A top-ten New York Times bestseller A top-ten USA Today bestseller From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quicksilver comes a contemporary dark romance. This stunning Deluxe Limited Edition includes designed edges and cover effects—only available while supplies last. What happens in the dark never stays in the dark. As one of Seattle’s most dangerous, feared men, Zeth Mayfair always carried out the jobs he’s sent on without a second thought. Drugs? Guns? Dirty money? They’re all fair game. But girls? Girls are another matter entirely. When Zeth’s employer decides buying and selling kidnapped women is a lucrative sideline, Zeth’s usually uncomplicated life suddenly becomes very complicated indeed. And his biggest complication goes by the name of Sloane Romera. ​Sloane’s sister is missing, and she needs to find her, yet all doors leading into the seedy world of human trafficking are firmly closed in Sloane’s face. She’s a trauma doctor; she needs information. What she really needs is help … and help presents itself in a most unlikely form. Zeth is terrifying, scandalously hot, and comes fully loaded with a terrible attitude and wicked smile. He also looks like he’s Sloane’s only hope. Can she work with the guy without getting herself killed, losing her job, or falling head over heels in love? Content Guidance: Blood & Roses is a dark romance series that contains explicit content and heavy themes intended for mature audiences. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider their personal sensitivities. This book contains: graphic violence, human trafficking, murder, psychological abuse, coercion, child abuse, substance abuse and addiction, and BDSM.

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A stunning special illustrated edition of the #1 worldwide bestseller, brought to life by more than 200 breathtaking color images. With the publication of his groundbreaking novels The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, and Angels & Demons, Dan Brown has become an international bestselling sensation, seamlessly fusing codes, symbols, art, and history into riveting thrillers that have captivated hundreds of millions of readers around the world. Here he takes readers deep into the heart of Italy...guiding them through a landscape that inspired one of history’s most ominous literary classics. “THE DARKEST PLACES IN HELL ARE RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO MAINTAIN THEIR NEUTRALITY IN TIMES OF MORAL CRISIS.” Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon awakens in a hospital in the middle of the night. Disoriented and suffering from a head wound, he recalls nothing of the last thirty-six hours, including how he got there...or the origin of the macabre object that his doctors discover hidden in his belongings. Langdon’s world soon erupts into chaos, and he finds himself on the run in Florence with a stoic young woman, Sienna Brooks, whose clever maneuvering saves his life. Langdon quickly realizes that he is in possession of a series of disturbing codes created by a brilliant scientist—a genius whose obsession with the end of the world is matched only by his passion for one of the most influential masterpieces ever written—Dante Alighieri’s dark epic poem The Inferno. Racing through such timeless locations as the Palazzo Vecchio, the Boboli Gardens, and the Duomo, Langdon and Brooks discover a network of hidden passageways and ancient secrets, as well as a terrifying new scientific paradigm that will be used either to vastly improve the quality of life on earth...or to devastate it. In his most riveting and thought-provoking novel to date, Dan Brown has raised the bar yet again. Inferno is a sumptuously entertaining read—a novel that will captivate readers with the beauty of classical Italian art, history, and literature...while also posing provocative questions about the role of cutting-edge science in our future.

The wife. The mistress. Who will get their revenge? I was the other woman. The mistress. Everyone blamed Doctor Drew Devlin's death on me. And I've paid the price for loving the wrong man. Now, I have dark circles under my eyes because I can't sleep at night. I lost everything - friends, family, my home and even my freedom. Drew's devious wife Fern tore my whole world apart. And she thinks she's got away with murder. But she's wrong. It's time for revenge. For myself... and for my baby. Her new life on the windswept Cornish coast is about to come crashing down around her. I'm determined for everyone to find out the true story. Because now it's not just my life in danger, I've got to protect the doctor's daughter too. I know Fern will expect me to come after her - I'm certain she will have her own plan in place to stop me. After all, she's duped so many people before. But then again, Fern always did underestimate me. And by the time she realises, it'll be far too late for the doctor's wife... An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with twist after twist from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor's Wife. If you loved Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train then The Doctor's Mistress will keep you reading long into the night! What readers are saying about The Doctor's Wife series: 'OMG... binge read!... WOWZERS!... Curveballs that made my head just spin?!!... Deserves way more than 5 stars as it is a must-read book!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!!... Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff-hanging explosive twist at the end...! Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout!... Practically every chapter ended with a cliff-hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!!!... An absolutely heart-racing, unputdownable and addictive page-turner... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

