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''Eminently readable...a judicious selection of key exegetical insights, interpretive debates quickly resolved, and incisive contemporary application. '' -- Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary, Littleton, COBlessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. JAMES 1:12Jesus''s brother James sends hope to followers of Christ scattered in different places, beset with troubles and discouragement. He inspires them to persevere through the present to enjoy God''s blessing and honour in the eternal future.With compassion and candour, Daniel K. Eng presents a robust defence of God''s goodness and righteousness shown in the epistle of James. Grappling with the trials and tests we face today, he teaches us how the teachings of James are a guide to how to live with our eyes on eternity.***50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

''Breathtakingly original, and a captivating sense of place'' VAL McDERMID''A brilliantly inventive and twisty tale'' CLAIRE McGOWAN, bestselling author of The Push''A distinctive, intriguing, immersive debut'' MARI HANNAH, multi-award winning author of Without a Trace A local woman is found in a children''s playground, tied up and burned to death. Her clothes are neatly folded and laid at the base of a nearby tree. Her body, charred and still smoking, is on display for all to see.One town over, another victim is discovered in the scorched remains of a brutal fire, her clothes having been laid out just beyond the reach of the vicious flames.Isabel Reis is called back to her post in the PolÍcia Judiciária hunt the serial killer and extinguish the red-hot city of Lisbon, or will she too get caught up in the smoke of the fire burning so close to home . . .The blood-tingling final instalment in the critically acclaimed Inspector Reis series propels us back to Portugal, right into the path of a serial killer.

"the conversation-starting, smart, funny new book club novel from the bestselling author - this is the book for every woman you know" Is being a mother the most defining role a woman can have? Nicki, Lauren, Charlotte and Steffi have been friends since university. Now in their thirties, life is pulling them in different directions, and motherhood is at the forefront of their minds. But when Charlotte organises a baby shower for Nicki on a swelteringly hot summer's day, it changes their friendship group forever. s it Steffi, happily child-free but feeling judged by her friends? Is it Charlotte, desperate to conceive and jealous of those who have? Is it Lauren, who is finding motherhood far, far harder than she imagined? Or is it Nicki herself, who never wanted a baby shower anyway? In the aftermath, each woman has a different view on what happened that day - but the truth will shock everyone. Even you.

This paperback edition will feature a never before seen bonus chapter from Chase''s POV. An action-packed, epic heist fantasy from the author of Mindwalker, perfect for fans of Six of Crows and A Darker Shade of Magic. ''TWISTS AND TURNS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU REELING'' HANNAH KANER ''HEART-POUNDING'' SAMANTHA SHANNON''CHARACTERS I WOULD DIE FOR'' SAARA EL-ARIFIA desperate thief. An impossible heist. Survive . . . or shatter.No matter where she goes, Cemmy''s life is under threat. The Church would see her killed for having any magic. The Council of Shades wants her dead for not having enough.So when her mother falls ill, Cemmy has no choice but to turn thief. And when she''s offered a job that could solve all their problems, it''s impossible to resist.The catch? Cemmy will have to work with Chase - beautiful, dangerous, and full of secrets - to steal a powerful relic the Church has hidden within a deadly realm of shadows.If she succeeds, Cemmy will finally be safe. But if she''s caught, she risks igniting a spark that could destroy the city - and everyone inside . . .TROPESMagical heist ???Lost friends ????Morally grey ??Queer rep ??????READERS LOVE UNTIL WE SHATTER''Wild ride doesn''t even begin to cover this book. Kate Dylan is a genius'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you like messy relationships, a fast paced plot, quippy dialogue and unique magic systems, this book is for you. Get it on your reading lists!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''With a sickening crack, clink, crunch, Dylan will shatter your heart into a thousand pieces, leaving nothing behind but a jagged pile of shards and a deliciously devastating book hangover'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I truly believe this will be the next big fantasy book. It has everything you could want and need'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was a wild ride of a read, high stakes magical heist, blackmail, found family, romance. I had a great time reading it, it also broke my heart once or twice but I couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''One hundred percent delightful!'' SARAH BETH DURST ''Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful'' OLIVIA ATWATERWhat if love is the best magic of all?A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests'' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . . Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell''s secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn''s madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help. Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn''t have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.TROPESCozy fantasy ???+?Magical inn ???Found family??Grumpy x grumpy ?? x ??Talking animal sidekick ????READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA''Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful'' ?????''A perfect cozy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul'' ?????''Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice'' ?????''So warm, fun and twinkly!'' ?????''This book is just one big magical hug'' ?????

