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Between the salt and the ash
A writer's quest to understand the deep past and uncertain future of his homeland. After inheriting the miner's safety lamp that belonged to his great-grandfather, Jake Morris-Campbell sets out on a pilgrimage across his homeland. Travelling from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral, he asks what new ways might be made through the old north. This region, a hub of early Christian Britain and later strongly defined by industry and class, now faces an uncertain future. But it remains a unique and starkly beautiful part of the country, with a deep history that is intimately entwined with the idea of Englishness. Jake’s journey along the ‘Camino of the North’ sees him explore the shifting nature of individual and regional identity across thirteen-hundred years of social change. At the same time, it challenges him to reconsider his own calling as a writer and how it relates to the lives of the people he meets along the way. Between the salt and the ash asks what stories the North East can tell about itself in the wake of Christianity and coal. Rejecting the damaging trope of ‘left behind’ communities, Jake uncovers neglected seams of culture and history, while offering a heartfelt celebration of the place he calls hyem. -- .
Jefferson on Race
From The New York Times–bestselling and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello, a groundbreaking collection of Thomas Jefferson’s writings on race that every American should readAmong America’s Founding Fathers, none was more deeply, personally, or controversially entangled with race and slavery than Thomas Jefferson. The man whose Declaration of Independence proclaimed that “all men are created equal” enslaved more than 600 people of African descent even as he acknowledged the injustice of slavery, saw himself as its opponent, and condemned it in his writings. How is this possible? In Jefferson on Race, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed gathers Jefferson’s most revealing writings about African Americans, slavery, and Native Americans, enabling readers as never before to directly explore his complex and contradictory thoughts, feelings, and decisions on these subjects—the most hotly debated aspect of his legacy. These selections come from Jefferson’s public and private writings, letters, and plantation records, as well as accounts by contemporaries, including his son Madison Hemings and three other people formerly enslaved at Monticello. The book documents Jefferson’s ideas about—and self-image in relation to—African Americans, slavery, and Native Americans, as well as his conduct, including interactions with individual Black and Native people. The writings show how Jefferson responded to living in a multiracial slave society while professing progressive ideals, and how his views on race and slavery were shaped by his experiences with enslaved Black people. Jefferson on Race is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Jefferson’s conflicted attitudes—and the impact of race and slavery on American history.
Wonders Never Cease
A propulsive, gorgeously written fantasy romance that pulls you into a dazzling world of dancing and danger, fae and fairytales, and a love that endures against all odds.
Musical and immersive, this stunning debut is perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Moonlight Market.
London, 1986. Trix is a young ballerina striving to make a name for herself in the cutthroat, unforgiving world of dance. Aleksander ‘Sander’ Sylvan is the company’s mysterious, meteoric rising star, whose talents are like nothing anyone has seen before.
An eleventh-hour illness among the cast of The Sleeping Beauty changes everything: Trix and Sander are thrown together in the lead roles. Soon, the pair become the company’s star attraction, their sizzling on-stage chemistry fuelling speculation about their private lives. Trix quickly finds herself falling for Sander, but as they grow closer, she cannot help but wonder about his past. Who is Sander really? Why won’t he talk about his family, or where he comes from?
Then, on the opening night of Romeo and Juliet at the very height of their fame, disaster strikes. With Sander missing and only a cryptic note to guide her, Trix begins to wonder if the magic they created together onstage was more than just a fairytale.
Perhaps something truly strange and wondrous has entered the mortal world…
Parasyte Paperback Collection 6
Experience the immortal horror manga as it was originally meant to be read! For the first time in more than a decade, the Parasyte Paperback Collection pairs Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original, black-and-white art with a revised translation and updated interior and cover design. Shinichi’s daily life will never be the same. Forced to skip school and abandon his home to protect his loved ones, he wanders the streets in search of others like him. Meanwhile, the parasites are starting to work together, while the human authorities are learning how they might be able to fight back. As private detective Kuramori learns the extent of the parasites’ capacity for violence, parasite Reiko Tamura learns about the human capacity for compassion. But will that be enough to stop the bloodshed? Complete in eight volumes, Parasyte Paperback Collection features the translation, lettering, and size of the recent, acclaimed hardcover Parasyte Full Color Collection. This timeless manga inspired the global smash hit anime Parasyte -the maxim- and the live-action TV drama from the director of Train to Busan, Parasyte: The Grey.
