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Astro Royale, Vol. 6
A thrilling superpowered yakuza battle royale by the creator of Tokyo Revengers!Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only biological heir to the Yotsurugi yakuza family, is caught in a power struggle with his adopted siblings over who will be the next boss. But when a meteor crashes into Tokyo and people begin manifesting mysterious powers called Astros in the aftermath, their gang war becomes superpowered!Yoshiki Tendo, the organizer of the Astro Battle Royale, offers ten billion yen, divided equally, to anyone who places a bet on the final match between Hibaru and Shikaba. What is his real motive? The secret behind the Yotsurugis and the Daybreak Ore is revealed in this final volume!
Candide
This elegant hardback edition presents Voltaire's classic novel, Candide, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and gilded page edges.
Candide is a young man living a paradisaical life, mentored by a tutor, Professor Pangloss. When Candide falls for Cunegonde, the daughter of the Baron Thunder-ten-Tronkh, he is thrown out of the castle, which has been his home, and embarks upon a series of epic adventures. Satirical and witty, Voltaire pokes fun at the classical romantic adventures of the time.
This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal; featuring a facsimile of Voltaire's signature on the title page; gold gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
Anyák napja - Éldekorált kiadás
Valaki anyák napi üdvözlőlapokat küld neki. Pedig Grace soha nem volt anya.
Először csak egy érkezik. Aztán még egy. És még egy.
Feladó nincs. Magyarázat nincs.
Csak ugyanaz a rövid üzenet:
Boldog anyák napját!
Grace tudja, hogy ez nem tévedés. Valaki ismeri a múltját.
Ahogy a rejtély egyre sötétebbé válik, Grace rájön: életének korábbi eseményeit nem teheti meg nem történtté. Valaki figyeli. Valaki emlékezteti. Valaki azt akarja, hogy végre szembenézzen azzal, amit eltemetett.
És lehet, hogy ez a valaki közelebb van, mint gondolná.
Az Anyák napja lebilincselő pszichológiai thriller titkokról, bűntudatról és a múlt elhallgatott döntéseiről.
Crash
Strap in for the thriller of the summer from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Snap. In a hangar at Los Angeles International airport, a cargo plane tears itself apart. In South Africa, a passenger jet crashes into a popular tourist attraction. The two tragedies seem unconnected, but disgraced air crash investigator Tom Patrick has a very bad feeling about this…Blunt and bitter, Tom’s not a popular guy. He's already fighting to keep his job and, without hard evidence or official backup for an investigation, he’s forced to go it alone. But when shocking clues plunge him into a conspiracy that threatens millions, Tom must risk everything to stop planes - and passengers - falling out of the sky like bloody confetti. Originally published as 'High Rollers' by Jack Bowman
Islands of Forgotten Daughters
'Utterly enthralling' JESSICA J. LEE, author of Two Trees Make A Forest'Lush, magnetic, elegiac and absorbing' MEGHA MOHAN, author of Herlands'Skilfully crafted and beguilingly immersive' SANTANU BHATTACHARYA, author of DeviantsMeet the matriarchs of Filipino myth – defiant goddesses, powerful witches, terrifying shapeshifters – and their real-life counterparts, as Carla Montemayor journeys to discover her own ancestry and the stories of her people. When Carla Montemayor discovers that her great-great grandmother was a binukot – a girl sequestered from her family and community, trained to memorise and sing the myths of her people – this sets her on her own epic journey to uncover her ancestry. Why was she raised on European fairytales and Greek myths when the stories of her own people are so rich? And why did no one in her family speak of their illustrious binukot foremother anymor? ravelling to the Philippines to trace the lives of her female relatives, Carla discovers that, officially, her people have no history. Like