Get ready to be spellbound by the new, fantastical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy sensation The Book of Doors. 'A dazzling, globe-trotting thriller with a spectacular dash of magic. Like Michael Crichton at his finest, but with fantasy. Brilliant stuff!' SUNYI DEAN, bestselling author of The Book Eaters The world of unknowable objects - magical items that most people have no idea possess powers - has been quiet for decades . . . But three current members of a secret society have remained watchful, meeting every six months in the basement of a bookshop in London. They are pledged to protect their archive of magical items hidden away, safe from the outside world - and keep the world safe from them. But when Frank Simpson, the longest-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, hears of a new artefact coming to light in Hong Kong, he sends the Society's newest member, author Magda Sparks, to investigate. Within hours of arriving in Hong Kong, Magda is facing death and danger, confronted by a professional killer who seems to know all about unknowable objects, specifically one that was stolen from him a decade before. Magda is forced to flee, using an artefact that not even the rest of the Society knows about. Returning to London, Magda learns hers is not the only secret being kept from the other two members. And that the most pernicious secret is about the nature of the Society's mission. Her discoveries will lead her on a perilous journey, across the Atlantic to the deep south of the United States - not in pursuit of an unknowable object, but an unknowable person: the killer she first faced in Hong Kong. In doing so, Magda begins to understand that there are even more in the world who are chasing these magical items, and that her own family's legacy is tied up in keeping all these secrets under wraps. Magic has always been too powerful to reveal to the world. But Magda will learn there might be something even more powerful: the truth. Praise for Gareth Brown's The Book of Doors: 'Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure. This book is as magical as those it celebrates.' STUART TURTON, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 'A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real - don't miss this fantastic thriller debut.' LEE CHILD 'A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive , The Book of Doors is a great read.' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan

“A big shank of a book that reminded me instantly of many of the reasons I loved (love?) [King]. His characters are the kind of people who hear the trains in the night. The music is always good. He swings low to the ground. He gets closer to the realities and attitudes of working-class life in America than any living writer I can think of.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Throughout his long career, King has been committed to the bedrock notion that stories matter, that they help us understand both ourselves and the world we inhabit. The Institute, filled as it is with anger, sorrow, empathy and, yes, hope, reiterates that commitment with undiminished power. It is a first-rate entertainment that has something important to say. We all need to listen.” —William Sheehan, The Washington Post “As consummately honed and enthralling as the very best of [King’s] work...How do you maintain your dignity and humanity in an environment designed to strip you of both? That theme, such an urgent one in literature from the 20th century onward, falls well within King’s usual purview...Of all the cosmic menaces that King’s heroes have battled, [the] slow creep into inhumanity may be the most terrifying yet, because it is all too real.” —Laura Miller, The New York Times Book Review “The Institute is another winner: creepy and touching and horrifyingly believable, all at once.” — The Boston Globe “This is King at his best.” — The St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Gripping… This is a thriller — and a good one, at that. There’s little in the way of King’s usual emphasis on the occult beyond the topic of psychic powers, which, according to surveys, as many as 40% of Americans believe are real. But there’s no shortage of monsters, that’s for sure. They just come in the coldblooded, end-justifies-the-means, laws-don’t-apply-to-us human variety. We have no trouble believing that those types of people are real. And they are plenty scary.” — The Minneapolis Star Tribune “Fans will draw parallels between Luke’s tight band of friends and the kids at the center of It, in which the Losers Club faces off against a murderous clown, but this is an entirely original story that can only come from the mind of a master teller like King.” — The Florida Times Union “King wows with the most gut-wrenching tale of kids triumphing over evil since It….Tapping into the minds of the young characters, King creates a sense of menace and intimacy that will have readers spellbound…Not a word is wasted in this meticulously crafted novel, which once again proves why King is the king of horror.” — Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "You don’t need to be a horror fan to read The Institute — or to have The Institute take over your life, since this is generally what happens with King’s novels...His storytelling transcends genre." —Marion Winnick, Newsday “Shocking suspense and hallmark thrills… The Institute offers a thrilling reading experience and rousing tribute to the resilience of children and the unending fight against evil.” —G. Robert Frazier, BookPage

