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Três contos, três situações-limite, três modos de encarar o fim. Tolstói revela como a morte assume contornos diversos. Em A Morte de Ivan Ilitch, um juiz revê a vida e encara a verdade interior. Em

Fiendishly clever and monstrously funny, C K McDonnells latest will steal your soul and eat your brain. In the nicest possible way, of course. TOM HOLT, author of The Portable Door and The Eight Reindeers of ChristmasIt is beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . For most people, that means a time of celebration, relaxation and inebriation, but not for the staff of The Stranger Times. While a book club meeting ending in a triple murder isnt unprecedented, it is at least noteworthy. It quickly emerges that this is no ordinary book-club-triple-murder either, as it features a librarian possessed by a chaotic entity who has broken through from another dimension and is hellbent on vengeance. Hes made a list, but hes not checking it twice as the whole of humanity is on it. Who would want to summon such a thing? And how is anyone going to be able to send it back?As if that wasnt enough to be dealing with, a shocking revelation about a member of The Stranger Times teams past brings family together, but not in a way thats ever going to make it into a Hallmark movie.Featuring demonically possessed Santas, blood-thirsty books and the ghost of a legendary nightclub, its beginning to look a lot like a Christmas apocalypse . . .Ring the Bells is the fifth book in the award-winning, critically acclaimed and laugh-out-loud funny The Stranger Times series.The reviewers loved Relight My Fire: McDonnells world is transgressively hilarious, grimly banal and beguilingly warm. Of course theres a story that the intrepid journalists of The Stranger Times have to tease out: grave-robbing, cryogenics, a very angry witch, and a washed-up indie legend looking for a lost album, but the real joy lies in the pitfalls and pratfalls of getting there.DAILY MAILAn absolute riot of a read.DAILY EXPRESSLaugh-out-loud funny and full of colourful characters.DAILY MIRRORIts no secret that here at SciFi Towers were massive fans of the Stranger Times series by C. K. McDonnell.SciFiNOWI loved the dry and embedded humour of this book, its the stuff of life . . . the whole thing is great fun. SFCROSWNESTRelight My Fire is perhaps the best since the original.STARBURST

Et si cétaient les femmes de Buckingham qui détenaient les clés du pouvoir ? Plongée dans les coulisses dune monarchie façonnée par des figures aussi mythiques... que rebelles.Tout commence dans les annees 1930, lorsque Wallis Simpson, une Americaine divorcee, entre dans la vie dEdward VIII et bouleverse lordre etabli. Une nouvelle ere souvre alors : celle dune monarchie ou les femmes occupent le devant de la scene. De la reine Elizabeth II, pilier dun empire en declin, a Diana, " princesse du peuple ", de Camilla a Kate, de Meghan a linfatigable princesse Anne, sans oublier la legendaire " Queen Mum ", toutes captivent les foules, nourrissent les fantasmes et suscitent les controverses.Au fil de portraits incisifs et danecdotes croustillantes, ce livre leve le voile sur les secrets, rivalites et alliances feminines qui ont forge la legende de la famille royale, et revele comment, derriere les dorures et les sourires protocolaires, ce sont les femmes qui tiennent, contre vents et marees, la maison Windsor.

The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules.This is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side.Whether youre brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through a year of playful, imperfect creativity:COLLECT everything that inspires you or reminds you of something you want to remember REFLECT to take a mindful moment for yourself to pause and think about what you are creating CREATE with practical steps to try new crafty techniques in your junk journal Youll find heaps of fun, original ideas for what to include in your scrapbook, as well as tips on how to brainstorm and source materials. The 52 projects are built to inspire you youll create a portrait of you, celebrate your favourite snacks, play with textures and colour palettes, send yourself future notes, reflect on meaningful holidays and be encouraged to use your precious sticker stash...Embrace imperfection, expand your creativity, preserve your memories and get stuck in!

We are often reminded to stop and smell the roses (and all fragrant flowers, really). This book takes it further and invites us to stop and listen with imagination and heart. In many cultures, ancient and modern, people believe that all life is sentient. The author realizes in this collection that flowers speak to us, when we slow down and notice their body language and subtle messages. Every day flowers offer gifts of light-heartedness, amusement, tranquility, and wonder. Enjoy the lift with this inspired collection of artistic expressions found in flowers. Their short, beautiful lives encourage us to find beauty in the moment, to appreciate simple joys and cultivate mental strength even though life is fragile and temporary.All photos and artwork and the arrangements on each page are the work of the author.

They fear imagination. She has a big one!After escaping an insane situation, Ruby faces an outrageous quest of her choosing on a sweetly scary planet known as Saardu. Telepathic wildlife befriend her along the way, including the giant Skylor! The Saardu Trilogy is written at the 5th grade reading level so that more humans can experience this new mythology series, based on 11 dimensions that interact with each other. Book 1 introduces Ruby and her friends. Dive into this new cosmic adventure. Your life will never be boring again!

