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Another Thing to Fall
New York Times BestsellerAward-winning and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman’s Tess Monaghan—first introduced in the classic Baltimore Blues—must protect an up-and-coming Hollywood actress, but when murder strikes on a TV set, the unflappable PI discovers everyone’s got a secret.“[A] welcome addition to Tess Monaghan’s adventures and an insightful look at the desperation that drives those grasping for a shot at fame and those who will do anything to keep it.”—San Francisco ChronicleWhen private investigator Tess Monaghan literally runs into the crew of the fledgling TV series Mann of Steel while sculling, she expects sharp words and ev...
Aphrodite & the Dragon's Emerald
Aphrodite and Persephone look for a missing emerald in this eleventh Little Goddess Girls story—part of the Aladdin QUIX line!Aphrodite and Persephone are on a quest to find another missing jewel from Sparkle City, this one an emerald. On their search, the friends find themselves in a new land where a friendly, flying purple dragon might hold the key to helping the girls find the missing treasure!
Aphrodite the Beauty
After giving Athena a makeover, Goddess Girl Aphrodite learns a thing or two about jealousy!Aphrodite delights in helping mortals find love, but she is definitely not delighted by the constant attention from the godboys at Mount Olympus Academy. So she comes up with the perfect plan to try and deflect some of that attention: She’ll help a fellow goddess girl, Athena, find her very first crush.After giving Athena a fabulous makeover, Aphrodite is suddenly an afterthought as the boys at MOA go gaga for Athena’s new look. And Aphrodite is a bit unprepared for just how much attention one of her best friends is now receiving. Can Aphrodite put aside her ...
Aphrodite: New & Ancient Greek Tales
Aphrodite is a celebrated figure deeply connected with beauty, sexuality and love in ancient myth but do we really know who she is and what she stands for? A captivating Greek goddess, who according to popular myth was born from sea foam, she is as fascinating now as she was then to both Gods and mortals. A powerful, multifaceted woman with a story as deep as the ocean from which perhaps she came, she is often erroneously presented as a fertility goddess, but she is certainly sensual, sexual and even maternal. With new stories from submissions and a long, commissioned introduction examining the ancient tales and the impact on culture and society, ...
Apostles of Mercy
THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERApostles of Mercy is the new alternate history first contact novel from the instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and LA Times bestselling Lindsay Ellis.First Contact has not been going well. The nations of Earth are rapidly militarizing against the arrival of the Superorganism, an alien civilization that promises to destroy humanity before it can develop into a real threat. The Superorganism has done it before–to their distant transient relatives–and they could easily do it again. But the alien Ampersand and his human interpreter Cora Sabino are done with trying to save humanity from both the Superorganism and i...
Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die
DELUXE EDITION WITH SPRAYED + STENCILED EDGES, SPOT GLOSS AND GOLD FOIL.In this hilarious gay fantasy romance, a reclusive sorcerer is forced to protect a cowardly knight after a prophecy ties their fates together. Funny, touching and inventive, this brilliant debut is perfect for fans of How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying and Dreadful.All his life, Sir Cameron has stayed as far away from danger as possible. He is, quite frankly, too handsome to die a pointless death in battle. But then the Church hands down a prophecy to his fellow knights predicting that the only way to defeat their nemesis, the mad sorcerer Merulo, is to kill Cameron. Sho...
Apprentice in Death
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLieutenant Eve Dallas must hunt down the deadly snipers terrorizing Manhattan in this fast-paced In Death thriller from J. D. Robb. The shots came quickly, silently, and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three people were dead at Central Park’s ice-skating rink. The victims: a talented young skater, a doctor, and a teacher. As random as random can be.Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD but never one like this. A review of the security videos reveals that the victims were killed with a tactical laser rifle fired by a sniper, who could have been miles away when the trigger was pulled....
Apprentice to the Villain: 2
LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN―featuring spray-painted edges, while supplies last in the US and Canada only."An engaging love story about finding strength in vulnerability." ―Kirkus ReviewsThe Instant New York Times Bestseller!NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism of late. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. --MgmtEvie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome (shhh, bad for his brand) evil overlord would be so rewarding? Still, the business of being bad is d...