'This book feels as though I could have pulled it, dust-coated, from a half-forgotten shelf. A true feast of myth and wonder . . . I grinned, I cried, I didn't want to put it down and I haven't stopped thinking about it since I finished' Freya Marske, bestselling author of A Marvellous Light Dive into a captivating historical fantasy where dreams come to life and Arthurian legends are reborn. Wales, 1941. As the second world war ravages the globe and bombs fall from the sky, people all over the world begin to dream of King Arthur. The dreams spread like a fantastical plague, flooding people's sleep night after night. Whispers arise of wonders and unexplained sights - dragons in the London Underground, and strange lights over Stonehenge. Self-proclaimed prophets claim they are miracles, heralding Arthur's return at the time of Britain's greatest need.¿ ¿ Elaine Ambrose has never dreamed of Arthur, and she doesn't believe in miracles. A librarian at the British Museum, she wants only to protect the museum's collection from the Blitz, and is frustrated to be sent instead to catalogue a reclusive professor's private library on the coast of North Wales. But all is not as it seems. Soon Ellie must confront what she's tried to ignore: she dreams not of Arthur, but of Nimue - the Lady of the Lake. And her dreams promise not salvation, but a return to the darkness of the last days of Camelot. ¿ 'A dreamy, achingly beautiful tale about the power of stories. The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood imagines the magic and legend of the Arthurian age as a bright light, thrust into the darkness of World War II. Beautifully conceived and impossible to put down' Morgan Ryan, author of A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES Reader reviews: 'A lush and beautiful love letter to Arthurian myth, H.G. Parry's The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood is everything that I could have hoped for . . . I loved it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Beautiful, heartbreaking and magnetic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OFFICIALLY AN AUTO-READ AUTHOR NOW! . . . luminous, and magical' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I cannot wait to see where H. G. Parry takes me next. At this point, I would happily follow her into any forest, any myth, any dream' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Excellent. I don't think I've read an H.G Parry book I didn't love and this one was no exception. Magical' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A deeply beautiful and atmospheric five-star historical fantasy . . . a wonderful read' ¿¿¿¿¿

Easily Learn Conversational Italian in Just a Few Days with the Help of Everyday Italian Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your Italian friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. Italian is one of the most widely spoken languages today, and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning Italian increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn Italian, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY - just add "Italian Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating Italian language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in Italian. With the help of this fun & game-changing Italian Dialogues guide, you will: Effectively learn Italian transition words the easiest and fastest way possible Use the right Italian prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate Italian terms Boost your knowledge in common Italian present tense verbs like a native And so much more! "Italian Dialogues for Beginners" stands out from all the other Italian Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday Italian dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide - that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective Italian immersion tools that make learning Italian fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your library, and Kick Start Your Italian Learning Journey Today! P.S. Go at LearnLikeNatives.com and get the first ebook of the series FOR FREE!

