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The Sourdough Compendium
Award-winning stories from the world of All the Murmuring Bones and The Briar Book of the Dead, this is a compendium of fantastic tales from the dark gothic heart of the Sourdough universe. Witches, assassins and pirates are brought to life in immersive, sinister and magical prose. Comprised of three collections (Sourdough and Other Stories, The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings and The Tallow-Wife and Other Tales) these mosaic narratives form much of the foundational mythology for the novels All the Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns, The Briar Book of the Dead The Crimson Road and A Forest, Darkly. Within these pages, coffin-makers work hard to keep the dead buried and their own murderous urges in check; poison girls are schooled in the art of marital assassination; books carry forth stories and forbidden secrets; a young witch wreaks a terrible revenge on an old lover; the Little Sisters of St Florian devote their lives to knowledge good and bad; a dying forest god is reinvigorated; mermaids and seamstresses make dangerous bargains; changelings bring havoc. Saints slumber, hind-girls dance across the countryside, bears show their true colours, and the fate of the upper and lower worlds rests on the whim of a volatile plague maiden... Exquisite, compelling and rich with unforgettable characters, these stories layer and intertwine in the dexterous hands of a master storyteller. All three collections were shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award with The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings winning the award. This is beautiful fairy-tale gothic of the most haunting and dangerous kind.
The Fiercest Kind
Artists fighting racism and sexism from the end of the Great Depression through the Civil Rights era In 1943, the production of the Columbia Pictures film The Heat’s On halted for three days due to an on-set protest by featured performer Hazel Scott. Appalled by the racially demeaning and stereotypical depictions of Black women extras and dancers, Scott—one of the top African American performers of the era—forced the studio to relent. But her protest of Hollywood racism angered powerful white men in the industry, and despite her rising career, she was soon banished from American film. Scott was far from the only Black woman in a creative field to use her professional success as leverage against prejudice. In The Fiercest Kind, cultural historian H. Zahra Caldwell explores the biographical narratives of five Black women at the top of their artistic crafts in the mid-20th century to understand how they pushed back against racism and sexism. From 1937–1963, pianist Hazel Scott, dancer Katherine Dunham, cartoonist Jackie Ormes, multihyphenate fine artist (graphic artist, painter, and sculptor) Elizabeth Catlett, and singer Lena Horne were among the most popular and nationally known Black women in their respective fields, spanning film, television, print media, and fine art. Generating creative works at the end of the Great Depression through the Civil Rights era, they used their professional and personal lives to confront seemingly insurmountable repression through what Caldwell defines as “layered resistance.” A Black feminist practice, layered resistance consists of four tactics: claiming and adapting cultural spaces for Black women; strategically crafting positive images of Black womanhood that directly challenge white supremacy; combining performance and/or visual representation with social and political activism; and choosing unconventional lifestyles that defy rigid gender and racial norms. These artists also lived in, worked in, and supported important Black spaces such as Harlem and Black Chicago. Using a methodology that combines textual analysis, archival research, and oral history, Caldwell understands this strategy within larger movements for Black freedom and equality that spanned the twentieth century and continue to the present day.
The Religious Left
An incisive examination of progressive faith-based activism and its impact on American public lifeWhile the Religious Right often dominates headlines, the Religious Left has been a persistent and influential force in shaping public policy across a wide spectrum of issues – from immigration and climate change to gun reform, marriage equality, and criminal justice. Despite its lower visibility, its contributions have been substantial, though not always successful. In The Religious Left, Robert Wuthnow offers a compelling analysis of progressive religious activism over the past 25 years. Drawing on policy documents, denominational reports, and public testimony, he highlights the work of key leaders and organizations operating largely behind the scenes. The book places contemporary efforts in historical context, tracing their roots to the Social Gospel movement of the nineteenth century and examining how strategies and priorities have evolved. Through in-depth case studies of nine major issues, Wuthnow assesses the strengths and limitations of the Religious Left's approach to advocacy. He offers thoughtful recommendations for faith leaders and congregations seeking to engage more effectively in progressive activism – especially at a time when democracy itself is embattled.
