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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.

Why is it, when we see people achieving incredible things, that they all seem so outgoing? Where are all the softly spoken leaders, artists, innovators and champion? hen you're shy, it's tempting to hide away in the background of your life. But, when we keep ourselves small, we miss out. And so does everyone else - quiet people have so much to offer the world! In this book you will find 40 stories of shy and mighty magnificence to show you that softly spoken people are trailblazers too. Sometimes we are just a bit more quiet about it!Quiet Riot shares the triumphs and successes of shy people from all over the world and all kinds of backgrounds, including athletes, writers, explorers, inventors, artists, singers and activists. The book is divided into 10 key themes, including:Dream Massive: Lionel Messi and Anthony HorowitzBe Kind to Yourself: Zendaya and Wolfgang PuckFind Your People: Alan Turing and Misty CopelandBe True to You: Beyonce and David BowieTake a Stand: Marcus Rashford and Greta ThunbergEach section ends with a series of useful coaching questions to help you absorb the book's key messages, giving you the confidence to speak up, stand up for your beliefs and follow your dreams. Because your voice matters, and the world needs to hear what you have to say.

An intense and thoughtful time-travelling dystopian fantasy where three individuals, psychically linked through time, fight enslavement, exploitation, and environmental collapse. A great read for fans of Emily St. John Mandel.In the year 2106, climate change has altered the world, transforming borders, cities, and socioeconomic structures. Additionally, a cosmic event known as the ?Bloom? has awakened psionic abilities in a small percentage of the population.One such individual is Maida Sun, who possesses the ability to know the history of objects she touches. In the course of her new job with a cultural recovery project in San Francisco, she comes across an object that plunges her into the lives of Li Nuan, a sex-trafficked girl in a Chinatown brothel in 1906 longing for freedom, and Nathan, a tech-designer and hedonist in 2006 seeking greater purpose. When a chance encounter with a political leader?s watch reveals a plan to eliminate psions ? people like her ? Maida must find a way to stop his agenda before it gains traction.Flashes of the past and glimpses of the future provide Maida, Li Nuan and Nathan clues to help their own situations as they, each in their own way, confront exploitation and fight for liberation while living under the specter of environmental collapse.

From the twisted and imaginative mind of Mike Bockoven, author of the cult classic Fantasticland, comes a wholly original and witty new novel of terror, perfect for fans of From Dusk Till Dawn and Shaun Of The Dead.Since the late 1980''s, The Square had been one of the most important clubs in New York for the alt-comedy scene. But before that it was something much darker and is now a place where evil lingers, waiting for a chance to spill blood. After a night of killing on stage, four comics find themselves in a desperate situation as the spirits of the past come out to play, and a fight for laughs becomes a fight for survival in the most unlikely of places.

A cozy cheese-scented mystery with delightful characters, a dash of murder and tons of intrigue, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and The Maid.Cheese-obsessed Bird Nichols has just inherited her grandmother?s estate in a quiet, quirky Californian town. But when a body is found on her property, her life begins to get rather loud…Bird Nichols is ready to make a fresh start in a familiar place. Last year, her parents died together in a car crash and her beloved grandmother is presumed dead from an ocean drowning. Bird is now moving onto her grandmother''s California coastal property, and finally living out her dream. Bird loves cheese like nothing else. It''s her autistic special interest, and she designs her boards along her sensory needs, and other people love them, too. But just when everything seems to be going right, the local troublemaker ends up dead on her rural road. Grizz, the closest thing Bird has to family, is the sheriff department''s favourite suspect, but she is determined to prove Grizz?s innocence. So now, Bird needs to unpack her possessions, assemble her pretty cheese boards, and find the true murderer before they strike again.

“Emma Mumford’s tools really work and will get you the manifestation results you want.” Mel Robbins, author of The 5 Second Rule and The Let Them TheoryManifesting abundance doesn’t have to be hard – it can be joyful and effortless. It’s time to stop chasing your dreams and start attracting them with ease. This brand-new alignment-based approach to manifestation is all you need to unlock the abundant life you deserve. Aligned Abundance is a uniquely powerful guide for anyone frustrated by complex and overwhelming advice, time-consuming practices or lacklustre results. It debunks the myths that overcomplicate the manifesting process and shows you how to align with your desires from a place of embodiment, flflow and joy. No more pushing or chasing goals. No more drawn-out processes or disappointing outcomes. Instead, you’ll learn how to:Tune into your natural magnetismAlign with your authentic self and desiresAttract the life of your deepest dreams effortlessly

Dripping latex, collapsed rubbertubes, and visceral forms — these were the raw materialsof a radical 1960s art movement,where objects transformed into unsettling reflections of thebody’s sensuality and decay. In Body High, Ryann Donnellydives into this provocative world, focusing on the groundbreaking work ofsculptor Eva Hesse and other women artists who redefined the boundaries ofbodilyexpression. Blending art criticismwith raw personal memoir, Donnelly weaves Hesse’s revolutionary creations withher own journey as a musician and artist grappling with her partner's addiction,fragility, and the complexities of love. Part autotheory, part modernfeminist history, Body High is an intimate exploration of how wemedicate ourselves, express our pain, and confront the unanswerable question: why can't we save the people we love?