The Final Target
A young author becomes the object of a fan's desire-and rage-in the gripping new thriller by the Sunday Times bestselling author. He showed up at Arden Bowie's debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph. Then he came to her next event. And the one after that. Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake... He thinks his job is to protect her. But who will protect her from him?
No-Nonsense Skincare
A guide to smart skincare made simple—for every body and at every age. Skincare isn't one-size-fits-all—but you wouldn't know that from the overwhelming tide of product claims, influencer advice, and social media trends. In No-Nonsense Skincare, board-certified dermatologist Erum Ilyas, MD, cuts through the noise with trusted guidance for every part of the body and every stage of life. Whether you're navigating teenage breakouts, pregnancy skin changes, or dryness in your 60s, this book offers practical, evidence-based strategies to care for your skin with clarity and confidence. This essential guidebook explains how to: • Build a skincare routine that works for you by learning how to choose and use products based on your skin's changing needs, not marketing labels. • Demystify skincare myths and understand the truth behind buzzwords like "clean beauty," "skin type," and "anti-aging."• Recognize misleading marketing, vague claims, unrealistic expectations, and overhyped ingredients before they influence your decisions. • Understand what products can and can't do so that you can identify when you're buying real treatment—and when you're paying for ineffective products. • Save time and money by creating a streamlined routine that's effective without being excessive. Readers will learn how to decode marketing buzzwords, make sense of ingredients, and avoid common traps and dangerous trends. Through easy-to-follow routines, product insights, and scientific context, the book empowers readers to create skincare plans that are realistic, affordable, and customized to their own needs. From head to toe, and from infancy to older age, this guide offers a dermatologist's honest insight on how to care for your skin without getting lost in the hype.
Camelot 3000
In the year 3000, an armada of destructive aliens has unleashed an all-out assault on Earth and is poised to conquer the planet. But when a young boy stumbles upon the crypt of King Arthur, the legendary monarch and the Knights of the Round Table are magically reincarnated. Together once again, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and the rest of the classic knights take on the invading extraterrestrials and their wicked leader, Morgan Le Fay, the half-sister of Arthur. A mythical tale of honor and bravery, CAMELOT 3000 proves that some heroes are timeless.
The Imaginary Life of a Laurel Tree
An Italian teacher’s relationship with his male student sparks legal and personal turmoil in this compelling novel of truth, desire, and power.A group of old friends are unexpectedly reunited in Calabria for a dinner party. When the conversation turns from reminiscing about their teen years to recent allegations against a local teacher, Marco Ferro, it unsettles the narrator. Days later, still reeling from the news, he sets out to learn more, grappling with the murky facts. His search rekindles a relationship with his former high school friend—Federica, beautiful and spoiled, married to Lino, and the mother of three boys—which in turn unspools in complicated and unanticipated ways. The action then moves to Tunisia, London, and Rome, in an incessant pursuit of who tells and who is told. In the end, it is the story of Marco Ferro and his young student Yussef, played out in both courtrooms and newspaper columns, that restores truth to the complicated sentimental geometries of the narrator and Federica.Exploring secrets and entangled power dynamics, Mario Fortunato’s timely new novel raises questions that rarely have simple or unequivocal answers.
Marooned
Ryan Levine is a contestant on the newest season of Marooned, the hit reality show where eighteen people are stranded on a desert island, competing in challenges and voting each other out until one is left to claim the million-dollar prize. All he cares about is bringing home the money, and he''s determined to not let anything stand in his way. That all changes when he meets Cole Walker, his handsome tribemate with a ready smile and a quick laugh - and, of course, a perfect body. In other words, Cole is a distraction, and that''s the one thing Ryan can''t afford, not when the slightest mistake could get him voted out. Will he be able to navigate the twists and turns of the game and win the million? Or will he go home with nothing but empty pockets and a broken heart?
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho (Light Novel) Vol. 13
OLD FACES IN FAMILIAR PLACESLess than a year remains until the advent of the Demon God, and Jinya is enjoying high school life with Miyaka and his other new friends. Like his classmates, his days are filled with school bells, outings with friends, and study woes, but unlike them, he is constantly on the alert for anything supernatural. When Jinya begins investigating strange urban legends that begin cropping up, he discovers an old enemy—Yonabari—is behind them. Determined to bring down the devious demon, Jinya teams up with the Heisei-era Somegorou to fight Yonabari—and this time, it’ll be a battle to the death.