A stunning special illustrated edition of the #1 worldwide bestseller, brought to life by more than 200 breathtaking color images. With the publication of his groundbreaking novels The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, and Angels & Demons, Dan Brown has become an international bestselling sensation, seamlessly fusing codes, symbols, art, and history into riveting thrillers that have captivated hundreds of millions of readers around the world. Here he takes readers deep into the heart of Italy...guiding them through a landscape that inspired one of history’s most ominous literary classics. “THE DARKEST PLACES IN HELL ARE RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO MAINTAIN THEIR NEUTRALITY IN TIMES OF MORAL CRISIS.” Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon awakens in a hospital in the middle of the night. Disoriented and suffering from a head wound, he recalls nothing of the last thirty-six hours, including how he got there...or the origin of the macabre object that his doctors discover hidden in his belongings. Langdon’s world soon erupts into chaos, and he finds himself on the run in Florence with a stoic young woman, Sienna Brooks, whose clever maneuvering saves his life. Langdon quickly realizes that he is in possession of a series of disturbing codes created by a brilliant scientist—a genius whose obsession with the end of the world is matched only by his passion for one of the most influential masterpieces ever written—Dante Alighieri’s dark epic poem The Inferno. Racing through such timeless locations as the Palazzo Vecchio, the Boboli Gardens, and the Duomo, Langdon and Brooks discover a network of hidden passageways and ancient secrets, as well as a terrifying new scientific paradigm that will be used either to vastly improve the quality of life on earth...or to devastate it. In his most riveting and thought-provoking novel to date, Dan Brown has raised the bar yet again. Inferno is a sumptuously entertaining read—a novel that will captivate readers with the beauty of classical Italian art, history, and literature...while also posing provocative questions about the role of cutting-edge science in our future.

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject Romance Languages - French Literature, , language: English, abstract: Chapter 1 "Tschah!" exclaimed old Roland suddenly, after he had remained motionless for a quarter of an hour, his eyes fixed on the water, while now and again he very slightly lifted his line sunk in the sea. Mme. Roland, dozing in the stern by the side of Mme. Rosémilly, who had been invited to join the fishing-party, woke up, and turning her head to look at her husband, said: "Well, well! Gerome." And the old fellow replied in a fury: "They do not bite at all. I have taken nothing since noon. Only men should ever go fishing. Women always delay the start till it is too late." His two sons, Pierre and Jean, who each held a line twisted round his forefinger, one to port and one to starboard, both began to laugh, and Jean remarked: "You are not very polite to our guest, father." M. Roland was abashed, and apologized. "I beg your pardon, Mme. Rosémilly, but that is just like me. I invite ladies because I like to be with them, and then, as soon as I feel the water beneath me, I think of nothing but the fish." Mme. Roland was now quite awake, and gazing with a softened look at the wide horizon of cliff and sea. "You have had good sport, all the same," she murmured. But her husband shook his head in denial, though at the same time he glanced complacently at the basket where the fish caught by the three men were still breathing spasmodically, with a low rustle of clammy scales and struggling fins, and dull, ineffectual efforts, gasping in the fatal air. Old Roland took the basket between his knees and tilted it up, making the silver heap of creatures slide to the edge that he might see those lying at the bottom, and their death-throes became more convulsive, while the strong smell of their bodies, a wholesome reek of brine, came up from the full depths of the creel. The old fisherman sniffed it eagerly, as we smell at roses, and exclaimed: "Cristi! But they are fresh enough!" and he went on: "How many did you pull out, doctor?" His eldest son, Pierre, a man of thirty, with black whiskers trimmed square like a lawyer's, his mustache and beard shaved away, replied: "Oh, not many; three or four." The father turned to the younger. "And you, Jean?" said he. [...]

