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Made into a 1967 film by Louis Malle and never before available in English, this classic of anarchist literature follows a once well-to-do young man forced into an itinerant life of crime.The Thief is a picture of the sleezy underbelly of the Belle Epoque, a broadside fired against the corruptions of power and privilege. Written by the anarchist activist Georges Darien (a pseudonym that can be translated as Lord Nothing), it found almost no readers when it came out at the end of the nineteenth century, though Alfred Jarry embraced it as one of his favorite books.Over the years, however, this picaresque masterpiece with shades of black comedy has found a growing number of admirers, from the surrealist capo dei capi Andre Breton to Lucy Sante. It is a book of wild, comic, profane energy that, in its luxuriant nihilism, anticipates Celines Journey to the End of Night.Georges Randal is the titular thief, a young Frenchman of good family who, having been deprived of his inheritance by a conniving uncle, takes to a life of crime. Moving between London, Brussels, and Paris, in a world of hookers, drifters and grifters, revolutionaries and politicians, bankers and thieves, he is in a position to reveal modern society in all its teeming corruption.The thief is no hero. Like everyone else in this decadent society, he is a trafficker and exploiterand a wounded soul. At least, however, he has the courage of his disaffection, his fury warmed by self-hatred. And he does seem a somewhat distant cousin of Robin Hood, targeting the wealthy and helping the needy when the opportunity arises.After more than a hundred years, Georges Dariens vision of our fallen modern worldthe inhuman comedy he proposed to set beside Balzacs human oneseems especially pertinent to our current Gilded Age. Jacques Houiss new translation is the first ever into English.

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE: Celebrate Annie Ernaux with this stunning collection of interviews, critical analyses, and 24 unpublished writings offering insight into her life, writing style, thoughts, and influence. Drawings, photos, handwritten manuscripts, and other visual materials make this a beautiful keepsake for new and longtime fans.Magisterial in scope and size, Annie Ernaux: Writing, The Other Life was compiled and edited by Pierre-Louis Fort and was first published in France by Editions de LHerne in 2022, a few months before she received the Nobel Prize in Literature. The anthology includes twenty-four previously unpublished Ernaux pieces, as well as literary criticism, essays, interviews, diary entries, a song by Jeanne Cherhal, newspaper clippings, a comic strip by Aurelia Aurita, letters from Simone de Beauvoir.Never before published in English, this beautifully visual collection includes an 8-page color photo insert with images, handwritten manuscript pages, and drawings sprinkled throughout. It is the fruit of collaboration between six celebrated translators and a groundbreaking work of scholarship and rumination.

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.

The Duke of Bolton has hired a matchmaker to help him find his bride this Season... does it not seem odd that he is paying far more attention to his matchmaker than to his prospective matches?Indecent Dukes1. The Dukes Indecent Scandal2. The Dukes Indecent Match3. The Dukes Indecent Purchase4. The Dukes Indecent Desires5. The Dukes Indecent Proposal6. The Dukes Indecent Secret7. The Dukes Indecent Bride

Two brutal chapters in the expanding legend of the immortal warrior B. are unleashed!Writers Marjorie Liu, China Miéville, and Season Butler, along with artists Garry Brown and Alessio Avallone, deepen the legacy of the groundbreaking franchise created by Keanu Reeves is this essential addition to the revelations of the immortal warriors dark past.New ages of violence and bloodshed are revealed in this collection of explosive one-shots chronicling the brutal history of B., a legendary warrior cursed to immortal existence. Featuring the pulse-pounding oversized one-shots BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide and BRZRKR: Light Draws Breath, this volume brings together stories from the deepest depths of the ocean, to untold heights of warfare and discovery!Collects BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide #1 and BRZRKR: Light Draws Breath #1.

Enjoy this Contemporary Small Town Sleuthing Couple Murder Mystery A theft from the ticket booth during a Myer College football game sends Helen and her people in search of a group of thieves who may have a connection with the team.The Halftime Heist is the thirty novel in The Mercy and Justice Mysteries, a contemporary small town mystery series. The series is a sequel to The Father Tom Mysteries that began with The Penitent Priest and includes the same cast of characters. It features Father Tom Greer, a Catholic Priest who is also an amateur sleuth in the tradition of Father Brown, and his wife Helen Greer, female Chief of Police and detective in the tradition of Kinsey Millhone.