WINNER OF THE AKUTAGAWA PRIZE''A hypnotic dissection of memory, trauma and belonging''New Statesman''This attempt to imprint upon humanity the experiences of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in a way that only a novel can achieve deserves to be highly esteemed''Yoko Ogawa, author of The Memory Police''Here we find a form of language that attempts to venture, dancing, into a past enveloped in silence''Yoko Tawada, author of The Last Children of Tokyo''An eerie, shimmering fever dream . . . strange and beautiful''Jenny Mustard, author of Okay DaysIn the summer of 2020, as Germany slowly emerges from lockdown, a young Japanese woman studying in Göttingen waits at the train station to meet an old friend. Nomiya died a decade earlier in the Tohoku tsunami, but he has suddenly returned without any explanation.The reunited friends share a past that''s a world away from the tranquillity of Göttingen. Yet Nomiya''s spectral presence destabilises something in the city: mysterious guests appear, eerie discoveries are made in the forest and, as the past becomes increasingly vivid, the threads of time threaten to unravel.With a literary style reminiscent of W. G. Sebald, Yoko Tawada, and Yu Miri, The Place of Shells is an astounding exploration of the strange orbits of memory and the haunting presence of the past.

50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.   Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.   Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world. Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.   Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

''Glamour! Taste! Prestige! Monsters! I loved this gorgeous romp through a lost world'' MARINA HYDE''A spyhole onto the end of a fabulous, doomed era. Glossy, glamorous, pure indulgence'' ERIN KELLY''So juicy and fun, such a delightful and fascinating account and anthropological study of American culture in the 80s and 90s through the lens of Conde Nast'' VOGUE.COMFor decades, one company in New York told the world what to buy, value, wear, eat, and even what to think.From its glitzy heyday in the 1980s through to the 2000s, American publishing empire Condé Nast and its magazines - including Vogue, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker and GQ - defined how to live the good life, with its editors and writers creating a vision of luxury and sophistication that shaped cultural and consumer trends and political beliefs the world over.The ultimate influencer, Condé Nast amassed great power but failed to foresee and keep up with the digital revolution that would reduce it to a shadow of its former self.Full of fresh insider reporting and venerated names like Anna Wintour, Tina Brown and Graydon Carter, Empire of the Elite is a ground-breaking exploration of how Condé Nast established itself as a global authority. But it is also a cautionary tale, exposing how class, hubris and technological change shook the dominance of the old media gatekeepers, even as Condé Nast''s aesthetic and prestige remain undeniably influential to this day.

''Romance and intrigue simmer, and betrayals abound'' ALLISON SAFT''Emotionally gripping and devastating'' LESLIE VEDDERThe second instalment in this fantasy duology is here. An intense and spirited tale ripe with magic, betrayal and plenty of twists and turns.The centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden''s followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose psalm resonates with the disenfranchised.With Elodie on the throne and Sabine in her own unique position of power, it should be easy enough to track down the culprit. Yet even as they''re falling in love, both girls are keeping dangerous secrets from each other. While the cult of the Second Son threatens to overthrow not only the Church of the New Maiden but also Velle''s monarchy, Elodie and Sabine must navigate impossible odds to dismantle the root of his power, all while their lives hang in the balance.A must-read for fans of the BookTok sensations Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, and These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong.TROPESSapphic romance ??????Slow-burn ?????Sisterhood ??Political intrigue ??READERS LOVE THE SECOND SON''This is such a powerful series'' ?????''The world-building in this duology was great'' ?????''This is such a beautifully written story'' ?????''There was never a dull moment'' ?????''This book was everything I wanted and so, so much more'' ?????

