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In this thrilling sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller The Gods Below, loyalties will be tested, long-lost secrets will be revealed, and two sisters will face each other on the battlefield as the war between the gods ignitesHakara risked her life to find her long-lost sister Rasha, only to lose her all over again. Now she and her Unanointed rebels hunt for the shapeshifter Lithuas, knowing that defeating her would strike a blow to the plans of the tyrant god Kluehnn.Rasha once longed to be reunited with Hakara. No longer. Now she is a Godkiller and proud to serve Kluehnns divine will. Yet she also harbours doubts about Kluehnns teachings. When she is sent to destroy Hakara and her allies, Rasha will have to decide where her loyalty truly lies.As the two sisters hurtle towards a bloody reunion, Sheuan continues her shadowy games of intrigue to uncover the secret that killed her father, while her cousin Mullayne seeks the tomb of Tolemne. There, Mull believes hell find the answers he desires.Answers that could shatter the history of the world.Praise for the seriesAn epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer of genius and brillianceHannah KanerStewarts worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read!Shannon ChakrabortyAn outstanding read Fantasy HiveFast and furious British Fantasy Society The Hollow CovenantThe Gods BelowThe War Beyond Other books by Andrea Stewart:The Drowning Empire seriesThe Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard EmperorThe Bone Shard War

Dont Miss "American Classic" on MGM+ premiering March 1, 2026. The TV series celebrates Thornton Wilders beloved play, Our Town.[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth. The New YorkerThornton Wilders Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grovers Corners, New Hampshirean allegorical representation of all lifeis an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death.Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three actschildhood, adulthood, and deathis fully realized.Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilders nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama.

Dazzling new short stories from Salman Rushdie that transport us around the world from Bombay neighbourhoods to elite English universitiesIf old age was thought of as an evening, ending in midnight oblivion, they were well into the eleventh hour.Salman Rushdie is a genius A.M. HomesTwo quarrelsome old men in Chennai, India, experience private tragedy during national calamity. Revisiting the Bombay neighbourhood of Midnights Children, a magical musician is unhappily married to a multibillionaire. In an English university college, an undead academic asks a lonely student to avenge his former tormentor.These five dazzling works of fiction move between the three countries that Salman Rushdie has called home India, England and America and explore what it means to approach the eleventh hour of life.Do we accommodate ourselves to death, or rail against it? How can we bid farewell to the places that we have made home? The Eleventh Hour ponders life and death, legacy and identity with the penetrating insight and boundless imagination that have made Salman Rushdie one of the most celebrated writers of our time.Rushdies wry sense of mischief remains undimmedFinancial Times, *Books of the Year*One of the most important voices in contemporary literatureIndependentRushdie has not just enlarged literatures capacities, he has expanded the worlds imaginative possibilities The Times

From New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi comes a steamy paranormal romance set in the Black Southa bold new foray that takes us on a journey of magic and fantasy, from the whispering creeks outside the city of Salvation to the very depths of Hell itself.Tenderhearted Galilee was raised by the Kincaids, a formidable clan of Black women sequestered deep in the weeping willows and dark rushing creeks of their land. Galilee has always known that shes differentthat there is an old and unknowable secret around her very existence. It has been a hollow ache inside her since her childhood, something she assumes she will always have to live with.Until she meets Lucifer Helel. Hes fronting as the head of security for her wealthy friend Oriakus family, protecting a mysterious, ancient artifact, but from the moment she lays eyes on him, Gali knows hes not human. From her first incendiary touch, Lucifer knows something even Gali herself doesntthat she isnt human either. Enter: Leviathan. As Lucifers most trusted prince of Hell, Levi is ruthless and determined to eliminate the intolerable danger that is Galilee before she brings death and disaster to those he loves. While unseen battles rage between Hell, Heaven, and earth, Lucifer and Galilees attraction threatens to bring all the structures of their existence crashing down around them.Soon, loyalties will be shattered and reformed as Kincaid secrets clash with the princes of Hell, driving even the most powerful to their knees. Galilee Kincaid must decide if she will step into herself and embrace the consequences of power in this astonishing, seductive, and wildly original fantasy.

