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Eshtem University stands as a pillar of opportunity, a place where any Ellyrian youth can apply to join the elite Order of the Edrei. Graduates become dragon-riding, magic-wielding peacekeepers who are respected the world over. The first royal from House Noraan to attend Eshtem in a century, Princess Christina is determined to fulfill her lifelong dream of joining the Edrei – even as she begins to question their honor. Jadon, heir to the high prince of a rival House, uses Eshtem as an excuse to unwind from his father's mounting pressure. His privilege and recklessness attract respect from some classmates but nurture the ire of others, including Jenne, a common born student who seeks to keep secret the fact that her memories were wiped before the year started. Smitten with Jenne, roommates with Jadon, and sworn to Christina’s House, Diar finds himself torn between the three while juggling his coursework and the complex social politics of Eshtem. As these four students compete for position among their peers, evidence of corruption within the Order surfaces. They will have to reexamine their future and the roles they wish to play as Edrei… if they aren’t expelled first. File Under: Duty is Chosen | Privileged prince | Who am I? | Magic brews beneath

In this witty and endearing PI series, rookie detective Siobhan O''Brien investigates the secrets of a secluded New York college in a search for her friend''s missing daughter. Korean-American adoptee Siobhan O''Brien has spent much of her life explaining her name and her family to strangers, but her more pressing problem is whether to carry on the PI agency that her dead boss unexpectedly left to her. Easing into middle age, Siobhan would generally rather have a donut than a romance, but when an old friend and asks Siobhan to find her daughter who has disappeared from her dorm room, the rookie private detective''s search begins in Llewellyn College.A private institution of higher learning in upstate New York, Llewellyn, for the first time in its two- hundred-year history, has opened its doors to men, causing a clash between the female students and their former fashion-model president. The financial reasons prompting the change seem like a ruse when fringe- group The Womyn of Llewellyn, aided by Siobhan, discover a newly built science center, which is under 24- hour surveillance.As Siobhan delves deeper into locating the missing girl and campus politics, she encounters vegan cooking that just might kill her, possibly deadly yoga poses, and politely dangerous billionaires.

After solving her first case, Siobhan O?Brien faces her biggest challenge yet ? Thanksgiving! With her lawyer boyfriend Craig in tow, Siobhan travels to Minneapolis to endure small talk with the extended O?Brien clan and chow down on some seriously delicious turkey and dressing. Everything?s swell until her sister-in-law Gwen lets slip about her brother''s frequent late-night meetings with his co-workers. Since Siobhan?s next case is just a ferry ride from their house in Washington state, she asks for Siobhan?s help.Big sister is happy to oblige, though she?s got her hands full. Hired by Phillip Ahn, a Korean artificial intelligence genius with his own personal island in the Pacific Northwest, Siobhan enters the strange, sequestered world of the uber rich, where Ahn, his wife, his two ex-wives, and his five children all live under the same gilded roof.Ahn brings Siobhan to his estate because he swears that Duke, his youngest child and only son, is an impostor. Is Ahn crazy, or is Duke really someone else? And could it be possible that Sven?s troubles are somehow linked to Ahn?s? As Siobhan digs into these dangerous mysteries, she learns that family secrets have some very deep roots…

Sex, death, nature and the ?feminine?: an autofiction romance in four acts.Your Body of Water is an interweaving of autofiction with hydro-feminist mythologies, exploring via the emotional landscapes of four rivers and four ?tragic feminine characters? (Ophelia, Leda, the Lady of Shalott and Sappho) the author''s own real life journey, with a dose of tongue-in-cheek humour ? through coming out in Australia, an abusive relationship in Berlin, and navigating queer love in the context of a world literally burning around us ? and finding hope for the future in the stories of her ancestors before her.

