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Travel along with actor and podcaster Tim Downie as he explores the strange and beautiful places that have shaped British folklore.Tim brings to life the mystical stories that shape the character of our isles. Push through the bramble and briar to embark on a journey through the seasons, encountering wonders from clowns to coffins, horn dances to blazing tar barrels, punkies to soulcakers.Filled with detailed insights into hidden mythic sites and stories from the incredible people that keep our folklore fires burning year after year, this book is an invitation to step outside and reconnect with the ebb and flow of the natural world. Rituals reveals how British folklores rich tapestry breathes life and power into every season.

A sweeping, resonant, revelatory history of how the expropriation of property made the modern world, by a brilliant young historianExpropriation the forced transfer of property rights is usually associated with dictators, unstable countries, and violent revolution. But in fact, it has been integral to the political and economic history of the West, enabling everything from the abolition of serfdom and slavery to decolonization, Allied victory in two world wars and the birth of the modern welfare state. For better and for worse, much of our modern world was built through coercive acquisition of property.In this groundbreaking international history of expropriation, Nicholas Mulder charts a gripping course from the eighteenth century to the present, ranging from the French Revolution to the Russo-Ukrainian War, from colonial companies to railway empires, from sales of church land to oil nationalizations, and from the confiscation of patents to asset freezing in the Eurodollar market. He shows how all kinds of political movements liberal and nationalist, socialist and fascist, imperialist and anticolonial both dissolved and redistributed property rights. Successful state-building did not depend on extinguishing the confiscatory state, but on capitalists mastering its powers and redeploying them for their own purposes.Drawing on a vast range of sources and data across history, politics, and economics, Mulder unfolds a bold revisionist history of how property was made and unmade, transferred and converted, stolen and restored. The Age of Confiscation reveals how much expropriation has been part of our recent past, and how amid rising geopolitical competition, growing inequality, and climate change, it will mark our future.

*Available for Pre-order now * A major and definitive portrait of Sir Michael Gambon, one of the greatest actors of the last fifty years.Jasper Rees, the acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author of Lets Do It: The Authorised Biography of Victoria Wood, interviewed Gambon more than any other journalist alive. In this deeply personal, moving, and funny biography, Rees has been granted exclusive access to Gambons personal archive and effects. Rees has interviewed over one hundred actors, playwrights and directors who, over a career that spanned more than half a century, witnessed some of Gambons most magnificent performances. With touching accounts from Penelope Wilton, Alan Ayckbourn, Brian Cox, Eileen Atkins, David Hare, Judi Dench, Christopher Hampton, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Eyre, Patricia Hodge, Simon Callow, Stephen Poliakoff and his closest friend in theatre, Oliver Cotton.The biography spans Gambons epoch-defining roles on stage, television and screen: the early years as a spear-carrier in Laurence Oliviers newly formed National Theatre, his pre-eminence as an interpreter of Harold Pinter and Alan Ayckbourn, the triumphs in The Life of Galileo and A View from the Bridge, and the screen roles that won him global fame, from Philip Marlow in The Singing Detective to Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. Both heart-warming and surprising, this is a book that enriches our understanding of an acting legend who was as hilarious and elusive off stage renowned for spinning mischievously tall tales as he was mesmerising and chameleon-like on stage. _______________________________________________________________Praise for Sir Michael Gambon:Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors Ive ever had the privilege of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job Daniel RadcliffeMichael was a wonderful man in addition to being an outstanding actor, and I absolutely loved working with him, not only on Potter but also The Casual Vacancy. The first time I ever laid eyes on him was in King Lear, in 1982, and if youd told me then that brilliant actor would appear in anything Id written, Id have thought you were insane J.K. RowlingHe was hugely amusing, and such a tremendous guest, we even named a corner after him Jeremy Clarkson He was such a magnificent human being and the impact he had on my life and that of many others was profound Daniel Craig

How can we save the ocean? And how can the ocean save us?From protecting nesting sea turtles on the beaches of Sri Lanka and deep-sea diving in the icy waters of Antarctica to taking school children in England to see the sea for the first time, award-winning marine biologist Emily Cunningham has seen and felt the wonder of the ocean. Shes also seen it changing.Our Ocean to Save is an urgent call to action, drawing on her years of experience to paint a global picture of the state of the ocean, what its future may hold and what you can do to meaningfully help our greatest climate ally.Emily encourages us to rethink our relationship with the ocean, offering practical solutions that we can all incorporate into our busy lives. Our Ocean to Save is packed with sustainability tips to help the ocean at home and work, showing you how to become a citizen marine biologist, as well as offering powerful advice for how to engage with your elected representatives and make your voice heard. Wherever you are on your ocean conservation journey, and no matter where you live, this book will help.While our seas are in peril, this is a book of hope, a guide to what the future of the ocean, and the future of humanity, could look like, if only we take action. After all, its our ocean to save.