Arabian Folk & Fairy Tales
A delightful addition to the Collector's Editions, introducing tales from ancient and medieval Arabic literature.'The Merchant and the Genie’, ‘The Fisherman and the Genie’, ‘The Porter and the Three Ladies’, ‘The Three Apples’... The folk and fairy tales of Western Asia find their origins in Arabic and Indian oral storytelling, and the medieval literature of the Arab world. The stories have found their way into everyday culture of the modern era, with new versions and interpretations breathing new life into classic themes. The Book of the Seven Vizirs, The Tale of the Four Dervishes, the famous stories of Sinbad, and the tales of Scheherazade are b...
Ararat: Poems
A new edition of the Nobel laureate’s searing sixth collection of poetry, about “the myth of a happy family” (The New York Review of Books).Louise Glück, the winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature, was an era-defining poet, one who was innovative, brave, and wholly individual. Her work has left an indelible mark on the literature of our nation and of the world. As Dan Chiasson wrote in The New Yorker, “This voice is not going to go away.”Ararat, the great poet’s sixth collection of poetry, was originally published in 1992. Now, in this new edition, the impact of the work is felt anew. Glück created a ruthlessly probing family portrait, and the...
Ardulum: First Don: A Space Opera Novel
Ardulum. The planet that vanishes. The planet that sleeps.Neek makes a living piloting the dilapidated tramp transport, Mercy’s Pledge, and smuggling questionable goods across systems blessed with peace and prosperity. She gets by—but only just. In her dreams, she is still haunted by thoughts of Ardulum, the traveling planet that, long ago, visited her homeworld. The Ardulans brought with them agriculture, art, interstellar technology…then disappeared without a trace, leaving Neek’s people to worship them as gods.Neek does not believe—and has paid dearly for it with exile from her home for her heretical views.Yet, when the crew stumbles into an arme...
Aries
Every baby is a star child! This beautifully illustrated astrology board book is perfect for the youngest kids—and their parents! Every baby is born with unique qualities determined by their astrological sign—and this sweet board book is dedicated to little Aries children. Moms and dads will love this starry look at their Aries' child’s personality, while toddlers will have fun with the interactive finger-tracing element and colorful pictures. Kids will find out all about their special constellation, where it’s located, and what it means. These charming book make a perfect gift for parents and child. This charming book is the perfect gift for birthd...
Aromatherapy for Self-Care
Enhance your self-care routine with essential oilsEssential oils have been used for natural wellness for centuries, and Aromatherapy for Self-Care is bringing this ancient medicine into the modern world. Wherever you're at on your aromatherapy self-care journey, this book will help you harness these powerful plant extracts to start feeling better inside and out.In this guide, you will find more than 100 aromatherapy remedies, rituals, and tips for a wide range of emotional, mental, and physical needs. Learn how to create your own blends, what brands to shop for, and which application methods are the most beneficial for you.Aromatherapy for Self-Care...
Artemis & the Dog's Diamond
Artemis and Orion help each other on their quests in this twelfth Little Goddess Girls story—part of the Aladdin QUIX line!Artemis is on the final quest to bring the last missing jewel—a diamond—back to Zeus. She ends up in the Forest of Lost and Found, where she meets a young hunter named Orion. He’s looking for something, too: a dog! With some extra magic and the power of friendship, can Artemis and Orion both find what they are looking for?
Arthur Rackham (Art Colouring Book): Make Your Own Art Masterpiece
Dreaming and relaxing, with the stylish and powerful designs of Arthur Rackam, this beautiful new book will give you many hours of pleasure, and calm. Printed on high quality paper, this new book features 45 vibrant Rackham's illustrations for you to colour, offering a suggestion of how to start the colouring, as well as key information such as title and date. This book will take you on an enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating stunning artworks is mixed with rediscovering the joy of colouring. You can use a wide variety of pens: from gel and pencil, to pigment and crayons, from ballpoint and rollerball to highlighters, although it's b...
