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Mint to Be
by Katie Cicatelli-KucPour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and settle into this sweet and cozy winter romance by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, author of the New York Times bestseller Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice! This edition includes a special scratch and sniff cover to keep you in the holiday spirit all year long.Emma Sherman left without saying goodbye -- and her best friend, Aiden, is furious. He knew Emma was thinking of leaving their quaint New England town of Briar Glen for boarding school in New York City. She had shown him her acceptance letter at Cup o' Jo, their go-to coffee shop, over a mug of their favorite peppermint hot chocolate ... before he got the chance to confess his true feelings for her.Emma knows she shouldn't have left without saying goodbye, not matter how frosty things got between them. Especially now that Emma is back in town, and she's brought her new boyfriend, Sam, to visit for the holidays. Talk about icy conditions.As things grow colder between them, Emma and Aiden must find a way to repair their friendship -- but this time, even a peppermint hot chocolate may not be enough to break the ice.
12 Strays of Christmas: A Wish Novel
by Natalie McKearin12 Strays of Christmas is sure to bring cheer to even the most reluctant celebraters! With themes of belonging and grief grounded in a funny, adorable first-crush story, this book is sure to check every box on the holiday wish-list.Holly does NOT have Christmas cheer this year. She and her family just moved to Chicago, far from all of her friends and family. And now her brother’s annoying (and annoyingly cute) new friend couldn’t be more cheerful. And Holly definitely doesn’t want to volunteer at the local shelter, with all of the dogs who remind her of the dog she lost last Christmas.When she’s forced to volunteer at the local shelter through her school, she’ll just have to push aside her sad feelings and ignore those cute puppy eyes. But she can’t put aside her feelings when she sees Drummer, the runt of the litter, who looks exactly like the dog she lost.When Drummer gets loose during the big holiday adoption event, Holly must track him down. Will the magic of Christmas help her to reunite with Drummer?
Who Would Win?: The Ultimate Rumble Collection (Who Would Win?)
by Jerry PallottaMore than 100 mighty animals face off in this exciting bind-up featuring EIGHT books in this action-packed bestselling animal series!Which deadly animals would win in a fight? Find out in this incredible bind-up of eight books in the popular Who Would Win? series!The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and prehistoric creatures to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Ultimate Bug Rumble, Ultimate Jungle Rumble, Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble, Ultimate Shark Rumble, Ultimate Small Shark Rumble, Ultimate Pterosaur Rumble, Ultimate Reptile Rumble, and Ultimate Ocean Rumble.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. More than 100 animals featured within!
When Dreams Fall Apart: How Unanswered Prayers Can Deepen Your Intimacy with God
by Jennifer Lucy TylerForeword by Jess Connolly Trusting in God&’s goodness even if He says no, not right now, or not this way.When we have good dreams—dreams that seem in line with the heart of God—it can feel devastating to watch them die. Why doesn&’t our God, who is all-powerful and all-loving, fulfill our good desires?When Dreams Fall Apart addresses the disillusionment many feel when God seems silent to prayers and longings. Through powerful biblical teaching and personal narrative, Jennifer Lucy Tyler helps readers encounter a God who is worthy of our hearts and our trust, even when the answer to our prayers isn&’t what we&’d hoped.Readers are invited to observe the moments in scripture when people cried out to God, but His answer was delayed or different than they&’d expected. And Tyler shares her own grief, anger, and disappointment when she felt unseen and unheard by God. Together with Tyler, readers learn to name and lament their unanswered prayers, and they discover pathways to resilient hope, faithful contentment, and triumphant joy.Unanswered prayer is not a sign that you&’re doing something wrong or missing God&’s call. Tyler helps us experience the peace of knowing that God is close in our pain and working in beautiful—often unseen—ways in our lives.
How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith
by Andrew OsengaKnowing God—the beauty and wonder of old pathsWe are forgetful people. Even our way to God can sometimes feel muddled or lost. Perhaps that&’s why God tells us so often to &“remember.&” Yet, in a noisy world where so many things compete for our attention, how do we hear the voice and experience the presence of God?How to Remember shows how the astonishment of previous generations has been lost and addresses the disconnect many Christians feel toward modern consumer-based evangelicalism. More and more, Christians are discovering less commercial forms of worship and community. Wandering believers are finding life again through ancient paths.In short chapter format, Artist Andrew Osenga invites readers to a life of faith and wonder. Readers reflect on prayer, doubt, grief, confession, joy, lament, time, peace, mystery, and much, much more. Through personal stories and biblical reflection—along with the faithful saints and the sturdy traditions that have gone before us—How to Remember offers language and tools to rebuild and reenter a communal life of faith, hope, and awe.
Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste: God's Purpose in Suffering and Struggles
by Dustin CroweThe wilderness can be scary—a place full of peril and desolation. And it can feel meaningless. But when we read the Scriptures, the wilderness is also the place God reveals Himself and cares for the people He loves. Pastor Dustin Crowe explores the biblical theme of the wilderness, helping readers counter the harsh, seemingly hopeless seasons in their lives with hope and courage.The wilderness is often the place where God grows our faith and proves His faithfulness. But to grow, we must be intentional about listening and leaning into His provision. Looking to wilderness stories of the Bible—including Hagar, Moses, David, Eijah, and Jesus—Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste shows who God is and how He&’s at work. Readers will find encouragement in His good purposes as they experience God&’s sustaining and shaping grace in their lives.The wilderness has a dual nature, with both threats to our faith and opportunities to grow in faith. As we depend on God, we discover how to worship in our wilderness rather than waste it. Whether you&’re in a season of significant transition, spiritual apathy, heartbreak, waiting, or a time of trial and testing, God invites you to come close—to experience His provision and power—Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste shows us how.
Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression
by Nate PickowiczMany of us feel unable to swim against the tide of sorrow and sadness.Spiritual depression is defined as the prolonged and pervasive numbing, muting, suppressing, or restraining of the joy of the Lord within the life of the Christian. And more and more Christians are besieged with it. Experiencing feelings of doubt, anxiety, or despair can become the norm of our daily lives.Despite our struggles, the Bible gives us numerous exhortations to battle our downcast condition. But how? Sometimes it feels hopeless, as if nothing can pull us from the mire. Overcoming the Darkness speaks to the deep waters of troubled hearts that feel afflicted or alone in their spiritual struggles. Drawing from the life and wisdom of God&’s Word, along with personal experience, pastor and teacher Nate Pickowicz helps us administer God&’s balm to our spiritual wounds. Jesus Himself invites us to come to Him for help. He is the ultimate cure for our spiritual depression, but it can be hard to know how to access and experience His healing power. Readers explore the causes of spiritual depression, including calamity, longstanding afflictions, persistent melancholy, fear, persistent sin, and more. And they discover a wholistic, practical road to spiritual health. There is hope for tomorrow, and we can live for it today.
Sunday Evenings with Joni: Conversations about Life's Chaos and Amazing Grace
by Ruth Schleppi-VerboomA testimony of courage and hope, Joni Eareckson Tada is considered one of the great saints of our age. The story of her injury as a teenager which left her with quadriplegia, along with her inspiring life of meaning and faithfulness, has encouraged and strengthened Christians for years. In this rare and beautiful glimpse of personal friendship and faith, readers share in Joni&’s timeless wisdom.Every Sunday, Ruth Schleppi-Verboom has enjoyed the privilege of caring for the physical needs of Joni. And in those sacred moments of caregiving, Joni has been caring for the heart, mind, and soul of her friend. The two friends have had countless personal and spiritual conversations—from everyday chaos of life to the big God questions. And Ruth has been listening.Eager to capture these insights, Ruth began to keep a written record of her conversations with her dear friend. Sunday Evenings with Joni is a collection of the stories and life moments of two friends. Join Ruth and Joni as they talk through doubts, adversities, and the joys of life. Readers will encounter God's amazing grace in ordinary moments and discover biblical guidance for their lives.Whether you&’ve been a longtime admirer of Joni or unaware of her beautiful story of faithfulness, this book will delight and strengthen you through its entertaining stories and down-to-earth, hope-filled wisdom.
