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A bold framework for turning aggression into strength.At its worst, anger is responsible for destruction and death. But what if that same power could be harnessed to build and create?In Ancient Greece, anger was considered a separate part of the soul that required its own education. In What If Anger Is the Answer? Mike LeBlanc shares lessons from his own journey of how the Marine Corps and the war in Afghanistan shaped his anger and aggression.Drawing on lessons from ancient philosophy, military leadership, and Silicon Valley, the Marine Corps major and billionaire tech founder delivers a gripping, unconventional framework for strength, purpose, and personal transformation. Along the way he explains what Hamlet doesnt understand about revenge, how less armor can become better protection, and why you should always accept gum when its offered.Readers will: Understand why avoiding conflict leads to resentment, not peace Find how to expand themselves by testing boundaries Build strong alliances with untrusted strangers Learn why cynics make good bets but optimists win more Resist modern lifes pull toward softness and stagnation Understand how to become no better friend, no worse enemy Apply the lesson of combat to the boardroom and beyond This is the field manual for a generation tired of passivity and ready to take the offensivein work, in life, and in leadership.

The official manhua (webcomic) adaptation of the New York Times bestselling danmei novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Featuring stunning art by STARember, the webcomic produced by BILIBILI COMICS is now available in English print for the first time.The first edition will feature designed sprayed edges, custom endpapers, deluxe jacket, and a custom case stamp with gold foil!Fours a crowd.With the help of San Lang, the mysterious red-clad youth, Xie Lian has finally established a shrine dedicated to the Crown Prince Who Pleased the Gods. But before the paint has dried on the divine portrait, news arrives of deaths and disappearances on the road through the long-fallen Kingdom of Banyue, and Ling Wen advises Xie Lian not to investigateor at least to do so discreetly.To uncover the culprit, Xie Lian must travel to a land haunted by old resentment and dangerous magic, and hell once again need to rely on junior heavenly officials Fu Yao and Nan Feng. But the two junior officials are suspicious of Xie Lians new companion and are determined to prove that San Lang is not whoor whathe seems to be.Volume 3 includes episodes 28-38 of the original webcomic based on the webnovel Tian Guan Ci Fu published on JJWXC.

Brigid Kemmerer returns with the sizzling, high-stakes sequel to the #1 international bestseller Warrior Princess Assassinwhere the betrayals are deeper, the magic burns brighter, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.CAPTIVE. Asher has always sworn loyalty to Jory, the princess hes loved from afarbut now the King of Incendar has claimed a place in his heart too. Someone wants them both dead, and only Ashers blade can keep them safe. Yet his past wont let him go, and he must decide if he can break freeor remain prisoner to his old scars.TRAITOR. Princess Marjoriana of Astranza agreed to marry the King of Incendar to secure peace, but betrayal runs closer than she ever imagined. With her own brother unmasked as her enemy, two kingdoms teeter on the edge. To protect her people, she must take the throne. But there are still dark secrets to unravel that will force Jory to confront where her true allegiance lies.KING. Maddox Kyronan has discovered trustand something morewith his reluctant bride and her deadly protector, but the fragile alliance between their nations threatens to unravel. His people are starving. His enemies are circling in. Torn between the crown and his heart, Ky risks losing it all.As buried truths surface and tensions reach a breaking point, Jory, Asher, and Ky must confront the desires that could save their kingdomsor shatter them forever.TROPES YOULL FIND: Why Choose/polyamorous romance Secret Magic Hidden Identity Hurt/Comfort Royal-Political Scheming Betrayal/Redemption

Hes been charged with possession before, but never like this.Jack McCoy was a thief and a liar. Then he died. Margaret Chen transported souls for the biggest afterlife collection company in North America. Then she met Jack.Possession isnt really supposed to be possible, but Jack McCoy never let a little thing like reality stop him. Now hes committing the ultimate identity theft, living a new life in Margarets body while his own lies six feet under. Keeping up appearances as a geriatric grim reaper for S.C.Y.T.H.E. is a full-time job, but when Jack is sent to collect the soul of an old friend, his criminal past catches up with him and suddenly hes planning the heist of his (after)life with a gang of misfits he never thought hed see again. Now the only woman hes ever loved depends on his success in stealing a priceless list of souls from S.C.Y.T.H.E., but someone keeps beating him at his own game. Time is running out. If Jack puts one bunioned foot out of line it will cost him not only the people who matter most but also his second chance at life...