Flame Tree Collector's Editions
Arthurian Myths & Legends
Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the tales of Arthur, the legendary figure who dominates the era after the Roman Empire, and the invasions of the Vikings.Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader, King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a picture of who he was with some describing him as a great warrior, defending Britain from its enemies, while others suggest Arthur had magical qualities. Throughout this mystery, King Arthur has become an iconic figure, known for his court and knights and his chivalric adven...
As My Mothers Made Me
Trapped in the Maze, Forged by Myth—Wonder Woman Faces Her Greatest TestAbsolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me continues Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman’s bold new vision of Diana of Themyscira. Collecting issues #8–14, this volume finds Wonder Woman navigating the twisted corridors of Area 41’s Black Box Maze—a prison of temptation, trauma, and revelation. As Diana confronts the horrors of man’s world and the truth of her Amazonian legacy, she must choose between rage and compassion, isolation and connection. With supernatural threats erupting across the globe and Smallville under siege, Diana’s journey becomes a battle for identity,...
As the Shadow Rises
Six of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in Katy Rose Pool's second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series--As the Shadow Rises."As the Shadow Rises solidifies Katy Rose Pool's status as one of the best fantasy writers of the 21st century." --PopsugarThe Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead.In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There Will Come a Darkness, kingdoms have begun to fall to a doomsday cult, the magical Graced are being persecuted, and an ancient power threatens to break free. But with the world hurtling toward its prophesized end, Anton's haunting vision rev...
Assassin's Apprentice
“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father’s gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz’s blood runs the magic Skill—and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And ...
Assassin's Creed: The Culinary Codex
Step into the Animus and prepare to be transported to the world of Assassin’s Creed!With 40 recipes across ten full menus – each inspired by the times and places where the most famous Assassins lived and fought – you can relive the highlights of the Italian Renaissance, the French Revolution and even Victorian London. Follow Altaïr, Ezio, Arno, Evie, Jacob and all the Assassins of the Brotherhood while enjoying their most celebrated dishes: Masyaf Moutabel, Davenport Homestead Soup, Boston Apple Pie, Colonial Coleslaw, Meringues Mirabeau, Rooks’ Bread Pudding and many more.
Astrology
Highly illustrated, accessible and fascinating, packed with useful information and charts.A delightful, illustrated introduction to the wonders of astrology, this book reminds you of the deep-rooted history of astrology before taking you through everything you need to know to get started: the Zodiac, star signs and their qualities, the horoscope chart, houses, planets, aspects, personality, and how to read a chart and start forecasting. Along the way are fascinating facts and helpful tips, and also included are example charts of famous people, a guide to retrogrades and resources for online astrology and taking things further. It will appeal to all ...
Astrology Embroidery
Learn to stitch your favorite star signs and other celestial wonders as envisioned by renowned fine artist Maya Hanisch.Through the centuries, people have looked to the night sky for inspiration and guidance. With all the upheaval in the world, looking to the ever-steady stars is more appealing than ever. Hand embroidery offers yet another kind of relief in turbulent times. Taking a break from the screen and focusing on the simple rhythm of stitching colorful images in cloth can have a calming, meditative effect.Astrology Embroidery marries these two sources of calm by providing 30 original celestial patterns with embroidery instructions and illustr...
Astrology Mixology
Cocktails from the cosmos!If you need a sign that a little fun is on your horizon, here are 12! Astrology Mixology is a book of playful pop-out coasters and delicious drink recipes that make happy hour your destiny. Zero in on all your party guests’ zodiac signs with clever coasters, and mix up a constellation of cocktails that suit their every cosmic need. Follow your sun sign straight to the liquor cabinet and raise a glass to the stars!
At Risk
A Massachusetts state investigator is called home from Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is completing a course at the National Forensic Academy. His boss, the district attorney, attractive but hard-charging, is planning to run for governor, and as a showcase she's planning to use a new crime initiative called At Risk-its motto: "Any crime, any time." In particular, she's been looking for a way to employ cutting-edge DNA technology, and she thinks she's found the perfect subject in an unsolved twenty-year-old murder-in Tennessee. If her office solves the case, it ought to make them all look pretty good, right?Her investigator is not so sure-not sure ab...
Athena the Proud
Athena wants to upgrade a labyrinth for King Minos, but her approach causes problems in this Goddess Girls adventure.Athena’s arrogance gets the best of her when her attempts to improve King Minos’s labyrinth have unexpected—and disastrous—results!
