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Even Steven
Say hello to Steven. Steven likes to share! He knows the best way to share something is to split it in half. It’s fun! It’s fair! And it’s EVEN. But some things aren't so easy to split in half . . . Like a nickel. Or a book. Or a slide. Sometimes taking turns is better. Or giving one of something to each person. Steven likes these options because they're fun, and fair, and still EVEN!But... can some things be even, but not fair? Can some things be fair, but not even? Steven isn't so sure, and he'll need YOUR help to figure it out!
First Mage on the Moon
Ella Pickering is drowning in debt. Once a Unity skymage trained to make aerial supply runs in the great war with the Ranneas Empire, following a crash she now uses a wheelchair and works gruelling shifts making magical weapons in the Unity workshops, thinking of better days. One night Ella witnesses an experiment by engineer Jackan Grissom go awry. His device morphs into a crude rocket blasting skywards before falling into the war’s spell-ravaged No Man’s Land. But this inspires a dangerous dream: could such a device reach the moon – the forbidden home of the gods? Could they go and beg them to stop the wa? hey will need help, but as more folk get involved in their blasphemous plot, can they keep it under wraps? Can magic get them to the moon? Or will their heresy lead them to the gallows?
The Flaneur
*WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ALEXANDER CHEE*'A stylish, deftly erudite and enormously diverting book’ - Sunday Telegraph‘An artfully aimless pleasure cruise around Paris’ - Guardian'White's genius as a flâneur is revealed in his affinity for unexpected pleasures, and he includes many for our delectation' - New Yorker______________A unique and eclectic view of Paris through the eyes of a fierce and witty intellect. A flâneur is a stroller, a loiterer, someone who ambles without apparent purpose but is secretly attuned to the history of the streets he walks - and is in covert search of adventure, aesthetic or erotic. Acclaimed writer Edmund White, who lived in Paris for sixteen years, wanders through the avenues and along the quays, into parts of the city virtually unknown to visitors and indeed to many locals, luring the reader into the fascinating and seductive backstreets of his personal Paris. ______________'One has the impression of having fallen into the hands of a highly distractible, somewhat eccentric poet and professor who is determined to show you a Paris you wouldn't otherwise see . . . White tells such a good story that I'm ready to listen to anything he wants to talk about' - New York Times Book Review
Asklepios
A landmark account of the divine physician of the Greeks in myth and archetypeTo the physicians of classical antiquity, Asklepios was the ideal of their existence as healers. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historian of religion Carl Kerényi takes readers on a tour of the sacred sites of the Greek god of medicine to investigate the origins and archetypal significance of Asklepios as the divine physician. Drawing on mythology to trace the obscure beginnings of the cult, Kerényi argues that Asklepios was an aspect of his father, the god Apollo, closely associated with the light of rising sun and embodying the qualities of a healing deity. He shows how the Greeks revered Asklepios as the divine ancestor and prototype of mortal physicians and explores the role of the Asklepios archetype in modern psychology.
No More Chainsaws
“Welcome to the Golden Age of Women-Directed Horror.” Over the last fifteen years, there has been a sustained global influx of women artists working in mainstream and independent horror cinemas earning notable public and industry acclaim. As a result, now, for the first time in horror history, there is also a concentrated corpus of films that explicitly address topics of identity, sexuality, trauma, and monstrosity from women’s perspectives. No More Chainsaws offers an in-depth analysis of some of the earliest and underrated releases within this New Wave of Women’s Horror cinema: Catherine Hardwicke’sTwilight (2008), Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body (2009), Jennifer and Sylvia Soska’s American Mary (2012), and Kimberly Peirce’s Carrie (2013). No More Chainsaws articulates the ways in which these contemporary films attempt to liberate horror from an over-determining gendered lexicon of violence and terror.
Sacrifice of My Manly Soul Vol. 3
The chairman of the all-girl Shouai Academy has immense power, influence...and a deviant streak: he forces boys to cross-dress and discreetly inserts them into the student body! One of these boys is high school freshman Toudou Jun, who must endure these close-quarters contact drag while navigating a new too-close-for-comfort friendship with Saotome-san, the chairman’s very own granddaughter!
Eleusis
A landmark account of the Eleusinian Mysteries by one of the leading mythologists of the twentieth centuryThe Sanctuary of Eleusis near Athens was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from all parts of the civilized world. In this classic work, Carl Kerényi examines the Mysteries of Eleusis from the standpoint not only of Greek myth but also of human nature. He reveals how the yearly autumnal mysteries were based on the ancient myth of Demeter’s search for her ravished daughter Persephone, a search that he equates not only with woman’s quest for completion but with every person’s pursuit of identity. Drawing on archaeology, objects of art, and religious history, Kerényi explores what the mysteries may have been like for those who experienced them and suggests rich parallels with other mythologies.