On Our Way Home: Reflections on Heaven in the Face of Death
by Colleen ChaoMarvel at the true home Jesus has prepared for you and me.Deep in our souls is a longing for a home—a place of beauty and goodness. A place where we—and the ones we love—are not touched by grief and sorrow. We long to live without the threat of disease or violence, a place where there is no shadow over our joy. But this isn&’t that place. The home we long for is . . . heaven.For the past three-and-a-half years, Colleen Chao has been living with a terminal diagnosis. In this precious time, she&’s been pondering questions like:What is heaven like?What happens to me the moment I die?Will I be able to see my loved ones from heaven?Where have I been mistaken in my ideas about heaven?How can I practically experience the hope of heaven in the face of death? Including soul-sustaining comfort from the Scriptures and the testimonies of faithful saints, Colleen shows how our deepest desires—for beauty, wonder, peace, healing, happiness, power, worship, and belonging—are permanently (and increasingly!) fulfilled when we get Home. On Our Way Home draws deeply from God&’s Word, infusing our hearts with hope, even in our darkest days. Come, and experience the comfort of our promised eternal Home.Whether you&’re facing a terminal diagnosis, or your loved one is—or suffering of another kind is causing you to desperately need the hope of heaven—I pray you will sense the God of all hope with you, holding your right hand, comforting you with his counsel, and preparing you for an eternity of glory.
The Elite Seat: Elita Brown Book #3
by Heather HollemanBook 3 in the Elita Brown series.Spring arrives in Pennsylvania and Elita Brown suddenly finds herself seated at the table of popularity. She wins a leadership award that also wins the admiration and attention of others—including the new popular boy in school. But when her best friend posts a video about Elita that goes viral, Elita realizes not every table fits her personality—or God's plan for her. Torn between joining the world of popularity or the world of hummingbird nests and fox dens, Elita pulls away from the Nature Club she loves. But negative comments about her appearance and the pressures of feeling famous leave Elita questioning her choices.Elita must decide what matters most of all. How will she get back to the table where she belongs? Can she ever forgive or reconcile with her friend? Will the friend she&’s been ignoring all spring accept her apology? With the help of trusted people in her life, Elita learns to look at her seat from the perspective of God&’s riches in mercy and kindness.Readers of The Elite Seat discover how to persevere amidst the unique temptations of middle school popularity and the problem of self-consciousness; they learn God's plan to live a life of forgiveness, authenticity, and service to others—even when 7th grade survival feels beyond possible.
The Christmas Keepsake
by Annie RainsThis heartwarming small-town holiday love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and Jenny Hale! Sometimes the best gifts aren&’t under the tree. Everyone has a story to tell. And for Mallory Blue, her grandmother Nan&’s community theater and annual Christmas play has been a beloved tradition for as long as she can remember. But this year is different. With Nan losing her memories to dementia, Mallory has taken on more than she can handle—including directing this year&’s show. Two things are keeping Mallory going: A journal that tells the story behind each handmade ornament on Nan&’s tree. And Hollis, who volunteers to play Santa to spend time with Mallory and prove he&’s no longer the rebellious boy she knew growing up. As Mallory reads through Nan&’s entries, she realizes there&’s so much she never knew about her grandmother. And when Mallory has big decisions to make in both her personal and professional life, it&’s Nan&’s wise advice and Hollis&’s steadfast support that will hold the key to this year&’s holiday magic.
Charlatans: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Hucksters Bamboozle the Media, the Markets, and the Masses
by Moises Naim Quico ToroFrom snake-oil salesmen to crypto grifters, the "fascinating" (Fareed Zakaria) story of charlatans—and why we fall for them For centuries charlatans have been bamboozling victims. But today, charlatanry is more lucrative and global than ever. Using the power of digital technology, our age&’s charlatans have spun a worldwide web of exploitation on an unprecedented scale. In Charlatans, global affairs experts Moisés Naím and Quico Toro investigate how charlatans fool us and why they&’ve become so influential today. They argue that modern charlatans exploit the same weak points in human cognition as the snake-oil salesmen of the old West. They earn our trust, trick us into believing they have some special skill or knowledge, then exploit us. In some ways, nothing has changed. But, today, charlatans are digital, viral, and global. Whether they&’re health gurus pushing pseudoscience or crypto bros orchestrating Ponzi schemes, modern charlatans rapidly amass worldwide audiences on the internet and social media using a common set of strategies. These hucksters swiftly swindle unsuspecting victims, as our slow-moving institutions struggle to respond. Packed with insights on how to avoid being duped by charlatans, this is an eye-opening journey through the brazen deception and brutal victimization at the heart of this new global scourge.