"Some call it friendship, others call it a bunch of crazy women having a laugh ... I call it female empowerment."As Tova Leigh grew up, she watched how her mother and her friends gave each other permission to be who they truly were: badasses, fierce, larger than life, brave, vulnerable, compassionate, rude, outrageous, ridiculous, thoughtful ... human! The whole freaking shabbang. This was a life-changing lesson in empowerment. This book celebrates the tradition of female camaraderie, of sisterhood shared across the generations, and the communication - dismissed by the patriarchy as "gossip" - that binds women together. Sharing stories of inspiring women she's met, as well as her own experiences and practical tools to find your own power, Tova encourages us to be more curious about the women in our lives and to seek out more female friendships and mentors. Because when women come together, incredible things happen.

Our shadow side is an essential part of our selves; understanding and working with it brings great strength, creativity and wholeness to life. With this deck you can ramble through the dark forest of your mind to find shining stars and moons in the shadow places. Pick a card and discover moon goddesses, bird souls, wolves, rebels, water spirits, archetypes, wild elements and magical creatures, all intertwined in 40 gorgeous watercolour artworks. Each artwork is full of many hidden meanings and associations, which help you explore your shadow self, psychologically and magically. The cards are divided into four suits, or worlds:the invisible world, which contains memories, the inner child, the subconscious, the chakras, the breath, magic and spirit guidesThe dream world, full of dream symbolism, Jungian shadow archetypes, common dreams of the shadow selfThe natural world, resplendent with forest, ocean, the moon, stars, animals and birds, caves, rivers and lakes. The imagined world, the realm of folklore, fairy tales, myths, legends and wise womenThe guidebook will go into more detail, with a description of each card's main themes and messages, an affirmation, and an activity such as lucid dreaming, breath work, moon rituals, tree wisdom, art therapy, mandalas and so much more.

Join sisters Selene and Gaia on a magical journey through the Wheel of the Year from Samhain to Beltane. With a pinch of magic and stunning full-page illustrations, this story will introduce young children to the 8 festivals throughout the year, getting them excited about nature, animals and celebrations. Young readers will follow the sisters through the 4 seasons as they meet a parade of wonderful animals, discover beautiful plants, eat delicious festival food and take part in exciting seasonal traditions. After following Selene and Gaia’s journey, there are 40 easy-to-do, fun activities and rituals to help families celebrate each event on the wheel, as well as factual information about each event. Activities include:Samhain: draw ghosts on fallen leaves or carve a pumpkinYule: decorate a Yule log or make Spiced Apple JuiceImbolc: make a grain doll or bake Irish BreadOstara: make a wish tree or decorate eggsBeltane: create paper flowers or make a ribbon magic wandLitha: make lavender bouquets or trace shadowsLughnasadh: make a gratitude jar or pick the first blackberries of the seasonMabon: bake a pie or create leaf printsThis book is the perfect way to teach children about pagan faiths and to help them discover the magic of the seasons.

Charles Davids is a probationary firefighter working his first week out of the academy. For Charles, quietly battling his lack of confidence is a daily challenge as his new officers coach him on life as a New York City firefighter. The men love to tease and prank the new guy, but when it comes to drilling and training, they’re clear that the job is no joke. As is said in the fire service: "let no man’s ghost return to say my training let me down."Unfortunately for Charles, his first week is the same week that Alan Johnson, an unstable and soon-to-be-ex-husband, gets kicked out and comes up with the idea to report fake fires at his wife's apartment every night. Alan laughs at the thought of her being awakened nightly by sirens and horns – if he can’t sleep in their apartment, why the hell should she? But after days of crying wolf, Alan decides that fake fires aren’t enough…Set on the hot summer streets of NYC and building to a fiery conclusion, No Man’s Ghost is a vibrant and thrilling look at the people who keep a city safe – and the ones who want to watch it burn.

