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The Throne of Broken Gods
The global phenomena and bestselling romantasy saga continues as amid the Etherworld’s ancient battles and wrenching betrayals, the lines between villains and heroes, enemies and lovers, right and wrong, begin to blur. For where there are Gods, there are also Monsters . . .***DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION with stenciled edges, exclusive design with full-color illustrated endpapers including character art, designed hardcover case, chapter headers, and an EXCLUSIVE BONUS SCENE!***Descended into darkness . . .Wronged beyond comprehension, and grieving, Dianna is hellbent on revenge against those who betrayed her. As a legendary Ig'Morruthien, she thirsts for ...
The Total Cat Manual
Everything you need to know about your new feline friend, with over 200 top tips from the experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com! From adoption and care to behavior and communication, this is the most comprehensive guide to cats available.The experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com, who have spent many years connecting homeless pets to their new families, have compiled all the essential information on adopting a new feline family member into one definitive tome:Basics: Understand your new kitten or cat, prepare for a new arrival, get the skinny on supplies and toys, and learn everything you need to know to integrate a kitty into your home and life.Behavior: Get the scoop on...
The Trail of the Ghost Bunny
Kelsey and her family have moved into an abandoned B&B that they're fixing up. It's a beautiful place and it even comes with its own bunny…but it also seems to come with its own ghost. With the help of their new bunny friend, Kelsey and her friends and CCSC clubmates Becca and Leo investigate the true source of the mysterious on-goings at the B&B.This story closes out the series in a satisfying way, and includes a very light ghost plot that feels seasonally appropriate. And animal fans will be thrilled to see plenty new animal capers, including the return of the lovable dogs from book 5, Dog-Gone Danger.
The Transformers
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE in the first-ever hardcover collection of the movie adaptations.CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE IN STYLE!When Optimus Prime and Megatron wage their final battle on Earth...from the ashes rises a whole new beginning for the Autobots and Decepticons that is truly More Than Meets The Eye!Explore THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE like never before in this breathtaking deluxe hardcover that collects both adaptations of the iconic movie, just in time for fans to celebrate its 40th anniversary.Collects THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1-3 & THE TRANSFORMERS: THE ANIMATED ...
The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley
With its breathtaking natural scenery, its strong sense of history and legend and its rich artistic legacy, the Hudson River Valley has long inspired and rewarded its visitors. In the fifteen years since its original publication, The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley has become the trusted regional classic for exploring and appreciating the area's many attractions, from the brooding intensity of the Highlands to the unspoiled small towns of the lower Hudson. This fourth revised edition is full of candid, up-to-the-minute ideas about how best to enjoy your stay, whether for a weekend, a week or a lifetime: Ponies and the performing arts, m...
The Tumbling Turner Sisters
For fans of Orphan Train and Water for Elephants, a compelling historical novel from “one of the best authors of women’s fiction” (Library Journal). Set against the turbulent backdrop of American Vaudeville, four sisters embark on an unexpected adventure—and a last-ditch effort to save their family.It’s 1919, and the Turners are barely scraping by. When their father loses his job, their irrepressible mother decides that vaudeville is their best chance to make the rent—and create a more exciting life for herself in the process.Traveling by train from town to town, teenagers Gert, Winnie, and Kit, and recent widow Nell soon find a new kind of freedom ...
The Twelve Jays of Christmas
The cast of Donna Andrews’ New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow mystery series is back for an unforgettable holiday story in The Twelve Jays of Christmas.Meg and Michael’s annual holiday celebration is well underway, with a throng of out-of-town relatives staying at their house. Hosting these festivities is a little harder than usual―they have to relocate all the events normally held in their library, currently occupied by Roderick Castlemayne, the irascible wildlife artist who’s creating twelve paintings of birds to illustrate Meg’s grandfather’s latest nature book.Still, the celebrations continue―and the entire family rejoices to learn that Meg...
The Two Towers
The middle novel in The Lord of the Rings—the greatest fantasy epic of all time—which began in The Fellowship of the Ring, and which reaches its magnificent climax in The Return of the King.Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadThe Fellowship is scattered. Some brace hopelessly for war against the ancient evil of Sauron. Others must contend with the treachery of the wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the One Ring, ruler of the accursed Rings of Power, to be destroyed in Mordor, the dark realm where Sauron is supreme. Their guide is Gollum, deceitful and obsessive slave to the corruption of t...
