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What if music holds the key to healing our minds and bodies? Music as Medicine is the revelatory new book from the million-copy bestselling author of The Organized Mind. Can listening to music boost our cognitive function? Do pop songs hold the key to treating Parkinson's and Alzheimer's? And why might Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' help cure PTSD? We are only just beginning to appreciate the healing power of music. Here, a neuroscientist and celebrated musician offers a confounding tour through the emerging science of music as medicine - revealing how it can calm our thoughts, repair our memories and heal our deepest psychological wounds.

DISCOVER THE SWOON-WORTHY ROMANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. 'If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time' Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogy She's a barmaid who doesn't believe in fairy tales. He's a prince cursed to live one. Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone's princess. She's too busy running the Raven's Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate ancient weapons of devastating power since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fiancée should give them both what they want. But as their perilous journey pits them against political schemes, monstrous Kilandrar, and a growing attraction neither can deny, the line between make-believe and destiny begins to blur. And the fate of two kingdoms may depend on whether a cynical barmaid and a cursed prince are willing to risk their hearts. Perfect for readers who love the wit of The Princess Bride, the adventure of classic fantasy quests, and romances that balance danger with delicious banter

What if everything you've been told about money is wrong? Here, a leading investor reveals what the wealthiest people know about money - but most of us don't. From why cutting down your spending will never make you rich, to why buying your own home might not be such a good idea after all, Rob Dix cuts through the bullshit to identify an alternative path to lasting wealth.

DISCOVER THE SWOON-WORTHY ROMANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. 'If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time' Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogy She's a barmaid who doesn't believe in fairy tales. He's a prince cursed to live one. Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone's princess. She's too busy running the Raven's Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate ancient weapons of devastating power since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fiancée should give them both what they want. But as their perilous journey pits them against political schemes, monstrous Kilandrar, and a growing attraction neither can deny, the line between make-believe and destiny begins to blur. And the fate of two kingdoms may depend on whether a cynical barmaid and a cursed prince are willing to risk their hearts. Perfect for readers who love the wit of The Princess Bride, the adventure of classic fantasy quests, and romances that balance danger with delicious banter

One man. One cat. One alien invasion. Infinite chaos. Dive into the first explosive Dungeon Crawler Carl adventure - a wild mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and twisted survival comedy. 'If there's a better LitRPG than Dungeon Crawler Carl, I haven't read it' Shirtaloon, author of He Who Fights Monsters You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what's worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic, intergalactic game show. That's what. And now Coast Guard veteranarian Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, must try to survive the end of the world-or just get to the next level-in a video game-like, trap-filled, fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that's actually the set of a reality TV show with countless viewers across the galaxy. So not only do they have to stay alive, but they also need to earn ratings based on their performance. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain't your ordinary game show. Keeping viewers entertained is essential. Survival, however, is not.

Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering - an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor's elite guard. As stakes rise and secrets emerge, she quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor - while also finding herself depending on the enemy to hone her power… the emperor's vampiric son. To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must uncover a deadly conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself - and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny. Tropes/Themes: • Enemies to lovers • Forbidden love • Forced Proximity • Magic • Tournament • Slow Burn • Love triangle

A CLASSIC COSY MYSTERY FROM JAPAN'S QUEEN OF CRIME When American student Jane Prescott is invited to spend the holidays with her classmate Chiyo, she jumps at the chance to see in the new year at a luxurious mansion at the foot of Mount Fuji. Chiyo belongs to one of Japan's wealthiest families, the heiress to a pharmaceutical empire headed up by Yohei 'Grandpa' Wada. With the whole Wada family gathered and snow falling outside, the festivities are in full swing. That is, until Chiyo bursts into the room - covered in blood, holding a knife, and screaming that she has stabbed her grandfather to death. Stunned, the family closes ranks to protect one of its own - but Jane alone has more questions than answers. Could her sweet, timid friend really be capable of such violence? Did any other member of the Wada clan stand to gain everything with the patriarch's death? And if so, could the real murderer still be in their midst? Packed full of atmosphere and nostalgia, and with a dark, gritty mystery at its heart, MURDER AT MOUNT FUJI is the perfect rediscovered classic novel for fans of Japanese translated fiction and cosy crime.

It is spring, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible-black, the cobblestreets silent... In the Welsh seaside town of Llareggub, night is moving in the streets. Its inhabitants are lost in the land of dreams: old Captain Cat catches up with his drowned shipmates, Mog Edwards the draper is consumed by mad love for Miss Price the dressmaker, and Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard whips the ghosts of her two late husbands into shape. As the sun rises, the 'dismays and rainbows' of each character are played out within the cycle of one day, intertwining voices and lives, dreams and reality. By turns tender, hilarious and beautifully lyrical, Dylan Thomas's 'play for voices' is his most beloved work and a landmark of Welsh literature.