A beautiful hardback classic edition of King's bestselling book to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its publication. Includes King's foreword ON JOY. Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it - fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.

Everyone knows Daniel. But no one knows where he is ...THENAlone in New Orleans, Selina is struggling to fit in until a charismatic stranger invites her for a drink. It feels like fate, but who is Daniel, and what does he want from her? Just as the humidity and the hangovers start to take their toll, Daniel vanishesNOWDaniel is missing. No one has seen or heard from him in weeks. Beside herself with worry, his sister Caroline hosts an intimate gathering in her London home so those closest to Daniel can come together and compare notes. But what should have been five courses of a Cajun-style feast has now become an interrogation. Those left behind must piece together their shared understanding of the man they thought they knew.And all isn''t quite as it seems: Caroline has invited a stranger to the table, an accomplished psychic who claims to have met Daniel four thousand miles away in New Orleans. As evening turns to night, the dark truth of what really happened begins to emerge...Readers are loving Let The Bad Times Roll!''This was, quite simply, deliciously and perfectly evil''''So good I read it twice''''It''s sharp, lush, and perfect for a summer binge''''Another incredibly gripping novel that I devoured in under 24 hours''

?''I read this book obsessively, that''s how much I adored it . . . a dark, messy and beautiful story about family, love and sisterhood'' STYLIST??''A suspenseful thriller and a subtle portrait of domestic interactions, with a healthy dose of humour and hope offsetting its darker moments'' HARPER''S BAZAAR ??''Bergstrom''s prose has a rangy, off-the-cuff immediacy, as though you are reading what is happening from inside each character''s skin'' Daily Mail ? ?''A dark, deeply intimate exploration of sisterhood in all its messy, complex glory. Beautifully written and thoroughly compelling'' Yomi Adegoke, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List??''Sharply real and ethereal, as though reading this novel enters you into a deep dream-like state'' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestseller? ?''Selfish Girls is an outstanding novel, pithy and singular, gloriously dark and compelling, a must read!'' Salena Godden, author of Mrs Death Misses Death??''Bergstrom is a new voice but sure to be an enduring one'' Caroline O''Donoghue, Sunday Times bestseller ? ?''If anyone is qualified to write about what it means to be a young woman in Britain today, it''s Abigail Bergstrom'' Sunday Times? ?a DAZED best summer read 2025? NOTHING HURTS LIKE FAMILY.Ines is reluctantly moving home on the edge of a breakdown, her childhood sweetheart in tow. He''s only ever wanted what was best for her.Gwen is elated that her prodigal daughter has returned.Dylan is still licking her wounds from a rejection she can''t forget.And Emma is quietly suffocating in the perfect marriage she wanted so badly.They were inseparable once. But that was a long time ago. Now, they''re back in the Welsh town where they grew up, peeling back the layers of a once forgotten, haunting past. What they find may be the end of them...Uninhibited, claustrophobic and emotionally complex, Selfish Girls spans generations, buried resentments, and an unexpected love story. It is a clear-eyed portrait of a dysfunctional family and the pain we inflict on those we love most.Readers have fallen in love with Selfish Girls''A must read, multigenerational family saga exploring trauma, love, hardship and identity. What Bergstrom has achieved here is outstanding. I can''t recommend it highly enough''?????Reader Review''One of my most anticipated reads of the year . . . and it didn''t disappoint. Bergstrom writes with such rawness and her characters have such vulnerability that you can''t help but fall in love with them'' ?????Reader Review''Oh my god, she''s done it again. It''s exquisite. 10 out of 10. No notes . . . we''re in our sad girl summer era, and this book is the perfect accompaniment'' ?????Reader Review''My, oh, my, what a book! Full of action and angst, this is not to be missed . . . absolutely fabulous!'' ?????Reader Review ''Harrowing and painful at times, but also beautiful'' ?????Reader Review

