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A propulsive, electrifying novel about a hitman who is forced to take an impossible job, by the rising literary sensation and comedian Sam Tallent, author of Running The LightRobert Beaujolais forfeited the last years of his youth to the Marines, watching his friends die. Beaujolais survived, but civilian life made him regret it. Compared to the truth of war, peace fit him like a casket. At least he was in love, even if he was the only one who could admit it. They were togetheruntil they werent. Then, out of nothing, something: the architects of the world offer Beaujolais a job in the blood business. They prefer to call it arbitration, but Beauj knows murderkilling is his callingand as an arbiter, Beauj is the ultimate judge. But when Beaujolais botches a simple hit in San Francisco, his shadowy employers manifest to remind him that he is, in fact, capable of dying. Beauj is given a choice: kill or be erased. The destination is Paris; the target is Europes last remaining godfather, the Archangel of Florence.A blistering tale of love and violence, Brut is the story of a man measuring the circumference of his soul in bulletholes. Is his or any other life worth saving? Only the arbiter can decide.

A haunting, fearsome story of a father searching for his missing daughter and finding darknessboth human and notat every turn, from the author of Coffin Moon and Fever HouseEli Lamp is a broken man. An ex-detective, ex-addict, and long-grieving father whose daughter, Hannah, disappeared a decade before, Eli decimated his old life investigating her abduction and is now indebted to the Crooked Wheel, a local drug gang, as an enforcer. He lives in a rundown trailer at the edge of the woods, where he keeps Hannahs room in pristine condition and tries to make it through one day at a time.But when the son of the Crooked Wheels boss is found viciously murdered in a crime scene that doesnt seem to add up, Eli receives a new order: Find out who the killer is and your debt to the Crooked Wheel is clear forever. Youre free. This pursuit brings him into the orbit of Avery Bryant, Hannahs best friend and the last person to see her before she went missing. Soon, Eli and Avery are entwined in a hunt for answers that spans decades, stretches the realm of possibility, and brings churning to the surface a conspiracy linking not only these current tragedies but the buried sorrows of Elis past.And though none of them dare say the word witch, at least not out loud, something lurks in the woods, bent-backed and black-eyed, clawed and vengeful, looming ever closer. . . .

An unflinching and compassionate exploration of addiction, healing, and renewal through Zen practice and Twelve-Step recovery.This deeply personal story of struggle, transformation, and spiritual awakening draws on author Peter Kuhns decades of lived experience in recovery, the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, and the guiding principles of the Twelve-Step tradition. Engaging, brutally honest, and vividly told, Kuhns stories stories leap off the page and show how addiction can be understood, navigated, and transformed with practical tools for living with integrity, presence, and an open heart. At the heart of this book are the Buddhas Seven Factors of Awakening, presented as a living map for recovery and spiritual growth. Kuhn weaves these classical Buddhist teachings together with the experiential wisdom of Twelve-Step practice, offering an urgently relevant path for our time. Rooted in the healing power of community, 12-Step Zen speaks to those walking the recovery path, those engaged in Buddhist practice, and anyone seeking freedom from compulsive patterns of suffering.Learn to: Recognize suffering and its causes, and transform it through awareness and compassion Apply the Seven Factors of Awakening as a practical framework for recovery and daily life Integrate the principles of the Twelve Steps with Buddhist practice to support lasting healing and renew understanding of both paths Discover freedom and deeper purpose through community, self-reflection, and mindful living.Honest, inspiring, and practical, 12-Step Zen is a companion for anyone ready to transform lifes challenges into opportunities for awakeningand to walk a path toward liberation, one mindful step at a time.

In this intricate tale, a woman untangles her enduring bond with an heiress who she is still trying to understandChicago, the turn of the 21st century. Our narratoralways there and never entirely presentrecounts her decades-long relationship with the heiress, Katherine Stern. Through the years since boarding school, she has seen Katherine as a daughter who wants for nothing but respect from her psychotherapist father, as a woman with a kind, but fortune-hunting fiancee, and as a mystery even more confounding than the gothic horror stories she evaluates from the slush pile at her job. Sometimes, despite their estrangement, she has even seen Katherine as a friend.Inspired by the classic story Washington Square by Henry James, Norah Labiner reimagines the prolific tale. Moving through wintery Michigan avenue to the creeping mansions of the rich to the world of melodrama, ghosts, and girls. Morocco confronts the ambiguity of memory, the horrors of history, and what it means, or does not mean, to read a book and tell a story.