Get ready to be spellbound by the new, fantastical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy sensation The Book of Doors. 'A dazzling, globe-trotting thriller with a spectacular dash of magic. Like Michael Crichton at his finest, but with fantasy. Brilliant stuff!' SUNYI DEAN, bestselling author of The Book Eaters The world of unknowable objects - magical items that most people have no idea possess powers - has been quiet for decades . . . But three current members of a secret society have remained watchful, meeting every six months in the basement of a bookshop in London. They are pledged to protect their archive of magical items hidden away, safe from the outside world - and keep the world safe from them. But when Frank Simpson, the longest-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, hears of a new artefact coming to light in Hong Kong, he sends the Society's newest member, author Magda Sparks, to investigate. Within hours of arriving in Hong Kong, Magda is facing death and danger, confronted by a professional killer who seems to know all about unknowable objects, specifically one that was stolen from him a decade before. Magda is forced to flee, using an artefact that not even the rest of the Society knows about. Returning to London, Magda learns hers is not the only secret being kept from the other two members. And that the most pernicious secret is about the nature of the Society's mission. Her discoveries will lead her on a perilous journey, across the Atlantic to the deep south of the United States - not in pursuit of an unknowable object, but an unknowable person: the killer she first faced in Hong Kong. In doing so, Magda begins to understand that there are even more in the world who are chasing these magical items, and that her own family's legacy is tied up in keeping all these secrets under wraps. Magic has always been too powerful to reveal to the world. But Magda will learn there might be something even more powerful: the truth. Praise for Gareth Brown's The Book of Doors: 'Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure. This book is as magical as those it celebrates.' STUART TURTON, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 'A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real - don't miss this fantastic thriller debut.' LEE CHILD 'A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive , The Book of Doors is a great read.' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY • AN OPRAH DAILY BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE PAST TWO DECADES “Inspiring . . . extraordinary . . . [Katherine Boo] shows us how people in the most desperate circumstances can find the resilience to hang on to their humanity. Just as important, she makes us care.”—People “ A tour de force of social justice reportage and a literary masterpiece.”—Judges; PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, The Washington Post, O: The Oprah Magazine, USA Today, New York, The Miami Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsday In this breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport. As India starts to prosper, the residents of Annawadi are electric with hope. Abdul, an enterprising teenager, sees “a fortune beyond counting” in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Meanwhile Asha, a woman of formidable ambition, has identified a shadier route to the middle class. With a little luck, her beautiful daughter, Annawadi’s “most-everything girl;” might become its first female college graduate. And even the poorest children, like the young thief Kalu, feel themselves inching closer to their dreams. But then Abdul is falsely accused in a shocking tragedy; terror and global recession rock the city; and suppressed tensions over religion, caste, sex, power, and economic envy turn brutal. With intelligence, humor, and deep insight into what connects people to one another in an era of tumultuous change, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, based on years of uncompromising reporting, carries the reader headlong into one of the twenty-first century’s hidden worlds—and into the hearts of families impossible to forget. WINNER OF: The PEN Nonfiction Award • The Los Angeles Times Book Prize • The American Academy of Arts and Letters Award • The New York Public Library’s Helen Bernstein Book Award A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, People, Entertainment Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Economist, Financial Times, Foreign Policy, The Seattle Times, The Nation, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Denver Post, Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Week, Kansas City Star, Slate, Publishers Weekly

Easily Learn Conversational Italian in Just a Few Days with the Help of Everyday Italian Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your Italian friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. Italian is one of the most widely spoken languages today, and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning Italian increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn Italian, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY - just add "Italian Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating Italian language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in Italian. With the help of this fun & game-changing Italian Dialogues guide, you will: Effectively learn Italian transition words the easiest and fastest way possible Use the right Italian prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate Italian terms Boost your knowledge in common Italian present tense verbs like a native And so much more! "Italian Dialogues for Beginners" stands out from all the other Italian Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday Italian dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide - that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective Italian immersion tools that make learning Italian fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your library, and Kick Start Your Italian Learning Journey Today! P.S. Go at LearnLikeNatives.com and get the first ebook of the series FOR FREE!

From Susan Vreeland, bestselling author of such acclaimed novels as Girl in Hyacinth Blue, Luncheon of the Boating Party, and Clara and Mr. Tiffany, comes a richly imagined story of a woman's awakening in the south of Vichy France-to the power of art, to the beauty of provincial life, and to love in the midst of war. In 1937, young Lisette Roux and her husband, André, move from Paris to a village in Provence to care for André's grandfather Pascal. Lisette regrets having to give up her dream of becoming a gallery apprentice and longs for the comforts and sophistication of Paris. But as she soon discovers, the hilltop town is rich with unexpected pleasures. Pascal once worked in the nearby ochre mines and later became a pigment salesman and frame maker; while selling his pigments in Paris, he befriended Pissarro and Cézanne, some of whose paintings he received in trade for his frames. Pascal begins to tutor Lisette in both art and life, allowing her to see his small collection of paintings and the Provençal landscape itself in a new light. Inspired by Pascal's advice to "Do the important things first," Lisette begins a list of vows to herself (#4. Learn what makes a painting great). When war breaks out, André goes off to the front, but not before hiding Pascal's paintings to keep them from the Nazis' reach. With German forces spreading across Europe, the sudden fall of Paris, and the rise of Vichy France, Lisette sets out to locate the paintings (#11. Find the paintings in my lifetime). Her search takes her through the stunning French countryside, where she befriends Marc and Bella Chagall, who are in hiding before their flight to America, and acquaints her with the land, her neighbors, and even herself in ways she never dreamed possible. Through joy and tragedy, occupation and liberation, small acts of kindness and great acts of courage, Lisette learns to forgive the past, to live robustly, and to love again. Praise for Lisette's List "Vreeland's love of painters and painting, her meticulous research and pitch-perfect descriptive talents . . . are abundantly evident in her new novel."-The Washington Post "This historical novel's . . . great strength is its lovingly detailed setting. . . . Readers will enjoy lingering in the sun-dappled, fruit-scented Provençal landscape that Vreeland brings to life."-The Boston Globe