many indigenous groups, their stories have been erased by colonists. It becomes her work to reconstruct and reimagine them. Weaving together the tales of her family members, who survived war, oppression, violence, displacement and more, with the myths of her people, Carla finds similarities: women with courage, resourcefulness and ambition, who fight and love with equal ferocity. Islands of Forgotten Daughters celebrates these women and tells their tales, offering a fresh perspective on Filipino history and culture. It is a rallying cry for the power of storytelling: to resist erasure, preserve identity and resonate for generations to come. '[A] beautiful book' JULIET NICOLSON, author of Frostquake'An important and tender act of recovery' ROMALYN ANTE, author of The Left-Behind Child'A beautiful tale of diaspora, love and loss' MIRIAM GOLD, author of Elena: A Handmade Life
CRASHING INTO YOU_SALTWATE2 PB
A brand new Saltwater Secrets romance with fake dating and destination romance!When fake becomes real, can two broken hearts risk it al? laire has spent the last couple of years building the perfect life for herself on the stunning shores of Lorne, Australia. But when she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of surfing sensation Bryce Maylands, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble…Bryce may be known as a player, but his reputation is catching up with him. A fake relationship could be a lifeline – if he can keep his heart out of it, that is.As tension builds, secrets surface and insecurities rise. Will they embrace the depths of their feelings or retreat to safet? eviews are in for Crashing Into You!''What''s not to like?… Just gorgeous… Had me smiling so much!'' ?''I was immediately hooked…the slow burn tension between them is sizzling.'' ?''Perfect for anyone who loves emotional connections, great chemistry, and characters you can’t help but root for.'' ?''A fun, easy summer romance that had me wishing I was on the Australian coast.'' ?
Kiss of Darkness
USA Today bestselling author Taylor Aston White brings you this newly addictive Dark Paranormal Romance. He despises her... almost as much as his beast craves her. Kyra’s seen and survived the worst things imaginable, all because of the forbidden magic she was born with. Trapped by her dangerous secret, she’s forced to serve Councilman Gallagher or risk losing everything she’s fought to protect. Because despite black magic being banned, her very survival depends on it. Xander’s hatred for black witches is notorious, but no one infuriates him more than Kyra Farzan—the one witch trouble seems to follow. With her dark amber eyes and an irresistible strength that stirs the beast he's cursed to share a soul with, Xander is determined to keep his distance. But when he’s ordered to protect her, Xander must swallow his prejudice and fight the growing attraction that defies everything he believes. After all, he’s spent his life knowing one truth: you can never trust a black witch. And he definitely couldn't trust Kyra. Dark Paranormal Romance - Enemies to Lovers - Found Family - Bodyguard - Fated Mates - Who Hurt You?---Kiss of Darkness is a deliciously dark paranormal romance containing explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+. This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 20
Surviving a zombie apocalypse beats a dead-end job any day!After spending years slaving away for a soul-crushing company, Akira’s life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira’s on a mission to complete all 100 items on his bucket list before he...well, kicks the bucket. Clinical trials for a vaccine are underway in Fukuoka when Akira and his team receive an SOS from Okinawa. A massive horde of zombies is invading the Okinawa base, and they need backup before the last stronghold on the island is overrun. But with no way to get to the tropical island, the gang feels hopeless—that is, until a blast from the past descends from the skies. It’s time to skydive to save Okinawa!
