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The Game at the End of the World
Exuberant, playful, and evergreen, The Game at the End of the World revels in the grass-stained highlights of a sport without borders or boundaries. Soccer (née football) fans will rejoice at this all-new volume of crackling essays from the author of God Is Round. Here, Juan Villoro explores the sport through the elements that make it the world's favorite pastime, from its ancient origins, near-mythic players, exhilarating matches, endemic rivalries, and the unlikely moments in which football has changed history. As a prolific writer and chronicler of World Cup games around the world, Villoro draws on a rich cultural mosaic to inspire readers, players, and fans long after the final whistle blows. With a journalist's ear and a philosopher's outlook, he has produced a collection for curious newcomers and lifelong football buffs alike.
Payback
For seven inmates, their luxury weekend prison sentence comes with concierge service—and complimentary homicide. Welcome to Pay to Stay, Los Angeles’s premier minimum-security facility where the privileged serve time Friday to Monday only. But this New Year’s weekend, seven inmates—including a driven campaign manager, a disgraced nurse, a party girl, and one mysterious male transfer—discover their abusive guard dead, wrapped in an ironic “Community Payback” vest. Now they must solve his murder before their cushy arrangement becomes a permanent stay in maximum security. As a storm rages outside and the power fails, alliances shift within. With police knocking at their door and an emotional support iguana named Nacho as their witness, these inmates hustle to collect evidence and plan a killer party—all while dodging suspicion. Because someone in this concrete block is a murderer. And everyone is a suspect. But as New Year’s Eve approaches and bodies pile up, these unlikely allies discover that in Pay to Stay, some debts can only be paid in blood.
An Inheritance of Lies
In this sweeping historical fiction tinged with mystery and romance, a young woman must navigate societal expectations, family secrets, and her own awakening independence in the shadow of World War I and the RMS Lusitania’s doomed voyage. In the wake of World War I, New York heiress Alexandra Benson finds her life irrevocably changed after the tragic and mysterious death of her parents. Now, in a cruel twist of fate, her father’s testament delivers the agonizing blow, granting her uncle control over her inheritance—unless she marries. To safeguard her future, Alexandra hatches a plan with the aid of a dashing stranger to fake an engagement and claim what’s rightfully hers. Caught amid wartime tensions and her uncle’s devious plots, Alexandra and her fiancé are forced to embark on the fateful voyage to England aboard the RMS Lusitania. Where nothing is as it seems. When wartime secrets beckon questions of espionage and betrayal, Alexandra must navigate societal expectations and her own awakening independence as she finds her heart torn by her fake engagement scheme and devastating family secrets in this sweeping tale of one woman’s quest for truth and autonomy at the brink of tragedy.
Nerd Faith
From TikTok's Nerdy Priest comes thoughtful and inspirational reflections on large theological questions through the lens of pop culture. In a series of short, easily digestible questions and answers, Faith and Fandom aims to provide alternative perspective on big theological questions. True to her handle, she draws inspiration from her Ph.D. in Medieval Studies and her favorite books, movies, and shows, such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Star Wars, Star Trek, Ted Lasso, E.T., and more, to deliver relatable, bite-sized sermons in a fun and engaging tone. Following four key themes of Wonder, Faith, Hope, and Love, and with topics ranging from Biblical authority and contradictions, deconstructing and reconstructing Christianity, what it means to love our enemies, and more, Rachel Kessler, offers spiritual reflections to show glimpses of God’s wonder and mystery. She tackles questions about her understanding of the Trinity or the Virgin Birth, how she understands Jesus's crucifixion beyond a substitutionary punishment for our sins, what faith means to her, and more. Meant for people who believe in or struggle with Christianity, either as Christians or ex-Christians, as well as the spiritually curious, Faith and Fandom perfectly combines theology and pop culture as an easy entrance into important spiritual topics.
Wings of Starlight: The Manga Volume 1
A sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods. Adapted from the YA novel by Sunday Times best-selling author Allison Saft, Wings of Starlight tells the tale of Clarion, the future queen of Pixie Hollow and her forbidden bond with the Winter Woods' mysterious guardian, Milori. Clarion may be heir to Pixie Hollow, but she still has much to learn - especially about the forbidden Winter Woods. When terrifying creatures begin crossing its borders, she seizes the chance to prove herself. Instead of a monster, Clarion finds Milori, the Winter Woods' young guardian. As they join forces to save their realms, an unexpected bond grows between them. But the cost of their love could turn out to be just as dangerous as the nightmare monsters that plague Pixie Hollow.