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Library Edition
Collects the retro, high-fantasy adventures of Lucas, Dustin, and Mike in a deluxe, hardcover graphic novel library edition!Follow the crew from Hawkins, Indiana, as they discover the legendary monsters and epic adventures of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game together.Long before the dreaded Demogorgon took one of them to the Upside Down, watch Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over the game that would define their childhood. See the party come together as a team through communal stories and perilous quests to learn important lessons about friendship and find the courage to stand up to the bullies that challenge their everyday.Then, uncover how Eddie Munson and his Hellfire Club take the boys’ tabletop adventures to new heights! After Will and El move away, the Mirkwood gang is hesitant to join a new campaign. But Eddie conjures up his charm and inspires them to adventure. Using his experience as both a dungeon master and a Hawkins High veteran, Eddie helps the boys to navigate the perils of their fantasy world and their real lives. An action-packed fantasy love letter to the nerds of the eighties who dared to roll dice before it was cool, written by Jim Zub (Rick and Morty vs. D&D, Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides), Jody Houser (Critical Role, Doctor Who), and Eric Campbell (Frank Frazetta’s Dawn Attack) and drawn with vorpal-sharp line art by Diego Galindo (Stranger Things: Tomb of Ybwen).Collects Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons and Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire into one deluxe hardcover.
Minor Arcana Vol. 3
The next volume of the critically acclaimed Eisner-nominated series!Theresa has come a long way since she first returned to the hometown and the family she once tried to forget. But healing is rarely linear, especially when navigating emotional landscapes of the living and those beyond.As fractured relationships come into focus and the emotional weight of her past resurfaces, Theresa is drawn into a deeper reckoning with family, identity, and the spaces we never truly leave behind.This next installment from New York Times–bestselling creator Jeff Lemire is a visually stunning meditation on grief, family, and second chances using his signature blend of raw intimacy and symbolic imagery to capture life’s most fragile moments.Collects Minor Arcana #11–15.
Tom''s Wild Ride
Beloved author/illustrator Isabelle Arsenault returns to the Mile End Kids of Montreal in this charming picture book told in comic book-inspired panels about practice, overcoming fears and getting back on the wagon . . . er, bike. A perfect pick for introducing 4-to-8-year-olds to graphic novels. Tom is ready to take the training wheels off his bicycle, but his friends aren''t so sure. How will he convince them that his next stop is the Tour de France?!Tom won''t let a few mishaps keep him from becoming the cyclist he knows he was born to be; that''s what bandages are for. But his friends in the Mile End neighborhood think he needs more practice. Helping him train, they build an obstacle course to get ready for the road . . . but when Tom announces he''s ready for a longer ride, without training wheels, his friends are overwhelmed with worry! What if he gets lost? What if he falls? What if he just goes and goes FOREVER? But Tom knows he has what it takes. A combination of experience, grit and determination is all he needs to prove to his friends he''s ready for the ride of a lifetime! Join Tom and familiar faces Colette, Maya, Albert, Jimmy and the rest of the gang on a Mile End Kids adventure in this beautiful picture book told in graphic novel-style panels from Isabelle Arsenault, one of Canada''s most beloved children''s illustrators.
When the Forest Dreams
What if the life you were meant to live was waiting just outside your door? New York City, 2013. Emma Jablonski''s life is as dry as the day-old bread at her family''s bakery. Living with her parents and grandmother, she clings to the only escape she knows: a recurring dream that feels more real than her waking world. But when Emma''s eyes are open, she''s reminded of what''s out of reach - Jake, the enigmatic boy-next-door. After a life-changing diagnosis forces her to face her fears, Emma decides it''s time to truly live - before it''s too late. With Jake and his vibrant friend Vee, she dives into a whirlwind of experiences: a fake engagement, dazzling parties, and an obsession with the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker, a bird that may not even exist. But as her daring adventure is coming to an end, Emma begins to embrace a future she never thought possible. Dreams and reality aren''t supposed to mix . . . are they? A modern retelling of L.M. Montgomery''s The Blue Castle, this gentle story of love, resilience, and the beauty of the unknown reminds us to seek joy in the most unexpected places.
The Summer of Second Chances
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love.
Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can't bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most.
So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical.
When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about forever with someone until meeting Connor...and it scares her. How can she make plans when all she wants to do is keep close to her grandmother before she's gone forever? As she recreates the memories Annie made a lifetime ago, she has to decide if she's finally willing to give someone her heart, just when she needs it the most.