Easily Learn Conversational French in Just a Few Days with the Help of Everyday French Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your French friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. French is one of the most widely spoken languages today, and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning French increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn French, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY - just add "French Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating French language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in French. With the help of this fun & game-changing French Dialogues guide, you will: Effectively learn French transition words the easiest and fastest way possible Use the right French prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate French terms Boost your knowledge in common French present tense verbs like a native And so much more! "French Short Stories for Beginners" stands out from all the other French Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday French dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide - that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective French immersion tools that make learning French fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your library, and Kick Start Your French Learning Journey Today! P.S. Go at LearnLikeNatives.com and get the first ebook of the series FOR FREE!

Easily Learn Conversational Italian in Just a Few Days with the Help of Everyday Italian Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your Italian friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. Italian is one of the most widely spoken languages today, and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning Italian increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn Italian, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY - just add "Italian Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating Italian language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in Italian. With the help of this fun & game-changing Italian Dialogues guide, you will: Effectively learn Italian transition words the easiest and fastest way possible Use the right Italian prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate Italian terms Boost your knowledge in common Italian present tense verbs like a native And so much more! "Italian Dialogues for Beginners" stands out from all the other Italian Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday Italian dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide - that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective Italian immersion tools that make learning Italian fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your library, and Kick Start Your Italian Learning Journey Today! P.S. Go at LearnLikeNatives.com and get the first ebook of the series FOR FREE!

Easily Learn Conversational French in Just a Few Days with the Help of Everyday French Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your French friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. French is one of the most widely spoken languages today, and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning French increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn French, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY - just add "French Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating French language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in French. With the help of this fun & game-changing French Dialogues guide, you will: Effectively learn French transition words the easiest and fastest way possible Use the right French prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate French terms Boost your knowledge in common French present tense verbs like a native And so much more! "French Short Stories for Beginners" stands out from all the other French Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday French dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide - that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective French immersion tools that make learning French fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your library, and Kick Start Your French Learning Journey Today! P.S.

Easily Learn Conversational French in Just a Few Days with the Help of Everyday French Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your French friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. French is one of the most widely spoken languages today, and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning French increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn French, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY - just add "French Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating French language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in French. With the help of this fun & game-changing French Dialogues guide, you will: Effectively learn French transition words the easiest and fastest way possible Use the right French prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate French terms Boost your knowledge in common French present tense verbs like a native And so much more! "French Short Stories for Beginners" stands out from all the other French Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday French dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide - that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective French immersion tools that make learning French fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your library, and Kick Start Your French Learning Journey Today! P.S. Go at LearnLikeNatives.com and get the first ebook of the series FOR FREE!