No one in the small town of Dunwich knew who young Wilbur Whateley's father was--or that the hideous outcast boy was the most dangerous sorcerer alive! First published in 1929 in the legendary pulp magazine Weird Tales, this deluxe hardcover manga adaptation of The Dunwich Horror is the complete story in one volume! The horror was born before dawn on February 2, 1913--the feast of Candlemas, although the people of Dunwich call that ancient festival by a different name. Of unknown father, Wilbur Whateley was not christened--yet he descended still from a one-proud Puritan family that left Salem in 1692 to found Dunwich, Massachusetts. And the descent of the Whateleys and their old town has been deep indeed--its now crumbling houses overlooked by bare hills topped by stone circles, where unhallowed rituals were held before the first settlers ever came. Yet it was none other than ten year old Wilbur Whateley that led Dr. Henry Armitage, head librarian at Miskatonic University, to drive the dusty, rutted roads out to Dunwich, and meet the child prodigy who had been corresponding with him on the most abstruse and disturbing lore. Dr. Armitage could hardly believe the sight of the priceless hoard of occult books rotting away in the Whateley farmhouse--nor that of the dark, goatish Wilbur, for whom those books had been his only education. But young Wilbur Whateley is not content with his homeschooling--to complete his studies, he needs something Miskatonic possesses, the Latin edition of the Necronomicon. And if they're too snooty to lend their precious copy out to a country boy like him, Wilbur has other means to try to get it. The lad is no mere academic dilletante; he studies these things for a reason. Wilbur Whateley was born into this world with a great and horrific purpose--to open a doorway for those not of this world to return to Earth! Special Features: Wraparound cover art by Gou Tanabe on silver foil paper with color overprinting Gilded edges Sewn binding Ribbon bookmark Tip-in title page in metallic gold ink Twelve pages in color "I love H.P. Lovecraft...It would be great to adapt him as a serialized manga, but I actually saw Gou Tanabe create a great adaption of H.P. Lovecraft's stories. Afterwards, I ended up not doing it because I thought I wouldn't be as good as Gou's version."--Junji Ito ( Uzumaki, Black Paradox )

No one in the small town of Dunwich knew who young Wilbur Whateley's father was--or that the hideous outcast boy was the most dangerous sorcerer alive! First published in 1929 in the legendary pulp magazine Weird Tales, this deluxe hardcover manga adaptation of The Dunwich Horror is the complete story in one volume! The horror was born before dawn on February 2, 1913--the feast of Candlemas, although the people of Dunwich call that ancient festival by a different name. Of unknown father, Wilbur Whateley was not christened--yet he descended still from a one-proud Puritan family that left Salem in 1692 to found Dunwich, Massachusetts. And the descent of the Whateleys and their old town has been deep indeed--its now crumbling houses overlooked by bare hills topped by stone circles, where unhallowed rituals were held before the first settlers ever came. Yet it was none other than ten year old Wilbur Whateley that led Dr. Henry Armitage, head librarian at Miskatonic University, to drive the dusty, rutted roads out to Dunwich, and meet the child prodigy who had been corresponding with him on the most abstruse and disturbing lore. Dr. Armitage could hardly believe the sight of the priceless hoard of occult books rotting away in the Whateley farmhouse--nor that of the dark, goatish Wilbur, for whom those books had been his only education. But young Wilbur Whateley is not content with his homeschooling--to complete his studies, he needs something Miskatonic possesses, the Latin edition of the Necronomicon. And if they're too snooty to lend their precious copy out to a country boy like him, Wilbur has other means to try to get it. The lad is no mere academic dilletante; he studies these things for a reason. Wilbur Whateley was born into this world with a great and horrific purpose--to open a doorway for those not of this world to return to Earth! Special Features: Wraparound cover art by Gou Tanabe on silver foil paper with color overprinting Gilded edges Sewn binding Ribbon bookmark Tip-in title page in metallic gold ink Twelve pages in color "I love H.P. Lovecraft...It would be great to adapt him as a serialized manga, but I actually saw Gou Tanabe create a great adaption of H.P. Lovecraft's stories. Afterwards, I ended up not doing it because I thought I wouldn't be as good as Gou's version."--Junji Ito ( Uzumaki, Black Paradox )