Enter the library of an enigmatic collector, where occult books are guarded and researched at a fatal cost, with this uncanny eldritch horror novel from Nebula Awardwinning author Premee Mohamed and The Magnus Archives Jonathan Sims.Fear comes before the fall.In the winding, perilous corridors of Jurgen Leitners private library, you never know what youll find. A starving cookbook. An ancient scroll that casts cool, predatory breezes. A cloth-bound hardback that compels you to DIG, DIG, DIG, DIG.Free, these books are more than simply unnervingtheyre deadly. But the library keeps their dangers in check and their would-be readers safe. . . .Or so Leitner claims.For two of his employees, the risks are worth it. Hugh Franklin, research assistant, has finally found a place he belongs, where his skill in translation is valued, even if his employer is a bit odd. Sebastian Everett, acquisition specialist, can indulge his arcane ambitions, even if it means pretending to care about Leitners mission.Though their tenures at the library were years apart, Hugh and Sebastians stories unfold in parallel, and their footsteps echo down the same eerie aisles, caught in a web spun long before either ever heard the name Jurgen Leitner.Will they find a way out . . . or will the library consume them before its too late?

Tundra is the one man I absolutely cannot have.Hes twenty years older than me, a patched member of the Riot MC, and my dads brother in arms. Every rule says hes off-limits.So why does he keep finding his way to my bar?For months, weve been dancing around our attraction stolen glances, excuses to get close, conversations that last longer than they should. Then a sprig of mistletoe at the Christmas party changes everything. One kiss. One moment neither of us planned.And now I cant think about anything else.We both know the cost of giving in. Tundra risks his patch, his brotherhood everything hes built his life around. I risk losing my family. These arent just consequences theyre devastation. And in the MC world, theres no coming back from either. We give in anyway.Four days. Just the holidays. Just this once and then its over.Except I was wrong to think I could walk away from Tundra with my heart intact. Now were stealing moments, sneaking around, pretending this is something we can keep hidden.But secrets dont survive long inside the Riot MC.When the truth comes out, it leads to a make or break moment where Tundra has to choose his patch or me. Am I the woman hell burn it all down for, or just the one he never should have touched?

What if joy wasnt something you chased, but something you tuned in to?This beautiful, unique and exciting new collection from Sunday Times bestselling poet Donna Ashworth will help you rediscover delight in the everyday and choose positivity, peace and presence, even in chaos.In a new format blending poems, essays, author-illustrated affirmations, personal stories, visualizations and meditative prompts, this book can be read from beginning to end or be opened at random to calm even the busiest of minds, shift perspective and remind you that joy is often just a moment away.Through soulful reflections and honest insights from her own journey, Donna walks you through eight heart-led chapters which will encourage you to:· Shift from perfectionism to presence· Find delight in the ordinary every day· Rewrite the script of your inner voices· Reclaim childlike wonder, even in difficult seasons· Choose joy on purpose and let it change everythingThe Art of Being Easily Pleased is a beautifully designed, giftable guide to living with acceptance, wonder, boldness and a heart open to the everyday miracles all around us.You must master the art of delighting in the ordinary to survive this world and its chaos. Listen. Look. Be pleased, my friends, be pleased. There is much to be pleased about.

This thrilling sequel masterfully blends historical fiction, horror, and Jamaican supernatural folklore, perfect for fans of A Brief History of Seven Killings and American Gods. Set in the mystical landscapes of Jamaica and the modern urban world, Queen Nanny & The White Witch of Rose Hall 2 is a gripping tale of power, identity, and the supernatural.From Bobby Spears Jr. comes a powerful sequel in the Queen Nanny saga. Queen Nanny & The White Witch of Rose Hall 2 continues the tale of Queen Nanny, now a vampire, navigating a world where ancient Jamaican myths and modern realities collide.In this captivating sequel, Queen Nanny faces new challenges as she uncovers the dark secrets behind the White Witchs legacy. Set against the mystical landscapes of Jamaica and the bustling urban world, Queen Nannys journey is one of alliances and betrayals, supernatural powers, and relentless pursuit of justice.Queen Nannys newfound vampiric abilities bring her into contact with otherworldly beings and formidable foes. As she grapples with her own identity and the weight of her legacy, she must form unlikely alliances to combat a new threat that could destroy everything she holds dear. The narrative deftly intertwines historical elements with supernatural intrigue, painting a vivid picture of a world where the past and present are inextricably linked.