BOOK DESCRIPTIONIn an era where artificial intelligence has transcended science fiction to become our daily realityfrom ChatGPTs widespread adoption to Neuralinks first human brain implants in 2024Muslims worldwide grapple with profound theological questions about technologys role in our spiritual lives. "Is Artificial Intelligence a Tool of Dajjal?" presents the first comprehensive Islamic eschatological analysis of AI, bridging fourteen centuries of prophetic wisdom with cutting-edge technological developments.Dr. Naim Tahir Baig, a distinguished scholar in Islamic Studies and Technology Ethics, meticulously examines the striking parallels between AI capabilities and the deceptions attributed to Ad-Dajjal (the Antichrist) in authentic Islamic sources. Drawing from verified Sahih hadiths and current technological developments, this groundbreaking work explores how artificial intelligencethrough deepfakes, neural interfaces, and algorithmic manipulationmirrors the prophetic warnings about the greatest trial (fitnah) before the Day of Judgment.The book systematically analyzes Quranic verses and authentic hadiths alongside contemporary AI developments, including GPT-5s advanced reasoning capabilities, Metas $14.8 billion AI infrastructure investment, and the emergence of AI-powered surveillance systems. From the one-eyed symbolism of Dajjal to AIs "single-perspective" biases, from false miracles to digital resurrections through holograms, Dr. Baig presents a compelling case for understanding AI not as the Dajjal himself, but as a potentially powerful tool in the prophesied deception.This scholarly work addresses urgent contemporary concerns raised by Islamic ethics researchers who advocate for pluralist approaches to AI development and responds to growing observations among Muslims that AIs capacity to blur truth and falsehood parallels prophetic descriptions of end-times deception. The author provides practical guidance for Muslims navigating the AI revolution while maintaining spiritual vigilance, offering both cautionary analysis and hope for technology that serves humanity under divine guidance.Featuring over 50 verified sources, complete Arabic texts with English translations, and contemporary fatwas from leading Islamic institutions, this essential work equips readers with the knowledge needed to discern between beneficial technological advancement and potential spiritual peril in our rapidly digitalizing world.

Readers cant get enough of this cosy festive love story... This book is so moreish - I kept reading and reading and the book only got better as I read on! I was desperate to read this and it did not disappoint. I loved it! The premise of this book had me chuckling even from the start. its a fresh take on being stuck together for Christmas! Can they patch up their broken hearts this Christmas? Christmas in the picturesque village of Willowbrook should be dreamy - twinkling fairylights, snow in the air, and a busy time for Amelie in the repair workshop she owns, restoring furniture and mending treasured objects for locals to give as Christmas gifts. But in the tiny community, Amelie keeps bumping into her ex, Jack - and its killing her festive feeling. Jack and Amelie were perfect for each other... until one day they werent. And when Jacks attempt at reconciliation goes wrong, he finds himself locked in Amelies van. Driving to her aunts house in the South of France, Amelie thinks shes finally going to get some peace over the festive period, but like it or not, shell now be spending Christmas trapped on holiday with Jack. Could it help unwrap the secret to why they split up? Or will it be a gift theyd rather exchange?Curl up with your perfect Christmas read from Sophie Claire. A wonderfully cosy, second-chance enemies-to-lovers festive romance, perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Jo Thomas and Sarah Morgan.Readers adore Sophie Claires cosy, heartwarming romances...A beautifully heartwarming festive romance that was perfect to cosy up with Amazing What a wonderful, wonderful book! I really didnt want it to end Wonderful, uplifting, feel-good read . . . I couldnt put it down

Zoe Blackstone has always wanted to be a motherbut a looming medical condition has placed a cruel deadline on her dreams. With time running out, she knows she needs a partner whos willing to help her become a mom before its too late. She never expected that person to be her boss.Jedidiah Cal Callahan is grieving the loss of his last remaining family member. When Zoe confides in him about her ticking clock, he offers a solution: theyll get married in secret and try for a baby together. No strings. No expectations. Just a practical arrangement between two adults.But as their secret marriage deepens into something more, their hearts get tangled in the most unexpected ways. And when it seems the dream of a baby might not come true after all, they discover that lovereal, lasting lovewas the true miracle they never saw coming.

This book is a lifesaver! No faff, no fuss - just banging, easy dinners.Alison HammondDonals Real Time Recipes has been designed with busy lives in mind. No marinading or time-consuming techniques, just STRAIGHT THROUGH COOKING all on the hob or kitchen counter. Think quick sauces while the pasta is in the pot, char-grilled chicken whilst you prep a fresh chopped salad, speedy microwave greens, crisped air-fryer new potatoes - KITCHEN MAGIC using readily available supermarket ingredients. Recipes include: favourite pasta dishes like Chop Tomato Pesto Pasta and Spicy Nduja Carbonara; super tasty one-pot suppers like Saffron Chicken & Rice and Braised One Pan Lamb; mouth-watering bowl food like Chicken Katsu in a Flash and Sticky Soy Salmon & Crispy Rice.90 FAMILY FAVOURITES IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS from the moment you step into the kitchen to the moment you sit down with a delicious home-cooked meal in front of you.