Born of Guilt
From an award-winning debut novelist, Born of Guilt is a powerful and heartrending novel about the intense bond between mother and child and the consequences of freedom.‘One of the most powerful debuts I have encountered in recent years. Unmissable.’ Georgi Gospodinov‘I am calm only when alone. That’s what my mother used to say. As a child I hated her for this because it meant I shouldn’t have existed. Now I’m frightened by how much I understand her.’Newly arrived in America, Yana spends her days in a series of dead-end service jobs and her nights meeting other immigrants. She breathes easier amidst the chaos of this bright new world, but her thoughts keep returning to her family and the country she left behind.Working as a doctor in a Bulgaria haunted by communism, Yana’s beautiful mother Lily believes she has escaped the dark horrors of her childhood, until she finds herself trapped once more in a violent marriage.And Lily’s own mother, Eva, is slowly losing herself in the embroidery of her memories. She urges Yana not to make the same mistakes she and Lily did – not to do everything her family tells her.''Raw and mature . . . Joanna Elmy possesses the rare ability to tap into a collective womanhood and speak in its voice'' Rene Karabash, International Booker Prize shortlisted author of She Who Remains''Following three women weathering violent marriages, political collapse, and the ghosts of their pasts, Born of Guilt delivers a tenacious, heartrending exploration of what it truly means to survive'' Lidija Hilje, author of Slanting Towards the Sea Translated by the author and the International Booker Prize winning translator Angela Rodel
History of Criminal Tudor England
From noble intrigues at the restless royal court to the rough justice of parish life, A History of Criminal Tudor England explores how law, transgression, and faith shaped a society perched between medieval order and modern ambition. In a world ruled by the rhythm of the church and the uncertainty of the seasons, theft, murder, and misfortune exposed both the desperation and the ingenuity of England’s people.Drawing on centuries of legal records and the vivid stories buried in the plea rolls and assize courts, this book uncovers a world of accidents and murders, faith and cunning. Here are joiners who built secret priest holes, vagrants who defied their parishes, and killers who escaped the noose by reciting a single verse of scripture.Through these tales of fear, faith, and fragile justice, we see Tudor England not as a distant past, but as a living, breathing society which was restless, devout, and dangerously human.
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin, the bombing of the ‘Big City’ as it was known to the crews of RAF Bomber Command, raged from 18 November 1943 to the end of the war in Europe in 1945. It is recalled here both by those in the air over capital of the Third Reich, as well as those who suffered under the bombing onslaught.At the start of the Battle of Berlin, Sir Arthur Harris had predicted that the ‘Big City’ would ‘cost between 400-500 aircraft’, but that it would also ‘cost Germany the war’. He was proved wrong on both counts. Berlin was not ‘wrecked from end to end’, as Harris predicted on 3 November 1943 – ‘if the USAAF will come in on it’ – although a considerable part of it was destroyed. And the ‘Main Battle of Berlin’ did not cost Germany the war; a grinding land campaign had yet to be fought. More than 9,000 bombing sorties were flown during the battle on round trips of about 1,200 miles to Berlin and back.Berlin was bombed by four Allied air forces between 1940 and 1945. British bombers alone dropped 45,517 tons of bombs, whilst the Americans a further 23,000 tons. By 1944, some 1.2 million people, 790,000 of them women and children, about a quarter of Berlin’s population, had been evacuated to rural areas. An effort was made to evacuate all children from Berlin, but this was defeated by parents and many evacuees who soon made their way back to the city. However, by May 1945, 1.7 million people – 40% of the population – had fled the city.This fitting tribute to those who died in the relentless struggle to knock Berlin, and hopefully Germany, out of the war resonates with eye-witness accounts and background information which the author has painstakingly investigated and researched. The result is a hugely fascinating and highly readable narrative containing very real and unique observations by British and Commonwealth aircrew and, equally importantly, the long-suffering citizens of Berlin, and well as the capital’s defenders.Up to the end of March 1945, there had been a total of 314 air raids on Berlin, eighty-five of these in the last twelve months. Estimates of the total number of dead in Berlin from air raids range from 20,000 to 50,000; the relatively low casualty figure in Berlin is partly the result of the city’s formidable air defences and shelters.The Battle of Berlin was not a defeat in absolute terms, but in the operational sense it was an offensive that Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris and his aircrews could not win. ‘Berlin won’ concluded Sir Ralph Cochrane, the Air Officer Commanding 5 Group RAF Bomber Command. ‘It was just too tough a nut.’
Kárhozott vér 3.