Finalist for the Los Angeles Times First Fiction PrizeA new paperback edition of the debut novel by award-winning author, Sarah Gerardan intense, elegiac portrait of two young lovers as they battle personal afflictions and traverse the American countryside.Features a new introduction by Catherine Lacey."A bold, beautiful novel about wanting to disappear and almost succeeding. Sarah Gerard writes about love and loneliness in a new and brilliantly visceral way." Jenny OffillThe language of the stars is the language of the body. Like a star, the anorexic burns fuel that isnt replenished; she is held together by her own gravity.With luminous, lyrical prose, Binary Star is an impassioned account of a young woman struggling with anorexia and her long-distance, alcoholic boyfriend. On a road-trip circumnavigating the United States, they stumble into a book on veganarchism, and believe theyve found a direction.Binary Star is an intense, fast-moving saga of two young lovers and the culture that keeps them sick (or at least inundated with quick-fix solutions); a society that sells diet pills, sleeping pills, magazines that profile celebrities who lose weight or too much weight or put on weight, and books that pimp diet secrets or recipes for success.

There has been so much focus on the real risk of animals going extinct that its easily overlooked just how many new species are still being discovered every year. In an age defined by environmental loss, the discovery of new species is a beacon of hope, proving there is still so much to learn about the natural world. Hidden Wonders by acclaimed naturalist David Alderton is a thrilling journey into the heart of modern zoological exploration. Every year, hundreds of new species are brought to light from the remotest corners of the planet. This groundbreaking book chronicles these extraordinary discoveries, from dazzling amphibians to elusive mammals, alongside astonishing "Lazarus species" that have seemingly come back from extinction. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Alderton introduces readers to: The colorful Rose-veiled Fairy Wrasse, discovered on coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. The enigmatic Barbados Threadsnake, the worlds smallest serpent. The rediscovery of the Fernandina Island Galapagos Giant Tortoise, thought extinct for over a century. The mysterious creatures rumored to still exist, like the Thylacine and Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Blending history, science, and adventure, Hidden Wonders unveils the challenges and triumphs of tracking life forms in an era of ecological uncertainty. For anyone curious about nature, exploration, and the boundless diversity of life, this is a must-read celebration of discovery and survival. Prepare to be amazed at what the natural world still has to reveal.

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.

Book 2 will center on the story of Syl and Est and their unlikely adventures in love! Due to Syl and Ests personalities this book is likely to be quite a bit more steamy than book 1. Full description

A sharp feminist historical fantasy that blends politics, religion, and a battle for a dead kings throne, perfect for fans of the Realm of the Elderlings series.The King is dead...Struck down by lightning on a hunting trip, King Venais leaves the Kingdom of Arafaze with no clear successor. And soon enough the nobility are shedding loyalty in favour of ambition as two princesses with competing claims to the empty throne seek alliances and favours and the realm teeters on the brink of war.Fear reaches far beyond the court. The Priestesses of the Sun and the Priests of the Moon, servants of the divinities that balance healing and death, truth and lies, must serve the people and keep the Sun Goddess and the Moon God above the designs of the powerful. But even in the churches ambition festers.Away from high counsels, two wives, traders on the rivers that are the Realms life blood, an agent, a priest and a priestess are drawn into the brutal tangle.And, in the Shadow Realm, fear, lies and hatred are taking terrifying form..

The Mozart of mathematics (New York Times) takes us on a tour of the core ideas of mathematical thinkingIn Six Maths Essentials, the renowned mathematician Terence Tao shows how mathematics has evolved from counting and geometry into a flexible set of tools for understanding an increasingly complex world. He moves effortlessly from children discovering infinity through play, to the numbers that underpin our online lives; from Johannes Kepler using algebra to price a barrel of wine, to curved geometries that explain why GPS works and planes dont fly in straight lines on a map. Along the way, dice games, insurance policies and financial crises illuminate probabilitys promiseand its limitswhile deceptively simple rules give rise to chaos, pattern and life itself.Playful and wise, this is the best entry point for understanding how mathematics works. Contrary to popular perception, maths, Tao insists, isnt magicits a powerful way of thinking from first principles and modelling the world that anyone can learn.