Ami igazán fontos
Az élet második fele és Tartalmas élet szerzőjétől
„Életünk során számos kérdéssel szembesülünk, és talán mi magunk is kérdések vagyunk. Tűnődjünk el közösen, gondoljuk végig a magunk csodálatra méltóan változatos módján, mi az, ami igazán fontos számunkra, ami valóban számít az életben, és vágjunk neki az útnak együtt.”
Mi az, ami igazán elengedhetetlen ahhoz, hogy teljes életet élhessünk? Ez a könyv segít, hogy őszintén tisztázzuk: milyen értékeket tartunk nélkülözhetetlennek, és miben hiszünk igazán. James Hollis érdekfeszítő és továbbgondolásra ösztönző módon juttat el a kérdésfeltevésig és a lehetséges válaszokig, hogy mindnyájan megtalálhassuk a magunk útját, hogy önmagunk lehessünk, hogy valóban a saját életünket éljük.
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Manga) Vol. 8
Liam has claimed victory by destroying his rival Derrick and winning the hand of the stand-offish Rosetta. Now that he has Rosetta, he’s ready to crush her stone cold heart. But before he can act, it appears her icy walls have melted. It’s taken him completely off guard! Plus, while he’s distracted by personal matters, his past is conspiring against him. Both Derrick’s family and a group of pirates are coming for everything Liam has built!
How to Be Stoic
An inviting new translation of essential selections from Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, distilling the timeless wisdom of one of Stoicism’s most influential worksHow do you keep calm when the world seems to be falling apart around you? When Marcus Aurelius was emperor, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and prosperity, but it also suffered flood, famine, plague, and endless wars. He was frequently away from the capitol leading his legions in battle, and he died in an army camp. To cope with the enormous pressures he faced, Marcus Aurelius turned to the philosophy of Stoicism, writing brief passages to reflect on its ideas and strategies for putting challenges in perspective. The result was the Meditations, a profound and moving work about the human condition. Elegant, spiritual, and by turns serious and humorous, this masterpiece of Stoicism still resonates powerfully today. How to Be Stoic offers a fresh, fluid, and engaging translation of its most stirring and important passages. Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a leading authority on Roman Stoicism, has carefully chosen and skillfully translated passages that exemplify the key themes of the Meditations, from everyday irritations such as encountering difficult people to existential worries such as the fear of death. How to Be Stoic also features a substantial and authoritative introduction and the original Greek text on facing pages. The result is perhaps the most accessible edition of the Meditations available.
Power Reimagined
"When they're old enough, I'm going to give my two daughters this book. They need to read Khadijah's extraordinary story and learn how courage, positivity, and sheer willpower can overcome any obstacle." — Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times bestselling author; host, Revisionist History podcast. A stirring account of how to gain—and own—your power. From growing up in 1980s Harlem to working at entertainment giants such as BET, MTV, and Nickelodeon, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard has spent her life redefining what real power looks like. In Power Reimagined, she dismantles the myths we've been taught about power. Through raw, behind-the-scenes stories from both her childhood and her trailblazing career, she reveals that real power isn't handed to you—it's forged through strategy, courage, and an unshakable belief in your own worth. She takes readers inside high-stakes situations where she refused to settle for less and pivotal moments where audacity became her greatest asset. From her earliest dreams of success to the executive offices where she made those dreams real, Sharif-Drinkard reveals the moments that shaped her and the strategies that helped her lead with impact and integrity. Part fearless memoir, part inspirational guide, Power Reimagined is for anyone who's ever been overlooked, undervalued, or told they didn't belong. This book will inspire you to own your power and use it without apology.
How I Attended An All-Guys' Mixer Volume 5
Summer's in full swing, and it's not just the temperature that's heating up! When the group takes summer jobs at a seaside cafe, long days in the sun bring them closer together - but there's still plenty of opportunities for confusion and chaos alongside all the romance. Misunderstandings, mixed signals, and flustered hearts keep everyone on edge, especially as feelings begin to show in unexpected ways. From surprise photo shoots to moonlit fireworks, every moment brings them one step closer... or two steps back. The romantic comedy of crossed wires and cross-dressing continues in this breezy, heart-fluttering fifth volume of How I Attended an All-Guys' Mixer!