Clipper Chronicles is a compelling firsthand account of the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race, written by crew member and sailmaker Adrian Birrer, who sailed 45,000 nautical miles aboard the winning yacht Ha Long Bay Viet Nam (CV31). Part I - The Race offers a vivid, day-by-day narrative across 331 days at sea, featuring over 200 photographs, route maps, and QR codes linking to onboard video clips. From towering waves to tropical calms, it captures the true intensity of offshore racing. Part II - Guidelines & Lessons provides practical advice on training, preparation, safety, crew life, watch systems, and the philosophy "Love your Sails" - a mindful approach to caring for your gear as your lifeline on the ocean. A must-read for ocean sailors, aspiring adventurers, and anyone curious about the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of circumnavigating the globe. "In this book, I take you with me-out of your comfort zone and onto the open sea. Join me as we race through 14 stages around the world, sailing day and night for weeks on end, in full competition mode. High risk. High responsibility. You'll face intense physical and mental challenges, push beyond your limits, and experience both the raw power of nature and the strength of true teamwork. There are no guarantees-only relentless effort, deep trust, and moments of both frustration and elation. Work hard. Play hard. And somewhere along the way, discover who you truly are." Experience the wonder of close encounters with wildlife. A passage from Clipper Chronicles: "One albatross in particular glides around the boat with majestic ease and uncanny precision. Its wings-stretching nearly three metres-vanish behind a cresting wave, skimming the surface with scarcely an inch to spare beneath its feathers. It hardly ever beats its wings, yet it remains effortlessly aloft. Even at night, it circles us, its silhouette fleeting against the darkness. It's said that albatrosses can sleep while flying, shutting down one hemisphere of the brain at a time. I try to communicate with this silent companion, giving a wave each time as it sweeps close by. My crewmates chuckle at the gesture-but doesn't it tilt its head towards me on that final pass, as if in quiet acknowledgement? Perhaps I imagined it-but the feeling of connection was real." Softcover 203 photos (including 73 in colour) Hardcover 203 colour photos

Get ready to be spellbound by the new, fantastical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy sensation The Book of Doors. 'A dazzling, globe-trotting thriller with a spectacular dash of magic. Like Michael Crichton at his finest, but with fantasy. Brilliant stuff!' SUNYI DEAN, bestselling author of The Book Eaters The world of unknowable objects - magical items that most people have no idea possess powers - has been quiet for decades . . . But three current members of a secret society have remained watchful, meeting every six months in the basement of a bookshop in London. They are pledged to protect their archive of magical items hidden away, safe from the outside world - and keep the world safe from them. But when Frank Simpson, the longest-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, hears of a new artefact coming to light in Hong Kong, he sends the Society's newest member, author Magda Sparks, to investigate. Within hours of arriving in Hong Kong, Magda is facing death and danger, confronted by a professional killer who seems to know all about unknowable objects, specifically one that was stolen from him a decade before. Magda is forced to flee, using an artefact that not even the rest of the Society knows about. Returning to London, Magda learns hers is not the only secret being kept from the other two members. And that the most pernicious secret is about the nature of the Society's mission. Her discoveries will lead her on a perilous journey, across the Atlantic to the deep south of the United States - not in pursuit of an unknowable object, but an unknowable person: the killer she first faced in Hong Kong. In doing so, Magda begins to understand that there are even more in the world who are chasing these magical items, and that her own family's legacy is tied up in keeping all these secrets under wraps. Magic has always been too powerful to reveal to the world. But Magda will learn there might be something even more powerful: the truth. Praise for Gareth Brown's The Book of Doors: 'Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure. This book is as magical as those it celebrates.' STUART TURTON, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 'A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real - don't miss this fantastic thriller debut.' LEE CHILD 'A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive , The Book of Doors is a great read.' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan

"A vital read for a nation under Trump."­-The Guardian "No single book is as relevant to the present moment."-Claudia Rankine, author of Citizen "One of the defining books of the decade."-Elizabeth Hinton, author of From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE With a new preface Fascist politics are running rampant in America today-and spreading around the world. A Yale philosopher identifies the ten pillars of fascist politics, and charts their horrifying rise and deep history. As the child of refugees of World War II Europe and a renowned philosopher and scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley has a deep understanding of how democratic societies can be vulnerable to fascism: Nations don't have to be fascist to suffer from fascist politics. In fact, fascism's roots have been present in the United States for more than a century. Alarmed by the pervasive rise of fascist tactics both at home and around the globe, Stanley focuses here on the structures that unite them, laying out and analyzing the ten pillars of fascist politics-the language and beliefs that separate people into an "us" and a "them." He knits together reflections on history, philosophy, sociology, and critical race theory with stories from contemporary Hungary, Poland, India, Myanmar, and the United States, among other nations. He makes clear the immense danger of underestimating the cumulative power of these tactics, which include exploiting a mythic version of a nation's past; propaganda that twists the language of democratic ideals against themselves; anti-intellectualism directed against universities and experts; law and order politics predicated on the assumption that members of minority groups are criminals; and fierce attacks on labor groups and welfare. These mechanisms all build on one another, creating and reinforcing divisions and shaping a society vulnerable to the appeals of authoritarian leadership. By uncovering disturbing patterns that are as prevalent today as ever, Stanley reveals that the stuff of politics-charged by rhetoric and myth-can quickly become policy and reality. Only by recognizing fascists politics, he argues, may we resist its most harmful effects and return to democratic ideals. "With unsettling insight and disturbing clarity, How Fascism Works is an essential guidebook to our current national dilemma of democracy vs. authoritarianism."-William Jelani Cobb, author of The Substance of Hope

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE • PUBLISHED IN 89 LANGUAGES • SPECIAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITION “Teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” A stunning 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho and charming interior illustrations–Discover the true power of trusting your intuition, honoring your instincts, and tapping into your innate inner wisdom Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery and spiritual healing, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, moving millions across the globe and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Helping them find inner peace, strength, gratitude, and a deeper, divine connection with themselves and the world around them. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago on a spiritual journey from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles in his path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery that the most valuable treasures are those found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts. No matter where you are in life’s journey, allow this profound fable to awaken you to the beauty of the present and the hope of the future, and what it truly means to be human and at peace. Year after year, across generations, Paulo Coelho's profound and enduring work remains fresh and vital for readers today. These pages, featuring new illustrations, and giftable, high-quality paper, beam with the message that if we trust in ourselves and our inner strength and wisdom, we can navigate all of life’s complexities with grace and resilience. Discover your dreams and your truth with The Alchemist. “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”—Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist “It changed my whole life. I realized all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.” —Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter What happens when a quest for worldly riches reveals a spiritual treasure you never knew you were seeking? Your Personal Legend: Uncover the profound idea that every person has a unique destiny, and that the universe conspires to help you achieve it. Following the Omens: Join Santiago as he learns to read the signs and symbols along his path, from a mysterious king to the flight of hawks in the desert. The Language of the World: Discover a universal language spoken not in words but through love, intuition, and a deep connection to the Soul of the World. A Profound Fable: A timeless, allegorical story for anyone at a crossroads, seeking courage to leave the familiar behind and embrace their true purpose.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ¿ OVER 120 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE ¿ PUBLISHED IN 89 LANGUAGES ¿ MUST-HAVE STUNNING GIFT EDITION WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND COVER "Teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here."-Oprah Daily, "Best Self-Help Books of a Generation" A gorgeous gift edition for every literary lover's collection, featuring an enchanting ribbon marker, slipcase, colored endpapers, and a distinct, rare jacket -Discover the true power of trusting your intuition, honoring your instincts, and tapping into your innate inner wisdom Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery and spiritual healing, this allegorical novel, The Alchemist, has become a modern classic, moving millions across the globe and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Helping them find inner peace, strength, gratitude, and a deeper, divine connection with themselves and the world around them. This philosophical fiction story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles in his path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery that the most valuable treasures are those found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts. No matter where you are in life's spiritual journey, allow this profound fable to awaken you to the beauty of the present and the hope of the future, and what it truly means to be human and at peace. Year after year, across generations, Paulo Coelho's profound and enduring work remains fresh and vital for readers today. These pages, featuring lovely distinct touches only featured in this stunning package, beam with the message that if we trust in ourselves and our inner strength and wisdom, we can navigate all of life's complexities with grace and resilience. If you love this classic, this edition is a must have. Discover your dreams and your truth with The Alchemist. "We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity."-Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist "It changed my whole life. I realized all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place." -Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter This timeless parable is more than a story-it's a map for discovering your own unique purpose and the courage to follow it. A Prophetic Dream: Follow Santiago, a young shepherd boy who journeys from the fields of Spain to the deserts of Egypt in pursuit of a treasure he has only dreamed of. The Language of Omens: Learn to read the signs the universe leaves for you, from a mysterious king to a wise alchemist who guides Santiago on his path. A Journey of Self-Discovery: What begins as a search for worldly riches becomes an inner quest to understand the heart, overcome fear, and find the greatest treasures within. Your Personal Legend: A profound and inspiring fable about having the courage to follow your own unique destiny, no matter the obstacles.