The Tyranny of Flies
In this provocative, darkly funny, and unique novel—a mix of Lord of the Flies and The Royal Tenenbaums—a dictator's former right-hand man becomes housebound and a family power struggle erupts.Growing up on a Cuba-esque Caribbean island, Casandra, Calia, and Caleb endure life under two tyrannies: that of their parents, and the Island’s authoritarian dictator, Pop-Pop Mustache. Papa was the dictator's former right-hand man. Now, he’s a political pariah and an ugly parody of a tyrant, treating his home as a nation which he rules with an iron fist. As for Mom, his wife and hateful second in command, she rules from the mind. Obsessed with armchair psych...
The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator
Develop and perfect your own fantasy character for online worlds, social videos, in-person meetups, self-published novels, and more with The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator.Take your inspiration to new heights with this fantasy character creation guide!In a genre with so much imaginative potential, creating well-rounded and unique characters that speak to the personality and individuality of the creator can be tricky. This guide is an excellent resource, perfect for anyone interested in elevating their fantasy content on social media, preparing for a LARP event, or even writing characters for novels or screenplays.With the tool in The Ultimate Fa...
The Ultimate Guide to CBD
Discover new ways to live a healthy life by incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) into your daily routines.Whether you are seeking information on making your own CBD self-care products, how to cook with CBD, or how to administer CBD to your pet, The Ultimate Guide to CBD makes for the perfect introduction.You’ll start by learning the basics—including the most current science in the field of CBD research. Since there are many ways to use cannabidiol, you’ll also learn the differences between each application, with a detailed look at CBD oils, flower, ready-made beverages, tinctures, isolates, concentrates, capsules, salves, balms, face oil, vaping, and mor...
Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book
Enjoy these 40 expertly crafted micro-RPGs that are fast, fun, easy to learn, and come in a variety of genres—from space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers—everything you need to pick up and play today.Get gaming fast with The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book including brand-new micro-RPGs created by experts across the gaming world. From space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers this book has everything you need to pick up and play today.With these quick-start games, you can create your own adventures, alone or with friends, without any prep, and with minimal set up and pieces. Whether you’re new to RPGs or working towards your level 20 mage, this col...
Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
The Ultimate Random Encounters Book
Take your gaming campaign to the next level with this inspiring, easy-to-use collection of random encounters perfect for any fantasy RPG.Spark your imagination fast with this collection of fun, engaging, and inspiring random encounter prompts. These expertly written options are organized into popular themes and locations so you can find what you need fast, whether you choose from the list or use the dice to choose randomly. With fantasy hooks to fit every game from Pathfinder to GURPS to D&D, there are options for all of your campaigns.Whether you’re playing from a game book or weaving your own homebrewed adventure, there’s always a need for sho...
Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide
Ramp up your role-playing game (RPG) and make your character your own with this fun, interactive workbook—an essential addition to any player’s gaming kit.You’ve chosen your class, bought your weapons, and rolled for your stats, and you’re now the proud owner of your own RPG (role-playing game) avatar. But before you begin your adventure, there’s so much more you can do with your character to make him or her your own! Just how evil is she? What does his dating profile look like? Where did she get that scar? What does he want for his birthday? With fill-in-the blank narratives, prompts, and fun activities to help you customize your character at the s...
Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
The Ultimate RPG Game Master's Worldbuilding Guide
Level up your Game Master skills with these fun, interactive prompts and activities to help your worldbuilding from RPG expert James D’Amato.Make your next campaign truly unique with the help of this interactive guide to world building!From RPG expert James D’Amato comes a fun new guide that teaches beginner and experienced gamers alike how to build and create their own game elements for customizing existing adventures or creating new stories from scratch. The Ultimate RPG Game Master’s Worldbuilding Guide includes dozens of activities for a wide range of genres from fantasy and sci-fi to horror and x-punk. This lively and interactive book helps Gam...
The Underground Dogs
Diego de la Corte is essentially a robot. Just like you. He works a dead-end job like you; goes to the same hypnotizing clubs you frequent; drinks the same bitter beer you chug; buys the same trendy technology you also can’t live without. He keeps dreaming the same dreams, but he desperately wants to wake up. His best friend, Ketrick Woodward, is wide-awake and ready to open Diego’s eyes. In this American society controlled by a new kind of government called the Enforcers of Democracy, Diego becomes Ketrick’s student, learning and gradually accepting his teacher’s mantra that having your life watched, your very reality controlled, is no way to exist...