Athena the Wise
Athena uses her wisdom to help out a new kid—who happens to be Hercules—in this Goddess Girls story.When a mortal named Hercules transfers to Mount Olympus Academy, Athena wants to help him fit in. Not only does Hercules need help finding friends and adjusting to life at his new school, but he must also complete twelve “labors” in order to earn a permanent place at the academy—and a shot at achieving immortality.Athena’s dad, Principal Zeus, takes an interest in the new kid and asks his daughter to secretly watch out for him as he tries to complete his tasks. It will take all of Athena’s famed wisdom to sort out her own problems and help Hercules su...
Atlas Alone
Hugo Award winner Emma Newman returns to the captivating Planetfall universe with a novel about vengeance and the lengths to which one will go to save the future of humanity.Six months after she left, Dee is struggling to manage her rage toward the people who ordered the nuclear strike that destroyed Earth. She’s trying to find those responsible, but she’s not getting very far alone.A dedicated gamer, Dee is endeavoring to discover a mersive good enough to enable her to escape her trauma. When she is approached by a designer who asks her to play test his new game, she hopes it will be what she needs—but it isn’t like any mersive she’s played before....
August and Then Some
Twisted bonds between a father and his children lead to revenge and a desperate hope for redemption and forgiveness.In the heat of August, Jake Terri Savage (“JT”), his little sister Danielle, and his bone-headed best friend, Nokey (nicknamed after “gnocchi”), try to steal JT’s father’s beloved 1965 Shelby Cobra. Their reasons are noble; the consequences,devastating.JT’s abusive dad’s idea of a twelfth birthday gift is getting his son involved in a barroom brawl. Nokey’s dad thinks he has potatoes for brains. Both sons live out their fathers’ stunted visions in a way that brings down a terrible judgment on them all―leaving JT hauling rocks for punis...
Aurora
A compelling look at violence and trauma from the psychiatrist who treated mass shooter James Holmes, perpetrator of the infamous movie theater massacre.As an expert and speaker on mass shootings and gun violence, Dr. Lynn Fenton knew it was impossible to “spot a killer.” But when she met her new patient, troubled grad student James Holmes, the hair on her arms stood up. She feared he was going to kill. Yet she could find no way to thwart him. A few months later, Holmes struck: he entered a packed movie theater and opened fire, killing twelve people and wounding seventy; some were left brain damaged, several were paralyzed for life. Immediately the ...
Awaiting You: A Guided Pregnancy Journal
Celebrate the miraculous journey of pregnancy and capture every precious moment with Awaiting You by Katie Clemmons - the perfect pregnancy journal and memory book for expecting mothers!Pregnancy is a transformative and awe-inspiring experience, and this beautifully designed journal is here to accompany you every step of the way. From the initial anticipation to the arrival of your little one, Awaiting You provides a nurturing space for you to document your emotions, milestones, and cherished memories throughout your pregnancy: * Thoughtful Prompts: Explore a variety of prompts and questions that encourage self-reflection and allow you to express yo...
Awakening Minds
Challenge yourself to become a happier person and create a better world in this uplifting and spiritually nourishing workbook. With a focus on social justice and structured around ten empowering life lessons, educator Dr David J. Wallace shows us how we can reflect on ourselves and draw from within to become the happiest, most socially conscious and fulfilled versions of ourselves. Taking one lesson at a time, this interactive book helps us recognise our own flaws and traumas so that we can move beyond these, harnessing the power within us to create conscious change. This book encourages us to join in with the mindful prompts and meditative practice...
Awesome Women Wordsearch
"Well behaved women seldom make history."Laurel Thatcher UlrichThroughout history the contributions of women have often been overlooked. This wonderful collection of wordsearch puzzles seeks to correct that with 120 informative and brilliant puzzles all based on the achievements of women.Included are puzzles dedicated to notable individuals such as Margaret Atwood, Greta Thunberg, and Oprah Winfrey as well as lesser known names equally deserving of recognition like the Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil and environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Other puzzles celebrate groups of women in a variety of fields from athletic achievers and aviation pioneers,...