Never Alone
Ella Ademonde has crafted a perfect life as a criminal podcaster and socialite. When a cryptic letter is left on her pillow during her engagement party, Ella knows who sent it. Or, at least, she thinks she does. As the torment escalates, Ella realises that despite thinking she understands the rules of this twisted game, her stalker is playing their own version. Meanwhile, her stalker is driven by a jealousy and a perverted sense of justice. Ella deserves everything that is coming to her and she needs to be taught a lesson once and for all. Anyone in their situation would act the same. This doesn’t make them a bad person…righ? esperate to keep up the life of lies she's built for herself, Ella tries to stay one step ahead of the unhinged predator while balancing her perfect life, while her stalker toes the line of going too far. But nothing and no one is as it seems, and soon they must both face a hard truth: maybe it's time to admit the truth of who they really are…Told in dual-POV between Ella and her stalker, this story is a taut balance of survival that brings diverse voices to the front.
Love Out on a Limb 2
From the acclaimed shojo creator of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Love in Focus, and That Wolf-Boy Is Mine! comes a new high school manga filled with taboo thoughts and curiosities. This love triangle is not so simple! After her divorced parents remarry, Yui returns to her hometown for the first time in eight years. She has not seen her older brother, Hayato, during that time, so she is amazed to see how popular and grown up he has become. She also bumps into her childhood friend, Ritsu, who she remembers as a crybaby, and almost doesn't recognize him. Now living with her brother again, she can't help but notice her heart fluttering with each interaction. Does this mean she might like him?! Knowing how taboo these thoughts are, Ritsu suggests he and Yui date as a way to nip her feelings for Hayato in the bud. Yet this family tree may not actually be as simple as it seems… Japanese title: Bokura no suki wa warikirenai
Off the Record
An aspiring newspaper reporter comes across a mystery that threatens to turn the Cold War hot in a funny, thrilling, and strictly undercover romantic comedy by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write. In 1962, opportunities are typically few for nice Jewish girls clacking away at ninety words per minute in a newspaper typing pool. Except Judy Greenberg isn’t typical. An aspiring reporter in DC, she’s aiming for journalistic greatness—not finding a husband. Just don’t tell her mother. Then one day she answers her boss’s private line. The message is curiously cryptic. It’s also delivered in a Russian accent. Judy is certain she has stumbled upon a scoop. Charming reporter Jack Fields isn’t one to dismiss Judy’s instincts. Perfect. A seasoned ally she can trust, not to mention pass off as a pretend boyfriend around her relieved parents. Together, they’re following the leads—from a clandestine hotel bar to the dressing room of a slinky Cuban nightclub singer to an exhilarating underground of secrets and spies stretching from Moscow to Havana to Texas. Now Judy must choose between the safe life expected of her or one hell of a dangerous story that could make her career. She might even fall in love for real. If her ambitions don’t get her killed.
Instructions for the End of the World
Contemporary responses to biblical texts offer hope and guidance in difficult times.When lifelong activist and celebrated author Maggie Helwig became an Anglican priest, she brought both her social justice wisdom and her incomparable literary prowess to the role. Where other priests might make of the homily – the weekly act of taking pre-assigned sections of an ancient and sometimes cryptic biblical text and making them speak to their time, their place, their community – a rote exercise, Helwig takes the language and narrative very seriously. These homilies, selected from those presented to her congregation over the last five years, talk about the Bible, and by extension, the world, through both an activist and a literary lens.‘Instructions for the End of the World’ is how Helwig describes the gospels. As we live through the climate crisis and the rise of fascism around the world, Helwig’s responses to the ancient texts feel urgent and necessary, reminders of hope and meaning during a time of great anxiety and fear. Whether you’re religious or not, these homilies offer a basis for resistance and resources for building communities that may sustain us all.
Good Families Don''t
From the author of the classic Love You Forever, the bestselling picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pesky fart monster is back for a new generation of readers! For fans of laugh-out-loud stories like No One Likes a Fart by Zoë Foster Blake.When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there''s a gas-tly surprise on her bed, they don''t believe her. "Good families like ours do not have farts," they say. But when they go upstairs to check and the fart attacks, Carmen is left to deal with the stinky situation!A refreshed edition of this story is brought to life with brand-new art by New York Times–bestselling illustrator Joy Ang for the whole family (and their farts) to enjoy.
