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Bailey's Cafe
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY IRENOSEN OKOJIE''Gloria Naylor is gifted with timeless wisdom, bottomless empathy, and limitless language. Her novels will shine a light for readers and writers for generations to come'' Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage, winner of the Women''s Prize for FictionIn post-World War II Brooklyn, on a quiet backstreet, there''s a little place that draws people from all over-not for the food, and definitely not for the coffee. An in-between place that''s only there when you need it, Bailey''s Cafe is a crossroads where patrons stay for a while before making a choice: Move on or check out?Patrons include Sadie, the ladylike alcoholic with a mania for cleanliness; Sweet Esther, who caters to unspeakable appetites in a nearby ''boarding house'', taking payment only in white roses; and Mariam, the Ethiopian child who may be the bearer of a miracle. Naylor''s breath-taking novel is an enthralling fusion of lives whose courage, mystery and humour suggest nothing less than a blues tapestry of America.''Gloria Naylor was one of the greatest novelists who ever lived. Every single one of her works was masterful, crafted with the kind of rare artistic brilliance that places her in extremely limited company . . . She holds a hallowed place in the canon, and also in hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits'' Robert Jones, Jr., author of The New York Times bestselling novel, The Prophets
Herbal Magic For Dummies
Tap into the magical properties of plants with this guide to spells and rituals from around the world Herbal Magic For Dummies introduces you to the use of green magic to connect with the powers and energies of plants. Many books on plant magic focus only on European or Wiccan traditions—but this one takes you a step further, so you can upgrade your grimoire with occult knowledge from all times and places. With this book as your guide, you can bring herbs, essential oils, flowers, and other plants into your spell work with ease. Select the most powerful supplies from spell shops and other sources and engage responsibly with plants directly from the earth. You'll also get a useful primer on intention setting and imbuing herbs and plants with magic energy. This resource is perfect for the burgeoning green magic user. Inside: Learn the history of plant magic and discover traditions from around the worldTap into the spiritual energies and powers of different herbs, flowers, and beyondPractice rituals and spells that have been passed through the ages, and develop your ownSelect the right plants for each green magic spell you cast Connect with the earth while practicing your craft with Herbal Magic For Dummies.
Dangerously Ours - Webs We Weave 3
Honesty comes at a price . . .
Dangerously Ours is a steamy romance from TikTok sensations and authors of the Addicted series, Krista and Becca Ritchie.
Swindling the rich and fleeing to new cities is all con artist Phoebe Graves has ever known - until she started building real relationships in a small but wealthy Connecticut town. But she's worried these new bonds won't hold fast, as more than one enemy threatens those she loves most.
And now more than ever, she has a reason to stay in one place. Among them is Rocky Tinrock, her best friend's older brother, who's been a partner to Phoebe during every daring and exhilarating con. And then of course there's Hailey Tinrock, her best friend, whose precious secret they'll do anything to protect . . .
As Phoebe and her family team up with the Tinrocks to fight for a chance at a home, they confront the demons of their pasts and must do the impossible . . . deceive the most cunning con artist they've ever known.
To ještě nevíš
Co se stane, když vám do života nečekaně vstoupí rakovina a všechny jistoty se rozpadnou? Jak vážná nemoc poznamená vztahy, rodinu i vztah k sobě samé? Jak žít, když ztrácíte kontrolu nad vlastním tělem i budoucností? Co ještě nevíš je syrová autofikční próza o životě s obávanou diagnózou a snaze neztratit ani v nejtěžších chvílích sám sebe.
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Plachý dům
Rodinné vztahy mezi dcerou, matkou a otcem tvoří osu románu Plachý dům slovenské prozaičky Barbory Hrínové. Autorka, kterou čeští čtenáři znají již ze sbírky povídek Jednorožci (2020, česky 2022), se ve své nové knize vrací k tématům blízkosti, paměti a každodennosti. Román vystavěný na čtyřvětém symfonickém půdorysu sleduje příběh stárnoucího učitele hudby Ambroze. Nahlíží jeho vztahy s nejbližšími, jeho tiché zápasy i radosti a jeho hluboký vztah k hudbě a poezii. Z různých perspektiv a prostřednictvím proměnlivých vypravěčských forem skládá autorka citlivý obraz rodiny – nenápadný, a přitom silný.