Death's Daughter
? THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ?Life is a battlefield. Death is just a girl. Perfect for fans of Buffy, Nightshade, and Ilona Andrews, Death's Daughter is a deliciously dark urban fantasy set at a New England university, where the only daughter of Death is named his successor . . . 'Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!' HANNAH WHITTEN__________________________________Jocasta has carved out a normal life at Beecher University - well, as normal it can be when your name is Jocasta and you are the only child of Death. Jo has a good job, great friends, and is trying to get over a secret fling with an unbelievably attractive (and unbelievably unavailable) grad student. But she's also lonely. No one close to her knows the truth about who - or what - she is. Or that she must feed to survive, and she feeds on them - their disappointments, failures, and rejections. It's not a perfect system, but it works. Just. Until a handsome stranger - and descendant of Lust - shows up on campus and announces that Death has formally named Jo as his successor. Now she's both a powerful ally and a massive threat, and everyone she loves is a target. But Beecher is the one place that has ever felt like home, and Jo will do anything to protect it. Even if it means becoming the very thing she hates . . . 'Like a spicier, modern take on the old school urban fantasies I love so much . . . but with a gritty dark academia world all its own' ? reader review'It gave me big Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes...students with paranormal secrets, a campus setting, and blissfully oblivious authorities' ? reader review__________________________________'Delivers paranormal romance, wicked fun, and irresistible tension' LOGAN KARLIE'Full of tension, dread, and spice, Death's Daughter is the urban fantasy resurrected!' TANYA PELL'A deliciously seductive and sinister read, Death's Daughter is set to be a new dark academia sensation with its impeccable autumnal vibes' NADIA EL-FASSI'A fun, sexy fantasy (with a touch of mystery) . . . fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will eat this up with a spoon' CHRISTINA HENRY'A twisting tale . . . that will keep you reading long into the night' HAZEL McBRIDE'Witty, scorching, and action-packed. Barnes totally kills it-pun intended' MELISSA LANDERSNO. 3 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026
Come Back to the World
A single mother strives to understand the enigma of a reclusive novelist in a poignant novel about belonging, secret lives, and the want to disappear by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Amelia Booker, a journalist and expert in American literature, receives a photograph leading to the possible whereabouts of E. L. Swann, an author who vanished forty years ago after the success of her first and only novel. It’s too intriguing a literary mystery for Amelia not to follow. In Santa Rosarita, Mexico, Amelia and her seven-year-old son, Jaden, meet the elderly and guarded Ella Steinbach, known to locals for riding her donkey to market, then retreating from the world again to her hilltop house. Prickly and defensive at first, Ella reluctantly concedes the truth about her identity. If not for Ella’s deep affection for the bright and introverted Jaden, she would have found the intrusion unforgivable. Instead, she grants an interview on the condition that Amelia tell no one where E. L. Swann has been found. As days turn into weeks, and Ella reveals more than expected about her past, she and Amelia form a difficult but surprising bond. From it comes the realization that the personal struggles we endure determine the necessary choices we make to move forward. But no matter how much Amelia tries to convince her otherwise, E. L. Swann really does wish to be left alone. And only by accepting the author as she is can Amelia maintain the life-changing connection.
Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Volume 2
WHAT IF ARIEL HAD NEVER DEFEATED URSULA? Discover this intriguing twist on the classic story of The Little Mermaid! It's been five years since the infamous sea witch Ursula defeated the little mermaid... and took King Triton's life in the process. But now Ariel has discovered that her father is still alive and held captive by Ursula. Taking to dry land once more she strives to find a way to rescue her father and win back her beloved Eric from the clutches of the evil sea witch! he would see again..
JLA Book Three
The Future Is Now The Justice League Faces DC One Million and Beyond. JLA Book Three collects a pivotal era of Grant Morrison s legendary run on Justice League of America, featuring the full DC One Million crossover and the epic Technis Imperative. With art by Howard Porter and others, this volume sees the League face threats across time and space from the 853rd century to a full-scale war with the Titans. As Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League confront cosmic crises, Morrison s visionary storytelling redefines what it means to be a superhero team in the modern age. This volume includes DC One Million #1 4, JLA #24 31, JLA/Titans #1 3, JLA In Crisis Secret Files #1, JLA #1,000,000, and Justice League/Hitman #1 2.
Star Wars Jedi - Fallen Order Vol. 2
The multi-volume manga adaptation of the best-selling Star Wars video game continues! Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan, narrowly escaped the devastating purge of Order 66. Now on the run from the evil Empire's deadly Inquisitorius, Cal teams up with a former Jedi Knight and a cantankerous pilot in a quest to find a Jedi Holocron that could hold the key to reviving the Jedi Order. In this next volume, their desperate quest becomes even more dangerous as they explore strange new planets and cross paths with a legion of even more deadly enemies!