For fans of Lovelight Farms, Hallmark holiday movies, and general witchy shenanigans, a charming holiday romance following a woman with a curse and the handsome witch she enlists to help her break itHayleigh Gray is cursed. For real.After losing her job, her savings, and her relationship, its the discovery of a lump on her beloved horses neck that finally sends Hayleigh looking for solutions in the winter festival in Elk Ridge. Trouble is, she knows there are witches in Elk Ridge because she managed to make an enemy of one (okay, maybe a few) last holiday season.There, she crosses paths with Stephan Midwinter, an animal-rescuing artist with lumberjack good looks, a reputation with women that stretches a mile long, and a whole lot of magic that Hayleigh wants nothing to do with. Adamant that his coven wasnt involved in Hayleighs curse, Stephan offers to help her find the real culprit and break the curse before Christmas Day.As Hayleigh and Stephan face ancestral secrets, mischievous holiday spirits, and being snowed into the worlds kitschiest holiday train B&B, Hayleigh finds her heart opening to magic, and to Stephan Midwinter.But Stephan and his way of life are in direct opposition to everything Hayleighs been taught to want, and old habits die hard. With the curse amping up and time running out, will she be able to embrace a new kind of happiness, or will she fall back into the patterns of Christmas past?

A gentle and moving picture book about how looking on the bright side might not always be the brightest solution.Walrus is such a good friend. In fact, hes so good at cheering friends up and finding the bright side in any situation that sometimes his friends call him "Wowrus."But when Walrus breaks a tusk during the Great Iceberg Classic, it hurts! He doesnt want to hear about the silver linings of having only one tusk! As he nurses his wound, Walrus starts to understand that pointing out the positive doesnt always help. It takes Narwhal listening to him for Walrus to realize that perhaps not everything canor shouldbe bright all the timeand thats okay too.

From award-winning author and pastor Faith Eury Cho comes an impactful guide to discovering the power inside you and embracing Jesuss calling to learn His extraordinary plan.In a world where we often feel like mere spectators, its time to realize that every believer has a significant role in Gods Great Commission. We live in a culture that prides itself on being extraordinary, but Faith Eury Cho invites you to live differently and to understand that it is the anointing of the Holy Spirit that qualifies you for Gods work. This is life-changing! No longer do you need to feel like you can only watch from the sidelines, but you can be a part of Gods amazing works that are changing the world today.Faith challenges you to raise your expectations of what everyday Christians are meant to do. You are not a bystanderas a believer you are an empowered vessel of the Holy Spirit, with a unique and vital role to play. Discover the power given to you by the blood of Jesus and learn practical steps to access this power and actively participate in Gods work today. Embrace the Holy Spirits presence and step into your God-given role with confidence and hope.

"Quirky and hilarious but also deep and heartfelt, The Henchpersons Guide To Unionizing is an unforgettable and fantastic story about being human. I loved it!"Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopThe stunning first edition paperback of The Henchpersons Guide to Unionizing features stenciled edges depicting a character from the bookorder while supplies last!As the laboratory assistant to the brilliant but demanding Doctor, Igor spends his nights robbing graves, stitching together body parts, and ensuring that his master doesnt electrocute himself (too badly).When a mob of peasants wielding torches and pitchforks drives them out of town (again), Igor and the Doctor relocate to the isolated Ravenwald Manor to resume their experiments creating new life from dead flesh. But Igor and the Doctor are not the only ones seeking refuge within the walls of Ravenwald. The manor is already home to a vampiric Count and his highly dissatisfied bride, Corneliaand an enigmatic witch and her feline familiar, Grimalkin, intend to use it as the site of a magical ritual.At Igors suggestion, the three pairs come to an uneasy agreement to cohabitate in Ravenwald, lest they attract the suspicion of the nearby village. In the wake of this truce, Igor, Cornelia, and Grimalkin soon begin to realize that they might have more common with one another than their respective masters. When the trio discovers that theyve been unwitting participants in a horrible plan to destroy the world as they know it, they must work together to stop their masters from bringing on armageddon... and stop the increasingly suspicious villagers from reaching for their pitchforks and torches. Igor, Grim, and Cornelia must unite to cast off the chains of their masters and embrace life on their own terms in the hilarious, heartwarming, and just-scary-enough The Henchpersons Guide to Unionizing.