This revelatory history explores the ancient roots of Muslim Europe, tracing their journey through the Mediterranean. Our odyssey begins in the little-known Sufi lodges in Cyprus, where Muslims arrived in 647AD. From there, we travel through the continent – visiting places such as Sicily, Malta, Portugal and Spain – encountering red-haired European Sultans and Arabic-speaking Christian Kings. We meet forgotten Muslim pioneers, such as Abbas Ibn Firnas who gave us flight and Ibn Sina who gave us modern medicine. We see the Islam-inspired mudejar art of fourteenth-century Christians in Spain, and how such cross fertilisation birthed Europe’s ‘Renaissance’. We discover the long-forgotten tombs of European Muslims who knew the Prophet Muhammad, and the author – award-winning writer Tharik Hussain – becomes the first Muslim in over 900 years to pray inside the remains of a nameless Sicilian Mosque. To remedy Europe’s Islamic amnesia, this ambitious history reveals that Islam is no side show to Western culture – but rather has been integral to its development over 1,400 years.

A MUST-READ RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK The ultimate, compulsively twisty psychological thriller you won't be able to put down - perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Anthony Horowitz and The Traitors. The rules of the game are simple: find the killer before they find you. The Host After years hiding in the shadows, legendary crime author J. R. Alastor has sent out six invitations to an exclusive murder mystery retreat on his private island. The Players The six bestselling thriller writers accept their invitations without question - it's an opportunity any author would kill for. The Game Things take a sinister turn when one guest is found dead, and the others find themselves in the midst of a nightmare drawn from Alastor's dark imagination. They may have written thrillers - but now they must survive one...

A DELICIOUSLY SCANDALOUS STORY OF LOVE, LUST AND LUXURY IN THE WORLD'S MOST EXCLUSIVE SKI RESORT Lose yourself in a world of glittering secrets, dangerous desire and Alpine decadence. Welcome to Kristalldorf…where the world's richest residents hold the sexiest secrets. Emmeline Everly is Kristalldorf's latest resident. She might be living in the world's most exclusive ski resort. But she's firmly downstairs. Where Emme sees all the dirty laundry behind the glossy exterior. Emme vows not to get involved, that is until Tristan du Kok. When Kristalldorf's notorious bachelor turns his eye on her she's heading down a slippery slope. Should Emme say yes to steaming up a gondola and bare herself to the man everyone says not to touch with a ski poll? Or will the ride be just too wild... Perfect for fans of RIVALS, BRIDGET JONES and Danielle Steel, Victoria Prince is an exciting new voice in romance!

HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO PROTECT THE ONE YOU LOVE? Cleo is a college student: rebellious and provocative, with no interest in playing by the rules. Kat is her mother and her opposite: a happily married corporate lawyer - the essence of perfection. But when Cleo arrives home to find dinner burning, a bloody shoe under the sofa and no sign of Kat, it becomes clear that the one thing both mother and daughter have in common is keeping secrets. Who is Kat really? And if her lies were meant to protect them, how dangerous is the truth?

The second book in the Sunday Times bestselling celestial Heavenly Bodies series from TikTok romantasy phenomenon Imani Erriu Never make a bargain with a god. Elara is vengeful. Enzo is trapped between the realms of life and death and her enemy has vanished, taking her love’s only connection to the waking world with him. But there is a darker force at play, one that even Ariete, King of the Stars, is afraid of. On the run with enemies at every turn, Elara must enlist friends, old and new, and learn to control her almighty powers if she has any hope of saving her soulmate. Whatever happens, there is one thing she is certain of... STARS WILL FALL.

A HAIR-larious rhyming celebration of the iconic hairstyle. Let's spend a while on Mullet Isle! Everyone there has SPECIAL hair! From the illustrator of the multi-million-copy bestselling You Choose series, and creator of the bestselling Shark in the Park series, Mullets is brought to life in Nick Sharratt's vibrant illustration style. With its bold characters and surprise twist at the end, this brilliantly fun picture book is sure to delight readers of any age, from 0-100+!

He’s the Man of the Year. But is he really a monster? When Natalie saw her best friend, Cara, leaving a nightclub with a handsome stranger, she never expected that the next time she saw her would be lying unconscious in a hospital bed. What happened that night? Only Cara knows – and until she recovers from her coma, she won’t be able to tell her side of the story. Natalie is desperate for answers, so she can’t believe her luck when she comes across a photo of the stranger her friend left with. Except he’s on the cover of a magazine, being heralded as ‘Man of the Year’. Geoffrey Rosenberg appears untouchable. He’s a millionaire. He’s famous. But Natalie suspects he’s dangerous. To prove it, she takes up a job as the housekeeper at Geoffrey’s mansion. Her plan is simple. Get close to him, gather the evidence, and make him pay.

A FIENDISHLY FUNNY, FESTIVE MURDER MYSTERY FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR My name is Ernest Cunningham. I’m not a detective. I just happen to have a knack for what makes mysteries tick. I’d hoped, this Christmas, that any self-respecting murderer would kick their feet up and take it easy over the holidays. I was wrong. So here I am, backstage at the Christmas show of world-famous magician Rylan Blaze, whose benefactor has just been murdered. From the magician’s assistant to the hypnotist, my suspects are all professional tricksters. Masters in the art of misdirection. Solving the murder is the only gift I want this year. But can I catch a killer, and make it home for Christmas alive?