Unlock abundance and financial security with the secrets of money magicTransform your financial fate with this essential grimoire written by practical magic expert Dee Norman. This guide to powerful magical techniques will help improve your relationship with money, while breaking down the barriers between you and true prosperity. Understand your financial situation, using magical and mundane resources to acknowledge what is working against you and what is on your sideSet your intentions, both magical and practical, through self-blessing and budget-planningWork with the Tarot to forecast your finances Perform different types of prosperity magic, such as creating a personal money sigil and connecting with your spiritual allies Recognize and heal the wealth wounds that disrupt prosperity magic Magically plan for an abundant future

An electrifying thriller about species re-engineering run amok, Scales is a great, fast-paced read perfect for fans of Jurassic Park. Eddie Boka's first combat mission is a success... until he's overwhelmed by a raging compulsion and eats an enemy soldier! His cannibalism threatens to derail the plans of Blayvine Industries, whose secret project has genetically enhanced Eddie and three other prototypes with reptilian DNA. The corporation needs Eddie's urges brought under control before it can introduce its dino-humans to the world and begin selling armies of them. Facing a deadline for the big media unveiling, the corporation hires unorthodox therapist Adelaide "Addi" LaTour to treat Eddie's cannibalism. Disparagingly known as the Electrobitch, Addi uses shock collars and severe behavioral conditioning to overcome compulsions. Eddie is revolted by her methods and the two of them clash... violently. But she overcomes his resistance and he learns self-control, leading to the dino-humans' successful public unveiling. Things soon fall apart, however. A retrovert - a vicious saurian predator - escapes itsenclosure and goes on a lethal rampage. Worse chaos erupts when Eddie and Addi, in violation of the rules, start an affair, triggering a devastating chain of events that threatens to bring down the entire project...

This is a groundbreaking book on limerence - intense longing for someone. Rooted in neuroscience, this book offers practical guidance for those experiencing obsessive love and seeking emotional balance. "Butterflies" in the stomach, intrusive thoughts, fantasies about imaginary scenarios, mood swings from euphoria to despair... aren't these all the familiar hallmarks of new love? Not quite. These are characteristics of the psychological state of "limerence", also known as obsessive, passionate or addictive love that can become unhealthy. Millions of people will experience limerence at some point in their life, and in this book, neuroscientist Dr Tom Bellamy explores how advances in neuroscience since the term was coined in the 1970s, and sheds light on this little-understood element of the human experience. Discover:what drives limerencehow to recognise limerence in yourself and othershow to manage the phases of addiction to another personhow to move past it to sustain longer, more fulfilling relationships. With supportive advice about next steps, this book will help readers struggling with unwanted feelings to find emotional equilibrium.

When newly divorced Sage arrives inBali, his only plan is to drink on the beach until his money runs out and then return home to start over. So he’s caught by surprise when he falls in love with the country and its people, particularly the attractive and considerate Ratri. Soon Sage can no longer see himself living anywhere else, even as his funds dwindle and his visa’sexpiration date nears. Increasingly desperate to stay with Ratri, Sage finds himself being recruited by a drug-smuggling ring—in a country where drug trafficking is punishable by death. The promised pay-out would be enough to set Sage and Ratri up for life, but only if Sage isn’t caught. Will Sage go home and risk the life he envisionswith Ratri, or risk everything to stay and make that life possible?

A fun, sci-fi romp where custodian ? or space broom ? Johnny Gomez teams up with smugglers and is thrust into an unforgettable adventure. Great read for fans of Stringers by Chris Panatier.Everyone aboard Kilgore Station is living their best life. Everyone except for Johnny Gomez.While humans, the augmented, and aliens of all shapes and sizes enjoy exotic cuisine on the dining deck, or gamble away their credits on the entertainment deck, Johnny is elbow-deep in oily, black, alien excrement. A ?space broom? custodian for the entire station.This was obviously not the life Johnny dreamt of. Ten years ago, he travelled to Kilgore, the farthest space station in our solar system, in search of fortune like everyone else. Some people are just luckier than others.Yet his meaningless, uneventful existence is immediately turned upside down when he happens upon a tiny glass data-chit, hidden amongst the alien poop he must clean up. Unbeknownst to him, every nefarious creature in the solar system will soon be after him to claim it for their own.With the help of his augmented roommate, a pair of smugglers and a mysterious and beautiful stranger, Johnny fights off thugs and sails as fast as possible to earth?s moon, Luna, in effort to sell the chit to the Obinna Crime Syndicate. But with assassins and mobsters on their tail, the trip is anything but a cakewalk. And Luna itself proves to be nothing like a safe haven, when Johnny?s painful past finally catches up to him…