For those with countless ideas but not enough time, this invaluable guide shows even the busiest people how to finally finish the book theyve always dreamed of.Do you dream of writing a novel but cant seem to find the time? Maybe youve started and stalled, or youve been waiting for the perfect moment that never comes.With humor, proven strategies, and inspiration from your favorite authors, novelist and writing teacher Kim Purcell shows you how to finish your bookeven if you only have 15 minutes a day. In Write a Novel in 100 Days, youll learn: How to build a consistent, joyful writing habit with just 15 Magic Minutes a day A simple four-act structure with 22 essential plot points to keep your story on track Daily skill-building exercises that transform overwhelm into steady progress and nurture creativity Fast, playful ways to beat self-doubt, perfectionism, and writers block How to use short, focused steps to create a complete, compelling draft in 100 days Whether its your first book or your fifth, this guide will help you finally write forward with confidence. Joyful, supportive, and practical, Write a novel in 100 Days will get your story out of your head and onto the page, so you can hold your finished book in your hands.Dont wait for the perfect time to write your book. Start today, and let these 100 days change your writingand your life.

Wrapped in red has a bloody new meaning in this contemporary holiday romance with a murderous twist, perfect for readers who enjoyed The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.Christmasville, Maine, is the only place where Kelsey Hendricks has ever felt happy. When she loses both her job and her boyfriend, the move is a no-brainer, especially when she sees a listing for a position as Christmasvilles social media manager. Surrounded by twinkling lights and candy canes and with the perfect job, this tinsel town is working its magic on Kelsey. With two heartthrobs vying for her attention, her life is now just like a Christmas movie. Except for the murders. The first one is dismissed as an accident. But after the second, and definitely the third, it becomes abundantly clear that Santa is leaving coal in someones stocking this year. Determined to bring back the holly jolly spirit to the town before tourists begin canceling their reservations, Kelsey must sleuth her way out of a chilling murder mystery and back to a holiday rom-com. This charming and clever mystery-romance where a cozy winter wonderland warms the heart while suspense chills the bones is the perfect read for the holiday season.

A sweeping and revelatory history of the hidden tradition of Jewish thinkers who opposed Zionism, from Pulitzer Prize winner Benjamin Moser.In Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History, Benjamin Moser uncovers a suppressed tradition that has shaped Jewish thought for generations. Through a cast of artists, rabbis, poets, lawyers, activists, journalists, and politiciansfrom Europe and Africa and Asia and Latin AmericaMoser traces a lineage of Jewish dissenters who confronted Zionisms moral and political stakesoften at devastating personal cost, including censorship, exile, and death.Their lives form a sweeping, global narrative that dismantles a powerful myth: that anti-Zionism is synonymous with antisemitism. Spanning continents and centuries, these voicespeople from the right and the left, Reform and Orthodox, Ashkenazic and Sephardic, men and women, gay and straightdiffer sharply in belief and background, yet converge on a shared warning about the consequences of a nationalist project built on exclusion. What emerges is not only a rediscovered tradition of Jewish moral thought, but a startling reappraisal of Zionism itself.Mosers work restores the full scale and depth of Jewish ethical imagination, affirming that Judaism is older and larger than any single political project. Lucid, unsparing, and deeply humane, Anti-Zionism cements Mosers place as one of our foremost Jewish writers and presents a framework through which this historyand its meaningswill be understood for years to come.