You don't need a big garden of fancy equipment to bring about positive changes - all you need is the spirit of an eco explorer: curiosity, respect for nature and a desire to do good. We know that the environment needs our help, but can we really make a difference? Beloved children's presenter Yussef Rafik has made it his mission to share his knowledge about the natural world and the things we can do to help it. How to Be an Eco Explorer introduces you to 10 key ecosystems, from gardens to the coast, and from arid lands to the city. For each one, you will discover:Ecosystem facts: learn about how the ecosystem works, including the challenges it facesSmall solutions: discover little things we can do to help solve these challenges, as individuals or as a societyHabitat heroes: meet under-appreciated animal heroes that are crucial to making the ecosystem work, such as pond snails, cellar spiders and dung beetlesPractical activities: enjoy two step-by-step activities that you can try at home. For example, learn how to make your own rainwater harvester or bathyscope for spying critters underwater! This is the perfect book for young people feeling anxious about the environment, but also for parents looking for inspiring ways to get their children outside, having fun and learning.

The long-awaited conclusion in Ben Alderson's bestselling Realm of Fey series... As the dust settles and the world ushers in a new era of stability, only Robin Icethorn knows the truth. Duncan Rackley, former fey Hunter turned lover, has become the host of the demon god Duwar, and the gentle peace that has been brokered is steps away from being shaken up. Bolstered with the sudden help of his ex-love Erix, Robin embarks on a mission to save Duncan, seeking out the aid of the Nephilim once more. However, Robin finds that the game of the gods is not over, and those he can trust may have other motives. Determined to protect his love, Robin and his allies must band together once more in hopes to destroy their enemies and prevent war on a celestial scale. But as old feelings for Erix return, and chaos brews among the realms, will Robin be able to usher in peace in the world… and in his heart?

Over the years via his many books published by Watkins,Danish mystic Lars Muhl has become a leading spiritual teacher in theEnglish-speaking world. This is intended as his last mainstream title and itgathers many of the exercises and the stories he has developed and told overthe years, including encountering Jesus (who he calls by his Aramaic nameYeshua) in a Danish church and being comforted by his Guardian Angel after acar crash. His little sister died when he was young and from then he discovereda mysterious way of “seeing” and reading energies. Later on, he becomes a popstar and his early tour of Israel is the beginning of a journey where he later visitsthe remote cave at Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were first found seventyyears ago. It dawns on him that he had a past life as an Essene in the HolyLand at the time of Jesus/Yeshua, and he learns Aramaic, the language spokenthere at the time. This means that he can shed a bright and refreshing light onwhat was taught in the Gospels. There are also several spiritual practices threadedthrough the book and, at the end, an entire chapter of transformativetechniques. He also gives a comforting account of the process of dying. Overallthe book is a profound summation of his mystical outlook, and it opens the wayfor us to experience this liberating God Consciousness for ourselves.

The Mongol Empire is fractured but the unstoppable warlord, Timur, has the potential to repair the damage and conquer everything in his path. After being manipulated, Temujin has severed all ties with the Kozan and embraced his heritage. As the new ruler of the Ilkhanate he is determined not to repeat mistakes made his father. But few believe Temujin is up to the task, least of all his father, as a Khan must be utterly ruthless. The new Persian army needs time before it’s ready, forcing Kaivon and Esme to support Temujin and the Ilkhanate. Conducting dangerous missions across enemy lines they hope to slow Timur’s conquest. Kokochin seeks to make amends by helping others fight back against the Mongols. After attracting the attention of a killer, she struggles with her darker instincts to protect herself and those around her. The world is on the verge of a war, unlike any that have come before, but who will emerge triumphant in a world of magi, spies and conqueror? he final instalment from  bestselling author Stephen Aryan's sees an epic conclusion to The Nightingale and the Falcon trilogy.