From the author of Citadel and popular TikTokker C.M. Alongi comes a bewitching new romantic fantasy where a young witch seeks her freedom by forging a deal with Death...A young witch forced to play concubine for her empirical captor, finally breaks free to find a life of her own, but even those with the power to call Death cannot outrun their past…All witches must serve the cruel and immortal Emperor Yamueto. But after four years of terror and abuse, Khana not only kills one of his favorite courtiers with her magic, but also discovers the secret of his power and immortality: he?s been making deals with Death. And now, so is she.Armed with magic that she doesn?t fully understand, Khana flees the empire and stumbles into a small mountain town filled with fierce warriors that ostracize her for being a witch, despite using her abilities to heal their sick and injured. There, her magic and courage are put to the test as she is forced to stop running and fight back against the emperor that wants her dead.But every deal she makes with Death takes another piece of her soul. And there?s only so much Khana can give before she turns into the very monster she?s trying to destroy.

This is a practical, accessible guide to reading faster, improving concentration and increasing retention. Experts Jan Cisek and Susan Norman use their 20+ years' experience to teach readers the best tips and hacks on getting information more efficiently and effectively. Whether the reader is a student trying to improve their study skills, a professional who needs to review more material as a part of their job or someone who wants to read more for pleasure, this is the only guide they need. With an accessible bespoke design, the typography will make information easy to find, giving readers a simple starting point to practise their speed reading. This book will not only teach you how to read faster, it will show you how to: improve your concentrationunderstand what you're readingremember more of the informationcritically analyze a text to determine what information is importantSpeed Reading Faster makes it easy to be successful with less effort – to become a smarter, faster and more productive reader.

?WHERE THE BONES LIE is a road trip into California?s gleaming, seething underbelly. Movie stars, mobsters, wildfires?buckle up and hold on for a heady ride.? ? Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author?WHERE THE BONES LIE isn?t just Nick Kolakowski?s strongest novel yet, it?s a helluva page-turner, loaded with sinister humor, a twisty plot, and the kind of complicated characters readers deserve. Don?t miss this one.?? Alex Segura, author of Secret Identity and Alter Ego?Nick Kolakowski is a noir voice for the 21st century.? ? Steven Powell, Edgar-winning author of Love Me Fierce in Danger: The Life of James Ellroy?Nick Kolakowski?s WHERE THE BONES LIE starts off in fifth gear and never slows down. This is the best detective novel I?ve read in years.?? Steve Weddle, author of The County LineFor Dash Fuller, Hollywood?s underbelly is home. He?s spent years making the film industry?s worst secrets disappear, and it?s left him a cynical burnout with a taste for bourbon and self-loathing.But when a young woman comes to him with a peculiar quest, Dash sees a chance at redemption. Madeline Ironwood is the daughter of Ken Ironwood, a notorious smuggler and murderer who disappeared 20 years ago. Ken?s skeleton has just been discovered in a barrel at the bottom of a dried-up lake, and Madeline wants to know who killed him. Dash agrees to help, and as this desperate daughter and jaded cynic claw their way through a world of sun-bleached secrets, crooked cops, and Hollywood thugs, they soon uncover a conspiracy involving some of LA?s most powerful people. Get ready for a fast-paced, darkly funny thriller with a twist you won?t see coming.

Are you craving more time and energ? s stress taking its toll on your productivit? o your ambitions feel increasingly hard to achiev? ou are not alone. Too many brilliant women are exhausted and dimming their lights unnecessarily. This book is your powerful solution and inspiring path to achieving your dreams with grace, joy and integrity. Bianca Best is an award-winning executive, coach, thought leader and mother of four, who has learned how to succeed without compromising body, mind or soul. After years of burnout, she mastered how to blend ambition with wellbeing. And then a funny thing happened, her impact and happiness soared! This is her practical, proven and invigorating roadmap: just 8 essential strategies to holistically shift from stress and struggle to empowered rising and achieving. With graceful productivity as your superpower, you’ll find your inner balance then unleash your magnificent outer shine, taking your boldest work into the world, building influence and respect, maximizing your income and value, all while feeling purposeful, peaceful and energized.