Letters from the Last Apothecary (Tressport Magic, Book 1)
EMILY WILDE meets DIVINE RIVALS in this debut cozy historical romantic fantasy about a grumpy apothecarist, the whirlwind woman who comes to save his shop, and the letters that secretly unite them. You've Got Mail with a magical twist! Nestled between steel skyscrapers lies a small shop stocked with old magic and experimental elixirs. This cozy historical romantic fantasy debut is a tale of mistaken identity, reluctant partnership, and the quiet, transformative magic of being truly seen—on and off the page. Josephine Pinova doesn’t believe in fate. Yet, it must be fate when she walks into one of the last magical apothecaries in the city and they offer her a job after she’s just been fired. Struggling against a tide of anti-magic sentiment amidst the city's rapid industrialization, the shop is slated to close in six short months unless Josie can save it. Luckily, she's no stranger to impossible odd—she's applying to study magic at the local university, something women are typically excluded from—even as the shop's prickly apothecarist, Aufidius Reid, seems determined to dislike her. Reid finds her unbearably insistent. She finds him infuriatingly uptight—nothing like the sensitive scholar Josie has been exchanging anonymous letters with as they study together for entrance to a graduate magic program. A scholar who just so happens to be Reid himself, unbeknownst to either of them. Letter by letter, they fall in love. But at work, Josie and Reid clash constantly about the direction of the business. As pressure rises, they discover the threat to the shop is more dangerous than they could have ever imagined, and working together to save it might be their only chance at true purpose, and at each other.
Diamond Life
A collection of urban short stories about the creative lives of London millennials. Failed aspirations, romantic fiascos, professional rivalries, and much more. This is a book packed with fake-it-until-you-make-it characters.Nat sets Victor and Cleo up on a blind date, to their mutual disappointment. A married woman has seven other men, or does she? Luckless Vicky lodges with glamorous Lara and suffers a romance with toxic loser Damian. A struggling artist, caught between two romantic trysts, is promised by a street fortune teller that it''s all about to change. Graduate Joe moves to London only to find his sought-after internship and social scene do not meet his expectations. Alex is in love with Paul. Paul is only half-in-love with Alex and totally in love with heroin. Candace and Jacob fear their vulnerable friend Jill will kill herself. A married man, split from his mistress, gets a surprise invitation from her for one last hurrah. What he finds in the Soho Hotel is not quite what he anticipated. Two schoolgirl frenemies fall in and out of touch in adult life. One seeks fame, the other to be a real artist. Unspoken passions and jealousies give way to a life-changing transaction.
A hétalvó pele, aki nem tudott elaludni
Itt az ősz, a hétalvó pelék már a téli alváshoz készülődnek. Ám a kis pele még nem álmos. Márpedig egy hétalvó, aki nem alszik, az nem is igazi hétalvó! Az állatok megpróbálnak segíteni neki, de egymás után nyomja el őket az álom. A kis hétalvó meg még mindig ébren van! Esti mese mindazoknak, akik nem tudnak elaludni.
A kis pelével sosem unalmas az élet: ő és erdei barátai a legjobb elalvós trükköket ismerik, a legmókásabb ötletekkel ébresztik fel az álmos pelegyerekeket, és még a legmorgósabbakat is képesek megnevettetni. Miért kell mindenkinek egy puha, ölelni való takaró? Hogyan lehet egy pillanat alatt elűzni a sötétségtől való félelmet? A történetek szívből és humorral mesélnek barátságról, bátorságról, összetartozásról és az esti elalvás apró nehézségeiről.
A Gyűjtő
Légy óvatos, nehogy bekerülj Dr. Burnett gyűjteményébe...
1826, Edinburgh. Isobel Tait egy rendhagyó orvosi gyűjtemény vitrinjében egy üvegbe zárt gyermekszívet pillant meg. A szív ritka rendellenessége kísértetiesen megegyezik a hónapokkal korábban eltűnt kisfia betegségével.
A városban egyre több ember tűnik el nyomtalanul, miközben Dr. Burnett, a hírhedt anatómus, újabb és újabb preparátumokkal bővíti bizarr kollekcióját. De vajon meddig hajlandó elmenni a tudomány nevében?