The inspiration behind the hit podcast THE 100 TYPES OF HUMAN with DEXTER DIAS and BBC 5 Live host NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE 'This book is the one. Think Sapiens and triple it.' - Julia Hobsbawm, author of Fully Connected _______________________________ We all have ten types of human in our head. They're the people we become when we face life's most difficult decisions. We want to believe there are things we would always do - or things we never would. But how can we be sure? What are our limits? Do we have limits? The Ten Types of Human is a pioneering examination of human nature. It looks at the best and worst that human beings are capable of, and asks why. It explores the frontiers of the human experience, uncovering the forces that shape our thoughts and actions in extreme situations. From courtrooms to civil wars, from Columbus to child soldiers, Dexter Dias takes us on a globe-spanning journey in search of answers, touching on the lives of some truly exceptional people. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, social psychology and human rights research, The Ten Types of Human is a provocative map to our hidden selves. It provides a new understanding of who we are - and who we can be. _______________________________ 'The Ten Types of Human is a fantastic piece of non-fiction, mixing astonishing real-life cases with the latest scientific research to provide a guide to who we really are. It's inspiring and essential.' - Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit 'I emerged from this book feeling better about almost everything... a mosaic of faces building into this extraordinary portrait of our species.' - Guardian 'Uplifting and indispensable.' - Howard Cunnell _______________________________ What readers are saying about 'the most important book in years': ' utterly compelling ...this one comes with a warning - only pick it up if you can risk not putting it down ' - Wendy Heydorn on Amazon, 5 stars 'one of the most remarkable books I've read... I can genuinely say that it has changed the way I view the world ' - David Jones on Amazon, 5 stars ' Essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the human condition... a thrilling and beautifully crafted book ' - Wasim on Amazon, 5 stars 'This is the most important book I have read in years ' - Natasha Geary on Amazon, 5 stars 'an important and fascinating read... It will keep you glued to the page ' - Hilary Burrage on Amazon, 5 stars 'a journey that I will never forget , will always be grateful for, and I hope will help me question who I am... a work of genius ' - Louise on Amazon, 5 stars 'This is a magnificent book that will capture the interest of every type of reader... one of those rare and special books that demand rereading' - Amelia on Amazon, 5 stars ' I simply couldn't put it down ... one of the most significant books of our time ' - Jocelyne Quennell on Amazon, 5 stars 'Read The Ten Types of Human and be prepared to fall in love ' - Helen Fospero on Amazon, 5 stars

The inspiration behind the hit podcast THE 100 TYPES OF HUMAN with DEXTER DIAS and BBC 5 Live host NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE 'This book is the one. Think Sapiens and triple it.' - Julia Hobsbawm, author of Fully Connected _______________________________ We all have ten types of human in our head. They're the people we become when we face life's most difficult decisions. We want to believe there are things we would always do - or things we never would. But how can we be sure? What are our limits? Do we have limits? The Ten Types of Human is a pioneering examination of human nature. It looks at the best and worst that human beings are capable of, and asks why. It explores the frontiers of the human experience, uncovering the forces that shape our thoughts and actions in extreme situations. From courtrooms to civil wars, from Columbus to child soldiers, Dexter Dias takes us on a globe-spanning journey in search of answers, touching on the lives of some truly exceptional people. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, social psychology and human rights research, The Ten Types of Human is a provocative map to our hidden selves. It provides a new understanding of who we are - and who we can be. _______________________________ 'The Ten Types of Human is a fantastic piece of non-fiction, mixing astonishing real-life cases with the latest scientific research to provide a guide to who we really are. It's inspiring and essential.' - Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit 'I emerged from this book feeling better about almost everything... a mosaic of faces building into this extraordinary portrait of our species.' - Guardian 'Uplifting and indispensable.' - Howard Cunnell _______________________________ What readers are saying about 'the most important book in years': ' utterly compelling ...this one comes with a warning - only pick it up if you can risk not putting it down ' - Wendy Heydorn on Amazon, 5 stars 'one of the most remarkable books I've read... I can genuinely say that it has changed the way I view the world ' - David Jones on Amazon, 5 stars ' Essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the human condition... a thrilling and beautifully crafted book ' - Wasim on Amazon, 5 stars 'This is the most important book I have read in years ' - Natasha Geary on Amazon, 5 stars 'an important and fascinating read... It will keep you glued to the page ' - Hilary Burrage on Amazon, 5 stars 'a journey that I will never forget , will always be grateful for, and I hope will help me question who I am... a work of genius ' - Louise on Amazon, 5 stars 'This is a magnificent book that will capture the interest of every type of reader... one of those rare and special books that demand rereading' - Amelia on Amazon, 5 stars ' I simply couldn't put it down ... one of the most significant books of our time ' - Jocelyne Quennell on Amazon, 5 stars 'Read The Ten Types of Human and be prepared to fall in love ' - Helen Fospero on Amazon, 5 stars