A practical guide to understanding the theory and practice of computational lower bounds.A fundamental question in computer science is: Given a problem, how hard is it to solve? Usually, the answer to this question lies in determining how long it will take to solve a problem as a function of the length of the input. Yet this question has two different parts, with two different answers: (1) upper bounds, which show that a problem can be solved in time T(n), and (2) lower bounds, which show that a problem cannot be solved in time T(n). In Computational Intractability, Erik Demaine, William Gasarch, and MohammadTaghi Hajiaghayi focus on the latter, providing a guidebook to navigating lower bounds via the study of P, NP, NP-completeness, and other related notions.Computational Intractability covers virtually all aspects of lower bounds, from parallelism to undecidability, and explores this material from the point of view of actual problems rather than classes of problems. The authors show how to prove lower bounds on problems in a wide variety of settings: polynomial time, classes likely above polynomial time (e.g., polynomial space), and classes within polynomial time (e.g., quadratic time).

New York Timesbestselling and award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemires first solo longform project since Sweet Tooth, now remastered into a deluxe format!Theresas mother has fallen ill, and as a young bitter misanthrope, returning to her hometown to take care of her phony psychic of a mom is the last thing on Theresas bucket list. But when Theresa finds out these abilities might be real after all, it will be up to her to reconcile with her ailing mother, confront the failures of her past, and help the townsfolk shed spent her life running from not so long agoFrom New York Timesbestselling and award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire comes a profoundly intimate and supernatural meditation on family, grief, community, and the invisible threads that pull us home. Now for the first time ever, the full three arcs of this heartfelt journey are available in a complete, deluxe hardcover that underscores the series prestige storytelling.Collects Minor Arcana #1-15.

How to develop and sustain research university leadership from the inside out, from a seasoned academic leader at both MIT and Boston University.Americas research universities are the bedrock of the US innovation ecosystem, supplying the knowledge and the graduates we need to drive our economy and lead our society. Fighting Fires and Building Flywheels tells the inspiring story of former president Robert Browns 35-plus years in academic leadership at both MIT and Boston University, where he focused on creating and sustaining private research universities. Rich with true accounts that draw the reader into understanding what a research university is, why America needs great ones, and what it takes to create one, this book addresses critical issues research institutions face today and will continue to face far into the future.Browns leadership at Boston University began at a moment when few could have imagined the institution would ever be ranked among Americas leading research universities. He took over after a long period of tumult under a president who left behind a troubled and under-resourced institution and steered the university successfully through many turbulent times, including the COVID-19 pandemic.The book addresses key challenges in higher education, such as reconceptualizing the role of traditional disciplines; fostering collaboration between faculty and students as well as learning and research; building a supportive and effective board of trustees; and creating an inclusive environment while maintaining the meritocracy at the core of university excellence.

One dead body. Seven mystery writers who all know how to get away with murder. In this wickedly clever whodunit from the bestselling author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, the only thing more dangerous than the setting . . . is the guest list.If you want to write a murder, you have to set it in the right locationlike an old, converted monastery with an ominous past, hidden deep in the mountains. Then, you have to invite the right peoplelike a group of authors attending a prestigious mystery-writing conference.Of course, someone should show up uninvitedlike a disgraced literary agent accused of stealing from his top client. Everyone in the story must be hiding something so they can all become suspects when someone ends up dead. Thats when theyll turn on one another, digging into the past to uncover dark truthslike a book canceled on the eve of publication, two million dollars in missing royalties, and an obsessive fan with a hidden agenda.But dont forget to trap everyone therea landslide should do the trickso they cant escape when more people turn up dead. . . .Welcome to the perfect murder. Nothing will go wrong. Because if anyone can get away with murder, its a writer.

Find rest and balance through 100 mindful moments, brought to life with beautiful illustrations and the timeless wisdom of Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood.Through the eyes of our beloved Winnie the Pooh, uncover truths about friendship, mindfulness, resilience, and the art of being present in a world that rushes past the here and now. Thoughtfully written and filled with reflections on the natural world, Winnie the Pooh 100 Mindful Moments offers a soothing escape into a land where the sky is always blue and the honey is always sweet.For 100 days, or whenever you need a gentle boost, youll discover how to bring more balance into your life. Each day includes: a mindful moment prompts, activities, and recipes to make the mindful moment your own illustrations of Pooh and his friends, including Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Christopher Robin, Kanga, and Roo In the 100th anniversary year of Disneys Winnie the Pooh, let the wisdom and encouragement of these beloved characters guide you, or someone special, toward greater balance and peace.