Spanning four decades and three continents, Bitter Honey is a story about a mother and daughter divided by long buried secrets, struggling to understand each other as they forge their own paths, from the internationally bestselling author of In Every Mirror Shes Black.1978: A scholarship draws Nancy from Gambias warmth into Stockholms frigid winter. When her friendship with charismatic scholar Lars blossoms into something more, she thinks she may have finally found her place. But theres more to Lars than his charming persona, and Nancy is about to discover the danger of being drawn into his world 2006: Tina has had her taste of fame as Swedens sweetheart pop princess, representing her country at Eurovision. But beneath her glittery façade, shes uncertain who she really is. Her mother, Nancy, seems desperate to keep the past under wraps, but will the unexpected appearance of Tinas fathera man she has long thought deadhelp open the door to self-discovery?Nancy just wants to protect her daughter from making the same mistakes she did, but Tina longs for the freedom to mess up, knowing her mother will always be there to support her. The two women love each other unconditionally, but can they learn to trust each other as well?This poignant novel delves deep into the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and delivers a warm, heartfelt story of love, forgiveness, and women finding their voices.

57th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK INSTRUCTIONAL NOMINEE SAVEUR THOUGHTFUL GIFTS FOR WINE AND SPIRITS LOVERSNEW YORK TIMES MOST INTERESTING WINE BOOKS OF 2025A first-of-its-kind guide to pairing wine with foods from Africa and beyond, including a tour of wine regions across the globe and a foreword by Stephen Satterfield, from renowned Certified Sommelier Cha McCoy.The wine world often says food and wine that grow together, go together, and that spicy, tangy, salty, and sweet flavors are a challenge to pair. But what about foods from regions where wine grapes arent prevalent? What about global cuisinesmany of which are outside of Europethat celebrate heat and tang? Dont these traditional foods deserve the perfect wine pairing? Cha McCoy, Certified Sommelier and owner of The Communion wine boutique, knows that good foods and wines go together and that the cuisines of Africa, Asia, and the Americas are just as worthy of great pours.In this first-of-its-kind guidebook, Cha McCoy pairs wines with foods from Africa, Asia, and beyond, blending practical information with a side of aspirational armchair travel. Cha shares her journey of learning and connecting with deep culinary traditions and regional cuisines around the world, diving in by continent and then by region or country, from Africa to the Caribbean, from Latin America to the United States of America, and Asia, and exploring their winemaking regions.Throughout, youll see pairing lists and menus to easily find wines to savor with whatever food youre craving, whether its Moroccan Tagine, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Mexican Elote, Shrimp Po Boy, Peach Cobbler, or Pad Thai. Plus, youll find 25 recipes for global fare from renowned chefs and mixologists that represent the heritage of each destination, with food accompanied by suggested wine pairing, to complete the meal.Whether youre curious about what to eat on your next trip abroad, want to try out a local restaurant, or are looking to explore a new cuisine to cook at home, Wine Pairing for the People will not only guide you on what to eat but how to best highlight the flavor of your meals with successful pairings. Complete with a foreword by Stephen Satterfield, and stunning photographs, maps, and illustrations throughout, this groundbreaking book boldly declares: Wine is for everyone.

Claude, né dans la farine et élevé au fournil, considère la boulangerie comme une véritable vocation. Dans un petit village de Bourgogne, avec son épouse Émilie, il façonne un pain qui nourrit autant

À chacun ses rêves : l’Everest, le pôle Sud, le Kilimandjaro...Celui de Bernard Dutheil était de faire le tour du monde en cargo. Un rêve longtemps hors de portée, jusqu’au jour où l’improbable s’est

Pourquoi des cris ? Parce que, quelquefois, les mots ne suffisent plus. Dans ce recueil dense et brut, Michel Bravos donne voix à une conscience en lutte, traversée par la mort, l’amour, la solitude

What if the person you were meant to meet existed in another timeline and your city bent reality just enough to let you find them?On Fernandos Road, the morning light curves strangely. Lampposts flicker when no one touches them. And sometimes, if you walk slowly enough, youll feel the shimmer the quiet pull of something waiting.Victor is a cartographer haunted by places that dont exist. Romani is a Dreamweaver who remembers a stranger shes never met. When they cross paths on a street that shouldnt shimmer, they discover the Hourglass Station a portal that allows three meetings, no more.As their connection deepens across fractured timelines, they must choose what to carry, what to forget, and what to leave behind. But the Station has rules. And time, even when bent, always runs out.Morning at Fernandos Road is a bittersweet, time-bending love story about memory, longing, and the quiet heroism of showing up even when the world forgets.