New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath’s spicy, smart, and witty “Why Choose” Regency Romance series continues, complete with an unforgettable heroine—and three very different suitors who never saw her coming. DELUXE LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING featuring stenciled edges, two full pieces of full color character art, designed chapter headers and inside covers, and front cover soft touch with spot gloss—while supplies last! You are cordially invited to the wedding of His Grace, the Duke of Norland When Rosalie Harrow found herself plunged into the middle of a house party of society ladies in pursuit of the hand of the Duke of Norland, though she was near destitute, she had no desire to be caged by marriage. Yet, by evening’s end, she’d captivated not one, but three gentlemen . . . James Corbin, Viscount Finchley, has a dual mission. First, guarantee that his debaucherous brother, George, the Duke, goes through with his upcoming marriage. Second, ensure that his best friend, Burke, does not get married . . . at least not to the living, breathing gorgon that is Lady Olivia Rutledge. Burke is fully in agreement. Together with their friend, Lieutenant Renley, the gentlemen concoct an elaborate ruse to set Burke free. But as George’s wedding day nears, secrets from the past emerge that threaten ruin upon each gentleman’s future. Fortunately, it’s Rosalie to the rescue . . . Rosalie has plans of her own, not only to save Burke from the altar, but to save Renley from the ghosts that haunt him—and to save James from himself. Meanwhile, to win her, each gentleman will try anything, risk anything, and be anything she needs. As for Rosalie, she can’t help but wonder, why choose?

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman determined to save her family joins forces with an unlikely partner—a minotaur—in this steamy romantasy by USA Today bestselling author Ruby Dixon. The special first edition hardcover includes a gorgeous, shimmering jacket with effects, brilliantly illustrated four-color endpapers, striking and detailed-stained edges, and a beautiful foil-stamped case. As a Holder’s daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it’s a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away. Now that her family is in danger of losing their hold—and their heads—if anyone finds out the truth, Aspeth decides to do something about it. She’ll join the Royal Artifactual Guild and the adventurers who explore ancient underground ruins to retrieve the coveted arcane items. It’s a great plan—with one big problem. The guild won’t let her train because she’s a woman. Aspeth needs a chaperone of some kind. The best way to get around this problem? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Who better than a surly guild member who requires a favor of his own? He’s a minotaur (it’s fine) who is her teacher (also fine) . . . and he’s about to go into rut (which is where it gets tricky). He also has no idea she’s a noble (oops), and he’ll want nothing to do with her if he discovers her real identity. Now Aspeth just has to pass the guild tests, thwart a fortune hunter, and save her hold—oh, and survive a rut with her monstrous, horned husband, whom she might be falling in love with. It’s time to dig deep. Literally.

Oil and water. Angels and Demons. Some things shouldn’t mix. But when a disgraced angel needs the key back to heaven, her only hope in a world where between Grumpy and Sunshine lies irresistible passion, may be a crow-shifting demon. New York Times bestselling author Aurora Ascher blends spicy demon romance, cozy fantasy, and rom-com for the latest in her wickedly funny, warm-hearted Hell Bent series – perfect for fans of Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Brynne Weaver, Jenna Levine, and Kimberly Lemming. DELUXE LIMITED EDITION featuring stenciled edges, designed chapter headers and inside covers, series spine design and bonus content! Only available for a limited time and while supplies last. A demon with a forgotten past . . . Raum is the quiet one who rarely smiles. He’s felt numb since Heaven erased his memory as punishment for crimes he can’t recall. His only relief comes from his penchant for theft and his unusual connection with animals. Until, that is, he crosses paths with a beautiful angel. An angel searching for redemption . . . A loyal servant of Heaven, Sunshine is fighting to regain her rank and redeem herself for her shameful past. Tasked with retrieving a grimoire from Hell, she binds Raum into her service with an unbreakable contract. He must help her navigate the underworld—or lose everything he holds dear. But her plan backfires when she finds herself drawn to him, like a moth to a flame. A forbidden desire . . . The rivalry between demons and angels is ancient, deep, and …obvious. Yet it can’t extinguish their scorching attraction. But when hints of Raum’s past finally come to light, a web of deception and betrayal is revealed that changes everything.