PRE-ORDER THE CEREBRAL THRILLER FROM AWARD-WINNING HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITER MATTHEW ALDRICH, ABOUT A TECH BILLIONAIRE WHO IS LIVING PROOF THAT HIS COMPANY HAS CRACKED THE SECRET TO ETERNAL LIFEUrgent and plausible ... a book that cant be read fast enoughDANIEL KRAUS, New York Times bestselling author of WhalefallHE THOUGHT HE HAD ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD . . . Tech visionary Paul Whitmore, the worlds richest man, is about to become the oldest. 122 years old, he appears no older than fifty; his company has unlocked the secret to eternal life and ready to go make it available to anyone who can pay.With the planet on the cusp of a post-ageing future, there are those who are fearful about what that will mean, and those who are prepared to do anything to stop it.When a new threat emerges targeting Pauls estranged son, Max, Paul must protect him at all costs. But Max is 85, living in a retirement home, and has not spoken to his father since he was a child. As far as hes concerned, Paul Whitmore can rot in hell.Great wealth has kept Paul safe so far, but to save his elderly son, hell have to risk his company, his reputation, and ultimately . . . immortality itself.HOLLYWOOD ACCLAIM FOR MATTHEW ALDRICHACADEMY AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FEATURE (COCO)BEST WRITING WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM ASSOCIATION AWARDSNOMINATED FOR THE HUMANITAS PRIZE

Two gods strike a bargain that leads them on a journey with devastating consequences in this lush historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang.This book will be your next obsession Kemi Ashing-Giwa, USA Today bestselling author of The Splinter in the SkyChina in the age of brilliance, where gods freely wander the three realms. Amongst them is the cruel and beautiful Death God, who has never failed to collect a soul on time. Until now. For when he seeks out Rujia, the noble god of healingshe makes him an offer he cant refuse: she will help lift the excruciating curse placed upon him if he gives her a one-month reprieve.Rujias deal with Death is merely an excuse to buy herself time. But when her plan causes the Celestial Palaces collapse and the beloved crown princes disappearance, she and Death are both held responsible. The only way to avoid the wrath of all the other gods is to travel across the realms and safely retrieve the crown prince themselves.As the unlikely alliance between them blooms into more, and Deaths resolve to kill Rujia weakens by the day, neither can outrun their intertwined fate without devastating consequences . . .Lyrical, heart-wrenching and gloriously romantic. I luxuriated in every beautiful sentence Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Immortal Heart

Book 2 in the Mated Fates Irregulars series; this is Dana and Parnols story. Blurb coming soon.

Dans son monde, la vérité nest pas une vertu. Cest une arme de précision. Lydia Vane est une femme dordre. Traductrice médicale délite, sa vie est régie par une pathologie neurologique aussi rare que terrifiante : elle est biologiquement incapable de mentir. Pour elle, chaque mot doit etre a sa place, chaque dossier parfaitement classe. Depuis huit ans, Lydia vit dans lombre dun secret quelle a elle-meme contribue a enterrer. Son mari, Julian, architecte de renom, et le Dr Elias Thorne, veillent sur elle avec une sollicitude etouffante. Ils disent vouloir la proteger de sa propre fragilite. Ils disent quelle est instable. Mais Lydia perçoit une dissonance, une erreur de traduction dans le recit de ceux qui lentourent. Et si sa maladie netait pas sa prison, mais son plus redoutable alibi ? Ma verite est le plus grand mensonge que vous ayez jamais lu Decouvrez le premier tome de la nouvelle trilogie A million lies , ou lhonnetete devient le plus mortel des pieges.