The Tiny Things Are Heavier
Longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize 2026'A gracefully told and sharply observed debut' KILEY REID'Such a sincere blast to read' KAVEH AKBARThe Tiny Things Are Heavier follows Sommy, a Nigerian woman who comes to the United States for graduate school two weeks after her brother, Mezie, attempts suicide. Plagued by the guilt of leaving Mezie behind, Sommy struggles to fit into her new life as a student and an immigrant. Lonely and homesick, Sommy soon enters a complicated relationship with her boisterous Nigerian roommate, Bayo, a relationship that plummets into deceit when Sommy falls for Bryan, a biracial American, whose estranged Nigerian father left the States immediately after his birth. Bonded by their feelings of unbelonging and a vague sense of kinship, Sommy and Bryan transcend the challenges of their new relationship. During summer break, Sommy and Bryan visit the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, where Sommy hopes to reconcile with Mezie and Bryan plans to connect with his father. But when a shocking and unexpected event throws their lives into disarray, it exposes the cracks in Sommy's relationships and forces her to confront her notions of self and familial love. A daring and ambitious novel rendered in stirring, tender prose, The Tiny Things Are Heavier is a captivating portrait that explores the hardships of migration, the subtleties of Nigeria's class system, and how far we'll go to protect those we love.
Baby Kraken
Ollie is afraid of the sea - he just KNOWS it's full of monsters! While playing in a little tide pool, he meets a baby octopus. They become friends, and Ollie slowly learns that there was nothing to be scared of. After all, there are no giant monsters under the sea... are there?
Klinická kardiologie, 6. vydání
Současnou kardiologii charakterizuje obrovský objem faktů, a to faktů podstatných pro každodenní praxi. Kardiologie je však současně také jedním z nejrychleji se vyvíjejících oborů moderní medicíny. Převratné novinky, zejména v terapii, přicházejí nyní i několikrát v průběhu jednoho roku a na kardiology jsou kladeny stále vyšší nároky, aby dokázali držet krok s dynamikou oboru. Vzhledem k tomu, že 5. vydání Klinické kardiologie bylo rychle rozebráno, připravuje autorský kolektiv vedený Janem Vojáčkem a Jiřím Kettnerem další, tentokrát již 6. vydání, přepracované a aktualizované do roku 2026.
Kniha je již tradičně rozdělena do základních 11 klinických oddílů pokrývajících celou kardiologii, obsahuje souhrny pro každodenní kardiologickou praxi, včetně přístupu k nemocnému a rozhodovacích procesů v kardiologii. Na publikaci se podílela řada předních českých kardiologů a podává logicky uspořádaný přehled nejdůležitějších a aktualizovaných praktických znalostí z oblasti celé kardiologie a angiologie. Velkou předností knihy je to, že se autorům podařilo velmi racionálně vše uspořádat do jednodílné publikace s velkým množstvím přehledných grafů, tabulek a obrázků. Předchozí vydání knihy Klinická kardiologie byla Českou kardiologickou společností zařazena do seznamu doporučené literatury pro kardiologickou atestaci. Kniha byla vyznamenána a doporučena jako učebnice k atestaci Českou angiologickou společností.
London Clubland
A fascinating, exhaustive guide to London's private members' clubs - both old and new - and their culture. Uncover the hidden world of London's private members' clubs. This guide, by the leading historian on the subject, provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner worlds of these legendary institutions - from aristocratic haunts like Boodle's and Brooks's, to modern icons like Soho House and the Groucho Club. Exploring the culture, history and traditions of these enigmatic locations, London Clubland is the ultimate almanac to this world, from navigating the application process, to the unwritten rules that define these spaces - not to mention a wealth of trivia and entertaining anecdotes assembled over twenty years. Discover mottos, maps, songs and club recipes, as well as little-known facts that some of London's most iconic clubs probably wouldn't want you to know. Whether you are a long-standing member, a reciprocal visitor, an aspiring applicant or simply curious about this secretive world, step into a revealing tour of some of London's most discreet institutions.
A Little More Love
An in-depth biography that closely examines the superstar’s multi-faceted career, personal life, advocacy, and legacy. Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest and most iconic global pop stars in history with estimated record sales of over 100 million and starring roles in several films, including Grease and Xanadu. Her hit “Physical” was ranked by Billboard as the most popular single of the 1980s. Behind all of this glitz and glamor was an extremely strong, kind, and resilient person with an unfailing, positive attitude in the face of personal tragedies and setbacks. For decades, she bravely and publicly battled breast cancer while continuing her career and advocated for environmental issues, animal rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. This biography, based on extensive archival research and original interviews with many of her friends and associates, reveals the real person who was Olivia Newton-John. Matthew Hild provides many never-before-shared insights into the star’s life, including her humanitarianism and personal struggles, and dives deeply into her many famous records and lesser-known work, from her early start in Australia all the way to her last recording – a moving duet of “Jolene” with Dolly Parton.