The River and the Star (The Warring Gods #2)
by Gabriela Romero LacruzIn the gripping conclusion to the Warring Gods duology, two women find themselves caught in an ancient feud between ruthless entities, and embark on an epic quest for power and liberation. Reina is full of hope. At long last, Reina has the peace she&’s been searching for on the idyllic islands of Tierra&’e Sol with the lover she's always wanted and in service to the god of the sun. But she can&’t quite trust how long this will last. When monstrous creatures of the Void appear on the isle&’s shores, she is certain she knows who is behind the attacks. Reina will stop at nothing to protect the woman she loves, but it could cost her everything she&’s fought so hard for. Eva is cherished. Finally reunited with her father, the Liberator, Eva struggles to prove herself worthy of being his heir while keeping secret her alliance with the god of the Void. As destruction, both human and magical, tears across the lands, Eva is thrust into a power struggle she&’s ill-prepared for. Confronted with the limits of her own ambition, Eva must fight to save herself from the powerful corruption of the Void before she loses the family she holds dear. The warring gods are returning and the only thing between them and absolute power are two young women. But for the first time in their lives, Reina and Eva have something to fight for. And they won&’t back down.
Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team
by Mark MurphyThe New York Times–bestselling author of Hundred Percenters and Hiring for Attitude shows you how to build the most successful team The conventional wisdom is wrong about how great teams are built. Effective leaders worry less about cohesion and more about assembling the right group of people with complementary talents and personalities. No amount of teambuilding, trust, or cohesion can overcome having the wrong mix of people in the room. In Team Players, Mark Murphy argues that the best teams contain an ideal mix of five vital roles: Director, Achiever, Stabilizer, Harmonizer, and Trailblazer. Murphy&’s groundbreaking research shows how to unlock each team member&’s talents and position them to succeed within the team. Murphy reveals how unlocking the Directors, Achievers, Stabilizers, Harmonizers, and Trailblazers on your team solves teams&’ absence of accountability, the torment of aimless meetings, the unfairness of uneven workloads, the scarcity of active participation, the chaos of clashing agendas, and the dearth of decisiveness. With a balance of hard-hitting research and compelling real-world examples, this book is a pivotal read for anyone keen on accelerating team development while allowing individual brilliance to shine through.
The Romans: A 2,000-Year History
by Edward J. WattsAn acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome &“with verve and aplomb&” (Roderick Beaton, author of The Greeks), from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century When we think of &“ancient Romans&” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barbarians in the fifth century AD. The Romans does away with this narrow vision by offering the first comprehensive account of ancient Rome over the course of two millennia. Prize-winning historian Edward J. Watts recounts the full sweep of Rome&’s epic past: the Punic Wars, the fall of the republic, the coming of Christianity, Alaric&’s sack of Rome, the rise of Islam, the Battle of Manzikert, and the onslaught of the Crusaders who would bring about the empire&’s end. Watts shows that the source of Rome&’s enduring strength was the diverse range of people who all called themselves Romans. This is the Rome of Augustus, Marcus Aurelius, and Constantine, but also Charlemagne, Justinian, and Manuel Comnenus—and countless other men and women who together made it the most resilient state the world has ever seen. An expansive, eye-opening portrait, The Romans is the definitive history of Rome and its citizens.
Birds of the Great Lakes (Best Little Book of Birds)
by Dexter PattersonFrom the co-founder of Wisconsin's BIPOC Birding Club comes a fun and accessible guide to birding throughout the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region.
Sharp Force
by Patricia CornwellFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell &“at the very top of her game,&” a serial killer wreaks havoc on Northern Virginia, appearing as a ghostly apparition before striking—and Scarpetta must avoid becoming their next victim, with SCARPETTA soon to be a streaming series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. (David Baldacci)NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THE SERIAL KILLER NOT EVEN SCARPETTA… During the early hours of Christmas morning, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a chilling call. The Phantom Slasher has struck again. The serial killer has terrorized Northern Virginia for months. His pattern is to stalk with a sophisticated technology that enables him to invade his victims' homes and watch their every move. They wake up to a ghost-like hologram before being murdered in their beds. Scarpetta is summoned to Mercy Island, the site of a notorious psychiatric hospital where two people have been brutalized, one of them from Scarpetta&’s past. It soon becomes apparent that she could be next…
Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are
by Joby MartinFrom a bestselling author and pastor, a straight-talk, no-nonsense guide to becoming the man God calls you to be. We&’ve all seen the headlines. Masculinity is in crisis. Men are lost. What&’s the matter with men? We are confused about what masculinity is and what roles men play in our culture. Manhood, says Joby Martin, is harder than ever because we have forgotten what true masculinity looks like. Real, Biblical manhood is not about driving big trucks, having the biggest guns, or hunting the biggest buck. (Though he&’s a big fan of all of those, truth be told.) True men of God surrender themselves before the cross, serve and lead their families, put on the full armor of God, and stand guard against the lies that threaten to tear our churches and our culture apart. In this book, Pastor Joby walks through what the Bible means when it says, &‘be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and let all that you do be done in love&’ (1 Corinthians 16:13). He guides readers through what scripture says about who men are, how they should act, and what it means to be a man in today&’s culture, and he asks tough questions about how God calls men to respond.Stand Firm and Act Like Men is a call for men to rediscover Biblical manhood in their churches and cities, and to love, serve, and support their families and one another.