Lets count to 10 with our doggie friends! The beloved creator of Dogs of the World and Doggie Language takes kids through a perfect dogs daymeeting nine playful pups along the wayin this paw-sitively delightful counting book.Join one happy dog on a day of adventures in this charming counting book. From morning to night, each new pup adds up to a tail-wagging pack of tenwhether racing across the beach, rolling in the mud, or snuggling in for bedtime.With lively illustrations and playful details, this book helps children build early numeracy skills while sharpening visual memory as they spot familiar dogs from earlier pages and discover the newest addition to the group. Perfect for kids and dog-lovers alike, its a dog-gone fun way to learn to count!If you love learning your numbers with these furry friends, dont miss the companion alphabet book, ABC Dogs!

A radical guide to pursuing the things you never thought you had time for, right nowfrom a restless entrepreneur who overcame burnout by devoting himself to one new passion, every year.We all have an invisible list of things we say well do when we finally have the time: learn guitar, take up tennis, write a book, get our French from rusty to passable. But lifejobs, families, the obligations of being a personalways get in the way. The Invisible List is a blueprint for finally making those goals real. And the first step? Giving yourself permission.From educator and entrepreneur Ravi Gupta comes a bold, inspiring approach to resurrecting your passions, no matter how limited your time or money. After realizing that he had stopped doing anything for the sheer love of it, Gupta shifted course and decided to dedicate one full year to becoming competent in one of his long-deferred hobbies. No quitting allowed. It soon became a yearly pursuit that has included taking on screenwriting, surfing, and powerliftingand led him to find new friends, new focus, and to discover he is never too old to learn new things. Drawing on his successes as well as setbacks, he shares how to create and fulfill your own invisible list, introducing concepts like:THE LAUNCH PAD: A building block skill that gets you in shape for more challenging years.THE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME: An easy to access, afford, and practice pursuit.THE SUSTAINABLE SPORT: A new sport or exercise that you can enjoy for years to come.THE MENTAL MARATHON: A mind-sharpening hobby that grows your memory.THE SEQUEL: A return to a previous passion, but taking it somewhere new.THE BIG ONE: Takes a lot of time and resourcesnot impossible, but requires planning.THE GIVE BACK: A pursuit that builds community, empathy, and relationships.Part memoir, part guidebook, part manifesto, The Invisible List illustrates how to create a life worth living.

Discover an accessible, five-step framework for writing a rule of life with award-winning author Jen Pollock Michel, who transforms this ancient practice into a grounded way of living faithfully in a distracted world.A rule of life isnt a rigid list of spiritual disciplines that makes you feel guilty when you fail. Its a grounded way of living faithfully in the chaotic world we inhabit.Drawing from years of leading spiritual formation workshops, Jen Pollock Michel helps you:Keep company with GodEstablish practices that cultivate ongoing conversation with the One who sustains your life. Name your givensHonestly assess your current season, roles, and limitations instead of fighting against them. Attend to your desiresExamine what your heart truly longs for as an important step toward faithful response. Articulate faithful habitsDevelop specific, sustainable practices for your relationships, work, and daily rhythms. Review and reviseCreate systems for ongoing reflection and adaptation as life changes. Your finished rule might include a weekly date with your spouse, morning prayer before checking your phone, or boundaries around evening work emails. The specifics will be as unique as the life God has given you.Combining the enduring wisdom of Saint Benedict with the realities of modern life, this book proves that ancient practices can help you live with clarity, courage, commitment, and careright where you are.

Lets learn our ABCswith dogs from around the world! The beloved creator of Dogs of the World and Doggie Language introduces children to the alphabet alongside twenty-six delightful dog breeds in this paws-itively charming book.Perfect for kids and dog-lovers, this alphabet book is both an engaging introduction to the ABCs and a celebration of canine diversity. From the Akita of Japan to the Havanese of Cuba to the Rottweiler of Germany, each illustrated pup is paired with fun facts about their history, traits, and role in human lives.With its lively illustrations and fascinating details, this dual-learning book supports early literacy while sparking curiosity about the many breeds that make up our four-legged friends. A dog-gone good time for the whole family!If you love learning ABCs with these furry friends, you can also learn your numbers with the companion book Ten Happy Dogs!