Whatever power you think you have is an illusion.Whatever your dreams are, they belong to me.And wherever you run, I am already there waiting for you. ''DAZZLING'' CHLOE GONG ''GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING'' GUARDIANThe gripping conclusion to a fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned firsthand that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost her family and her beloved prince in her search for justice against the evil Empress. All Zilan wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all.In search of Penglai Island, where the infamous myth says life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But Penglai Island has been kept well hidden by a group of unpredictable, and often dangerous, alchemists. Uncovering the secret means challenging some of the most powerful alchemists to ever live. And when old threats come back to haunt Zilan, she will have to decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice to save her loved ones-and the practice of alchemy that has long defined her and the world around her.TROPESHistorical fantasy ??Chinese folklore ??Slow-burn romance ?????Sibling Dynamics ??READERS LOVE THE BLOOD ORCHID''It''s exciting, unique, interesting, and a lot of fun'' ?????''Full of adventure, magic, resurrection'' ?????''This book was just "chef''s kiss" and I could not put it down! ??'' ?????''Action packed, gritty, tense and addictive'' ?????''A captivating narrative'' ?????

In the summer of 2020, as Germany slowly emerges from lockdown, a young Japanese woman studying in Göttingen waits at the train station to meet an old friend. Nomiya died a decade earlier in the Tohoku tsunami, but he has suddenly returned without any explanation. The reunited friends share a past that's a world away from the tranquillity of Göttingen. Yet Nomiya's spectral presence destabilises something in the city: mysterious guests appear, eerie discoveries are made in the forest and, as the past becomes increasingly vivid, the threads of time threaten to unravel. With a literary style reminiscent of W. G. Sebald, Yoko Tawada, and Yu Miri, The Place of Shells is an astounding exploration of the strange orbits of memory and the haunting presence of the past.

'Filled with magic, betrayal, and undead horrors' JODI MEADOWS 'A dark fantasy thrillride' AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Ready your blade. Defeat the undead. Gideon the Ninth meets the Game of Thrones White Walkers in this dark young adult fantasy about a disgraced ghost-fighting warrior who must journey into a haunted wasteland to rescue a kidnapped prince. In the Dominions, the dead linger, violent and unpredictable, unless a bonesmith severs the ghost from its earthly remains. For bonesmith Wren, becoming a valkyr - a ghost-fighting warrior - is a chance to solidify her place in the noble House of Bone and impress her frequently absent father. But when sabotage causes Wren to fail her qualifying trial, she is banished to the Border Wall, the last line of defence against a wasteland called the Breach where the vicious dead roam unchecked. Determined to reclaim her family's respect, Wren gets her chance when a House of Gold prince is kidnapped and taken beyond the Wall. To prove she has what it takes to be a valkyr, Wren vows to cross the Breach and rescue the prince. But to do so, she's forced into an uneasy alliance with one of the kidnappers - a fierce ironsmith called Julian from the exiled House of Iron, the very people who caused the Breach in the first place...and the House of Bone's sworn enemy. As they travel, Wren and Julian spend as much time fighting each other as they do the undead, but when they discover there's more behind the kidnapping than either of them knew, they'll need to work together to combat the real danger: a dark alliance that is brewing between the living and the undead. TROPES Enemies to lovers Necromancy magic Sassy FMC One bed trope

A modern classic to inspire your faithReader reviews ''My Utmost for His Highest is the greatest devotional I have ever used.Cannot recommend it highly enough! It''s life-changing!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This is ABSOLUTELY one daily devotion that I cannot live without.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ** Anglicised Modern Classic Edition with NIV Bible Text **The timeless wisdom of Oswald Chambers shines in this Modern Classic Edition which now includes Bible text from the New International Version (NIV). This Anglicised edition has taken a thoughtful approach to the language and context of the original, with the author''s voice carefully preserved to speak with clarity and encouragement today. With a Bible passage and short thought for each day of the year, My Utmost for His Highest opens the way to a deeper, stronger faith in God. Oswald Chambers (1874 -1917) was born in Scotland and had a teaching and preaching ministry that took him as far as the United States and Japan. He died at age 43 while serving as a chaplain to the Allied troops in Egypt during World War One. His classic devotional has been a lasting legacy for millions of Christians around the world.