The Stitched Landscape: An Embroidery Field Guide to the Textures, Colors, and Lines of the Natural World
by Anna HultinObserve and embroider the natural world with this inspiring guide to nature journaling with a needle and thread. Transform your appreciation of nature into unique works of art by stitching embroidered landscapes! Artist Anna Hultin&’s step-by-step projects blend traditional embroidery skills with experimental techniques that draw inspiration from the lines, patterns, and textures of the natural world. Learn how to embroider flowers, plants, and trees using a few basic stitches, discover new techniques for a variety of non-traditional materials and methods like painting on fabric with watercolors, collaging with fabrics to create depth, and stitching with raw wool, and learn how to compose these elements into an original scene based on your own nature observations. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Illusions of Fire
by Nisha SharmaFrom an award-winning author, an enemies to lovers romantasy that's perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural. Every morning Laila Bansal wakes up before dawn—hours before her job at the family winery—and trains in hand-to-hand combat with her adopted aunts who, when not tending to their thriving vineyard, are immortal demons sworn to protect Laila&’s mythological bloodline. Despite the whole "descendant of Draupadi" thing, Laila leads a peaceful, protected life. That is until Karan, the mysterious and gorgeous new archer in town, tries to cut off her head. Like Laila, Karan and his family are connected to the world of gods and demons. He's on a mission to save his parents, but with him he brings an influx of immortal beings, and mortal ones—all of whom are ready to, you guessed it, destroy the world. Nisha Sharma, a lifelong paranormal and fantasy fan, brings her hilarity and whit to the genre. Illusions of Fireshowcases a powerful female protagonist with tremendous responsibility and expectations, simply trying to survive while delivering elite one-liners and falling in love with the wrong person.
A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership
by Scott Keller Carolyn Dewar Vikram Malhotra Kurt Strovink"A CRASH COURSE IN HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE CEO." --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingFrom leading global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and the minds behind the New York Times bestseller CEO Excellence comes a compact, insight-packed guide to navigating the distinct phases of leadership that every CEO must pass through on their way to mastery.In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, becoming a Fortune 500 CEO is an Everest-like ascent - with only the savviest managing to avoid falling off the mountain. In A CEO for All Seasons you'll find an essential climbing route that will take you through every stage. Featured in this tip-dense guide is wisdom from some of the world's most iconic leaders, including Dell Technologies' Michael Dell, Merck's Ken Frazier, Nasdaq's Adena Friedman, Morgan Stanley's James Gorman, Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman, ASML's Peter Wennink, and Chevron's Mike Wirth.Unique in applying a number of sophisticated metrics to isolate the world's top 200 CEOs, reduce them to a representative sample, and then reap their wisdom, the McKinsey team, in A CEO for All Seasons, spotlights the specific stage-based hurdles that CEOs face. From preparing for the role to starting strong to sustaining momentum to ensuring a lasting legacy, the book leaves no segment of the journey unmapped. Along the way, it offers proven strategies for maintaining forward progress and, crucially, alerts readers to common blind spots that can sabotage success, as revealed by a detailed survey of thousands of executives.Whether you're an aspiring leader or a new-to-the-job CEO - or even a board member wanting to better steward your company's performance - this is the compact, hands-on guide you've needed. Its compendium of pressure-tested tips is a must-have game changer for leaders at all levels.