The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen
Rose Wallace thought her time-traveling adventures were over, but Jane Austen is about to prove her wrong...again!Rose Wallace of Bath, England, is ready to focus on her fledgling romance with dreamy Dr Aiden Trevellyan, but when Jane Austen appears in the present needing their help, Rose and Aiden have no choice but to follow her back to 1813. Staying in the Austen household, Rose and Aiden are introduced to some interesting figures from the past, including Jane’s eccentric (and surprisingly modern) neighbor. Suddenly Rose’s life is in need of a rewrite as she discovers some unexpected ties to her own past.This follow-up to The Particular Charm of ...
The United States of Cryptids
Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond!Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about: • Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens• Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that ...
The Universe Explained
Answers to the most popular astronomy questions of today.Over the course of their illustrious work in astronomy, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest collected hundreds of the most popular astronomy questions that they've been asked. In this book they explain the scientific answers to these questions with expertise and a healthy dose of humor. Below are just a few of the 185 questions they answer: * What would happen to an astronaut exposed to space? * Can people live on Mars? * Can an amateur astronomer make useful discoveries? * Why do we have leap years and leap seconds? * What are the most extreme conditions life can survive? * Is there an edge to t...
The Universe Explained with a Cookie
Did you know that the number of atoms in a cookie is about the same number of stars in the universe?Geoff Engelstein tackles the big questions of the universe and how it works using the sweet and simple chocolate cookie as guide. By exploring what goes into the cookie―the ingredients and the steps―we learn about how everything works, from the tiny world of subatomic particles to galactic clusters.Topics include:The Big Bang Explained with Chocolate ChipsQuantum Mechanics Explained with Milk and CookiesChaos Explained with VanillaAnd more!Filled with fascinating facts and laugh-out-loud moments, it's a richly visual and deeply fascinating scientific ...
The Unofficial A Court of Thorns and Roses Cocktail Book
Step into the enchanting world of Prythian with this dreamy cocktail book, inspired by Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling series, A Court of Thorns and Roses. Immerse yourself in the magic, romance, and intrigue of the fae courts as you sip on these tantalizing elixirs.This book features more than 50 cocktail and mocktail recipes based on your favorite people, places, and themes from the series, as well as amuse-bouche pairings, sure to satisfy both mortal and fae alike. Entertain your guests with: * Nesta’s Dirty Martini * Tamlin Tequila Cocktail * The Bloody Amren * Rhysand’s Calming Tea (Mocktail) * Elain’s Garden * Velaris Dessert * Feyre Darling This...
The Unofficial Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Cookbook
The Unofficial Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Cookbook is a one-of-a-kind cookbook that captures the flavor and feel of the hit movie Beetlejuice, with 75 delightfully dark recipes, from Deetz dinner party shrimp cocktail to delicious Harry Belafonte-themed “banana boat” milkshakes.Drawing inspiration from the deceptively sunny home of the Maitlands and the gloomy bureaucracy of the afterlife, to the fantasy world of Beetlejuice himself and the sandworms of Titan, this cookbook finds inspiration in every corner, with recipes inspired by the creatures, characters, locations and plot points of the film and other sources.Each recipe will be pai...
The Unofficial Big Lebowski Cocktail Book
Raise a glass to the 25th anniversary of The Big Lebowski with this highly giftable unofficial cocktail book featuring 50 cocktails, brews, and other spirits inspired by the beloved movie’s characters and scenes.The Big Lebowski—the hilariously quirky comedy-thriller about bowling, avant-garde art, nihilistic Austrians, White Russians, and a guy named…the Dude—is a cult classic. Now, with The Unofficial Big Lebowski Cocktail Book, you can relive the movie one drink at a time!Award-winning beverage writer and best-selling author André Darlington shows you how to create these and more iconic cocktails at home: * The Dude (White Russian) * Porn Star M...
The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook
Dine like the lords and ladies and bring the high society meals and treats home with these 100 delicious recipes inspired by Netflix’s most-watched series of all time—Bridgerton.Blue satin ball gowns, chocolates and high tea, five course meals with family, scandal, and romance. Welcome to the dashing world of Bridgerton. Grosvenor Square is buzzing with ladies and lords dressed to the nines, promenading in the park, and sharing lemonade at the evening’s ball. And while you might not be able to score the jewels and frocks of the Bridgertons and the Featheringtons, you can still eat like them with The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook.From dazzling canap...
The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook
Bring EPCOT’s beloved global fare right to your kitchen with this next installment to the bestselling Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook series.The Honey Chocolate Baklava from Morocco all the way to the Tangerine Kakigōri from Japan, EPCOT arguably has the best food at the Disney Parks. And now, you can bring the delicious snacks, meals, and drinks straight to your own kitchen with The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook. Featuring 100 recipes from each of the EPCOT Pavilions and festivals, you’ll learn how to make:-Jumbo Pretzels from Sommerfest in the Germany Pavilion-Fish and Chips from Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the United Kingdom Pavilion-...