Oil and water. Angels and Demons. Some things shouldn’t mix. But when a disgraced angel needs the key back to heaven, her only hope in a world where between Grumpy and Sunshine lies irresistible passion, may be a crow-shifting demon. New York Times bestselling author Aurora Ascher blends spicy demon romance, cozy fantasy, and rom-com for the latest in her wickedly funny, warm-hearted Hell Bent series – perfect for fans of Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Brynne Weaver, Jenna Levine, and Kimberly Lemming. DELUXE LIMITED EDITION featuring stenciled edges, designed chapter headers and inside covers, series spine design and bonus content! Only available for a limited time and while supplies last. A demon with a forgotten past . . . Raum is the quiet one who rarely smiles. He’s felt numb since Heaven erased his memory as punishment for crimes he can’t recall. His only relief comes from his penchant for theft and his unusual connection with animals. Until, that is, he crosses paths with a beautiful angel. An angel searching for redemption . . . A loyal servant of Heaven, Sunshine is fighting to regain her rank and redeem herself for her shameful past. Tasked with retrieving a grimoire from Hell, she binds Raum into her service with an unbreakable contract. He must help her navigate the underworld—or lose everything he holds dear. But her plan backfires when she finds herself drawn to him, like a moth to a flame. A forbidden desire . . . The rivalry between demons and angels is ancient, deep, and …obvious. Yet it can’t extinguish their scorching attraction. But when hints of Raum’s past finally come to light, a web of deception and betrayal is revealed that changes everything.

DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--featuring beautiful stenciled edges! Once is chance. Twice is fate. "This book made me remember why I fell in love with reading." - B. Celeste Sage Collins knows a thing or two about odds. A year ago, she was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn't sure she'll ever write a novel again. But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position. That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend. Armed with signature British charm and a smile that could tame oceans, Theo wears fame like a well-fit coat...though Sage can see there's something deeper held in his eyes. But his fans are too involved in the drama, the pressure to deliver the next bestseller is on, and Sage and Theo both must agree there's nothing between them. They don't have to acknowledge that saying it doesn't make it true. When Sage decides to flee to Scotland to clear her head and write her novel, she expects to find fresh air and the stillness to think. What she doesn't expect is Theo Sharpe to come back into her life...and how he may be her greatest miscalculation of all. An emotionally-charged novel in the vein of Ashley Poston and Yulin Kuang, The Odds of You is a smart and sexy first contemporary novel from bestselling romantasy author Kate Dramis. "A raw and poignant love story." - Tarah DeWitt

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman determined to save her family joins forces with an unlikely partner—a minotaur—in this steamy romantasy by USA Today bestselling author Ruby Dixon. The special first edition hardcover includes a gorgeous, shimmering jacket with effects, brilliantly illustrated four-color endpapers, striking and detailed-stained edges, and a beautiful foil-stamped case. As a Holder’s daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it’s a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away. Now that her family is in danger of losing their hold—and their heads—if anyone finds out the truth, Aspeth decides to do something about it. She’ll join the Royal Artifactual Guild and the adventurers who explore ancient underground ruins to retrieve the coveted arcane items. It’s a great plan—with one big problem. The guild won’t let her train because she’s a woman. Aspeth needs a chaperone of some kind. The best way to get around this problem? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Who better than a surly guild member who requires a favor of his own? He’s a minotaur (it’s fine) who is her teacher (also fine) . . . and he’s about to go into rut (which is where it gets tricky). He also has no idea she’s a noble (oops), and he’ll want nothing to do with her if he discovers her real identity. Now Aspeth just has to pass the guild tests, thwart a fortune hunter, and save her hold—oh; and survive a rut with her monstrous, horned husband, whom she might be falling in love with. It’s time to dig deep. Literally.

