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The Elegance of Ferns
Discover the weirdly wonderful world of ferns—plants that outlived the dinosaurs, inspired a Victorian-era obsession, and continue to enchant us with their mathematical perfection and lush beauty. Ancient and enigmatic, ferns captivate with understated elegance. Their fronds unfurl in perfect mathematical spirals, connecting us to Earth's primordial past. Victorian-era "fern fever" transformed these plants into cultural icons inspiring art and literature, while Maori traditions revere them as sacred links between heaven and earth. Ferns also played a central role in the picturesque movement, where artists like Reverend William Gilpin sought to capture their untamed naturalism in evocative landscapes. While for poets like John Clare, ferns symbolized a mystical connection to nature, their shadowy habitats offering a refuge for contemplation and melancholy. But ferns are more than symbols—they are ecological marvels, resilient and adaptive. Nitzke also explores the environmental and evolutionary importance of ferns, which have adapted to thrive in diverse environments, from the lush rainforests of New Zealand to the fossilized landscapes of Saxony. Their prehistoric dominance—towering three stories high—is preserved in fossilized remains 360 million years old. The Elegance of Ferns invites us to marvel at these living relics—symbols of beauty, cultural identity, and ecological resilience illuminating our connection to the natural world.
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 11 (Special Edition)
The great battle between worlds is over, but Mo Ran and Chu Wanning’s story continues. Chu Wanning’s birthday is fast approaching, and Mo Ran is on the hunt for the perfect present. What he doesn’t expect is for his greatest competition to be his other self, Taxian-jun! Once a group of mischievous rice-cake spirits take the battle from mundane to magical, chaos is bound to ensue. Later, Xue Meng tries out a magical device meant to match cultivators with their true love. But why do so many of his dates seem…strangely familiar? When Xue Meng’s disastrous love life threatens to cause mayhem throughout the cultivation realm, only the Mei twins—and a few old friends—can get him out of his predicament. This unforgettable series finale features an exclusive new afterword from the author!This limited Special Edition of Volume 11 contains the Regular Edition with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book. Don’t miss the new art from guest artists included in this special merch!FINAL VOLUME
Defence Speeches
''But I must stop now. I can no longer speak for tears - and my client has ordered that tears are not to be used in his defence.''Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world: he dominated the Roman courts, usually appearing for the defence. His speeches are masterpieces of persuasion: compellingly written, emotionally powerful, and somtimes hilariously funny. This book presents five of his most famous defences: of Roscius, falsely accused of murdering his father; of the consul-elect Murena, accused of electoral bribery; of the poet Archias, on a citizenshiup charge; of Caelius, ex-lover of Clodia Metelli, on charges of violence; and of Milo, for mudering Cicero''s hated enemy Clodius. Cicero''s clients were rarely whiter-than-white; but so seductive is his oratory that the reader cannot help taking his side. In these speeches we are plunged into some of the most exciting courtroom dramas of all time.These new translations preserve Cicero''s literary artistry and emotional force, and achieve new standards of accuracy. Each speech has its own introduction, and a general introduction discusses Cicero''s public career and the criminal courts. The substantial explanatory notes guide the reader through the speeches, and offer new scholarship presented in a clear way.
Dispatch From Every Second Guess
A verse-memoir spanning the breakdown of a marriage and the resulting wide-open horizon of single motherhood,Dispatch From Every Second Guess explores how we negotiate the present in the light of the past, how our lingering resentments limit our attentions, and how old wounds reopen in new ways. Gannon’s life is layered with tensions. The tension of being a white adoptive mother to a Black son. The tension of healing from a failed marriage. The tension of supporting a partner through mental health crises. The tension of mothering the partner’s child in the shadow of a fraught relationship with one’s own mother. And the tension of admitting ugly truths in a genre that often demands beauty, especially from women poets. Perfect for fans of Sharon Olds and Maggie Smith, Gannon’s second full-length collection of poetry is rife with poignant self-reflection and lyrical storytelling as she writes her way toward understanding, and maybe even forgiveness.