Ghosts, gossip, and a cursed penny.Wanda Atkins never expected her small-town pub to become ground zero for murder and mayhem. To save Atkinsville, shell need every ounce of potion, patience, and paranormal sass she can muster.She thought she had life in Atkinsville figured out. She inherited enough Prohibition-era whiskey to fund her cozy pub, she sells potions on the side to curious locals, and her ability to talk to ghoststhough awkward at timeskeeps her useful, not infamous.But when flashy developer Marshall Ward asks for a reading and turns up gruesomely dismembered, Wandas comfortable world collapses. His death unleashes more than small-town gossip. Ghosts are rattled, tempers flare, and a cursed penny seems to be stirring up violence everywhere it lands. The police want answers, neighbors air generations-old feuds in public, and Wandas already-fragile relationship with Jack begins to crack under the strain.To restore peace in Atkinsville, Wanda will need the help of her found family for a showdown of equal parts exorcism and block party. If she can banish the demon, expose the poison, and survive small-town politics, Wanda might just save Atkinsvilleand maybe her love life, too.Fans of Charlaine Harriss "Sookie Stackhouse" and "Midnight Texas" series, or Janet Evanovichs "Stephanie Plum" series will enjoy "Pour Decisions" by Tobi Doyle.

The crown of Lirien rests where it never should haveand its true heir has just returned from the grave.Rykr Westhaven has survived exile, betrayal, and the death of his name. But returning to Lirien as king means facing a court that no longer recognizes him . . . and a wife they refuse to accept. To reclaim his throne, he must confront who he once wasand what he became to survive.Seren Ragnall awakens in enemy lands, bound by love to the man her people are sworn to destroy. The rebellion that once welcomed her now brands her a traitor, and her new powers may cost her everything. As war brews, one truth remains:She is the blade they will use to break him.He is the crown they will use to crush her.And their love may cost them everything they still have left to lose.Blood of the Bound is the second book in the Heirs of Lirien series, romantic fantasies set in a mythical land. Content includes violence, battle scenes and wounds, strong language, and open door, steamy romantic content.

True Crime. This book is relating to how individuals develop criminal thinking.

Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author Glenna Maynard delivers a brand-new dark and gritty MC romance set in the Kings of Anarchy MC shared world. Alivia New job. Check. New house. Check. A hot as sin neighbor who happens to be an outlaw. Check. When I found out my boyfriend was a con man, I packed my bags and left town in the middle of the night. I ran to the one place I knew Id be safe. Anarchy, California. My hometown and the place I swore never to return to. Not after I walked in on Lowell aka Soulless with a club bunny in his bed. He broke my heart and now hes living next door. When trouble comes knocking on my door he swears to protect me, but hes what I fear most. I wont survive falling for him a second time. SoullessMy ex is back and shes prettier than ever. I broke her heart and have never forgiven myself for it. The day I lost her I became a heartless bastard. Soulless. Vowing Id never hurt someone the way Id hurt her again. I dont do love and relationships, but life is giving me a second chance to atone for my sins when she not only returns home but moves in next door to me. When the trouble she left behind comes knocking, I answer the call to protect her. Alivia is mine and shell always be mine. Property of Soulless is a standalone dark motorcycle club romance featuring a sassy female lead and an over the top possessive morally gray alpha hero. Book 4 of Kings of Anarchy MC: California.

Borealis is a brand-new franchise, marking an exciting evolution in its storytelling approach. Unlike its predecessor, Borealis takes a more cinematic and grounded direction, featuring realistic character development, mature themes, and a narrative that explores the complexities of human nature in a harsh, unforgiving world. Borealis marks the beginning of an expansive multimedia franchise that extends far beyond gaming. The property encompasses a series of novels that delve deeper into the lore and character backstories, multiple video game installments planned across different platforms and genres, graphic novels and comic series exploring side stories and alternate perspectives, potential film and television adaptations currently in early development, and a range of merchandise, including art books, collectibles, and apparel.

New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart delivers another heart-pounding Dynamis Security thriller where danger and desire collide.Elena Navarro survived hell seven years ago when the Ramos cartel left her for dead in a Mexican alley. Now shes rebuilt her life at Dynamis Security, using her tactical brilliance to save lives from behind a computer screen.But the cartel hasnt forgotten her.When they kidnap Elenas niece and demand she return to Mexicoaloneshes ready to sacrifice everything. Theres just one problem: Navy SEAL Brock Carter wont let her go. Hes loved her since the night he pulled her broken body from that alley, and hes not about to lose her now.One desperate mission. One last chance at justice. And a love worth fighting for.

Marshall Hayes is living the dreamrookie season in the NHL, a new home, and a future that looks unstoppable. The only problem? His neighbor. Lilah is infuriating, gorgeous, and every word out of her mouth makes him want to bite back. Their clashes are explosive, their chemistry undeniable, and one reckless kiss proves neither of them can resist the fire.She swears itll never happen again. He knows better. Because every time they collidewhether its at midnight on his doorstep or across a crowded barthe heat between them threatens to consume them both.Enemies, lovers, or something dangerously in between Marshalls about to learn that the hardest battles arent fought on the ice, but in the heart.

