It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller. What do you get if you mix Fourth Wingwith Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ¿¿¿ The reader reviews say it all! 'If you love dragons , academia , trials , vampires , and spice , you will absolutely devour this book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension , banter , pining , and angst ... it was immaculate ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I think this might be my favourite book of the year - actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship , everything about it was perfect ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This was definitely like Zodiac Academy meets Fourth Wing but stands on its own . Fae, Vampires, and Dragons ! I mean, come on!! How amazing ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment. I'm Medra Pendragon - last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games. But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight. Bloodwing isn't just a school - it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead. Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy - it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power. And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge. They think they can control me. They think they can use me. But they have no idea what they've awakened. ¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: ¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ¿¿¿ Readers are OBSESSED with On Wings of Blood: ' These two are everything . Their humour ? Their BANTER ? God tier' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I binged this in two days because I simply couldn't stop ... I need the next book immediately ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed , I cried , and I swooned , what more could I ask for?' ¿¿¿¿¿ *On Wings of Blood was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller for week ending 23 August 2025*

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller. What do you get if you mix Fourth Wingwith Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ¿¿¿ The reader reviews say it all! 'If you love dragons , academia , trials , vampires , and spice , you will absolutely devour this book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension , banter , pining , and angst ... it was immaculate ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I think this might be my favourite book of the year - actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship , everything about it was perfect ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This was definitely like Zodiac Academy meets Fourth Wing but stands on its own . Fae, Vampires, and Dragons ! I mean, come on!! How amazing ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment. I'm Medra Pendragon - last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games. But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight. Bloodwing isn't just a school - it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead. Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy - it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power. And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge. They think they can control me. They think they can use me. But they have no idea what they've awakened. ¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: ¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ¿¿¿ Readers are OBSESSED with On Wings of Blood: ' These two are everything . Their humour ? Their BANTER ? God tier' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I binged this in two days because I simply couldn't stop ... I need the next book immediately ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed , I cried , and I swooned , what more could I ask for?' ¿¿¿¿¿ *On Wings of Blood was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller for week ending 23 August 2025*

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day. One of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME, THE ECONOMIST, NPR, THE NEW YORKER, THE SMITHSONIAN, AND KIRKUS REVIEWS “In this masterly history, Sides tracks the 18th-century English naval officer James Cook’s third and final voyage across the globe, painting a vivid and propulsive portrait."—The New York Times Book Review On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, set off on his third voyage in his ship the HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach on the island of Hawaii, Cook was killed in a conflict with native Hawaiians. How did Cook, who was unique among captains for his respect for Indigenous peoples and cultures, come to that fatal moment? Hampton Sides’ bravura account of Cook’s last journey both wrestles with Cook’s legacy and provides a thrilling narrative of the titanic efforts and continual danger that characterized exploration in the 1700s. Cook was renowned for his peerless seamanship, his humane leadership, and his dedication to science. On previous expeditions, Cook mapped huge swaths of the Pacific, including the east coast of Australia, and initiated first European contact with numerous peoples. He treated his crew well and endeavored to learn about the societies he encountered with curiosity and without judgment. Yet something was different on this last voyage. Cook became mercurial, resorting to the lash to enforce discipline, and led his two vessels into danger time and again. Uncharacteristically, he ordered violent retaliation for perceived theft on the part of native peoples. This may have had something to do with his secret orders, which were to chart and claim lands before Britain’s imperial rivals could, and to discover the fabled Northwest Passage. Whatever Cook’s intentions, his scientific efforts were the sharp edge of the colonial sword, and the ultimate effects of first contact were catastrophic for Indigenous people around the world. The tensions between Cook’s overt and covert missions came to a head on the shores of Hawaii. His first landing there was harmonious, but when Cook returned after mapping the coast of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, his exploitative treatment of the Hawaiians led to the fatal encounter. At once a ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas and a searching examination of the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration, THE WIDE WIDE SEA is a major work from one of our finest narrative nonfiction writers.