Moths of Western North America
The first photographic field guide to present the moths of western North America as they are found in nature, making it easy to use for novices and experts alikeWestern North America is home to a surprising array of moth species that come in a variety of colors and sizes. This richly illustrated field guide covers 1,900 of the most commonly occurring species in the region, from the United States–Mexico border north to Edmonton, Alberta, and central British Columbia. Images on the full-color plates are marked with arrows to help users quickly know the most important features to look for, while facing-page species accounts highlight these features and, when applicable, how they differ from those of similar species. Whether you are a beginning moth enthusiast or a seasoned observer in the field, Moths of Western North America is the ultimate photographic guide to these marvelous insects.Covers 1,900 of the most common species in western North AmericaFeatures more than 2,000 spectacular color photos of live specimens, at rest, including examples of variations and sexual dimorphism where presentSpecies accounts describe key identification features and include information on caterpillar host plants, the time of year in which adults may be found, and the probability of encountering each speciesIncludes a range map for each speciesProvides invaluable tips for newcomers on how to get started observing moths
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 11
The great battle between worlds is over, but Mo Ran and Chu Wanning’s story continues. Chu Wanning’s birthday is fast approaching, and Mo Ran is on the hunt for the perfect present. What he doesn’t expect is for his greatest competition to be his other self, Taxian-jun! Once a group of mischievous rice-cake spirits take the battle from mundane to magical, chaos is bound to ensue. Later, Xue Meng tries out a magical device meant to match cultivators with their true love. But why do so many of his dates seem…strangely familiar? When Xue Meng’s disastrous love life threatens to cause mayhem throughout the cultivation realm, only the Mei twins—and a few old friends—can get him out of his predicament. This unforgettable series finale features an exclusive new afterword from the author!FINAL VOLUME
Ritsos in Parentheses
Winner of the Harold Morton Landon Translation Award, Academy of American PoetsA bilingual edition of three major poetry collections by one of the most important Greek poets of the twentieth centuryOne of the most prolific and popular of modern Greek poets, Yannis Ritsos follows such eminent predecessors as Cavafy, Sikelianos, and Seferis in the dramatic and symbolic expression of a tragic sense of life. The three volumes of Ritsos’s poetry translated here—Parentheses, 1946–47, Parentheses, 1950–61, and The Distant—document a three-decade poetic journey that reveals the evolution of the poet’s sensibility. This bilingual edition also features an insightful introduction from translator Edmund Keeley, whom Paul Muldoon has called “the gold standard in translators of Greek poetry.”
Aicha
TEMPTRESS. MONSTER. WARRIOR.Aicha tells the tale of Morocco''s warrior goddess, her strange magic, vicious rebellion and devastating romance. This is a story of female rage and lesser known myths, perfect for fans of She Who Became the Sun, The Jasmine Throne and Circe.The Portuguese flag has been planted across Morocco, its empire ruling with an iron fist. But eventually, all empires must fall.Aicha, the daughter of a Moroccan freedom-fighter, was born for battle. She has witnessed the death of her people, their starvation and torture at the hands of the occupiers, and it has awakened an anger within her. An anger that burns hot and bright, and speaks to Aicha''s soul.Only Aicha''s secret lover Rachid, a rebellion leader, knows how to soothe her. But as the fight for Morocco''s freedom reaches it violent climax, the creature that simmers beneath Aicha''s skin begs to be unleashed. It hungers for the screams of those who have caused her pain, and it will not be ignored.
His Little Amber Vol. 1
When former yakuza Genji rescued a helpless leopard cub five years ago, he never imagined the creature would grow into a shapeshifter with the form of a beautiful young man. Koshiro doesn’t remember where he came from or what he truly is—but he knows one thing: everything in him longs for Genji. As Koshiro’s body changes and his instincts awaken, a new kind of yearning stirs between them—one that neither of them fully understands.