'This book is AMAZING!' Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers and Blink 'Reveals how we can all surpass our perceived physical limits.' Adam Grant, bestselling author of Hidden Potential 'Anyone who has ever felt exhausted, whether from heat or cold or altitude or pain or simply a loss of will, is going to find their own experience in this book." David Epstein, bestselling author of Range 'A high-water mark for understanding the physiology the art and the science of how to perform at your best.' Rich Roll, host of the Rich Roll podcast and author of Finding Ultra __________ We've all felt it. The moment your body says stop. Your legs screaming, lungs burning, every instinct telling you there's nothing left. But what if that signal isn't the end of your capacity? What if it's just your brain playing it safe? In Endure, award-winning science journalist and elite distance runner Alex Hutchinson upends everything we think we know about human limits. Drawing on decades of research and the cutting edge of sports science, he makes a compelling, evidence-backed case: fatigue is not a physical event. It is a sensation, one manufactured and managed by the brain, which is constantly calculating how much you have left and deciding, often conservatively, when to call it. This changes everything. Because if your limits are partly a decision rather than a fixed ceiling, they can be negotiated. Trained. Pushed. Hutchinson takes us from early experiments with electrical currents and frogs' legs to sophisticated brain imaging, from elite marathon runners chasing the two-hour barrier to mountaineers at the edge of survival on Everest. He examines what heat, cold, pain, altitude, and sheer loss of will actually do to performance and introduces the new frontier of endurance science, where researchers are using brain stimulation, psychological priming, and cognitive training to extend what athletes can do. But Endure is not just a book for athletes. It's for anyone who has ever stopped short of their potential and wondered why. Hutchinson's answer is surprising, scientifically rigorous, and, ultimately, galvanizing: the barrier that matters most is the one inside your head. __________ 'Just a fantastic, inspiring read ... Every athlete and coach needs to read this but the implications are applicable for anyone with an interest in performance and resilience.' - Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast 'If you want to gain insight into the mind of great athletes, adventurers, and peak performers then prepare to be enthralled by Alex Hutchinson's Endure.' - Bear Grylls 'Endure is a pure science book that goes deep, especially into the mind, and the pacing and story-telling are top notch. - Runner's World 'So good. Smart, inspiring, and just fun to read. Makes me wanna be a better runner (and faster reader).' - Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times 'An intelligent, exhaustively researched study.' - The Times

'This book is AMAZING!' Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers and Blink 'Reveals how we can all surpass our perceived physical limits.' Adam Grant, bestselling author of Hidden Potential 'Anyone who has ever felt exhausted, whether from heat or cold or altitude or pain or simply a loss of will, is going to find their own experience in this book." David Epstein, bestselling author of Range 'A high-water mark for understanding the physiology the art and the science of how to perform at your best.' Rich Roll, host of the Rich Roll podcast and author of Finding Ultra __________ We've all felt it. The moment your body says stop. Your legs screaming, lungs burning, every instinct telling you there's nothing left. But what if that signal isn't the end of your capacity? What if it's just your brain playing it safe? In Endure, award-winning science journalist and elite distance runner Alex Hutchinson upends everything we think we know about human limits. Drawing on decades of research and the cutting edge of sports science, he makes a compelling, evidence-backed case: fatigue is not a physical event. It is a sensation, one manufactured and managed by the brain, which is constantly calculating how much you have left and deciding, often conservatively, when to call it. This changes everything. Because if your limits are partly a decision rather than a fixed ceiling, they can be negotiated. Trained. Pushed. Hutchinson takes us from early experiments with electrical currents and frogs' legs to sophisticated brain imaging, from elite marathon runners chasing the two-hour barrier to mountaineers at the edge of survival on Everest. He examines what heat, cold, pain, altitude, and sheer loss of will actually do to performance and introduces the new frontier of endurance science, where researchers are using brain stimulation, psychological priming, and cognitive training to extend what athletes can do. But Endure is not just a book for athletes. It's for anyone who has ever stopped short of their potential and wondered why. Hutchinson's answer is surprising, scientifically rigorous, and, ultimately, galvanizing: the barrier that matters most is the one inside your head. __________ 'Just a fantastic, inspiring read ... Every athlete and coach needs to read this but the implications are applicable for anyone with an interest in performance and resilience.' - Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast 'If you want to gain insight into the mind of great athletes, adventurers, and peak performers then prepare to be enthralled by Alex Hutchinson's Endure.' - Bear Grylls 'Endure is a pure science book that goes deep, especially into the mind, and the pacing and story-telling are top notch. - Runner's World 'So good. Smart, inspiring, and just fun to read. Makes me wanna be a better runner (and faster reader).' - Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times 'An intelligent, exhaustively researched study.' - The Times