The Savage Sword Of Conan Vol.4
CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This fourth volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard’s fantasy universe with a tie-in to the Scourge of the Serpent mini-series. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including Conan royalty Jim Zub and fan-favorites Roberto de la Torre and Doug Braithwaite, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays.SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #10:THE SAVAGE SWORD and CONAN monthly comics collide with a serpentine crossover issue!Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer JIM ZUB. Including a clash between Conan and dark cultists with artist Doug Braithwaite, a bruising SAILOR STEVE COSTIGAN bout with Roberto de la Torre, and a journey into prehistory with characters from Robert E. Howard’s SPEAR AND FANG with artist Mike Rooth. Bolstered with an array of pin-ups and incredible covers from Mike Mignola and Alex Horley, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #10 one is not one to be missed!SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #11:THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN CONTINUES ITS RELENTLESS RAMPAGE FROM TITAN COMICS AND HEROIC SIGNATURES! Featuring writer/artist Liam Sharp’s triumphant return to the Hyborian Age with a spellbinding CONAN epic, the debut of Robert E. Howard’s CORMAC MAC ART brought to life by writer Ron Marz and artist Danny Earls, colossal covers from Alex Horley and Liam Sharp, an array of astonishing pin-ups, and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #11 lays siege to comic shop shelves this October!SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #12:Featuring a cataclysmic CONAN story from writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, a twisting BRAN MAK MORN prose tale from writer Fabian Nicieza, the return of EL BORAK from writer Patrick Zircher and artist Mirko Colak, captivating covers from Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood, plus art pin-ups and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #12 closes out its second year in sword-swinging style!
Cathedrals
Lia fled her home after a brutal crime decades ago, but family, and the truth, will never let you go.Thirty years ago, in an empty plot of a quiet neighbourhood, a teenage girl's body was found quartered and burned. The investigation ended with no arrests and her family – middle class, educated, Catholic – quietly disintegrated. Three decades later, the hidden truth comes to light thanks to the father's enduring love for the victim. That truth will reveal the raw realities lurking behind appearances, the cruelty of those who prioritize obedience and religious fanaticism, the complicity of the fearful and the indifferent, and the loneliness and desperation of those who seek to follow their own path, ignoring the dictates of their elders.Just as she did with Elena Knows and A Little Luck , Claudia Pineiro delves into family ties, social prejudice, and the ideologies and institutions that affect our inner worlds to deliver a brave, moving novel that strikes at the heart of these private dramas.
Korea at War
An engaging history covering a century of conflict on the Korean PeninsulaKorea at War recounts how two separate nations emerged on the Korean peninsula as the result of devastating conflicts involving provocative personalities and superpower intrigues. The topics covered in this fascinating book include:The brutal years of Japanese colonial rule which began with Japan's annexation of Korea and ended with its defeat in World War II—and which still dominate Japanese-Korean relations todayThe division of the country into a totalitarian North and a prosperous, democratic SouthNorth Korea's invasion of the South, motivated by Stalin, which led to the bloody Korean War—a conflict that is still not settled to this dayThe irascible General Douglas MacArthur, who was relieved of his command by President Truman when he disobeyed a direct order and attempted to expand the war into ChinaThe rise of the Kim regime in North Korea and the continuing threat of nuclear war todayHistorian Michael J. Seth explores these and other themes including the complete story of North Korea—a nation and a people who for three generations have lived under the world's most repressive regime. He also discusses how South Korea has made the incredible leap from one of the world's poorest nations to one its richest and most dynamic. Korea at War is the story of two nations with a shared past that could hardly be more different today. With over 50 color photographs and maps, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Asian politics and current affairs.
Walk With Me
Walk With Me: Lessons in Transcendent Leadership is a powerful exploration of leadership beyond position and performance—offering a visionary model rooted in spiritual intelligence, ethical courage, and communal elevation. Authored by Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, a transcendent higher education leader, this book reimagines what it means to lead in institutions facing complexity, constraint, and change—especially in the context of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), faith-based organizations, and social-impact institutions. Transcendent leadership, as defined in this work, is not hierarchical but relational. It is not driven by ego or authority, but by authenticity, resilience, and divine purpose. Through deeply reflective storytelling, institutional case studies, and African fables, Dr. Lucas offers a leadership framework that values transparency over perfection, process over position, and people over politics. More than a personal memoir or leadership manual, Walk With Me is an invitation: for presidents, provosts, pastors, and changemakers to lead with soul, serve with integrity, and walk with those they lead—not ahead or above, but beside. In a time when higher education, especially at mission-driven institutions, requires bold vision and prophetic imagination, this book is a guide for becoming the kind of leader who not only transforms—but transcends. This is not just leadership. This is a walk of purpose.
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