Its a snug and snowy holiday mission as Duck, Duck, and Goose rally the neighborhood to brighten Christmas and help a friend. This rhyming, rollicking follow-up to Duck Duck Taco Truck brims with festive fun, teamwork, and cozy cocoa vibes."Duck. Duck. Pickup truck. Sliding through the snow and muck."When three feathery friends set out to decorate for the holidays, theyre ready to deck the halls in style. But when they learn Chicken has a cold and cant celebrate, the birds pitch in to create a surprise Christmas extravaganza complete with lights, cookies, carols, and the perfect tree.From snowy streets to tinsel-tangled triumph, Duck the Halls delivers all the warmth, giggles, and togetherness of the season. With bouncy, tongue-twister-y rhymes, playful art, and a heartwarming message about community spirit, this book is a holiday treat for the whole family perfect for reading aloud by the twinkling lights.

How conflict is waged through sound, vibration, and atmospheric occupation, from the drone-filled skies over Gaza to turbulent airs in Beirut.The Trembling City is a gripping account of cities that shudder under the vibrational force of occupation, siege, and war. From the persistent drone noise of Gaza to turbulent skies above Beirut, Gascia Ouzounian uncovers the insidious role of sound and vibration as instruments of violence that shape urban life. She introduces two interlinked concepts: vibrational warfarea covert violence enacted through waves; and atmospheric occupationthe seizure of a citys airs to unsettle, dominate, and control. Together, these frameworks reveal how cities themselves become instruments of war: amplifying sonic shock, conducting energy through bodies, air, and buildings, and saturating everyday life with violence.Moving beyond accounts of sonic violence that focus on overt formssound cannons, sonic boomsOuzounian traces more elusive but equally devastating forms: turbulent airs, residual sounds, and sonic erasures. Drawing on earwitness testimony, clandestine forensic analysis, and illicit archives, The Trembling City proposes new ways of hearing what states work to conceal: counterlistening as resistance, and a negative acoustics attuned to what cannotor must notbe heard. Urgent and unflinching, the book reimagines cities as vibrational territories and listening as both a site of injury and a practice of endurance, survival, and critique.

PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5WITH THE MOST PRACTICE ON THE MARKET! Ace the digital AP World History: Modern Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Includes 6 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review.The Princeton Reviews AP World History: Modern Premium Prep is a one-stop-shop guide that will help you prep for the exam with confidence. In this book, youll get:Test Prep That Actually Works Written by real AP teachers and tutors for an expert edge Backed by 40+ years of proven test prep expertise Consistently excellent content thats always being updated Everything You Need for a High Score Comprehensive coverage of AP World History, from cultural developments to economic systems Proven strategies to avoid test traps and achieve your best score Diagnostic answer key that identifies your focus areas Extra online Student Tools, including digital flashcards, study plans, and a guide on how to approach the Digital AP Premium Practice for AP Excellence 6 full-length practice tests (3 in the book, 3 online) with detailed answer explanations Practice the way you want it, with both in-book and online tests (provided digitally with timer or as downloadable interactive PDFs) Practice drills at the end of each content review chapter

A searing account of the ways in which mental health culture distorts our understanding of mental illness, abandons the severely ill, and threatens the lives of millions who desperately need care.Mental health culture in the 21st century is broken. After decades of influence from the anti-psychiatry movement, our conception of mental illness has become hopelessly romanticized, distorted by fictional depictions of madness that minimize the harms of debilitating conditions. Its become fashionable to insist that mental illness is socially constructed, politically imposed, or secretly empowering. But these claims are dishonest and destructive. Psychosis is not creativity; delusion is not just another way of knowing; schizophrenia is not a sane response to an insane world. Mental illnesses are real, biological conditions that cause profound torment and destroy lives. Treating them as metaphors or identities does not liberate the afflicted. It condemns them. With All in Your Head, Fredrik deBoer offers a powerful and long-overdue critique of modern mental health culture. He shows how deinstitutionalization, a well-intended but ultimately doomed corrective to psychiatrys early abuses, collapsed into a humanitarian disaster, leaving the severely mentally ill to cycle through homelessness, incarceration, and neglect. More recently, the gentrification of disability has turned mental illness into social currency, even as those with the most disabling conditions deteriorate on the streets. The digital age has only intensified this crisis, spreading implausible self-diagnoses and turning rare disorders into identity theater, while the truly ill are left out of the conversation. Bracing and rigorously argued, All in Your Head is a call for an honest reckoning. Caring for people with mental illness requires material support, institutional capacity, and medical intervention. Psychiatry, despite its flaws, remains the only lifeline for millions. To abandon it is to abandon the most vulnerable among us.