James Joyce
A major new biography that reveals how politics profoundly shaped Joyce’s life, thought and writingsThe young James Joyce (1882–1941) was forged in the smithy of Irish political controversies, and he took into his European exile a depth of political insight unrivalled among his fellow modernists. In this biography of Joyce in his youth and early exile, acclaimed Irish historian and biographer Frank Callanan reveals a Joyce who is markedly more politically conscious, informed and complex than the Joyce of Richard Ellmann’s classic account. Written in a sparkling style and rich with historical insights, Callanan’s deeply researched biography is the first sustained account of how Joyce’s Irish and European political and cultural context shaped his life, thought, and writings. Joyce was eight years old in 1890 when the O’Shea divorce scandal tore Irish nationalism apart, leading to the split in the Irish Parliamentary Party, the death of nationalist leader Charles Stewart Parnell, and a long, bitter period dominated by the anti-Parnellites. This was the Ireland that Joyce grew up in and rebelled against, and which determined his literary direction. Callanan uncovers a Joyce who was a highly original and dissenting Irish nationalist, who refused to avow or vaunt his nationalism and whose understanding was refined by the experience of living in multicultural Trieste with its fraught ethnic politics and differing models of statehood. Callanan’s Joyce is as heroic as Ellmann’s defiantly modernistic artist but in a more interesting way—a writer who didn’t lack political conviction but whose views didn’t yield to the expectations of his time. Energizing, witty, profound, and elegant, James Joyce: A Political Life is a magisterial biography that will transform how readers look at Joyce and his politics.
Summoned to the Wilds
She’s sworn to protect the realm. Her heart has other plans.
Lady Ammalie Avington, Baroness of Faebarrow, knows it's not safe to pine after the son of a demon. Especially not the blood mage who threatened and abducted her and now intends to bring ruin to the realm. The very realm she is sworn to serve. It's just a terribly inconvenient fact because, well…he's rather cute.
Despite her best efforts, Amma can’t seem to get him out of her mind, not whilst locked up in a tower surrounded by infernal beings, nor trapped below ground in a den of beguiling vampires, and definitely not in the heart of a wild jungle under the tutelage of esoteric witches. She just can't help herself around Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne, danger be damned. And what danger is there? Damien's heart, the one he swears to not have, has been softening right before her eyes. Perhaps with her guidance, Damien won't rain chaos and destruction down on the world. Perhaps she can even save them both as Damien searches for a way to magically unlink them on their quest to fulfill their destinies.
So, when Amma learns she may have ancient, innate magical powers of her own, why not use them to do exactly as she pleases?
HOOL!GAN'S Vol. 2
In nineteenth century London, deep in the East End, there live the Hooligans: a band of miscreants led by alchemist Lee Heartrib, the current head of the Antilia Family mafia. Entrusted with guardianship of the city by his predecessor, Lee uses his alchemy to keep the junkies happy—but his true aim is creating a “paradise” for the good of the people. And sometimes, that involves getting his hands dirty, especially when he’s pitted against the other mafia heads, or shadowy beings who want to eliminate human life on earth. A new world order is on the horizon, with the Hooligans leading the way!
The Savage Sword Of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus
More savage, brutal and epic in scope than its sister title Conan the Barbarian. Volume 7 sees Conan doing what he does best, slaughtering, pillaging and wenching. This Omnibus edition is packed with Conan classics, with stories by Michael Fleisher and art by all-time legendary John Buscema!Savage Sword enters an exciting new era with the first appearance of one of Conan's deadliest super-villain adversaries, Wrarrl, better known as the Devourer of Souls! He earned that title by consuming the life force of anyone standing in his way - but he never met a foe as ardent as Conan! Their iconic battle is the first of several engagements between the two in Marvel Conan lore. And returning to menace Conan is another of his legendary rogue's gallery, Captain Bor'aqh Sharaq, believed to be dead but hunting Conan on a quest for vengeance! Showcasing double-length stories written almost exclusively by Michael Fleisher and featuring artwork from John Buscema as the lead artist with assists from Nestor Redondo, Ernie Chan. Also featuring art from Val Mayerik and Alfredo Alcala, with inks by Ernie Chan, Pablo Marcos, Ruby Nebres and Vince Colletta. This volume collects: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #88-101
Cause and Effect
A crisp autumn morning greets the nation's commuters. But one man will stop at nothing to ensure they never complete their journey... When the multi-millionaire owner of one of the largest transport and logistics companies in the UK attempts to paralyse the country's motorway network via a co-ordinated terrorist attack, disillusioned police detective, Dan Tyler, must fight his own demons in a bid to prevent the impending disaster. But with the clock ticking, and the blame being deflected onto an innocent band of environmental activists, will Dan find a way to stop this plot in time?