Isobel az orvos alkalmazottjaként férkőzik közel a titkaihoz, hogy megtudja az igazságot. Amit azonban felfedez, az minden képzeletét felülmúlja. Egy pokoli világ tárul fel előtte, ahol a tudomány szörnyű árnyékot vet az emberi lelkiismeretre.
Sötét hangulatú, érzelmekkel átszőtt történelmi krimi, amely mesterien egyensúlyoz igazság és megszállottság, anyai szeretet és bosszúvágy határán.
Blood & Thunder Vol. 2
Blood, the best bounty hunter in the galaxy, and Thunder, her pacifist sentient gun, continue their hunt for the universe’s deadliest criminal! And this chase is filled with unpredictable enemies, lots of explosions, and, of course, some robot sarcasm. Writer Benito Cereno (INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE), acclaimed artist E.J. Su (TECH JACKET), and visionary creator Robert Kirkman (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD) continue the hunt for the universe’s deadliest criminal. As Blood, the galaxy’s best bounty hunter, and Thunder, her pacifist sentient gun, pursue the universe’s deadliest prison escapee, its trail delivers them to planets unlike any they’ve seen before. But why does Prisoner X seem to know more about Blood’s secret past than she does? Around every corner, the dynamic duo discover new friends, old enemies, LOTS of explosions, and robot sarcasm, of course. Collects Blood & Thunder #7-12.
Válaszutasok
Amikor a népszerű londoni magazin céltudatos, ám visszahúzódó szerkesztőnője és a sikeres, közvetlen New York-i fotóművész útja keresztezi egymást, fogalmuk sincs arról, hogy ez lesz az a bizonyos találkozás. A férfi ugyanis foglalt, a nő pedig ki nem állhatja az öntelt fotóst. De mi van akkor, ha a férfi már nem foglalt – és talán soha nem is volt öntelt?
A szakmájában sikeres és magabiztos két ember a magánéletben addig botladozik, mígnem egymás karjában kötnek ki. Mindenki meg van róla győződve, hogy egymásnak teremtették őket, és végre ők is elhiszik. Amikor azonban a pár rájön, hogy egyikük Londonban képzeli el a jövőt, és a családot akar, míg a másik Los Angelesről álmodik jegygyűrű és gyerek nélkül, ráeszmélnek, hogy az életnek talán más tervei vannak.
Miközben saját meggyőződésük mellett a múlt sötét titkai és a jelen tragédiái beárnyékolják a boldogságukat, el kell dönteniük: elég-e a szerelem, ha két ember ugyanannyira vágyik egymásra, mint amennyire fél elveszíteni önmagát? Mit tehet, aki rájön, hogy saját boldogsága útjában áll?
Két idősík, két makacs ember, egy szerelem.
DC Finest: Team-Ups: The Impossible Escape
Dynamic Duos and Daring Escapes Batman s Greatest Team-Ups Collected. DC Finest: Team-Ups The Impossible Escape brings together some of the most thrilling and unexpected superhero pairings from DC s Bronze Age. Featuring classic stories from The Brave and the Bold and Super-Team Family, this volume showcases Batman teaming up with heroes like Mr. Miracle, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Deadman, and even Kamandi. With writing by Bob Haney and Arnold Drake, and art by legends Neal Adams and Jim Aparo, these tales are packed with action, mystery, and the kind of wild storytelling that defined an era. From 'The Impossible Escape' to 'The Hour of the Beast,' this collection is a celebration of DC s most daring collaborations.
Night of the Living Cat Vol. 7
A virus spreads across the world, transforming all humankind into wild, slavering, furry beasts: cats, to be precise. Those few survivors who remain human take refuge in the dark corners of the earth as they fight back against the feline horde. Kunagi, a man with no memory of his past yet a deep knowledge of cats, struggles to hold on with only his wits and a will to survive. Yet the virus transmits merely through cuddles, and Kunagi finds kitties so hard to resist! Is his willpower strong enough to withstand this hair-raising cat-tastrophe?