A Curse for the Homesick
Would you walk away from the only man you've ever loved, if it meant you could save his life?'ACHING AND POIGNANT' AVA REID 'BITTERSWEET, HOPEFUL' ALLISON SAFT'STUNNING, HEARTBREAKING' MEG SHAFFERTess has loved Soren all her life - fiercely, hopelessly and without end. But the island that raised them is cursed: its shadow hangs over every family still living there. Now it threatens to claim Soren too. She is desperate to leave, to carve out a life away from heartbreak. Yet Soren refuses to abandon the only place he's ever belonged - even if it means his time is running out. Is borrowed time together worth more than a lifetime without? Or will Tess have to make the hardest decision of al? EADERS LOVE LAURA BROOKE ROBSON'Laura Brooke Robson is a gifted writer' ?'So many passages are beautiful and perfectly captured' ?'A delicious read that was hard to put down' ?'Laura Brooke Robson is a talent to watch' ?'Poetic, beautiful, funny, heart-wrenching' ?
Fakers
Intrigue, espionage, and deception. The truth behind 8,000 once top-secret files, so explosive their authors never dreamed they would be released. Fakers reveals the rise and fall of the mavericks running Britain's Cold War forgery empire. Their secret mission was audacious: to disrupt and discredit adversaries across the world using phantom groups, fake sources, and counterfeit documents. The leader was a remarkable character, wrestling with personal and professional dilemmas: Hans Welser. An Austrian refugee and one-time MI5 suspect interned behind barbed wire, Welser was a great survivor who rose to become special operations adviser to the Foreign Office, working hand in glove with MI6. His second in command was an eccentric, hard drinking, and high-flying journalist-turned-propagandist called John Rayner. Brought out of semi-retirement, for one final posting. Their team of bowler-hatted refugees, voluble ex-journalists, trailblazing women, and licentious literary sorts navigated loyalty and betrayal — both professionally and romantically — from the diplomats' attic, in the most sensitive part of the Foreign Office's secret propaganda department. The newly declassified files expose an array of plots, some comically absurd and others dangerously controversial. The forgery empire impersonated everything from hippies and ghosts to Islamists and ballet composers in their campaign to smear hostile politicians, stir tensions among adversaries, and even stymie the career of a contentious British historian. All took place against a high stakes backdrop — both overseas as states competed beneath the looming threat of nuclear war and in the corridors of power at home where grey-suited bureaucrats circled, keen to shut down the team for good. With timely insight into how propaganda works and how to respond to disinformation, Fakers is a thrilling journey into a secret world where nothing was as it seemed.
Little Red Riding Hood
Push, pull and slide the colourful scenes to bring a classic fairy tale to life in this delightful introduction for toddlers to Little Red Riding Hood!Little ones can immerse themselves in a magical world as the Big, Bad Wolf follows brave Little Red to Grandma's house. Reimagined for a new generation with vibrant illustrations by Natascha Rosenberg, this is perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, with the story retold in gentle rhyming text to capture their imagination and easy-to-handle mechanisms to develop fine motor skills. Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Collect more magical tales in the First Stories series with Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Cat's Eye Omnibus Volume 3 (Three Volumes in One)
The third omnibus of the manga classic CAT'S EYE finally arrives in a gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition. Watch the Cat’s Eye anime on Hulu and Disney+!The work of superstar author Hojo Tsukasa has been adapted into anime, films, stage plays, and more. A three-in-one omnibus; beautifully printed and packed with original colored art, including a 10-page full-color insert and a 44-page 2-color insert, this edition is sure to be prized. Seeking the truth behind the disappearance of their world-famous artist father, protagonist Hitomi and her two sisters have become phantom art thieves, and they’ll do anything to get a scoop, including using Hitomi’s own boyfriend—and clueless police officer—Toshio. Will she be able to keep her secret life hidden, or will she lose her foothold in steadily escalating game of cat and mous? etective Utsumi has never been comfortable around guns, but since he’s never shown his fellow officers his sharpshooting skills at the range, new police recruit Hirano has doubts that the detective can even shoot. Unfortunately for him, the next target for Cat’s Eye is an Olympic medalist in sharpshooting, who’s ready to shoot the siblings down without a second glance. Will Detective Utsumi be able to prevent the death of the phantom thieves he swore on his life to arrest? CAT'S EYE hijinks continue in full force!