Prometheus
A landmark account of the Prometheus story as myth and archetypeThe god Prometheus stole fire from heaven and bestowed it on humans. In punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock, where an eagle clawed unceasingly at his liver until Herakles freed him. For the Greeks, the myth of Prometheus’s release reflected a primordial law of existence and the fate of humankind. Carl Kerényi examines the story of Prometheus and the very process of mythmaking as a reflection of the archetypal function and seeks to discover how this primitive tale was invested with a universal fatality, first in the Greek imagination and then in the Western tradition of Romantic poetry. Kerényi traces the evolving myth from Hesiod and Aeschylus, and in its epic treatment by Goethe and Shelley. He goes on to consider the myth from the perspective of Jungian psychology as the archetype of human daring signifying the transformation of suffering into the mystery of the sacrifice.
Veranda American Style
Discover 21 house tours in this richly photographed interior design book from Veranda. Each chapter shows how designers infuse homes with style, revealing a confident, timeless American look. Thoughtful text and immersive images highlight homes across all regions - from New England to the Pacific, the Midwest, South, and Southwest - exploring architecture, materials, and the hundreds of small yet important decisions that make rooms feel both personal and enduring. Inside, you’ll find: A Connecticut Queen Anne, by Markham Roberts, where reverence for the past revives a historic home. A new build in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, by Tammy Conner, which draws from surrounding history and nature. A Colonial Williamsburg home revitalised by Heather Chadduck Hillegas, who honours its classic heritage while making it feel beautifully familiar. A Chicago family home reimagined by Summer Thornton with bold colour, wild florals, and a soaring two-story library. Ann and David Sutherlands’ Dallas farmhouse, filled with modernist vision. A Richmond Regency-style home, by Suzanne Kasler, uniting classic symmetry and graphic punch for truly glamourous results. With its striking photography, Veranda American Style is the perfect book for anyone who loves American homes, timeless interiors, and the art of living well. It’s the ideal coffee table book, home decor gift, housewarming gift, and gift for the home - with an intimate look at coastal decor, country house style, mountain retreats, and urban interiors. Perfect for readers of interior decorating books, interior design books, and home design books, this keepsake is elegant luxury book décor at its finest.
Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki Vol. 6
Inspired by Sena’s courage when put on the spot in front of the whole school, Aoi is determined to someday stand at his side and proclaim she’s his girlfriend to everyone. But that kind of big change takes time, so Aoi practices becoming more comfortable around Sena little by little. A double date with Itsuki and Koto helps bring Aoi out of her shell, but when Sena proposes that their next date be at his house, it might be too much for Aoi to handle!
The Mysterious Lopsided Letter
"A thought-provoking and insightful historical mystery." —Kirkus Reviews"Not only a good introduction to the period, but an excellent way to introduce religious tolerance." —Historical Novel SocietyIt's 1785 and flyers are showing up all around Boston complaining that the Hays family is holding Jewish religious services in their home. Armed only with courage, conviction, and some amateur sleuthing skills, cousins Catherine Hays and Judah Truro set out to investigate, joined by their friend Joseph, Paul Revere's son. Can the three friends find the culprit and get him to sto? his historical fiction transitional chapter book for ages 6-8 features real-life American heroes, focuses attention on the principle of religious freedom in the early days of the United States, and introduces young readers to Moses Michael Hays, Boston's most prominent Jewish citizen of that time.
The Beatles: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography
Follow the journey of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, from their start in Liverpool to their extraordinary success worldwide. This book is highly illustrated and full of all the iconic nonfiction details the Who HQ series is known for.
Bruce Springsteen: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography
Learn all about Bruce Springsteen’s life and career in this illustrated book! Filled with all the iconic hallmarks of a Who HQ biography, music fans will have a chance to learn new things about their favourite rock star or discover him for the first time!
Fun for the Whole Family
'A glorious novel of love in all its forms - familial, romantic, lost, and found. Jennifer E. Smith is a ray of literary sunshine' Jenny JacksonThe four Endicott siblings - Gemma, Connor, Roddy, and Jude - were once inseparable. Decades later, the unthinkable has happened: they haven't spoken in years . . . until an out-of-the-blue text arrives from Jude, now a famous actress, summoning them to a small town in North Dakota. They're each at a crossroads: Gemma, who put her own ambitions aside to raise the others, now isn't sure if she wants to be a mother herself. Connor, a celebrated novelist, is floundering after his recent divorce and suffering from an epic case of writer's block; and Roddy, at the tail end of a professional soccer career, is dangerously close to losing his future husband for the chance at one last season. Will they be able to resolve their differences in just one weekend? And why has their sister brought them to North Dakota in the first plac? EADERS LOVE JENNIFER E. SMITH'S NOVELS'Loved it!' ?'I could not put it down' ?'Moving and beautiful' ?
IDOL x IDOL STORY! Vol. 5
For the second camp screening, the candidates are split into Team Bright Star and Team Dark Star to participate in a “Star Capture Battle.” The event consists of five songs in total, which means that only ten of the candidates will even get to participate! Now the girls have to figure out whether it’s riskier to sit this one out, or put themselves forward and possibly fail. Can Mimi and Ibuki find their way into the spotlight?