He buried the past to survive.She exposed itand woke a killer.When a former federal agent turned bodyguard is forced to confront the case that destroyed his career, the woman at the center of the storm becomes his new assignmentand his greatest weakness.Shes a single mom and true crime podcaster who believes forgotten victims deserve justice. Hes a man who knows exactly how dangerous the truth can be. Now, as someone hunts her from the shadows, hell risk everything to keep her alive...even if the truth could destroy him.

FROM #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR ALEX JAMES ECCLESTON"Alex James Ecclestons Imagination is on a Grand Scale!" Stewart BintHE WATCHES. HE WAITS. HE WANTS HER.Its October 2008, and Brooke Jackson is on the brink.Shes struggling to make ends meet, caring for her baby boy while trying to piece together a shattered relationship. When she returns from maternity leave, the company has collapsed, leaving her jobless overnight. Desperate for stability and buried beneath relentless bills, she accepts a job at a small corner shop her last chance to survive. Until her new boss offers her a lifeline that could wipe away her debts and give her son the life he deserves at a price.Spencer White has been nothing but kind to Brooke.A friend, a confidant, her boss, and an easy solution to all her financial problems. But beneath the warm smiles and gentle manner lies a dark obsession, one that tightens its grip with every passing day.When Brooke makes a chilling discovery, she realises shes been living under a false sense of security. The man she trusted most has been keeping secrets. Dangerous ones.And now, hes ready to make sure she understands the truth: They belong together.No matter what it takes.And she will be perfect.The Shopkeeper is an utterly addictive, heart-pounding stalker thriller from the bestselling author of One Step Closer.

A debut memoirists hopeful and brave coming-of-age story of surviving a turbulent youthneglected first by her father, then as a teen in foster careand going on to find a sense of belonging and a new lease on life in a semi-nomadic Kenyan community.Eager to leave her life as a foster child behind, Robin Rosenbluth travels to a remote village in northern Kenya called Songa in 1973. As a white college student, she arrives in a desert-like environment to teach elementary school to Samburu and Rendille children. While befriending the residents, she learns to live in a mud hut, survive without modern conveniences, skin a cow, and kill a chicken for dinner.Robin weaves stories about the challenges she faced growing upher mothers early death, her fathers abandonment, and her years in foster carewith her account of her time in Songa. As the only Jewish resident in a village influenced by Christian missionaries, she strives to fit in: adapting to the intense heat, endless insects, and close encounters with wild animals. Over time, she develops close friendships with a local teacher and a woman who becomes her surrogate mother, participates in local customs, and makes a place for herself in Songa.Offering vivid insight into why a love-starved nineteen-year-old from New York City would choose to relocate to the other side of the world, Living with Strangers is a poignant chronicle of one young womans search for a place to belong.

A poignant novel of love under fire about a woman who must find the courage to face an uncertain futureand an impossible choice.Baltimore, 1986. Julia and Matt are newlyweds, in love and eager to begin graduate school. Julia longs to leave behind haunting memories of her mothers devastating decline in Maryland, but she unexpectedly learns the truth her father has hidden: Her mother died of a fatal genetic illness. Julia now faces a 50 percent chance of inheriting the same fate, and every child she longs to have will carry the same risk.When an unplanned pregnancy rocks their careful plans, Julia and Matt face agonizing uncertainty and impossible choices. Desires and convictions pull them toward starkly different paths, each possibly leading to misery.As the couple struggles to protect the fragile, fierce love that first bound them together, they face the cost of secrets and the ache of betrayalbut they also discover the hope of forgiveness.

Fans of Joan Didions The Year of Magical Thinking and Blue Nights will find inspiration in this mothers memoir about the year following her sons sudden death.When Marcy learns her beloved forty-five-year-old son, Michael, has died, she refuses to believe it. He was her only child. Later, she blames herself because she didnt recognize the signs of his illness. She has disturbing dreams about not saving him and spirals through the various stages of grief as she waits months for the coroner to render a cause. But the fifth and final stage of grief, Marcy rejects. In her mind, if she accepts Michaels death, he wont ever return.ThePorcelain Heart chronicles her raw emotional journey the year following Michaels death. Marcy endures all the firsts without himthe holidays, his birthday. She joins grief groups, remembers frightening and fun times together, questions whether she was a good mother, and tries to distract herself with travel. She creates a golf scholarship in his name and commissions a stone people and pet fountain to be built on the path where he used to hike.Her journey culminates when she takes his ashes to his favorite place, a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and finally begins moving toward acceptance.