Lone Women
A Horror Western from award-winning author Victor LaValle. Best Book of the Year: Esquire, Washington Post, Vulture'Deftly weaves history, horror, suspense, and the perspectives of those rarely recorded in the West.' The New York Times'This moody and masterful western fires on all cylinders.' Publishers Weekly'His best novel yet.' Gabino Iglesias, author of House of Bone and RainBlue skies, empty land—and enough wide-open space to hide a horrifying secret. A woman with a past, a mysterious trunk, a town on the edge of nowhere. Montana, 1915. When the US government offers Americans free land to those who can tame it, Adelaide Henry leaps at the chance. She’s fleeing from California and the family home that was left behind in flames. With no choice but to run, Adelaide becomes a ‘lone woman’, a female homesteader staking her claim on the unforgiving Montana soil. Yet, no matter how far she goes, Adelaide’s past is not so easily left behind. With her is an enormous steamer trunk that must stay closed at all times, and a secret inside that destroyed her family. But secrets cannot be stay locked up forever, and it isn’t long before her fellow homesteaders notice what Adelaide has desperately tried to hide – wherever she and her deadly cargo go, tragedy and terror follow. The American West is lonely and brutal, and that which Adelaide has tried so hard to escape may be the only thing that will help her survive. FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE MARK TWAIN AMERICAN VOICE IN LITERATURE AWARD***Readers love Lone Women***'A haunting historical horror novel about isolation, survival, and monstrous secrets in the American West. Dark, powerful, and deeply unsettling.' FIVE STARS 'This was an excellent experience and I really love LaValle’s storytelling.' FIVE STARS'I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful mix of historical fiction, western folklore, and… horror.' FIVE STARS'Amazing!!! Emotional, moving, unexpected, sometimes brutal.' FIVE STARS
Teach Kids, Not Content
Provides educators with real-world tools to reconnect with students and rediscover the joy of teaching If teaching no longer feels like the calling it once was, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who Julia Cook wrote this book for. Teach Kids, Not Content is a heartfelt, funny, and refreshingly honest guide for educators who want to reignite their passion for teaching by focusing on what really matters: the kids. Drawing from decades of classroom and counseling experience, Julia delivers real-world strategies for building relationships, boosting mental wellness, and creating learning experiences that stick. She reminds us that the content we teach can never be more important than the children we teach it to. Packed with relatable stories, research-informed insights, and laugh-out-loud moments, this book encourages teachers to reframe challenges as opportunities for connection and creativity. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, disengaged students, or shifting expectations, Julia’s approach offers practical tools to transform your classroom—and your outlook. Revealing why emotional connection is the key to lasting learning and teacher fulfillment, Teach Kids, Not Content: Shares powerful strategies to help teachers reconnect with students and rebuild classroom energy and engagementExplains how to create emotionally positive learning environments that make lessons meaningful and memorableOffers hands-on methods for managing stress, maintaining mental health, implementing behavior strategies, and finding sustainable joy in teachingIncludes authentic classroom stories that model empathy, humor, and hope in everyday situations Ideal for K-12 educators, school counselors, and education majors, Teach Kids, Not Content is perfect for teacher preparation, classroom management, and social-emotional learning courses. It’s also an inspiring resource for in-service training and professional development programs focused on educator well-being and student engagement.
Ancient Wisdom of Asian Philosophers
Acting as a bridge between the ancient and the contemporary, this collection of memorable quotes highlights some of the most important teachings of Eastern philosophers, including Confucius, Lao Tzu, and the Buddha. These philosophies transcend time and civilization, revealing essential truths that continue to resonate deeply in modern life. Learn to go with the flow and embrace the natural rhythm of life with Taoism, strengthen your ethics and moral character with Confucianism, and enlighten your mind and spirit with Buddhism. Whether you are seeking clarity for everyday decisions or profound truths for personal growth, this book is a spiritual gateway to meditative reflection and purposeful living.
Pathfinding
*Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2025What if losing your way is how a new path begin? rom the author of Wanderers: A History of Women Walking comes the story of one mother's journey from wilderness to freedom. ___After the upheaval of becoming a mother, walker Kerri Andrews finds herself carrying the idea that maybe the hills are no longer for her. Yet, as she begins to uncover hidden stories of other mothers who’ve walked, she realises that there may be a way back to adventure – and herself. So Kerri begins small, with walks along beaches and in cities, joined by women whose lives have also been reshaped by motherhood. And gradually, as her journeys grow bolder, drawing her to the valleys and peaks of her past, a new path begins to open. One that will offer the possibility of reclaiming both the mountains, and her freedom. The result is an inspirational story for any mother who has ever felt the pull of the outside. ___‘Left me itching to lace up my boots and follow the call of the path.’ Laura Pashby, author of Chasing Fog‘Powerful and unflinchingly honest’ Annabel Abbs, author of Windswept‘An invitation that will leave you desperate to step outside.’ Resurgence & Ecologist
Familiar
When Cora inherits a house in rural County Down from a grandmother she never knew, she steps into a family history shaped by absence, silence, and restraint. Ballybrae House is both shelter and a place of renewal, holding the imprints of those who came before and the hope of something new. Told through the shifting perspectives of three women across generations, Familiar follows Annie as she approaches death and discovers unexpected freedom in letting go; Joyce, her daughter, almost mute with grief, who finds liberation in Cora's arrival; and Cora, who must learn to inhabit a place - and a past - that was deliberately withheld from her, and find the courage to begin again. Familiar is a story about belonging and the uneasy intimacy of family, asking what it means to survive within inherited structures - and how, at moments of rupture, those structures might be remade.





