Porcupines
Los Angeles, 2001. Sonia is raising her daughter, Mila, alone in the sunny but somnolent suburbs of LA. Her days are a blur of not-quite-illegal business activities, avoiding other moms, and baking birthday cakes laced with rum: minor mistakes that nevertheless remind her she doesn't belong.
Mila, meanwhile, is juggling violin and swimming lessons and navigating the treacherous social politics of school - all the while trying to get her mother to share something, anything, about her past.
But there are just too many things that Mila doesn't know:
She doesn't know that her mother grew up in Soviet Hungary (where getting your hands on a banana was one of the greatest thrills in life)
She doesn't know that her mother has a sister called Rina (whom she hasn't spoken to in 10 years)
The only thing she does know about her father is that he was a 'good time' (according to her mother)
Crucially, she doesn't know that there is a very good reason why her mother dodges everyone, from traffic cops to vice principals.
So, Mila concocts a scheme to get her mother, and the man Mila is kind of sure must be her father to reconnect. It involves corralling Sonia into chaperoning an orchestra of ten-year-olds (most of whom seem to be called Megan) on a road trip from LA to San Francisco, and it may just cause their carefully constructed lives to implode.
Moving between Budapest before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Washington, DC in the tense years of the Cold War and the bright sunshine of early 2000s Los Angeles, Porcupines is an irresistible novel about mothers and daughters, belonging and reinvention, the things we carry with us, and those we tell ourselves we've left behind.
Můj první hrabě
Elizabetiny dobré přítelkyně se nedávno vdaly, a tak se i ona sama pouští do hledání manžela. Do oka jí padne zejména Geoffrey, hrabě z Harringtonu. Je vysoký, pohledný a elegantní. Ale také až příliš sebevědomý. Nemá snad o Elizabeth zájem jenom proto, aby nepřišel o prestižní diplomatickou pozici v Bruselu? Elizabeth ale touží jen po manželství z pravé lásky, takže si ho bude muset nejdřív vyzkoušet…
Lorda Harringtona láska nezajímá. Musí se oženit kvůli práci a krásná Elizabeth s dobrými konexemi mu dokonale vyhovuje. Je však možné, že svou nevěstu podcenil? Je silná, inteligentní a každým dnem mu připadá přitažlivější – ale také je vůči němu čím dál chladnější. Geoffrey musí nyní čelit své největší výzvě: získat srdce své vyvolené, nebo riskovat, že o ni navždy přijde.
Šorci
Kniha Zdeňka Cvrkala je jedinečnou publikací, která českému čtenáři vůbec poprvé představuje literární, kulturní a historické dědictví národa Šorců, jednoho z nejméně známých etnik jižní Sibiře. Kniha je výsledkem dlouholeté badatelské práce a spojuje rozsáhlé překlady tradiční i moderní šorské literatury s přístupným populárně-naučným výkladem.
Čtenáři nabízí překlady poezie, pohádek, přísloví, hádanek, šamanského folkloru a hlavního národního eposu, stejně jako významnou novelu Fjodora Čisťjakova V dolinách Mrassu, která zachycuje proměny života Šorců v období sovětské modernizace. Literární část je doplněna etnografickým a historickým portrétem Horské Šorie – regionu s tradicí usedlého života, naturálního hospodářství a rozvinutého kovářství.
Publikace přibližuje tradiční způsoby obživy, duchovní kulturu, architekturu i dávnou historii osídlení oblasti a zasazuje vše do širšího geografického, jazykového a kulturního kontextu. Kniha je určena nejen odborníkům, ale i čtenářům se zájmem o historii, etnografii a kulturní rozmanitost Sibiře.
Stříbrné přízraky
NÁLEZ PROKLETÉHO FILMU OTEVŘE DVEŘE DO NOČNÍ MŮRY… Devadesátá léta v Mexiku nejsou nejlepší doba na to být ženou ve filmovém průmyslu. Montserrat je zkušená zvukařka, přesto se ve studiu Antares neustále přetahuje o práci s kolegy opačného pohlaví. Štěstí nemá ani její nejlepší kamarád Tristán Abascal – vyčpělá hvězda telenovel, která spíš zakopne o lahev než o novou roli.
Pak se ale Tristán dozví, že se vedle něj nastěhoval režisér kultovních hororů Abel Urueta, a rozhodne se s ním seznámit. Filmař tvrdí, že svým novým přátelům může změnit život. Stačí, aby mu pomohli dokončit snímek, který kdysi natáčel za asistence okultisty Wilhelma Ewerse.
Montserrat nevěří v nadpřirozeno – alespoň dokud je s Tristánem nezačne pronásledovat přízrak ze zrcadla a duch slavné herečky. Aby jim unikli, musí rozluštit záhadu prokletého filmu. Do hry však vstupují Ewersovi uctívači a oni zjišťují, že krvavé rituály a černá magie nejsou jen záležitostí stříbrného plátna…
Prokleté filmy a nacističtí okultisté v hlavní roli temného hororu od autorky bestselleru Mexická Gotika.
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