Vivid, tremendous, unforgettable - KIM STANLEY ROBINSON on WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN, the extraordinary speculative novel of past, present and future, a Guardian Best Science Fiction Book of 2025.Decades from now, two women sit beside a campfire and reflect on their life stories.Activist Lucys earliest memories are of living with her grandparents during the 2020 pandemic and discovering her grandmothers love of birds. Filmmaker Hester was born on the day of the Chornobyl explosion and visits the site years later to film its feral dogs in the Exclusion Zone. Here she meets Lux, the wolf dog who will give her life meaning.Over half a century, their journeys take them from London to the Highlands to Somerset, through protests, family rifts, and personal tragedy. Lucy joins the fight to restore Britains depleted natural habitats and revive the species who once shared the island, whilst Hester strives to give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.Both dream of a time when there are wolves again.* * * Winner of the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel 2025 * * *A novel of life and of hope, WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN is perfect for fans of Clade by James Bradley, The Wolf Border by Sarah Hall, and The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson.

A breathtaking fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In this spellbinding follow-up to Midnight Treasure, adventure with Tibor and Roza into an empire of vampirs and werwolves. For readers who loved Katherine Rundells Impossible Creatures or S.F. Saids Tyger.Praise for Midnight Treasure: Stop the hunt for your next epic read because this is a treasure of a fantasy book. High stakes, big heart, frightfully good A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesIn a world of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are heirs to the throne. Theyre the only people alive who can defeat the vampir emperor, the White Prince.If only they could agree on how.Join them on their epic treasure hunt for the long-lost Wolf Crown. Can they outwit the White Princes spies, dragons and werwolves - before its too late?From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure hunt: there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but above all there will be courage and hope.

If youve ever been interested in the rich culture and unique history of Ancient Egypt, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this exceptional civilizationUnlock the secrets of one of historys most fascinating civilizations with The Little Book of Ancient Egypt. This introductory guide takes you on a journey through a land where pyramids rise against the desert sky, pharaohs rule with divine authority and gods and goddesses walk among mortals. Within these pages you will find:- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, from the beginnings of the Dynastic Period to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art and culture, from Narmer to Hatshepsut to Cleopatra- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Egyptian citizen- The influence of Ancient Egypt on the modern day, from medicine to writing systems to mathematicsAnd so much more.In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.

The anarchic adventure of one very determined bauble, perfect for sharing in the build-up to Christmas. Its Christmas Eve, and Beryl the Bauble is NOT on the tree like she should be. Shes been left in the attic by mistake! Its time to plan your escape, Beryl - just watch out for those sprouts . . . and that snowman . . . and that CAT! Oh dear. Will Beryl ever make it to the tree in time for Christmas?Little readers will hoot with laughter at this rollicking rhyming romp, packed with Christmas chaos and festive fun. From the bestselling author of Superbat.

Frank Sayi grew up in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in the 1970s. His childhood straddled two very significant periods in his countrys history, both of which heavily influenced his memoir. The first was the war of liberation (1975-1979), closely followed by the post-independence internecine war (1981-1987).Crucially, Frank was raised in a native reserve in colonial Rhodesia, a country under white minority rule, governed by Ian Smiths racist and illegal regime. Native reserves were places of repression, and containment-replete of hope.Frank and his two older sisters, Thoko and Gift, lived with their grandmother, a stern, wise, mercurial matriarch, capable of intimidating severity, and her son Uncle Sami. Franks mother, the main breadwinner, lived in the city. Frank and his siblings didnt see much of her; in his mind she was just another sister.The memoir is intricately woven around the lives of the members of Franks immediate family, whom he uses to foreground the tragic lives of a people caught within the web of war.Their lives were extremely hard. During the war a dusk-to-dawn curfew was declared, schools were closed, and food supply chains and clothing contaminated with poison. Thousands of refugees fled the warring factions. There seemed to Frank to be no difference between government soldiers, various law enforcement agencies, and the guerrillas fighting for freedom: they were all men of violence, who terrorised the civilian population.However, by June 1979 there was a brief hiatus in fighting. And after protracted negotiations, Blacks gained their independence from white rule in April 1980. The country had a new name: Zimbabwe; Blacks welcomed a new national anthem-Nkosi sikelelAfrica! - God Bless Africa - but after an extra-ordinarily convenient discovery of an arms cache was made on a farm in Matabeleland, the stronghold of the opposition, Robert Mugabe declared total war on Matabeleland. He unleashed Gukurundi, his North Korean-trained partisan army on the Ndebele people who hadnt voted for him. Simply put, this was a war of retribution.By 1982 Frank had joined his fathers family in Nkayi, one of the areas to experience the most intense violence and massacres by Gukurahundi soldiers. By using scorched-earth tactics, they brought famine, disease, murder, rape, and terror.Within their first week of deployment, theyd ruthlessly dispensed with more than 2000 lives.And as a silhouette of war, Franks memoir showcases human capacity for extra-ordinary violence, but also, compassion, endurance, survival and the triumph of the human spirit. It binds together the narratives from two wars and acts as lens through which the implications of political violence in Zimbabwe can be understood. Frank goes beyond and beneath standard historical narratives of war and examines the psychological impact of war on ordinary people.But more importantly, Franks memoir tells of a childhood conditioned in the shadow of the mayhem brought about by the structure and dehumanising effects of colonialism and its dreadful legacy, and the impact of civil war. Yet it is full of moving, hilarious, and beautiful stories of innocence and the increasingly hard-won experience of a war-torn childhood, and the development of a man who was determined to leave this violence behind.