A New York Times besteller! It is 2001 in New York City, in the lull between the collapse of the dot-com boom and the terrible events of September 11th. Silicon Alley is a ghost town, Web 1.0 is having adolescent angst, Google has yet to IPO, Microsoft is still considered the Evil Empire. There may not be quite as much money around as there was at the height of the tech bubble, but there's no shortage of swindlers looking to grab a piece of what's left. Maxine Tarnow is running a nice little fraud investigation business on the Upper West Side, chasing down different kinds of small-scale con artists. She used to be legally certified but her license got pulled a while back, which has actually turned out to be a blessing because now she can follow her own code of ethics-carry a Beretta, do business with sleazebags, hack into people's bank accounts-without having too much guilt about any of it. Otherwise, just your average working mom-two boys in elementary school, an off-and-on situation with her sort of semi-ex-husband Horst, life as normal as it ever gets in the neighborhood-till Maxine starts looking into the finances of a computer-security firm and its billionaire geek CEO, whereupon things begin rapidly to jam onto the subway and head downtown. She soon finds herself mixed up with a drug runner in an art deco motorboat, a professional nose obsessed with Hitler's aftershave, a neoliberal enforcer with footwear issues, plus elements of the Russian mob and various bloggers, hackers, code monkeys, and entrepreneurs, some of whom begin to show up mysteriously dead. Foul play, of course. With occasional excursions into the DeepWeb and out to Long Island, Thomas Pynchon, channeling his inner Jewish mother, brings us a historical romance of New York in the early days of the internet, not that distant in calendar time but galactically remote from where we've journeyed to since. Will perpetrators be revealed, forget about brought to justice? Will Maxine have to take the handgun out of her purse? Will she and Horst get back together? Will Jerry Seinfeld make an unscheduled guest appearance? Will accounts secular and karmic be brought into balance? Hey. Who wants to know? The Washington Post "Brilliantly written… a joy to read… Bleeding Edge is totally gonzo, totally wonderful. It really is good to have Thomas Pynchon around, doing what he does best." (Michael Dirda) Slate.com "If not here at the end of history, when? If not Pynchon, who? Reading Bleeding Edge, tearing up at the beauty of its sadness or the punches of its hilarity, you may realize it as the 9/11 novel you never knew you needed… a necessary novel and one that literary history has been waiting for." The New York Times Book Review Exemplary… dazzling and ludicrous... Our reward for surrendering expectations that a novel should gather in clarity, rather than disperse into molecules, isn't anomie but delight." (Jonathan Lethem) Wired magazine "The book's real accomplishment is to claim the last decade as Pynchon territory, a continuation of the same tensions - between freedom and captivity, momentum and entropy, meaning and chaos - through which he has framed the last half-century."

Nola was the last American Northern White Rhino, one of three now left on the planet. Nola was rescued from her African savanna as a child by the good, kind folks at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Poaching has decimated Nola's species due to the fallacy that rhino horns are thought to possess magical medicinal powers. They do not. Nevertheless...rhino horns are big business. Extinction is an ugly word. Greed is an uglier word. What to do? Understand what happened to Nola and her kind. Learn the lessons that Nola teaches us. And then, tell our children Nola's story using gentle, evocative language that invites compassion, inspiration and awareness. Why did the world love Nola? Was it her kind, loving eyes? Her unique sense of humor? The way she trotted up to her visitors st Safari Park, happily waving her head around as if to say, Hello...so glad you came! Perhaps it was her ancient age that had us in love with her, a matriarch with the endearing lined skin of a grandmother. Or maybe, it was her courage. Maybe this was why world leaders paused to mark her death on November 22, 2015. Why Nola's name made world headlines. Newspapers. Television. Internet. Nola, Nola, Nola. The very last of her kind. With only three relatives left alive in Kenya. Maybe it was Nola's courage to be the last that had us loving her, weeping at her loss. Courage to be the last with grace, humility, and, forgiveness. Extinction is forever. Nola knew this. She forgave us, I think. She only asks that we honor her story. It was a hot summer afternoon in August 2013, even for San Diego, yet my daughter and I barely felt the heat. We stood in our safari truck, gripping binoculars. Where was she? We had been traveling along the savanna for an hour now. Suddenly we heard heavy footsteps and a silhouette appeared on the horizon. Grey, rounded, enormous. There stood Nola! World famous northern white rhino, the very last of her kind here in America, one of four left on the planet, her species almost extinct. "Nola!" my eleven year old cried. At hearing her name, Nola sped toward our truck. Hearts thumping, cameras replaced binoculars. I leaned over the edge of the truck and looked into her eyes. How can I explain this moment? Deep-set, brown eyes that did not inch from mine. At all. I held my gaze and so did she. ‘Are you afraid;’ I whispered. ‘No; I am ¬’ she seemed to say back to me, her ears uttering a little, her eyes deepening their stare. As our truck pulled away I said to my child, "I’m going to write Nola’s story, Maddie." And so I have. With love, Stephanie Lisa Tara Hey Little Rhino They want your horn! It sure sounds silly… (Grassland friends warn) Huh? My Horn? It’s mine—not yours? We’ve got our own stuff Of course? Of course! Nola’s story is an important one; extinction is forever. Told in lyrical verse that is careful to inspire in a gentle Suessian way, we come away with the lesson, learned. Breathtaking watercolor paintings are a feast of color and light, illuming all 50 pages. Nola leaves us with a bit of universal advice: What To Do? Love what you’ve got! (And not what you don’t) Matters a lot! You will always be loved little rhino, it’s true Now and forever…I promise you!