You are still here. You deserve to live like it.From the founder of The Good Quote, bestselling author Meggan Roxanne, You Deserve to Live Again is a heartfelt offering for anyone navigating grief and searching for a way back to themselves.Written in Meggans signature voice soulful, accessible, and deeply affirming this book doesnt promise a roadmap out of pain. Instead, it offers a gentle, powerful invitation to begin again. Structured in three parts, it meets the reader where they are:You Deserve to Grieve: Emotional first aid and compassionate permission to feel everything without shame or timeline You Deserve to Heal: Tools for rebuilding safety and regulation through rest, nourishment, and community You Deserve to Live Again: A call to reclaim joy, purpose, and identity in the wake of loss Blending poetic essays, cultural commentary, body-based healing practices, and personal insight, this book holds space for the full spectrum of human emotion. It honors the truth that grief changes us and invites us to become more ourselves in the process.

After breaking a curse on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Caught poking around in the Fox Village chiefs derelict storehouse, Maomao is bundled off to a cliffside fortress and put to work crafting elixirs and tending to the injured. With the endgame of her captors treasonous plot now clear, Maomao begins to dread what it will mean for Kyou-u and his friends. As the kidnapped apothecarys allies back at the palace consider marching on the insurgents and the winds of war begin to howl, will fate spare Maomao and the other innocents in the conflict that lies ahead?

Meet the tiny troublemaker before he became the lasagna-loving legend in this accessible graphic novel anthology for young readers featuring a series of sweet and silly first milestones.A babys big little moments are some of the most special and cherished experiences for doting parentspet parents included! Join the sassy but oh-so-adorable baby Garfield in navigating a series of universal firsts like first word, first lasagna, first Monday, and the often overlooked, but just as moving milestone...first hairball!Brimming with cattitude, this paw-sitively silly graphic novel anthology features eight standalone comics by a rotating cast of top-tier creators, including Ben Clanton (Narwhal & Jelly), Grace Ellis (Lumberjanes), Michael Northrop (Dear Justice League), and many more! Purrfect for Garfield-lovers, feline fanatics, young readers starting their comics journey, and graphic novel aficionados alike.Collects Baby Garfield #14.

Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what?With the power of love, the impossible becomes possible! To protect everyone from the East Star, Luciana resolves to remain in the sacred Rainbow Tree Sea, but her entourage of admirers refuses to leave without her. When their hearts come together, Lucianas magic unleashes a miracle strong enough to rewrite even the most tragic destiny. Does she really hold the power to overturn fate itself?

The long-awaited memoir by the late, much-lauded theater and visual artist Robert WilsonRobert Wilson was a driving force in the avant-garde art and theater worlds for half a century: He was the creative mind behind the seminal Einstein on the Beach (1976), among dozens of other original works and pioneering productions; his collaborators included Philip Glass, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, John Cage, Tom Waits, Lady Gaga, and Jessye Norman; and he was honored with a Pulitzer Prize nomination, the Golden Lion for Sculpture of the Venice Biennale, an Olivier Award, the Praemium Imperiale, and many more. The story of Wilsons life and career is the story of the past fifty years of experimental art and theaterindeed, this history could hardly be approached through a better lens than an oeuvre about which Susan Sontag once said, I cant think of any body of work as large or as influential.The Space Behind the Face, written in collaboration with his friend, actor and writer Keith McDermott, charts Wilsons life through a series of vignettes, from growing up in small-town Texas to developing his unmistakable voice in New Yorks downtown scene to gaining international renown. Wilsons unapologetic idiosyncrasy shines throughout, whether hes creating a childrens theater set of 368 fire hydrants or directing a twelve-hour silent opera about Joseph Stalin.Part intimate remembrance, part cultural history, part road map for living an artistic life, The Space Behind the Face is a vital text for anyone who believes in the boundless value of creativityand a stunningly beautiful memorial to the inimitable Robert Wilson.