Spravedlivý růst
Rovné šance, efektivní reformy a prosperita širší společnosti jako lék na politickou strnulost Česko si udržuje spoustu drahých nespravedlností. Chudé děti mají malou šanci získat kvalitní vzdělání. Nízkopříjmové zaměstnance drtí daňový systém. Rodiče, cizince i předlužené vytlačuje legislativa z trhu práce. Veřejné systémy nemotivují ke zdravotní prevenci ani ekonomické iniciativě. Nic z toho už nemůžeme nazývat slepými skvrnami — a přesto statisíce lidí a celé regiony stále nedosáhnou na společný blahobyt. Česko kvůli tomu ekonomicky stagnuje a ztrácí společenskou soudržnost. Geopolitická situace a klimatická krize před nás přitom staví mnohem závažnější výzvy. Sociolog Daniel Prokop ukazuje, že potřebujeme spravedlivý růst. Česko poroste, jen když do prosperity spravedlivě zapojí všechny obyvatele. Zároveň musí překonat samospád, jímž se dnes řídí veřejné systémy. Část lidí se v nich ztrácí, zbytek využívá jejich mezery a slabiny a politika jen udržuje společenskou strnulost. Prokopova kniha ukazuje hloubku zdejších problémů a zároveň detailně popisuje reformy daní, dávek, vzdělávání, ale i samospráv či zdravotní prevence, které by Česko posunuly k prosperitě pro všechny. Od autora bestselleru Slepé skvrny
A fény magányossága
1975, Budapest, az űrverseny végén. A hidegháború enyhülni látszik, az Apollo–Szojuz-korszak a technológiai együttműködés illúzióját kínálja, a hétköznapokat mégis az alkalmazkodás, a hallgatás és a kimondatlan határok szabják meg.
Kajetán Andor csillagász a magyar tudományos élet egyik legismertebb arca: a Csillagvizsgáló Intézet büszkesége, a televízió kedvence. A felszín alatt ugyanakkor gyász és depresszió gyötri, rossz döntések és kétes alkuk következménye, melyek mélyen a múltjába nyúlnak. És hamarosan ismét útelágazáshoz érkezik, egy újabb rossz döntés pedig már az egész hátralévő életére és szakmai munkájára végzetes kihatással lehet.
Andor ugyanis a munkáján túl a katonai felderítés informátora, aki külföldi útjairól hazatérve beszámol a történésekről, és jelentéseket ír kinti kollégáiról. Egyik este a tartótisztje megkeresi azzal, hogy a rendszer meghálálná eddigi tetteit, és arra kérik, fejezze be volt kollégája és barátja, Kemenesi György tanulmányát, mely jelentős tudományos felfedezést ígér a Végső Sors-elmélet kutatásában, ami az univerzum tágulását vizsgálja.
Kovács Krisztián valós eseményeken alapuló történelmi regénye lélektani tanulmány tudományos kíváncsiságról és lojalitásról, apaságról és elhallgatásról, nagyívű története Budapest második világháborús bombázásától a Szputnyik fellövésén át egészen a holdra szállásig, majd még annál is tovább vezet. A fény magányossága ugyanakkor feszült thriller arról, hogyan válik erkölcsi csapdává a határok feszegetése, és milyen árat fizet az, aki áruba bocsátja tehetségét a politikai hatalom számára.
A fény ugyanis nem válogat: nemcsak megvilágít, hanem le is leplez.
The Gilded City of Dreams
In 1920s Manhattan, a young fairy godmother is caught in an evil conspiracy to control her sisterhood’s magic in a sweeping historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch. Unlike most dreamers, Celeste made it in Hollywood—albeit as a Fée Gardienne in a magical, centuries-old sisterhood. Yet her excitement is tempered by the death of the Gardiennes’ leader, making Celeste and her fellow fairy godmother Anais caretakers of the sacred elder staff. Charged with returning the ancient relic to Paris, they set off for New York City to catch a steamship to France. But the 1920s Big Apple roars with danger in ways Celeste and Anais never anticipated. Upon their arrival, a street urchin steals the staff and disappears into the shadows. When Anais taps into her rebellious streak to search for the thief on her own, she falls into the clutches of a mysterious band of kidnappers who are seemingly aware of the magical possibilities the stolen staff can offer. To find Anais and retrieve the enchanted heart of the sisterhood, Celeste must rely on her wits, her magic, and her trust in a stranger—even if it means putting her friend at risk.
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