Guide to the Lakes
William Wordsworth''s Guide to the Lakes gives a first-hand account of his feelings about the unique countryside that was the source of his inspiration. He addresses concerns that are relevant today, such as how the growing number of visitors, and the money they might bring, would affect such a small and vulnerable landscape.It is now understood that Wordsworth''s notion of the Lake District as ''a sort of national property, in which every man has a right and interest who has an eye to perceive and a heart to enjoy'', expressed in his Guide, gave a rationale for the foundation of the National Trust in 1895 and the establishment of the Lake District National Park in 1951. Furthermore, the 2017 nomination document for the Lake District as a World Heritage site quotes this phrase in recognition of Wordsworth''s contribution to the idea that ''landscape has a value, and that everyone has a right to appreciate and enjoy it''. We can now see how Wordsworth''s Guide has had a far-reaching influence on the modern concept of legally-protected landscape. First published in 1810 and repeatedly revised by its author over the ensuing twenty-five years, William Wordsworth''s Guide to the Lakes has long been considered a crucial text for scholars of Romantic-era aesthetics, ecology, travel writing, and tourism.
The Sacred Art of Teaching
An unprecedented, no-holds-barred set of dialogues about race and education from two of the country’s best-known educatorsIn this powerful and deeply personal volume, two luminary educators, generations apart but united by a shared commitment to transformative education, compare notes for the first time. An early recipient of a MacArthur “genius” Award, Lisa Delpit gave us the classic Other People’s Children and has been called “a visionary scholar and reformer” by the Harvard Education School, which awarded her an outstanding alumni award. Christopher Emdin is an award-winning educator whose book For White People Who Teach in the Hood . . . and the Rest of Y’all Too was a national bestseller. He is the creator of the HipHopEd social media movement and has been named one of Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans and one of twenty-seven people bridging divides in the U.S. by Time magazine. Readers are treated to candid exchanges on topics including the role of art in education, students and politics, how educators of color can navigate the academy, specific approaches to pedagogy, the role of rap in education, and how spirituality informs these two education eminences’ work. With honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom, they reflect on their own journeys into education, the challenges they’ve faced, and the strategies they’ve developed to uphold equity and justice in a system too often resistant to both. These conversations are not only intellectually rich but emotionally resonant, offering a model of mentorship, mutual respect, and the power of dialogue across difference. A gift to teachers, scholars, and anyone passionate about reimagining public education, this book is a lasting contribution to the field—one that will inspire readers for generations to come.
Resurgence and Revolution
A riveting current history of the Kurdish rebel PKK groupAliza Marcus' new book tells the remarkable story of Kurdish revolution in the Middle East led by the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) – the rebel group whose insurgency in Turkey has impacted countries, conflicts, and Kurdish demands throughout the region. Combining reportage and scholarship, Resurgence and Revolution explores the PKK's resurgence from the brink of defeat after the capture of its leader, Abdullah Ocalan, in 1999, and the brutal internal split that followed. The book tells the story of how Ocalan – operating from prison – reshaped the PKK to extend the group's influence beyond Turkey's borders, setting the stage for the group's dominance of northeastern Syria and the unlikely partnership between its allied forces and the U.S. in the fight against ISIS. Based on interviews with PKK fighters, their supporters, and opponents in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Europe, Marcus traces the group's ability to maintain power in Turkey and extend its activities across borders, using PKK rebels' own voices to show why young people join and fight for the group and its affiliates in Syria and Iran. For the more than 30 million Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria—and for the leaders of these countries—the PKK is a force that cannot be ignored. Understanding the PKK and what drives its supporters is crucial for understanding Kurdish demands and potential solutions. The fall of the Assad regime, and a new peace process between Turkey and the PKK has changed the dynamics for Kurdish demands and their control over territory in Syria. Resurgence and Revolution is a compelling and necessary read for understanding the impact of a resurgent PKK, the future of the Middle East, and the enduring struggle of the Kurds to rule themselves.
The Year in Colors
Step into a world where each month paints the earth in its own magical hues!From the icy blues of winter to the golden glow of summer, The Year in Colors takes young readers on a breathtaking journey through the changing seasons. Each page bursts with vibrant illustrations and poetic language that highlight the surprising and beautiful colors found in nature all year long. Whether your child is an artist, a nature lover, or simply curious about the world around them, The Year in Colors is a joyful celebration of the beauty that surrounds us—one season at a time. A Year in Colors – Explore nature’s ever-changing palette as each month brings its own breathtaking shades, from soft spring blossoms to fiery autumn leaves. From a Beloved Illustrator – Part of the bestselling Nature’s Wonderful Colors series, this book continues to enchant nature and art lovers alike. Inspires Creativity – Encourages children to observe, name, and create colors inspired by the beauty of the seasons. Perfect for Nature Walks and Art Projects – A wonderful companion for outdoor exploration, classroom activities, or cozy storytime. For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.




