O ÚLTIMO OLHO - HISTÓRIA DE TERROR EM PORTUGUÊS - BREDEVOORT VAN DEN BERGNo limiar do real, desenha-se um pesadelo de terror cósmico e suspense psicológico: o oceano deixa de devolver cadáveres e com

A Christmas tree lot. Mysterious string lights. A most festive secret.Its the holiday season and Molly Green, the manager of Pattys Plant Place, is busy selling fragrant firs, teaching holiday crafting workshops, and eating all the holiday desserts. But when mysterious string lights appear on Christmas trees for sale at the garden center, she cant help but wonder who snuck through the fence to create such festive mischief.With the help of her twin sister May and their quirky crew of employees, Molly sets out to solve this cheerful mystery. Will she untangle the mystery of the twinkling lights before snow blankets the groundor will the secret remain hidden among the Christmas trees?

An instantNew York Timesbestseller!Super-charged with electrifying action, mind-blowing twists, and timely commentary. Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron WidowFrom #1New York Timesbestselling author Chloe Gong comesthe first book in the dystopian StrangeLoom trilogy, anadrenaline-fueled mystery(School Library Journal, starred review) in whichhumanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.The future is loadingTo escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives upcountry in glistening virtual reality, while those who cant afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling downcountry.But upcountry isnt perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahuaand no one suffers for it more than the Medan orphans in Atahua. Their enrollment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy.Eirale graduated the academy and joined NileCorps private forces downcountry, exactly as she was supposed to. Then Atahuas most wanted anarchist frames her for assassinating a government official, and shes given a choice: cooperate with him to search for a dangerous program in Medaluo or go down for treason.Meanwhile, Lia is finishing her last year upcountry at Nile Military Academy. Paired with her academic nemesis for their final assignment, Lia is determined to beat him for valedictorian and prove her worth. But there may be far more at stake when their task to infiltrate Medaluo and track down an Atahuan traitor goes wrongThough Eirale and Lia tear through Medaluo on different planes of reality, the two start to suspect they are puzzle pieces in a larger conspiracyand the closer they get to the truth, the closer their worlds come to a shattering collision.

Erin Hunters #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the second book in the Changing Skies arc, as the Clans continue to navigate an ominous prophecy that foreshadows the end of the cats connection to StarClan.Still healing from an accident that almost killed her, Tawnypelt is eager to share the message she received from StarClan about a great peril looming over the clans. But her vision is dismissed by her son and leader, Tigerstar, leaving Tawnypelt with no choice but to take action on her own.Racked with guilt that he caused his fathers death, Starlingpaw is determined to atone for his mistake. His chance comes when Tawnypelt warns him of a two-faced cat intent on destroying the clans. Believing himself uniquely suited to find this cat and stop them, Starlingpaw seizes on the opportunity to prove that he is an asset, and not a liability, to SkyClan.Moonpaw is settling into her role as a Thunderclan apprentice, even as she continues to grapple with the voice in her head. But the more she tries to ignore the voice, the louderand angrierit grows.Meanwhile, Twolegs have set their sights on the Moonpool, preventing the Clans from reaching StarClan. Will the cats find a way to reach their ancestors before all is lost?Multiple Points of View: Follow the intertwined destinies of three cats: a veteran warrior dismissed by her own son, a guilty apprentice seeking atonement, and a young cat haunted by a mysterious voice. A Perilous Quest: With the Clans connection to StarClan severed by Twolegs at the sacred Moonpool, the cats must find a new way to hear their ancestors before their world is lost to a moonless dark. Coming of Age: As apprentices Starlingpaw and Moonpaw grapple with immense burdens of guilt and identity, they must find the courage to become the warriors their Clans need them to be. A Hidden Enemy: A warning of a two-faced cat working to destroy the clans from within forces Tawnypelt and Starlingpaw on a desperate hunt for a traitor who could be hiding in plain sight.

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, The Guardian, The Observer, Financial Times, Daily Mail, The Independent, and the Chicago Public Library From the twice-Booker-nominated writer of Burntcoat, a bold and astonishing literary masterpiece that explores faith, connection, and our relationship to the natural world."A moving, urgent novel.The New York Times Book ReviewHelm is a ferocious, mischievous wind a subject of folklore and awe, part-elemental god, part-aerial demon blasting through the sublime landscape of Northern England since the dawn of time.Through the stories of those whove obsessed over Helm, an extraordinary history is formed: the Neolithic tribe who tried to placate Helm, the Dark Age wizard priest who wanted to banish Helm, the Victorian steam engineer who attempted to capture Helm and the farmers daughter who fiercely loved Helm. But now Dr. Selima Sutar, surrounded by infinite clouds and measuring instruments in her observation hut, fears human pollution is killing Helm.Rich, wild, and vital, Helm is the story of a singular life force, and of the relationship between nature and people, neither of whom can weather life without the other.

Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of television advertising. In this thought-provoking analysis, Zwelakhe Simelane reveals how media agencies use algorithms to predict broadcaster behavior, exploit pricing patterns, and quietly outsmart traditional sales systems. Drawing on real operational insight, the book exposes the hidden digital chess match transforming revenue, strategy, and power in modern broadcasting.

When balance falls, heroes rise.After a devastating war between elemental forces, four young warriors must rebuild what was brokenand face the darkness that nearly destroyed their world.Kane Emiri carries the weight of past failures, a fighter still learning what strength truly means.Kora Sato commands water with grace but wrestles with her own uncertainty.Iniko Emiri burns brighter than fire itself, but her loyalty may be her greatest weakness.Kenta Watanabe stands firm as the foundation of the team, even when the ground beneath them crumbles.Together, theyve fought monsters, shadows, and even themselves.But as peace returns and the academy honors them as heroes, one truth remains: balance is never permanentand unity is their only real power.

Michelle thinks she can outwit any rope, cuff, or knot Rick throws at her. First time round, she was right, and Ricks ass was the prize. Next time... she lost big time. Third times the charm... but who for?Their third bet is simple but brutal, with one key change: its Ricks turn on the one-bar prison. If he gets free, then its her ass on the line. If he cant escape... then she gets to strap on and fucks him until he begs - again. A custom one-bar prison trap that lets Michelle push Ricks body past its limits, fighting the clock and her taunts. For the winner, victory will taste sweet and savage. The loser will find themselves at the winners mercy.Filthy, merciless, and soaked in sweat, this story is about power flipped, pride shattered, and lovers who bet everything on who ends up on their knees.

A Butterflys Demise: A Flutter In Time - (The Tattoo Murder Case) - Book One in the SagaGenre Psychological Suspense · Crime Noir · Paranormal Thriller · Horror · Occult Fiction · Mythic FantasyA single scream challenges the gods...Three tarot cards whispered a fate that refused to change: The Tower. The Devil. Death.A door opened for something that wanted more than a lifeit wanted a soul.A tarot readingmeant as a jokewas harmless until it wasnt.The matching butterfly tattoo Sharon and Lily shared was meant to seal their unbreakable friendship.Instead, it became a target on Sharons soul.Days later, Sharon is dead, and Detroit Detective Jameson Trainor is assigned the case. On paper, it should be simplemotive, means, arrest. But nothing about this crime behaves like it belongs to the living.As Jameson hunts for answers through Detroits shadowed alleys, Lily follows the patterns only grief allows her to seesigns that Sharon isnt done speaking. The more she listens, the thinner the line grows between sorrow, madness, and something crawling through the dark.Is Sharons passing an ending or a mythic beginning?Sacred knowledge was never meant for mortalsyet the veil has torn between worlds, and a door now stands open.Crossing it will change the fate of gods and mortals alike as the New Olympians begin to rise.

In the thrilling and exciting conclusion to the Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall trilogy, a standout kids detective story, Arthur travels to the Lakes, a place more mysterious than the enchanting Baskerville Hall itself, and must do the unthinkable: betray his friends and Sherlock Holmes or pay the ultimate price. Perfect for fans of the Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor series and the Mysterious Benedict Society series.Arthur should be happier than ever. Professor Sherlock Holmes has accepted him into the esteemed Circle of Light, and his friendships are stronger than ever. However, Dinah Greys ominous letter and the dangerous secret of her hold over his little sister, Mary, have left Arthur riddled with anxiety. After the annual first-year retreat to the storied Lake District is announced, another letter arrives and makes the key to Marys salvation clear: Arthur needs to insert himself in Sherlocks upcoming investigationas Dinahs spy.While sticking close to Holmes on the trip, Arthur meets George Rankin, one in a long line of protectors of the Brazen Head, a powerful magical relic whose wearer can ask any question and have it answered. But there are more eyes on Sherlock and the relic than just Greys. Arthur will have to walk the thin line between truth and deception in order to save his sister, but it might cost him more than he realizes.Choosing Between Friends and Family: Arthur loves his found family at Baskerville Hall, but when the villainous Dinah Grey threatens his little sister, Mary, hes forced to make an impossible choice. A Sherlock Holmes Adventure for Kids: Team up with the worlds greatest detective! Arthur must work closer with Professor Holmes than ever before while secretly spying on his every move. Forced Betrayal: To save Mary, Arthur must become a double agent, feeding information about Holmess investigation to his greatest enemy. One wrong move could cost him everything. Ancient Mysteries: In the mysterious Lake District, Arthur discovers the Brazen Head, a powerful artifact that can answer any questionand everyone wants to get their hands on it.