Across the Massive-Verse Volume 2
Welcome back to the MASSIVE-VERSE, the thrilling new universe of Image superheroes! This pulse-pounding sampler collects the first issues of RADIANT RED, RADIANT PINK, NO/ONE, and COWL at the bargain price of $9.99—a perfect entry point for new readers!A schoolteacher deep in gambling debt finds herself on a collision course with a miniature black hole. A streamer who can’t slow down discovers a way to be everywhere at once. In Pittsburgh, a faceless vigilante stands against a killer seeking accountability. And in 1960s Chicago, the world’s first superhero labor union struggles against its greatest villain - a disillusioned public. Collects Radiant Red #1, Radiant Pink #1, NO/ONE #1, and COWL #1. WHAT IS THE MASSIVE-VERSE? Kyle Higgins & Marcelo Costa's breakout hit Radiant Black took superhero storytelling to new heights. But Radiant Black isn't the only character inhabiting the MASSIVE-VERSE. There's a whole universe for readers to explore! Characters like Rogue Sun, Inferno Girl Red, The Dead Lucky and more yet to be revealed each of them has a different story to tell, different adversaries to face and they each occupy a very different corner of this shared universe. What are you waiting for? Now's the time to get into the MASSIVE-VERSE!
Blue Lock 28
A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's mising? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock--a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players--is created. To survive this battle, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way!
Making Common Sense
Common sense is supposed to be so obvious it can go without saying. And yet, it has been hard to pin down, partly because its contents are vague and inconsistent, and partly because it has always been difficult to say what kind of sense common sense is. Making Common Sense is an historical account of attempts, from antiquity to the present, to solve this puzzle. The ambiguity began centuries ago with the merger of the common sense, the sensorium commune, a kind of sixth sense responsible for coordinating the other five, with the sensus communis, a collection of implicit social habits and beliefs. Ever since, common sense, as a power both practical and thoughtful, has promised to split the difference between sensation and reason, the body and the mind, and between individuals and their society. As challenges from medical science and skeptical philosophy accumulated, though, common sense assumed a number of different forms in response. It has been a physical organ, a mental faculty, a body of knowledge, a system of axioms, an ethical principle, and a synonym for culture, until finally, with game theory and artificial intelligence, it becomes a number. Michael North tracks the obvious through these changes, showing why it remains, even now in the age of AI, as dark and mysterious as it was in the beginning.
100 Bullets Book Four
In a world where vengeance comes with no consequences, 100 Bullets asks: what would you do if you could get away with murder? As the war between the Houses of the Trust escalates, loyalties shift and the Minutemen prepare for the final reckoning. This Eisner Award-winning series continues to unravel a dark, gripping conspiracy that challenges morality at every turn. 100 Bullets Book Four collects issues #59 80 of the acclaimed crime-noir series. As the shadowy organization known as the Trust fractures from within, the Minutemen once the enforcers of its will begin choosing sides. With Lono rising to power and the endgame approaching, the lines between justice, revenge, and survival blur in this gritty, masterfully illustrated volume.
The Key to Your Dreams
Key to Your Dreams offers practical insight into the intriguing and provocative art of dream interpretation. Author and “Psychic of the Year” Tamara Trusseau shows readers how to discover the valuable truths that dreams can convey. Featuring an A-to-Z dictionary of dream symbols and a personal dream journal, this unique book is a powerful tool for bringing harmony to mind, body, and spirit.
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