Surviving Climate Anxiety: Coping, Healing and Thriving on a Changing Planet
by Thomas DohertyClimate change anxiety is one of the biggest mental health threats of our times. If you find it hard to tear yourself away from doomscrolling, or it feels impossible not to worry about the world we are leaving to future generations, then you are not alone.Surviving Climate Anxiety is the essential guide to coping with the psychological toll of the environmental crisis.In this helpful and ground-breaking book, the world's leading climate anxiety expert, psychologist Dr Thomas Doherty, shares the pioneering techniques he has developed to help you to:- Reclaim your nervous system: manage your thoughts, feelings, and stress about climate change- Clarify your environmental identity: understand your history, values, and connection to the natural world- Overcome fear of climate disasters and tend to eco-depression and grief- Find realistic reasons for hope and ways to take meaningful actionPacked with practical, research-backed tips and dozens of stories - from the geologist haunted by images of melting glaciers, to the young couple agonizing over whether to bring a child into a world on fire, to a twenty-something wondering how to believe in the future - Surviving Climate Anxiety provides the tools to cope, heal, and flourish, even in these challenging times.
The Night is Not For You: A beguilingly dark coming of rage story, based on a jinn from Arabic folklore
by Eman QuotahThe Night is Not For You . . . It Has Always Belonged to HERShe's a cautionary tale told by mothers to their young children, 'Come back before it gets dark.'She's a warning to lecherous young men, 'Don't wander the streets late at night.' A man's body is found viciously murdered behind a neighbourhood's 24-hour corner store, sending shockwaves through the tightknit community in this small-town neighbourhood. All the victim's family and bystanders want is to make sense of this brutal crime and move on with their lives.But all seven-year-old Layla wants is a pet donkey. To her, a donkey is the epitome of freedom and being self-sufficient - to think for herself, go anywhere by herself and live an independent life. As the killings continue, Layla's world unravels. Rumours start to fly of supposed hoofprints and a woman with hair like black silk. As the ambiguous messages in lipstick and sweet smell of perfume cause the finger of blame to point towards the women, Layla herself grows into a woman. The kind of woman she has always dreamt of becoming - A woman with sharp instincts. A woman who cannot be tamed. This is a story of old world meets new, of modernity and isolation as a community turns on its women in an effort to protect their boys and men - but mostly importantly, this is the story of one woman's freedom.
Alchemy of Secrets: The spellbinding new novel from the global No. 1 bestselling author of Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart
by Stephanie GarberYOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF A STORY . . .It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor.Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real.Her search for the truth leads her to a dazzling new world, a deadly ultimatum hidden at the heart of Los Angeles, and into the path of a magnetic stranger who claims he's been sent to save her life.But everyone in this intoxicating new world is lying to her, even this stranger. And if she can't figure out whom to trust, her magical reality could change from a Hollywood dream to a nightmare.Alchemy of Secrets is the spectacular new novel from global phenomenon Stephanie Garber, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Fusing spellbinding Hollywood secrets with a cinematic mystery, it will transport you into another world.*The UK hardback edition features stunning foiled endpaper art and a secret hidden cover design printed in beautiful foil beneath the dust jacket. There are four different designs to collect! If you order online, you will receive one at random. These will be available for a limited time only so make sure you pre-order to guarantee getting one!*
The Salvage
by Anbara Salam'With her signature wit and unflinching eye for historical detail Anbara Salam brings a remote Scottish island chillingly to life. The Salvage plumbs the icy depths of memory and colonialism and explores whether love can survive in the frostiest of outposts' Francine Toon, bestselling author of Pine and Bluff'The Salvage is a novel to keep you up all night. Anbara Salam is a master of suspense' Rene Denfeld, bestselling author of The Child Finder'A rich, gothic mystery, The Salvage has a moody, salt-drenched atmosphere, and layers of intrigue that span centuries. I couldn't put it down' Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of A Double LifeIt is 1962, and Marta Khoury, a trail-blazing marine archaeologist, has travelled to Cairnroch, a small island off the east coast of Scotland. An Arctic shipwreck containing the remains of a famous Victorian explorer has been towed back to the island at the behest of his wealthy descendants. Marta's job is to retrieve valuable artefacts from the vessel, deep beneath the freezing Scottish waters. But on her first dive, she becomes convinced she has seen a ghostly figure lurking in the wreckage.When Marta discovers objects from the vessel have inexplicably disappeared, she must work to uncover their whereabouts before her boss - who is also her ex-husband - discovers their absence. As a series of unsettling and strange occurrences begins to unfold, Marta's work trip turns into a long winter as the worst snowstorms of the century sweep in and trap the islanders, and their ghosts, in an icy wilderness.