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It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller. What do you get if you mix Fourth Wingwith Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. Preorder the highly anticipated final book in the beloved series, With Hearts of Flame, now! ¿¿¿ The reader reviews say it all! 'If you love dragons , academia , trials , vampires , and spice , you will absolutely devour this book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension , banter , pining , and angst ... it was immaculate ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I think this might be my favourite book of the year - actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship , everything about it was perfect ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This was definitely like Zodiac Academy meets Fourth Wing but stands on its own . Fae, Vampires, and Dragons ! I mean, come on!! How amazing ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment. I'm Medra Pendragon - last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games. But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight. Bloodwing isn't just a school - it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead. Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy - it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power. And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge. They think they can control me. They think they can use me. But they have no idea what they've awakened. ¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: ¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ¿¿¿ Readers are OBSESSED with On Wings of Blood: ' These two are everything . Their humour ? Their BANTER ? God tier' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I binged this in two days because I simply couldn't stop ... I need the next book immediately ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed , I cried , and I swooned , what more could I ask for?' ¿¿¿¿¿ *On Wings of Blood was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller for week ending 23 August 2025*

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller. What do you get if you mix Fourth Wingwith Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. Preorder the highly anticipated final book in the beloved series, With Hearts of Flame, now! ¿¿¿ The reader reviews say it all! 'If you love dragons , academia , trials , vampires , and spice , you will absolutely devour this book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension , banter , pining , and angst ... it was immaculate ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I think this might be my favourite book of the year - actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship , everything about it was perfect ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This was definitely like Zodiac Academy meets Fourth Wing but stands on its own . Fae, Vampires, and Dragons ! I mean, come on!! How amazing ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment. I'm Medra Pendragon - last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games. But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight. Bloodwing isn't just a school - it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead. Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy - it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power. And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge. They think they can control me. They think they can use me. But they have no idea what they've awakened. ¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: ¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ¿¿¿ Readers are OBSESSED with On Wings of Blood: ' These two are everything . Their humour ? Their BANTER ? God tier' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I binged this in two days because I simply couldn't stop ... I need the next book immediately ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed , I cried , and I swooned , what more could I ask for?' ¿¿¿¿¿ *On Wings of Blood was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller for week ending 23 August 2025*

Prepare your heart for the finale of Booktok sensation Melissa K. Roehrich’s internationally bestselling masterpiece of fated mates and broken bonds world-building, as this dark contemporary romantasy saga with all the morally grey children of gods, fae, magic, and dragon shifters that have kept fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros in a chokehold now comes to a close. ***DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover, exclusive design with illustrated endpapers and full-color character art!*** “A raw, riveting enemies-to-lovers romantasy that tackles gut-wrenching moments and themes head-on, while delivering an unforgettable love story. Prepare to love, hurt, and crave the next chapter!” —SOPHIA ST. GERMAIN A Destiny to Defy Tessalyn Ausra has been betrayed at every turn, but she’s also dealt betrayals of her own. With the consequences of her choices hanging over her, she’s done letting others define her purpose, but choosing that path could prove costly. Theon has sent her away, and Luka is wrestling with his own destiny, unsure if that still includes her. The rest of Tessa’s companions are wary now that everyone has tasted her vengeance and experienced her chaos. Maybe they should be. Maybe balance has always been an illusion. And maybe she stands at the same crossroads she has been at from the very beginning: salvation or destruction? A Fate to Outrun Theon St. Orcas is no stranger to sacrifice. He has spent his entire life ensuring the ones he loves are safe. Preparing to face the Fates and the destruction of their realm, he only wants to spend the time he has left with the family that remains in Devram. But as he prepares to find his brother, more than one secret comes to light that has him questioning everything. Were the sacrifices all for nothing in the end? A Future to Change Just when he thought he was adjusting to his new life in the Underground, Axel St. Orcas finds himself thrust into a battle with the dark and depraved. With Kat at his side, they set about building alliances with the other Districts. But everywhere he looks, there’s sabotage, not to mention the kingdoms fracturing beyond the Underground. He refuses to bend a knee to injustice, but can he really change the future for those who have been wronged? Who Will Be Left Standing When Chaos Comes to Reign?