A novel reminiscent of the works of Herman Koch and Rachel Cusk, in which a lesbian couple attempts to escape the secrets of their pasts. Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize! A Globe & Mail Best Book of 2020 "Shani Mootoo is one of the towering lesbian novelists of our time...Polar Vortex [is] a jewel in an already extraordinary creative life. Mootoo's powerful capacity capture of people and their inner vulnerabilities and longings in her novels make them compelling reads." --Autostraddle "With grace and dexterity, Polar Vortex maps the interiority of middle age lesbians and the complex and fraught intimate dances of couples...Here is a writer at the full height of her power asking vital, important questions rendered beautifully through character, setting, and plot. Here is a writer demonstrating with passion and power the importance of art to understanding the world. What pleasure!" --Lambda Literary "The action is dramatic, but it could only be surprising to someone who hasn't noticed the accumulation of clues. There is violence and betrayal, but the characters are so sympathetically drawn that no one emerges as a villain or a stereotype...The structuring of the plot as a series of scenes gives this novel a steady momentum. Polar Vortex is a cautionary tale for adults." --The Gay & Lesbian Review "A lesbian couple, together six years, move from Toronto to a home in an isolated island community. Priya is an artist, from an Indian family in the West Indies, Alex a writer and native Canadian. But there's a third presence, Prakash, a Ugandan Indian whose family fled Amin and settled in Canada, who Priya met at university. Priya had turned him down as a suitor years ago, but now he has found her new location, and Priya has invited him for a weekend. Alex seems unduly displeased, but as the story unfolds through Priya's voice, the balance tips. Priya's story is more complex than she has shared with Alex; Prakash may have darker intentions for his visit, while Alex herself has secrets of her own." --Lavender Magazine "A suspenseful story of desire, secrets, and an unexpected love triangle." --Trinidad & Tobago Express "The story is tense and on every page tension rises. Yet even while sitting on the edge of my chair, I could not stop reading. In fact, I am still thinking about what I read a week later. Mootoo mixes two genres--psychological thriller and literary fiction--as she delves into the nature of queer sexuality and identity, immigrant experiences and the results of sexism, racism, and homophobia on LGBT women of color." --Reviews by Amos Lassen Polar Vortex is a seductive and tension-filled novel about Priya and Alex, a lesbian couple who left the big city to relocate to a bucolic countryside community. It seemed like a good way to leave their past behind and cement their newish, later-in-life relationship. But there's leaving the past behind--and then there's running away from awkward histories. Priya has a secret--a long-standing, on-again, off-again relationship with a man, Prakash. In Priya's mind Prakash is little more than an old friend, but in reality things are a bit complicated. Why has she never told Alex about him? Prakash has tracked Priya down in her new life, and before she realizes what she's doing, she invites him to visit. Alex is not pleased, and soon the existing cracks in their relationship widen, revealing secrets Alex herself would have preferred to keep. Into the fissure walks Prakash, whose own agenda forces all three to face the inevitable consequences of their choices.