A vér nem válik vízzé
A halál angyala, Sahan nem játszadozik tovább. Hayan szívére éhezik, és bármire képes lenne, hogy megszerezze. Ráadásul nem csupán Yunseot tartja a kezében, de az iskola összes diákját agyatlan, bábként irányított vámpírrá változtatta. Vajon a tisztavérű Hayan elég erős lehet ahhoz, hogy kitörjön az ördögi vámpír hipnotikus hatalmából?
Ráadásul Hayan nem számíthat támogatásra - az egyetlen ember, aki képes lenne segíteni neki, Euntae nyomozó ugyanis nagyon gyanúsan kezd viselkedni. A rendőrtiszt körül egyre sokasodnak a titkok, és Hayan már abban sem biztos, hogy megbízhat-e egyáltalán társában. A rejtélyek nyomába ered - a válaszok pedig könnyen lehet, hogy Euntae vérvonalában rejlenek...
Real Al Pacino: His Defining Roles on Stage and Screen
The Real Al Pacino: His Defining Roles offers an unprecedented journey through the career of one of cinema''s greatest actors, from his humble beginnings in the South Bronx to becoming a Hollywood legend. Author Tom Brogan delivers an intimate portrait that goes far beyond Pacino''s most famous roles, exploring the defining performances that shaped both his career and American culture.This isn''t just another celebrity biography—it''s a masterclass in understanding how an actor transforms from struggling theatre performer to iconic movie star. The book traces Pacino''s evolution through breakthrough stage performances like The Indian Wants the Bronx and Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, his career-defining film roles in The Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and Scarface, right through to his later television triumphs in Angels in America and You Don''t Know Jack.What sets this book apart is its focus on the craft of acting itself. Brogan reveals how Pacino''s collaborations with legendary figures like Lee Strasberg, Sidney Lumet, Francis Ford Coppola, and David Mamet shaped his approach to character development. The book explores his notorious preparation methods, his struggles with fame, and his unwavering commitment to the stage despite Hollywood success.With insights into behind-the-scenes moments, production challenges, and Pacino''s relationships with co-stars like Robert De Niro, John Cazale, and Meryl Streep, this comprehensive biography captures the essence of an actor who never stopped searching for truth in his performances. For film enthusiasts, theatre lovers, and anyone fascinated by the art of acting, this is the definitive account of Al Pacino''s extraordinary journey.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the Caregiver
Are you caring for someone with dementia? This book is for you—with emotional support, tips, and comic relief that will brighten your day. Whether you’re caring for a family member with dementia at home or in a memory care facility, the emotional and physical toll on you is dramatic. It’s time for some care for the caregiver, and the stories in this book, selected from our library, will certainly help. They’re organized into 11 chapters: • The New Normal – adjust to your loved one’s new reality • Finding the Humor – the comic relief is there, every day • It Takes a Village – let others shoulder some of the burden • Finding Joy – caring for your loved one can also be joyous • Laughter Is the Best Medicine – it’s okay to see the funny • Silver Linings – look for the unexpected benefits • Self-Care – self-care is not selfish; it’s mandatory • The Lighter Side – treasured moments in dementia care • Reframing Your Future – how to adjust your expectations • Great Advice and Tips – ideas that will help you cope • Loss, Grieving & Healing – comfort for what’s to come
Fall From Grace
London, 1916. It's only when her father dies that Louisa and her mother realise just how much debt their once-wealthy family is in. The only way she can save them is by marrying old, rich and leery Mr Mullen - Louisa can't imagine a fate worse than that. So when charming up-and-coming businessman Dickie Newman offers to marry her after a chance encounter, it seems like the perfect escape. She has no idea how dangerous her new husband is.1934. Being Dickie's daughter has given Grace a life of luxury that many people can't imagine. She's never thought about where all the money comes from. But there's only so long she can live in blissful ignorance. Once her eyes are opened to her truth, there's no going back. But Dickie has no intention of letting her walk away...The brand new thrilling saga from Kitty Neale, full of her signature twists and turns. Preorder now!