You cant choose how long you live. But you can choose how fully.At the age of 30, Guinness World Record-holding athlete Iain Ward was told he had terminal brain cancer. He didnt crumble. He ranliterally turning his diagnosis into a global fundraising mission and personal call to arms. His platform, The King of Chemo, has since raised over $500,000 for cancer charities and built a community of over 14 million people worldwide.Now, in his first bookthe profits of which will be channeled into his fundraising activitiesIain shares everything hes learned about what matters most when you stop pretending you have forever.Written with humor, urgency, and stunning emotional honesty, this book invites you to: Reframe your perspective on fear, failure, and time Break out of passivity and start showing up Connect more deeply to othersand to your own sense of purpose Recognize what really matters, and stop waiting to live it Structured around big, reflective questionsWhat are you waiting for? Who are you living for?this is part motivational manifesto, part personal reckoning. Iain explores how grief can fuel gratitude, how limits can spark momentum, and how clarity and purpose can reshape your entire life, even when youre running out of time.This is a book about living like you mean it.

Take your taste buds on a world tourwithout leaving your kitchen! Fix-It and Forget-It Global Flavors brings you 127 easy, flavorful recipes designed for your slow cooker or Instant Pot, so you can enjoy authentic international dishes with minimal effort.Discover bold, comforting meals inspired by global cuisines. From Salsa Lime Chicken and Chicken Mole to Chicken Chow Mein and Barbacoa Beef, these recipes deliver incredible taste with simple, step-by-step instructions. Craving Italian? Try Chicken Parmesan. Love Asian flavors? Youll savor Eggroll Bowl and Thai Chicken Rice Bowls. For a rich, aromatic dish, dont miss Indian Coconut Currya true crowd-pleaser.Inside youll find:127 globally inspired recipes for slow cooker and Instant Pot Accessible ingredients for everyday cooking Tips for time-saving meal prep and serving suggestions Whether youre planning weeknight dinners or hosting friends, this cookbook makes it easy to create comfort food with an international twist. Explore flavors from Mexico, India, Thailand, and beyondall while saving time in the kitchen.Perfect for busy families, adventurous eaters, and anyone who loves easy, delicious meals. Fix it, forget it, and savor the flavors of the world!

"This experiment, should, hopefully, prove the multiverse theory and I was just wondering...do you think there are people who are destined to be together no matter what universe theyre in? No matter

Thea Duffy finds her once ordinary life turned upside down when she discovers newfound magical powers. Juggling the responsibilities of running the Rocky Top Diner and a posse of enigmatic new men in her life, Thea is caught between excitement and uncertainty. Embracing her extraordinary abilities alongside her loyal group of friends, they embark on a journey to save the world from a killer meteorite. Amidst the chaos of destiny and romance, Thea learns that love and magic are an enthralling mix - a delightful adventure long overdue.

Join the uproarious adventures of four school buddies in Peas in a Pod, crafted by Archie Pennoh and part of the African Kids Network family. This mischievous quartet is always in and out of trouble, diving headfirst into mischief and constant learning. Through their escapades, they discover the true essence of camaraderie, while gaining invaluable lessons about life, friendship, and the world around them. Dive into the fun-filled journey of these lovable troublemakers as they navigate through hilarious escapades and continuous enlightenment.

When baristasleuth Madison Perkins reluctantly joins Steeplechases annual Turkey Trot, she expects chafing, frostbite, and maybe a bruised ego not a frontrow seat to murder. Moments after firing the starting pistol, legendary coach and community tyrant Carter collapses on the platform, poisoned by his own kale smoothie. His dying words *"Check the numbers"* leave Madison tangled in a mystery involving missing charity funds, a vanished murder weapon, and a town ready to turn on her when the evidence lands in her trash can.With Detective Gabe Miller torn between duty and the woman he cares for, a treasurer acting guiltier by the minute, and a turkeycostumed menace named Mavis running crowd control, Madison must race to uncover the truth before she becomes the main course in someones Thanksgiving coverup.A fastpaced, funny, and delightfully twisty cozy mystery where the finish line might just be fatal.