Wenn es so etwas gibt, wie das ästhetische Überraschungsmoment einer Skulptur, dann wäre es hier, dass die äußere Form der inneren einen Raum eröffnet, den man so bislang nicht wahrgenommen hat. Die Arbeiten, die Karolin Schwab für “inside out | outside in” zusammengetragen hat, macht dies zu einer der vielleicht bemerkenswertesten jüngeren Entdeckungen im Bereich Land-Art. Denn die junge Berliner Künstlerin nutzt Landschaft als eine Art Framework für die Wahrnehmung von Fläche, Struktur und Raum. Ihre Arbeiten erscheinen auf den ersten Blick zunächst wie einzeln verstreute “land marks” einer imaginären Landkarte, die sich von der Ostsee über die Schweizer Alpen bis nach Virginia erstreckt. Schaut man jedoch genauer hin, ergeben sie eine faszinierende tour d’horizon; die elementare Fragen der Natur-Betrachtung reflektieren. Und dabei mitunter zu überraschenden Schlüssen kommt, wie diese kleine handschriftliche Notiz zeigt: Schwabs Arbeiten fesseln nicht nur durch die bestechend schlichte Form, sie tun es auch, weil sich dahinter eine intensive Auseinandersetzung mit physikalischen Gegebenheiten verbirgt, wie der räumlichen Auswirkung von “Zeit”; dem Wahrnehmen von Form, und, selbstredend, der Bedeutung der Perspektive dafür. In einer ihrer früheren Arbeiten hat Karolin Schwab dazu ein Experiment des britischen Autors Edward Abbott zitiert, der diesen komplexen Zusammenhang anschaulich erläutert: “Place a penny on the middle of one of your tables in space, look down from the top of it. It will look like a circle. But then, draw back to the edge of the table, and gradually lower your head and thus your eye (…) and you will find the penny more and more oval; and at the least (…) a straight line. (aus: Edward Abbott, “Flatland”; 1884) Schwab bezeichnete Abbotts Überlegung mal als Schlüsselerlebnis. Und es sieht so aus, als würde sie den spielerischen Umgang mit Perspektive auch jetzt wieder wie ein unsichtbarer, roter Faden fortsetzen. Was sie daran so fasziniert? Nun, darüber gibt eine andere Notiz Auskunft. Denn: “Other ways of seeing lead to other ways of knowing.” “inside out | outside in” entpuppt sich so als gelungene Dekonstruktion des cartesianischen Raums und zugleich formgewordenen Gegenentwurf. Die lose eingestreuten Notizen und Gedankensplitter tun das Ihre dazu, die Plastiken aus dem Bild- in den Sprachraum zu verlängern. Nicht, dass die Arbeiten das gebraucht hätten. Dennoch. Missen möchte man sie auf keinen Fall.

DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--featuring beautiful stenciled edges! Once is chance. Twice is fate. "This book made me remember why I fell in love with reading." - B. Celeste Sage Collins knows a thing or two about odds. A year ago, she was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn't sure she'll ever write a novel again. But then an accidental encounter with an irritating passenger on the flight to Comic Con leaves Sage in an untested position. That passenger is Theo Sharpe: a breakout actor on the cusp of fame. And, unfortunately, the paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend. Armed with signature British charm and a smile that could tame oceans, Theo wears fame like a well-fit coat...though Sage can see there's something deeper held in his eyes. But his fans are too involved in the drama, the pressure to deliver the next bestseller is on, and Sage and Theo both must agree there's nothing between them. They don't have to acknowledge that saying it doesn't make it true. When Sage decides to flee to Scotland to clear her head and write her novel, she expects to find fresh air and the stillness to think. What she doesn't expect is Theo Sharpe to come back into her life...and how he may be her greatest miscalculation of all. An emotionally-charged novel in the vein of Ashley Poston and Yulin Kuang, The Odds of You is a smart and sexy first contemporary novel from bestselling romantasy author Kate Dramis. "A raw and poignant love story." - Tarah DeWitt