When Beth joins wellness group ?Elixir,? she thinks it is the answer to everything. So why, ten years later, is she still running from them? And what do they want from her, now?Beth is a new mother struggling to find her place in the world. She is exhausted, mentally and physically, but her anxieties are not simply the fears of a first-time mum. A terror burns in her, fuelled by a secret past she is lucky to have escaped. When a letter arrives, bearing only the infinity symbol, Beth knows immediately it is from them. And that her past is finally catching up with her…Ten years earlier, on the heels of a messy breakup, Beth meets the effervescent Marissa who introduces her to ?Elixir? ? a health and wellness organisation that she promises will change Beth''s life forever. She  quickly becomes intoxicated and convinced it is the solution to all her problems. No task is too great, even as the gruelling exercise classes become more frequent, even as the therapy sessions become more costly, even as their ?requests? become ?demands,? Beth convinces herself this is what she wants. Then, when she falls for the brand?s enigmatic leader, Tate, she can?t imagine life without Elixir. But as Beth?s star begins to rise, Marissa?s starts to fall. And though Marissa tries to warn her of the darkness lurking beneath the brand?s gleaming exterior, Beth finds she cannot let go.  Be Mine is a story about identity: finding our place in the world today, and where we turn to belong in a godless modern society.

Against Ambition examinesthe psychological and societal impact of capitalist ambition and imagines aworld liberated from its pressures. -  Critical Exploration of Ambition: Analyseshow ambition became the dominant force shaping our lives since the 1980s,pushing us to view success as solely our responsibility—and failure as ourfault. -  The Cult of Capitalist Success: Bill Peelcritiques how capitalism turned ambition into an endless cycle of "riseand grind," passive income pursuits, and corporate competition, pushing usinto self-sacrificing, goal-oriented lives. -  A Call to Reimagine Life Beyond Ambition:Argues that relentless ambition undermines collective action and turnsindividuals into isolated social climbers, hindering efforts to create a moreequitable world. -  Radical Freedom in Letting Go: Advocates fora life freed from constant self-improvement, valuing the right to "wastetime" as a radical act against neoliberal values. Forreaders interested in social criticism, capitalism’s influence on personalidentity, or alternative views on productivity and success, Against Ambitionoffers a powerful challenge to the “cult of ambition.”

The legendary follow up to Junglist, Bass Instincttakes us on odyssey across '90s London as a young black man and his extendedfamily of friends, colleagues and fellow bike couriers navigate love, sex,work, partying and the quest for the perfect bassline- all soundtracked by deepcuts from the decades essential R&B.Bass Instinct’sraw and gritty style mixes poetry and realism in equal measure, unafraid to goto the places most contemporary books shy away from. Caught up in a love ofblack British bass culture and the way it overlaps with America’sprofound musical legacy, Bass Instinctlooks at the magic of music and how one tune might shape your destiny tobecome a DJ. Back in print for the first time in thirty years, Bass Instinct Is both a time capsule,capturing the colour and noise of a particular moment, and an enduring story ofthe struggles of being young and hungry in the big, bad city.

The charismatic Seed Sistas (authors of The Sensory Herbal Handbook) distill over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience into these 40 plant-themed oracle cards. This deck will link users to much-loved plants, empower them to take charge of their own healthcare, and inspire reconnection with the land, the elements and the seasons. The 176pp book included in the deck covers:Unique card spreads created for this deck to explore issues in depth. Herbal healing tools that work – they’ve been tried and tested in the clinic, the classroom and in the field. Powerful visuals for intuitive access to plants – Each card’s illustration teaches plant medicine through the visual imagery, easy to learn and understand but offering complex meaning and guidance. Detailed instructions regarding the connections between cards: cards are divided into elemental suits (Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Spirit) to allow multi-layered readings. Detailed plant profiles: The level of information is uniquely detailed for a plant oracle deck, ranging from the derivation and meanings of common names to folklore, therapeutic benefits, meaning in a reading and overall usage of the herb. Aimed at all those interested in plant medicine, paganism, witchcraft, and connecting with nature, this is a guide to opening yourself to the healing power of plants and to the support the natural world offers as you face life’s challenges. It will enable you to interact with the herbs in many different creative ways.