea bigger than the sum of its parts.&”—USA Today
The Cook's Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Savoring the Tastiest Vegetables of Each Season: A Cookbook
by Kevin WestFrom the critically acclaimed author of Saving the Season comes an accessible, comprehensive, and inspiring guide to growing your own garden and incorporating homegrown produce into everyday cooking—no matter how much or how little space you have.For Kevin West, the surest path to a successful garden leads through the kitchen door. And preparing for a fantastic meal of homegrown vegetables—the kind of meal that leaves you not only satisfied, but grateful—is just what he wants to help you learn to do.In The Cook's Garden, West gives readers the tools and confidence they need to grow food for their own meals. From gardening basics and advice on harvesting, to delicious recipes showing how to make the best use of produce in any season—including primers on freezing surplus vegetables, making pantry staples such as canned tomatoes, and effectively using stored produce—this book promises to inspire anyone, even if their growing plot is as small as a window box in a city apartment. West&’s erudite yet practical guide is interwoven with meditations on the beauty, poetry, and spirituality inherent in growing and preparing one&’s own food.The Cook's Garden guides readers through jumpstarting their gardens and revolutionizing their kitchens—while also nourishing their minds and souls.
The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance
by Rich DivineyDo you have what it takes to succeed in any situation? According to a retired commander who ran training for Navy SEALs, true optimal performance goes beyond just skill. It&’s all about THE ATTRIBUTES.&“Diviney&’s incredible book explains why some people thrive—even when things get hard.&”—Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitDuring his twenty years as a Navy officer and SEAL, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in a specialized SEAL selection process, which whittled a group of hundreds of extraordinary candidates down to a handful of the most elite performers. Diviney was often surprised by which candidates washed out and which succeeded. Some could have all the right skills and still fail, while others he might have initially dismissed would prove to be top performers. The seemingly objective criteria weren&’t telling him what he most needed to know: Who would succeed in one of the world&’s toughest military assignments?It is similarly hard to predict success in the real world. It happens often enough that underdog students accomplish exceptional achievements while highly skilled, motivated employees fail to meet expectations. Dark-horse companies pull away from the pack while dream teams flush with talent and capital go under. In working with and selecting top special operators for decades, Diviney saw that beneath obvious skills are hidden drivers of performance, surprising core attributes—including cunning, adaptability, courage, even narcissism—that determine how resilient or perseverant we are, how situationally aware and how conscientious. These attributes explain how we perform as individuals and as part of a team. The same methodology that Diviney used in the military can be applied by anyone in their personal and professional lives, and understanding these attributes can allow readers and their teams to perform optimally, at any time, in any situation.Diviney defines the core attributes in fresh and practical ways and shares stories from the military, business, sports, relationships, and even parenting to show how understanding your own attributes and those of the people around you can create optimal performance in all areas of your life.
The Graveyard Gift (Fern's School for Wayward Fae #1)
by Fern ForgettableINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · Step into Fern&’s School for Wayward Fae—where students are part human and part magical. A girl with peculiar abilities discovers nothing is what it seems when sinister forces causes one of her classmates to go missing. Perfect for fans of Wednesday.A girl who knows how you die. Her banshee roommate who knows when it happens. And wishes that sometimes, maybe, come true. . . . Rosemary Thorpe has always been a bit different. She has the uncanny and unfortunate ability to foresee people&’s deaths, which tends to land her in hot water. Well, not actual hot water—where it lands her is a place between worlds called Fern&’s School for Wayward Fae, where Rosemary learns that her powers come from being part fae.At Fern's School, Rosemary meets others who are part fae—including Trym, her banshee roommate whose screams can kill, and Essie, a djinn who grants wishes. But just as Rosemary settles in, a student vanishes in thin air. And it&’s up to all the kids to use their curious gifts to find their missing friend. . . .