In Harmony Creek, nothing ever changesuntil the music begins.When a mysterious song starts drifting through a quiet Southern town, it awakens something hidden in everyone who hears it: memory, longing, regretand hope.Sparrow, a runaway searching for refuge and anonymity, recognizes the haunting melody as something from her past something she cant outrun.Reverend Malachi Blackwood, a man of routine faith and disciplined certainty, feels the song pressing against everything hes buried: doubt, desire, and old ghosts better left untouched.And miles away, a struggling touring band finds themselves pulled toward Harmony Creek by the same unforgettable tuneone that feels less written and more summoned.As the song spreads, lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways, unraveling secrets, rekindling old wounds, and revealing the quiet ache no one was brave enough to name.Atmospheric, character-driven, and steeped in small-town mystery, Whiskey Moon Rising is a lyrical exploration of belonging, identity, and the invisible threads that bind strangers into stories they were always meant to share.Perfect for readers who love: Southern gothic atmosphere Small-town mystery Slow-burn emotional fiction Music-centered storytelling Character-driven drama and redemption arcs Under the whiskey-colored moon, truth risesand nothing stays quiet forever.

Meredith Gray has bones on the brain, she just doesnt expect them to be human!When a pair of acclaimed paleontologists bring their latest discoveries to Silver Brook, the whole town turns out to explore the exhibition, and Merry is delighted when Rob scores tickets to the museums gala night until one paleontologist disappears, and everyone around her starts acting suspicious.When a body is discovered, the missing persons case becomes a murder and Merry discovers a clue that might unravel the whole mystery, and solve the case before its too late.A Very Merry Murder Mystery full of professional rivalries, misunderstandings and mistakes.

In December 2020, Nadezda Bobyleva boards a train at Berlin Central Station, bound east for the father she has seen only in a passport photograph. In her bag she carries a thin green notebook, found among her grandmothers papers and dated 1967: another womans record of returning to Zlatopol, the Ukrainian hamlet of her childhood, scoured into ruin by famine, dekulakization and the long machinery of Soviet violence. The two women share a name Nadezda, hope.Two Hopes moves between these journeys with grace and unflinching clarity. Bobyleva writes of an emigration that split her life in two, of a Russian family in which violence and silence were quietly passed between generations, and of a brief, almost wordless reunion in a Kharkiv stairwell. By the books close, war has come to Ukraine, and the hamlet her grandmother mourned is gone twice over.

She sees everyones future. Until him.I can see it allthe winning horse, the lucky slot, the doomed man walking. One touch and visions flood my mind, showing me futures I never asked to know. My handler spent everything to own me. Im his meal ticket, his empire, his obsession. And hell work me to death before he lets me go.Every vision costs me. Migraines that split my skull. Nosebleeds that wont stop. My body breaking down, piece by piece, while he grows richer and I grow weaker. Recovery takes days. Days I dont have.Then I touch him.No vision. No pain. Just...clarity. My mind sharpens. My body heals. For the first time in my life, someone makes the agony stop.My handler notices immediately. He pays the stranger to stay close, to speed my recovery so he can use me again. And again. The man who brings me peace becomes the reason I cant escape. Because when hes near, I heal fasterand my master pushes me harder.I should hate him for it. For being my prison and my relief all at once.But the longer he stays, the more I see something my visions never showed mea man who didnt know what hed agreed to. A man whos starting to care. A man who might be the only one capable of setting me free.Some shadows were meant to stay hidden. Some futures were never meant to be seen.

What if a single snowflake could change your destiny?Lost in the frozen wilderness after drifting away from his two dads, Kai never expected to stumble upon an enchanted world of ice. Welcomed into the heart of Santas Village, he must find a way back home. But the path home isnt on any ordinary map...Accompanied by Leonardo, a massive bear with a heart of gold, and Barnabe, an elf with a never-fading magical lantern, Kai must climb the legendary Star Summit. Between precarious ice bridges and mysterious echoes of the past, Kai will discover that the shortest path to those you love is the one guided by the heart.Why readers will love this book:Inclusive Storytelling: A tender adventure featuring a same-sex parent family with naturalness and warmth. A Wonder-Filled World: Shimmering landscapes inspired by the most beautiful polar legends. Powerful Values: A celebration of bravery, unlikely friendships, and family love. Perfect for Bedtime: A rhythmic and soothing story, ideal for children aged 5 to 9. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the Northern Spark and follow the light!