A novel reminiscent of the works of Herman Koch and Rachel Cusk, in which a lesbian couple attempts to escape the secrets of their pasts. Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize! A Globe & Mail Best Book of 2020 "Shani Mootoo is one of the towering lesbian novelists of our time...Polar Vortex [is] a jewel in an already extraordinary creative life. Mootoo's powerful capacity capture of people and their inner vulnerabilities and longings in her novels make them compelling reads." --Autostraddle "With grace and dexterity, Polar Vortex maps the interiority of middle age lesbians and the complex and fraught intimate dances of couples...Here is a writer at the full height of her power asking vital, important questions rendered beautifully through character, setting, and plot. Here is a writer demonstrating with passion and power the importance of art to understanding the world. What pleasure!" --Lambda Literary "The action is dramatic, but it could only be surprising to someone who hasn't noticed the accumulation of clues. There is violence and betrayal, but the characters are so sympathetically drawn that no one emerges as a villain or a stereotype...The structuring of the plot as a series of scenes gives this novel a steady momentum. Polar Vortex is a cautionary tale for adults." --The Gay & Lesbian Review "A lesbian couple, together six years, move from Toronto to a home in an isolated island community. Priya is an artist, from an Indian family in the West Indies, Alex a writer and native Canadian. But there's a third presence, Prakash, a Ugandan Indian whose family fled Amin and settled in Canada, who Priya met at university. Priya had turned him down as a suitor years ago, but now he has found her new location, and Priya has invited him for a weekend. Alex seems unduly displeased, but as the story unfolds through Priya's voice, the balance tips. Priya's story is more complex than she has shared with Alex; Prakash may have darker intentions for his visit, while Alex herself has secrets of her own." --Lavender Magazine "A suspenseful story of desire, secrets, and an unexpected love triangle." --Trinidad & Tobago Express "The story is tense and on every page tension rises. Yet even while sitting on the edge of my chair, I could not stop reading. In fact, I am still thinking about what I read a week later. Mootoo mixes two genres--psychological thriller and literary fiction--as she delves into the nature of queer sexuality and identity, immigrant experiences and the results of sexism, racism, and homophobia on LGBT women of color." --Reviews by Amos Lassen Polar Vortex is a seductive and tension-filled novel about Priya and Alex, a lesbian couple who left the big city to relocate to a bucolic countryside community. It seemed like a good way to leave their past behind and cement their newish, later-in-life relationship. But there's leaving the past behind--and then there's running away from awkward histories. Priya has a secret--a long-standing, on-again, off-again relationship with a man, Prakash. In Priya's mind Prakash is little more than an old friend, but in reality things are a bit complicated. Why has she never told Alex about him? Prakash has tracked Priya down in her new life, and before she realizes what she's doing, she invites him to visit. Alex is not pleased, and soon the existing cracks in their relationship widen, revealing secrets Alex herself would have preferred to keep. Into the fissure walks Prakash, whose own agenda forces all three to face the inevitable consequences of their choices.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE PUBLISHED IN 89 LANGUAGES SPECIAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITION “Teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” A stunning 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho and charming interior illustrations–Discover the true power of trusting your intuition, honoring your instincts, and tapping into your innate inner wisdom Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery and spiritual healing, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, moving millions across the globe and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Helping them find inner peace, strength, gratitude, and a deeper, divine connection with themselves and the world around them. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago on a spiritual journey from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles in his path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery that the most valuable treasures are those found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts. No matter where you are in life’s journey, allow this profound fable to awaken you to the beauty of the present and the hope of the future, and what it truly means to be human and at peace. Year after year, across generations, Paulo Coelho's profound and enduring work remains fresh and vital for readers today. These pages, featuring new illustrations, and giftable, high-quality paper, beam with the message that if we trust in ourselves and our inner strength and wisdom, we can navigate all of life’s complexities with grace and resilience. Discover your dreams and your truth with The Alchemist. “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”—Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist “It changed my whole life. I realized all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.” —Pharrell Williams, musician and songwriter What happens when a quest for worldly riches reveals a spiritual treasure you never knew you were seeking? Your Personal Legend: Uncover the profound idea that every person has a unique destiny, and that the universe conspires to help you achieve it. Following the Omens: Join Santiago as he learns to read the signs and symbols along his path, from a mysterious king to the flight of hawks in the desert. The Language of the World: Discover a universal language spoken not in words but through love, intuition, and a deep connection to the Soul of the World. A Profound Fable: A timeless, allegorical story for anyone at a crossroads, seeking courage to leave the familiar behind and embrace their true purpose.