WELCOME TO CRONGTON - where drama will find you around the next kerb ...Boy from the Hills parents are going away a week before Christmas, so in true Crongton style, McKay and the rest of his friends persuade him to throw a house party. But, Boy from the Hills must keep his dads precious Aston Martin safe, as well as look after his neighbours dog until Boxing Day. Just before the party, Boy from the Hills runs into school bullies, Vincent Chapman and Donald Thompson, and when they find out about the party, they do everything they can to get in. House party hijinks, romantic entanglements and dance competitions abound in this light-hearted Christmas instalment of the beloved Crongton series.

Geraint Thomas is one of Britains most loved sports stars. Hes won Olympic gold medals, finished first, second and third at the Tour de France, and stayed at the top of his sport for almost two decades as other riders and eras have come and gone.This is the story of his epic journey - from the streets of suburban Cardiff to the Champs-Elysees in Paris, from the mountains of the Alps to the cobbles of northern Europe. The races, the rivals, the triumphs and the magical moments none of us will ever forget.

Its a crisp, cool autumn in Shady Hollow, and preparations are underway for the annual Harvest Festival. Creatures have flocked from far and wide to partake in the seasonal festivities, from pumpkin carving to pie tasting to soup throwing. With all these new faces around town, its the perfect time for someone to slip in unnoticed...Unless that someone is Bradley Marvel - famous author and huge personality. Back in the city, a body was found in his penthouse apartment, and Marvel skipped town before the questioning could commence. Marvel claims to be innocent, and its up to Vera and her friends to piece together what might have happened - but things get even more complicated when Vera recognises the victims name... and might even be implicated herself.

On her sons first birthday, Betsy Cornwell fled her home, checking into a hotel under a false name so her husband couldnt find them. In the uncertain months that followed, her fierce determination to give her child what she never had - a safe and stable home - saved them.In Ring of Salt, Betsy traces her journey from that desperate moment to Irelands windswept west coast, where the Atlantic Ocean crashes against ancient cliffs. There, nestled beside a quiet lake in the wilds of Connemara, she discovers a long-abandoned knitting factory - forgotten, but full of possibility. She sets out to restore it into a sanctuary for herself and her son - and, eventually, a creative refuge for single mothers.As she renovates the crumbling house and fights to keep custody of her son, Betsy begins to rebuild something more: a sense of belonging. In the cool mists of the countryside, and with the help of fellow survivors and an unexpected community, she pieces together a new kind of family.MixingMaids gripping portrait of single motherhood with Winterings wild, romantic sense of place, this is a powerful memoir of survival, new beginnings, and the quiet, everyday magic of finding home on one of the worlds most storied and soul-stirring coastlines.

A HISTORY TODAY BOOK OF THE YEARA definitive and refreshingly readable new translation of Thucydidess History of the Peloponnesian War, paired with a brilliant introduction on how to read and understand Thucydides.Thucydides called his work a "possession for all time," and his History of the Peloponnesian War has been essential reading for generals and politicians for centuries. Robin Waterfields translation of Thucydidess sweeping narrative vividly depicts the events of the war between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BCE and would continue until 404, a conflict that embroiled not only mainland Greece but Greek states from the eastern Mediterranean and as far west as Italy and Sicily. The only extant contemporary narrative of this conflict, Thucydidess History brims with military, moral, and political reflections, offering critical commentary on challenges that still dominate our world today, from the strife of civil war to the devastation of widespread plague to the nature of political power. Thucydides died before completing the account-it ends in 410-but his legacy is timeless. One of the great masterpieces of classical Greece, The History of the Peloponnesian War offers an incisive and timely window into the conflicts of the past.