The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook
The magic of the holidays meets the magic of Disney right in your very own kitchen with these 100 recipes inspired by Walt Disney World and Disneyland’s hottest holiday celebrations, festivals, and special events all year long.Bring the magic of Disney’s holiday celebrations straight to your kitchen with The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook! From festivals and holidays to other special events throughout the year, this book features 100 recipes for the best food items Disney’s annual celebrations have to offer.You’ll learn to make:-Valentine Swirl Dole Whip from The Tropical Hideaway for Valentine’s Day-Frozen Apple Cider from ABC Commissary...
The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook
Skip the reservation and bring the magic of Disney’s restaurants straight to your kitchen with these 100 recipes inspired by Walt Disney World’s and Disneyland’s hottest restaurants.Recreate popular restaurant favorites right in your own home from appetizers and main dishes to refreshing drinks and popular desserts. The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook features 100 table service and quick service restaurant favorites to help you make your own Disney-inspired menu. You’ll learn to make:-Tiffins Signature Bread Service from Tiffins-Fried Chicken Dinner from Plaza Inn-Herb-Salted Pork Tenderloin from Be Our Guest-Chocolate Cake from Satu’li...
The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook
“A fun adventure through some of Dolly’s own favorite recipes.” —Country Living“Perfect for fans and foodies alike.” —Rolling StoneBring the fun of Dollywood right to your own kitchen with 100 of the most delicious foods from Dollywood and its surrounding parks.From favorite snacks and main dishes to refreshing drinks and popular desserts, Dollywood has some incredible food. And now, you can recreate all of your favorites—and discover some new favorites—with these 100 recipes in The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook.You’ll learn to make:-Frannie’s Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich from Grandstand Café-Meatloaf Stackers from Granny Ogle’s Ham ‘n’ Beans-Fruit...
The Unofficial Elf Cookbook
Spread cheer any time of the year with 70+ iconic recipe creations and recreations inspired by the movie,"Elf."Now an AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY 41 AWARD WINNER, a 9x GOLD MUSE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD WINNER and an INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS NOMINEE In The Unofficial Elf Cookbook, Jackie Alpers documents the memorable food moments, people, scenes and references from the film "Elf," in a funny, yet strikingly beautiful cookbook showcasing a full-range of sweet and savory dishes. The Unofficial Elf Cookbook brings holiday joy throughout the year with jokes and references sure to delight even the most die-hard "Elf" fans alongside full-color, award-winning photogr...
The Unofficial Elf Cookbook
Time to get your fill of the four main food groups—candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup—with these 75 sweet recipes inspired by the beloved holiday film Elf.Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite…snack food? Whether you’re preparing for a journey to meet long lost family or trying to impress that special someone with the world’s best cup of coffee, The Unofficial Elf Cookbook is here to keep your hunger at bay. From appetizers and main dishes to refreshing drinks and holiday-worthy desserts, this book features 75 delicious recipes inspired by the holiday classic Elf. Try recipes like:-Buddy’s Breakfast Spaghetti: Because nothing says breakfast to...
The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook
An Epic Culinary Journey to the Heart of Westeros!Eat like a Lannister. Brew spirits to warm you in the coming winter. Treat guests to exotic sweets and alchemy-inspired cocktails. With this collection of hearty meals inspired by George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, it's all possible! Every dish finds its roots in the pages that brought Westeros to life, including: * Arbor Red Winethe finest spirit in the Seven Kingdoms * The House of Stark's Venison, Apple, Cheddar Plaitssavory meat pies, fit for any Warden of the North * The Imp's Wild Strawberry Foola dessert light enough to make Tyrion smile * Wilding Grilled Pork Chops with S...
The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook | 50 Bewitchingly Delicious Recipes for Fans of the Halloween Classic
Join the Sanderson sisters just in time for Halloween with this USA Today bestselling cookbook that is sure to put a spell on you!Since its debut in 1993, the movie Hocus Pocus has achieved cult-classic fame, with both children and adults as a loyal fanbase. Fans fall in love with the delightful, demonic and diva-esque Sanderson Sisters and the sleepy New England town they torment. Now you can conjure up your own spooky treats and bewitching drinks to celebrate Halloween, whether you’re attending a surprise rave in town, or just spending “a quiet evening at home.”The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook is filled with over 60 recipes for fare inspired by...