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
''One afternoon, in a particularly bright and glowing August, some years before I knew I was happy...''Charming, evocative and imbued with the melancholy of nostalgia, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog is Dylan Thomas''s much-loved collection of loosely autobiographical short fiction. First we meet the young schoolboy, gloriously immersed in make-believe in a shabby farmyard; then, the budding poet with his thrilling friendships and dreams of fortune; and finally, ''young Mr Thomas'', the penniless journalist who ''hoped, in a vague way, to live on women''.Shot through with the exuberance and enthusiasm of youth, these stories reveal Dylan Thomas the poet in an entirely new light, as he explores love, death, religion, adolescent sexuality and fragile male friendships in one of the twentieth century''s finest collections of short fiction.
To Have or To Hold
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGA BBC WILDLIFE BEST BOOK OF 2025A thrilling exploration of nature’s symbiotic relationships by the award-winning author of Forget Me Not.What can nature teach us about living together? Investigating eight symbiotic relationships trying to survive the climate and biodiversity crises, Sophie Pavelle explains why it has never been more vital for us to understand symbiosis. Symbiotic relationships regulate ecosystems, strengthen resilience and bind pivotal connections, and nature thrives on relationships as glamorous as they are grotesque and as bizarre as they are engrossing.Symbiotic relationships don''t happen accidentally – these dynamics evolved – and species form and sever alliances everywhere, from deep within temperate rainforests to the open ocean, quiet tidal pools or chalk grasslands.In To Have or To Hold, Sophie low-carbon travels in the British Isles relishing the interconnectedness between species, celebrating the relationships underpinning natural environments and sharing some of nature’s frauds, fortune-tellers, misfits and cheaters.The natural world is built on parasitism, a cunning blend of bargaining and exploitation in the name of survival. In our relationship with the natural world, are we the parasites? Will we continue to exploit nature’s resources? Or will we vow to love and cherish what remains – shaping a more restorative life alongside nature – till death us do part?
The Flight
A young man''s passion for his father''s mistress turns tragic in this deft Russian novel by the author of modernist masterpiece The Spectre of Alexander Wolf.“The Gazdanov revival... is nothing short of a literary event.” —Times Literary Supplement Mixing psychological drama with devastating, sunsoaked romance, this modernist take on the traditional Russian 19th-century realist novel epitomised by Tolstoy delivers a timeless statement on the tension between sensuality and duty, community and freedom.While summering on the French Riviera, the young Seryozha secretly becomes the lover of the much older Liza—who is also his father''s mistress. As autumn approaches, they reluctantly part: Liza to return to Paris, Seryozha to take up his studies at university in London. When he finds out about their affair, Seryozha''s father attempts to convince Liza to leave his son, for the sake of the boy''s own happiness. She finally gives in—but a sudden, fatal catastrophe changes everything.An account of twisted love and youthful disillusionment that recalls Vladimir Nabokov and Françoise Sagan, full of secrets and reversals, Gazdanov''s second novel is proof of his wide-ranging talents. Originally written before his celebrated noir experiments, The Spectre of Alexander Wolf and The Buddha''s Return, The Flight blends tragic inevitability, complex and fractured family relationships, and a whirling cast of émigrés struggling to break through each other’s solitude to make for a devastating and compelling read.
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Girl Crush, Vol. 7
In the super-competitive world of K-pop idol trainees, perfection isn’t enough. You’ve got to have heart!Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn’t hiding from other kids—it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate’s impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato’s ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl’s passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own!Tenka and Sua may have made it on the LJH special-project team, but that’s only their first challenge. In order to get a spot at the audition for the new three-company idol group, they’re going to have to crush the next monthly evaluation. But seeing Tenka in action is giving Sua a lot of feelings about her own experience as an idol trainee. Will she be able to get her head in the game in time for the evals, or will all the stress goad her into making a career-ending bad choice?
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