When a mother is targeted by a dangerous group of masterminds, she must commit a crime to save her kidnapped daughter—or risk losing her forever—in this "propulsive and original" award-winning thriller (Stephen King). It's something parents do every morning: Rachel Klein drops her daughter at the bus stop and heads into her day. But a cell phone call from an unknown number changes everything: it's a woman on the line, informing her that she has Kylie bound and gagged in her back seat, and the only way Rachel will see her again is to follow her instructions exactly: pay a ransom, and find another child to abduct. This is no ordinary kidnapping: the caller is a mother herself, whose son has been taken, and if Rachel doesn't do as she's told, the boy will die. "You are not the first. And you will certainly not be the last."Rachel is now part of The Chain, an unending and ingenious scheme that turns victims into criminals—and is making someone else very rich in the process. The rules are simple, the moral challenges impossible; find the money fast, find your victim, and then commit a horrible act you'd have thought yourself incapable of just twenty-four hours ago. But what the masterminds behind The Chain know is that parents will do anything for their children. It turns out that kidnapping is only the beginning. "McKinty is one of the most striking and most memorable crime voices to emerge on the scene in years. His plots tempt you to read at top speed, but don't give in: this writing—sharply observant, intelligent and shot through with black humor—should be savored." —Tana French "A masterpiece. You have never read anything quite like The Chain and you will never be able to forget it." — Don Winslow "Diabolical, unnerving, and gives a whole new meaning to the word "relentless". Adrian McKinty just leapt to the top of my list of must-read suspense novelists. He's the real deal." —Dennis Lehane "Pairing an irresistible concept with a winner protagonist, The Chain promises to be your new addiction once you succumb to the first enticing page." —Alafair Burke "A grade-A-first-rate-edge-of-your-seat thriller. I can't believe what went through my mind while reading it." — Attica Locke

WITCHCRAFT / SHAMANISM "Witchcraft Medicine is a work of brilliant and passionate scholarship, fabulously illustrated, that recovers the lost knowledge of the European shamanic tradition. It is both a guide and an enthusiastic ode to the visionary edge of the botanical realm." --Daniel Pinchbeck, author of Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism "This is a fascinating work of great importance that is incredibly well researched and documented. And brave. From the first impassioned paragraph to the last words, I was spellbound. Anyone interested in medicine, herbalism, the healing arts, and spiritual phenomena will find this book thought provoking and empowering." --Rosemary Gladstar, president of United Plant Savers and author of Herbal Healing for Women Witch medicine is wild medicine. It does more than make one healthy; it encourages knowledge and engenders ecstasy and mythological insight. In Witchcraft Medicine the authors take the reader on a journey that examines the women from centuries past who mixed the potions and became the healers. As humans left the "thorny brush" and settled into agrarian societies, elements of nature (including human nature) became identified as wild and destructive, and the culture of the witch was born. Through study of ancient and medieval texts and the artwork of the early Renaissance, the authors explore the demonization of nature's healing powers and sensuousness, the legacy of Hecate, the sorceress as shaman, and the plants associated with witches. They describe important seasonal festivals and the plants used in these celebrations and rituals. They also look at the history of forbidden medicine from the Inquisition to current drug laws, with an eye toward how sacred plants of witchcraft can be used once again. CLAUDIA MuLLER-EBELING, PH.D., art historian and anthropologist, is the coauthor of Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas and was editor in chief of Dao, a magazine about the health and longevity practices of the Far East. She lives in Hamburg, Germany. CHRISTIAN RaTSCH, PH.D., is a world-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist who specializes in the shamanic uses of plants. The author of Marijuana Medicine and coauthor of Plants of the Gods, he lives in Hamburg, Germany. WOLF-DIETER STORL, PH.D., is a cultural anthropologist and ethnobotanist who has taught at Kent State University, as well as in Vienna, Berne, and Benares. He lives in Allgau, Germany, and is the author of Culture and Horticulture: A Philosophy of Gardening.

A BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the author of the TOP 10 BESTSELLER The Sleepover She knows what she saw. But can she prove it? After my relationship breaks down, I agree to house-sit my brother Dexter's posh apartment whilst he's out of the country. It will give me some much needed head space. Sitting on the balcony one sweltering summer's night in the midst of a power cut, I'm given a secret window into the lives of the residents in the opposite building, and I see more than I should. I'm drawn to a man in the Penthouse and watch him closely; when a striking woman joins him on the balcony, I can't tear my eyes away. The following weekend a woman matching her exact description is reported missing. She's not been seen since that fateful night. When I go to the police, the man in the penthouse has a cast-iron alibi and denies she was ever there. I know what I saw and I can't let it go. The deeper I dig, the more dangerous things become. Someone is watching me too. Just how much can I trust the neighbours? The thrilling new read for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell. Praise for Keri Beevis: 'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker 'From the start I was glued - a cracking roller-coaster ride of a story' - Susanna Beard 'Compelling, addictive, fast-paced and chilling. I loved it!' - Amanda Brittany 'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell 'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh 'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl 'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers 'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan 'Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended' - Diane Saxon 'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone 'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson

From the #1 bestselling author of Three Days in Moscow and anchor of Fox News Channel's Special Report with Bret Baier, a gripping history of the secret meeting that set the stage for victory in World War II—the now-forgotten 1943 Tehran Conference, where Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin plotted the war's endgame, including the D-Day invasion. November 1943: World War II teetered in the balance. The Nazis controlled nearly all of the European continent. Japan dominated the Pacific. Allied successes at Sicily and Guadalcanal had gained modest ground but at an extraordinary cost. On the Eastern Front, the Soviets had already lost millions of lives. That same month in Tehran, with the fate of the world in question, the Big Three—Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin—secretly met for the first time to chart a strategy for defeating Hitler. Over three days, this trio—strange bedfellows united by their mutual responsibility as heads of the Allied powers—made essential decisions that would direct the final years of the war and its aftermath. Meanwhile, looming over the covert meeting was the possible threat of a Nazi assassination plot nicknamed Operation Long Jump, heightening the already dramatic stakes. Before they left Tehran, the three leaders agreed to open a second front in the West, spearheaded by an invasion of France at Normandy the following June. They also discussed what might come after the war, including dividing Germany and establishing the United Nations—plans that laid the groundwork for the postwar world order and the Cold War. Bret Baier's new epic history Three Days at the Brink centers on these crucial days in Tehran, the medieval Persian city on the edge of the desert. Baier makes clear the importance of Roosevelt, who stood apart as the sole leader of a democracy, recognizing him as the lead strategist for the globe's future—the one man who could ultimately allow or deny the others their place in history. With new details found in rarely seen transcripts, oral histories, and declassified State Department and presidential documents from the FDR Library, Baier illuminates the complex character of Roosevelt, revealing a man who grew into his role and accepted the greatest calling of the last century. Weaving a fresh narrative of FDR's rise as a war president and his world-altering relationships with Churchill and Stalin during the decisive turning point in World War II, Baier has produced the biggest book yet in his acclaimed Three Days series.

Prepare your heart for the finale of Booktok sensation Melissa K. Roehrich’s internationally bestselling masterpiece of fated mates and broken bonds world-building, as this dark contemporary romantasy saga with all the morally grey children of gods, fae, magic, and dragon shifters that have kept fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros in a chokehold now comes to a close. ***DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover, exclusive design with illustrated endpapers and full-color character art!*** “A raw, riveting enemies-to-lovers romantasy that tackles gut-wrenching moments and themes head-on, while delivering an unforgettable love story. Prepare to love, hurt, and crave the next chapter!” —SOPHIA ST. GERMAIN A Destiny to Defy Tessalyn Ausra has been betrayed at every turn, but she’s also dealt betrayals of her own. With the consequences of her choices hanging over her, she’s done letting others define her purpose, but choosing that path could prove costly. Theon has sent her away, and Luka is wrestling with his own destiny, unsure if that still includes her. The rest of Tessa’s companions are wary now that everyone has tasted her vengeance and experienced her chaos. Maybe they should be. Maybe balance has always been an illusion. And maybe she stands at the same crossroads she has been at from the very beginning: salvation or destruction? A Fate to Outrun Theon St. Orcas is no stranger to sacrifice. He has spent his entire life ensuring the ones he loves are safe. Preparing to face the Fates and the destruction of their realm, he only wants to spend the time he has left with the family that remains in Devram. But as he prepares to find his brother, more than one secret comes to light that has him questioning everything. Were the sacrifices all for nothing in the end? A Future to Change Just when he thought he was adjusting to his new life in the Underground, Axel St. Orcas finds himself thrust into a battle with the dark and depraved. With Kat at his side, they set about building alliances with the other Districts. But everywhere he looks, there’s sabotage, not to mention the kingdoms fracturing beyond the Underground. He refuses to bend a knee to injustice, but can he really change the future for those who have been wronged? Who Will Be Left Standing When Chaos Comes to Reign?

A BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the author of the TOP 10 BESTSELLER The Sleepover She knows what she saw. But can she prove it? After my relationship breaks down, I agree to house-sit my brother Dexter's posh apartment whilst he's out of the country. It will give me some much needed head space. Sitting on the balcony one sweltering summer's night in the midst of a power cut, I'm given a secret window into the lives of the residents in the opposite building, and I see more than I should. I'm drawn to a man in the Penthouse and watch him closely; when a striking woman joins him on the balcony, I can't tear my eyes away. The following weekend a woman matching her exact description is reported missing. She's not been seen since that fateful night. When I go to the police, the man in the penthouse has a cast-iron alibi and denies she was ever there. I know what I saw and I can't let it go. The deeper I dig, the more dangerous things become. Someone is watching me too. Just how much can I trust the neighbours? The thrilling new read for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell. Praise for Keri Beevis: 'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker 'From the start I was glued - a cracking roller-coaster ride of a story' - Susanna Beard 'Compelling, addictive, fast-paced and chilling. I loved it!' - Amanda Brittany 'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell 'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh 'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl 'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers 'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan 'Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended' - Diane Saxon 'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone 'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson

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How to Day Trade: The Plain Truth is a book of straight talk about what it really takes to become a day trader, and how to learn what you need to know. Do you think you know what day trading is really about? If so, where did you get your information? Social media is full of people claiming that they made a killing on a stock. Just as many people will warn you to stay away from day trading because they lost everything on some "sure thing" that went bad in a hurry. So what should you believe? How to Day Trade: The Plain Truth is the first book to talk candidly and in detail about how to become a day trader. It's written by me, Ross Cameron, the guy who turned $583 into more than $10 million. Though my results are not typical, they are fully verified and audited. I also have over one million subscribers who tune into my YouTube channel to watch me trade. They see both my winning trades and my losing ones. Yes, even I have days where I lose money. That's just the reality, and that's what I want to share with you. This book is unique among day trading books in three ways: First, it's written by someone with documented success from more than 20,000 trades. Sure there are lots of people on social media calling themselves "day traders" who will try to impress you with one amazing trade. Insider tip: You should only be impressed if they offer you an independently audited record of ALL their trades: the winning ones AND the losing ones. Second, of all the books for day traders, this one is unique: I clear away a lot of "head trash" that comes from social media, friends, and family who may have opinions but no real facts or deep experience with day trading. It addresses questions and opinions that most people have about day trading, like: "If it is possible to day trade profitably, why haven't the giant trading firms taken it over and monopolized it by this point?" "If it's possible for regular people to make consistent money by day trading, then why isn't everyone doing it?" "Day trading is gambling. Nothing more, nothing less." "What role does luck have in day trading?" "I have a hard time believing that you will tell me exactly the methods you use to trade. If you did that, wouldn't you lose your competitive edge?" "I'm a gamer who's incredibly fast with the keyboard. Why can't I skip all the concepts and learning, and simply follow you as you trade?" You will get specific, honest answers to all of these questions and more. The third thing that makes this book unique is I have identified 20 specific "guardrails" over my many years of trading. These are rules I follow, plus some I wish I knew when I was starting out. They are incredibly useful to keep in mind during the heat of trading-and it does get hot. If you're looking for day trading books for beginners, this is the book to get. Plus if you feel like you're not a beginner but your day trading is going nowhere, this could be the book to have in order to get you back on track. As important as charts and financial ratios are, those things come later. If you're thinking about day trading for a living, what you need to know first is whether day trading fits your personality, and how to avoid the biggest myths and mistakes that will cost you time and money. Real day trading is not anything like what you see on social media. After you read this book, you'll know why. You'll also have a solid roadmap of day trading strategies to take, if you decide to explore this amazing profession.