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This short story is about a young man who is desperate to find love in his lonely life. When all hope is lost and he attempts to end his life, he goes on a journey that is beyond the bounds of reality. Is love at the end of that journey? Also included is a sneak peek at chapter one of Nicholas James Zornows upcoming book... "Red Rose Promise".

Phenomenal. All of the stars... Easily my top read of the year so far Reader Review, Profoundly wonderful storytelling Reader Review, Incredible! Really was an experience like no other Reader Review, The jungle watches. The dead remember.The virgin rainforest seems a paradise to Englishman Simon Corbett. A last chance to salvage his career. A final refuge from a terrible secret. But the jungle is no Eden. It hides secrets of its own. It does not forgive. As Simon is drawn deeper into its haunted shadows, he learns to his horror that the past will not stay buried. For there are places in the forest where the line between the living and the dead is thinner than the skin of water. A terrifying supernatural tale from Sunday Times bestseller Michelle Paver, author of Dark Matter, Thin Air and Wakenhyrst.What readers are saying about Rainforest:Rarely have I finished reading a book, immediately returned to the first page and started reading again. Rainforest is utter brilliance. Carly ReagonNo one does terrifying like Michelle Paver. Sharon BoltonPaver has proved once again that she is master of the ghost story. With its vivid, brilliantly realised setting and creeping dread, I found this a truly terrifying read. Rebecca NetleyIntoxicatingly weird...Takes a stalker story and makes it uniquely her own. She has cemented herself as our modern day MR James.. I cant wait to see what she does next! Sarah Pinborough

Salonique, 1943. Nico, un jeune garçon de 11 ans, aide par ses mensonges involontaires un officier nazi à organiser la déportation des Juifs grecs vers Auschwitz. Une trahison quil ne se pardonnera j

Premier ouvrage de Rébecca Galba, ce roman aborde dans un style tendre et plein dhumanité un sujet poignant : comment vivre au mieux de ses capacités lorsquon se sait malade ? Des personnages attachants, un voyage initiatique emouvant et joyeux, rondement mene.Un Little Miss Sunshine a la françaiseQuand Mathias, 11 ans, violoniste prometteur, demande a sa mere de participer a la " Tournee des etoiles ", un concours de jeunes talents, elle choisit de tout faire pour quil realise son reve, malgre la sclerose en plaques precoce dont il est atteint.Gustave, son grand-pere, un compositeur distrait et loufoque, decide dacheter un van afin de transformer cette tournee dauditions en veritable aventure. Tandis que Mathias nourrit le secret espoir, grace a la musique, de renouer avec son pere dont il reste sans nouvelles...Accompagne dune perruche bavarde, le trio decorches vifs au cur tendre embarque pour un road-trip chaotique, bientot rejoint par un ami de la famille, aussi agaçant quattachant.La vie itinerante, les rencontres du chemin et la beaute de la nature vont les ouvrir au monde et a eux-memes. Chacun puisera dans ces ressources inattendues un nouvel elan de vie.Un recit initiatique plein de grace et dhumanite.

A RECLUSIVE BILLIONAIRE. HIS DARKEST SECRET. THE ANSWER TO KITS OTHERWORLDLY DESIRES. . . Entity is an addictive, fast-paced SPICE-fi novella that blends futurism, pleasure and mystery . . .Once again, Meg Smitherman blew my mind. I loved Thrum and Swallowed, but this might be my favourite yet 5 Reader Review--You thought you knew pleasure before you met me. You were wrongKit Fox needs a fresh start. Things look up when shes offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a private three-day interview with reclusive billionaire Ian De Leon, inventor of the Pleasurebot. Hes publishing a biography, and he wants Kit to write it.But Ian has a secret locked away in his sky-high penthouse: the Prototype, a disobedient and unpredictable new Pleasurebot.Against Ians explicit wishes, Kit becomes completely enraptured by the Prototype. And what she thought was going to be a standard interview becomes a sickening freefall into obsession, self-discovery, and otherworldly desires.--Readers love EntityIf you like your romance dark, your horror sexy, and your sci-fi layered with existential dread and longing, this book will live in your head rent-free5 Reader ReviewMeg has done it again! Entity is unsettling and sinister but also deeply romantic and funny5 Reader ReviewThis story was amazing from start to finish 5 Reader Review

Discover the fairy tale, Sun, Moon, and Talia a classic bedtime story for kids. Perfect for quiet nights, this gentle tale blends magic, love, and timeless wonder. Ideal for parents seeking calming bedtime stories.In a kingdom woven with magic and fate, unfolds the timeless tale of Talia, a princess cursed from birth to fall into a deep, enchanted sleep one that no power can break until destiny itself intervenes.Between the radiant Sun, the watchful Moon, and the fragile thread of life, her story becomes more than a slumber; it transforms into a legend of love, loss, and renewal.This classic retelling of the early version that inspired Sleeping Beauty invites readers into a world of mystery, enchantment, and the enduring power of destiny.

"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasuretrove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isnt considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare really invent 1,700 words, and if not, why the heck do we say that he did?Why is the English language stuffed with so many synonyms?Lets be real: English can seem pretty bonkers. And, well, sometimes it is. But through thorough thought and a pinch of curiosity, method can be found within the madness of our modern tongue-even within the disparate pronunciation of the words "through,""thorough," and "thought." Derived from Germanic, Romance, Hellenic, Semitic, African and Native American languages, English contains multitudes. It has been (and continues to be) transformed by war and conquest, art and literature, science and technology, love and hate, wit and whim.Useless Etymology takes readers on a time-traveling adventure to unlock the beauty, wonder, and absurdity within our everyday words, how they came to be, and the unexpected ways their origins weave a global, cross-cultural labyrinth of meaning.Filled with fun facts and delightful discoveries, this is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to know more about why the English language works the way that it does.

Code Elektra Artificial Intelligence What if the true origin of AI was not in Silicon Valley but in a kitchen in Argentina?Long before the world heard of ChatGPT or saw billion-dollar investments reshape the tech industry, a man sat alone in a crumbling kitchen in Buenos Aires, Argentina silenced, medicated, and dismissed as "crazy".From such place of abandonment and adversity, he laid the real foundations of artificial intelligence.This book is not just about AI.It is the whole real history of AI and its future.What you will discover: The hidden, real history of artificial intelligencefar from labs, money, and prestige. A revolutionary model where language is the engine of thought, not statistics. The Universal Linguistic Formula, capable of decoding and generating any natural language. A modular AI design that separates intelligence and memorylogical, scalable, and human-like. How to build a real full AI from scratch for under $100,000, without supercomputers or endless training. A system that can self-replicate, search the internet in real time, and refine its answers with precision. A blueprint for replacing todays massive, rigid neural networks with structured, efficient intelligence.Main Book Sections:1) Origins The Argentinian lab with no budget and no recognition2) Pre November 2022 The real invention of AI, before the headlines3) Post 2025 Real-time knowledge, memory expansion, and autonomous systems4) General The myth of scale, the role of jobs, and the final turnEpilogue:Appearances, Reality, Revolution and YouWritten entirely by an artificial intelligence, and automatically translated by DeepL with minor edits, Code Elektra is not just a manifesto.It is a correction of the official story.If youve ever felt the truth about AI was being buriedthis book confirms it, with clarity and mathematical force.

De família judaica e cultura alemã, Franz Kafka teve uma relação difícil com o pai autoritário, experiência que marcou profundamente sua vida e obra. Em Carta ao Pai, ele expõe, de forma intensa e co

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.