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General fiction, Family stories, Historical fiction
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In this tender coming-of-age novel set in the socioeconomic tinderbox of the 1960s, two sisters in a struggling and damaged…
family only have each other to rely on . . . until an ugly secret tears them apart and threatens the cause of justice in their small town.Fifteen-year-old Pip and seventeen-year-old Sissy aren't just sisters, they're best friends. Every year, they wait eagerly for the traveling carnival to put its stakes down in their tiny Florida town. It's the only time when the girls can abandon their endless chores on the family's orange grove and give in to pure joy. And the only time Pip and Sissy can forget their many troubles . . . living on the brink of poverty, Mama's despair, and Daddy's perpetual anger.With the arrival of the carnival, the girls&’ slow, small lives suddenly feels bigger and brighter. But this year, something is different. Once the carnival leaves, with the charming young sword-swallower with it, Sissy grows increasingly distant from Pip and is soon no more than a stranger in their house. Pip grows closer to her friend Silas as a result, but when Sissy's shocking secret is revealed, the three unwittingly find themselves in a desperate situation that will change them all forever. In the land of the sweetest fruits, Pip must find her way through the soured hopes and bitter regrets of her family to finally break free of the grove.Set against the class and economic tensions of early 1960s America, this stark yet hopeful novel tells a compelling story about the inescapable bonds of sisterhood and the lies we tell ourselves to survive.
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Business and economics, Politics and government, General non-fiction
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Since the birth of Airbnb in 2008, many of the world's cities have been transformed by platform-mediated short-term accommodation—a phenomenon…
suspected of disturbing local life and removing dwellings from local housing inventories. Drawing on mixed-method, multi-level comparative research in twelve large European cities, coauthors Thomas Aguilera, Francesca Artioli, and Claire Colomb show that strikingly different regulatory regimes have emerged around short-term rentals. In some cities, policies aim to curb this practice; in others, regulations are simply meant to support the market. These responses are motivated by a variety of political choices and pressures, from grassroots movements to property interests, the tourism industry, and municipal welfare and housing systems. This book makes a crucial contribution to comparative urban politics in the twenty-first century, investigating the capacity of local states to govern housing markets and platform capitalism in an era of globalized human and capital flows. In the face of this worldwide shift, Housing Under Platform Capitalism insists that institutions and regulations can champion the public good by protecting the right to housing and ultimately limiting corporate power.
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Environment, Politics and government, Science and technology, General non-fiction
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How does a banal earthworm become a valuable commodity? Lumbricus terrestris, otherwise known as the Canadian nightcrawler, is the most…
popular live bait used by recreational anglers throughout the world. Each year, as many as seven hundred million worms are handpicked from Ontario farmland for the bait market, earning the region the undisputed title of worm capital of the world. The Nightcrawlers goes deep into the empirical underground to see how capital confronts a diverse cast of human and nonhuman characters: stubborn worms, wealthy dairy farmers and their precious cow manure, immigrant pickers laboring at night, and worm wholesalers who undercut each other through tax fraud and money laundering. This eccentric tale of worms, cows, and cash reveals the inherent contradictions in capitalism's attempts to commodify the living world—including the soil organisms that are inches beneath our feet.
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Ancient history, Asian history
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Starting in the sixth century BCE, the conquests of the Persian kings Cyrus, Cambyses, and Darius transformed the lives of…
humans on a continental scale, as their empire reached from the Iranian plateau to eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Beyond the imperial center, the kings’ vast territory was ruled by royal representatives known as satraps, who managed the practicalities of running the empire. In this book, Rhyne King explores how the empire was governed by investigating how the satraps and the structures supporting them—their "houses"—operated across great distances. Examining satrapal houses in Egypt, Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Central Asia, King demonstrates how these systems encouraged local self-interest and advancement even as they benefited the imperial whole. Ultimately, he argues, it was these Persian forms of transregional governance that were key in enabling the vast polity to endure for more than two centuries.
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Hobbies and crafts
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Unleash your creativity and find your next crochet project! With step-by-step instructions, every stitch brings an adorable creature to life.The…
brilliant creative mind of Amy Ting, a well-known individual in the needle work community, brings you Amigurumi Critters – a book for every yarn enthusiast. This guidebook contains all the knowledge you need to make a collection of stuffed animals. Tiny penguins, adorable capybaras, playful pandas and other lovable plushies are waiting to be crafted!Inside you&’ll find:25 pattern instructions with helpful tips on technique and materialsFull-color photographs for referencesEducation on basic skills to improve personal customizationDesigns that cater to all skill levels from beginners to experts Whether you&’re a needle novice or an advanced crafter, Amigurumi Critters will not disappoint. Grab your crochet hook and your favorite yarn and bring some cuteness to your life with this charming collection of handmade companions!
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Religious texts, Addiction and substance abuse
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Find freedom from life&’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits.The NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible is a powerful and positive ally. This Bible is…
based on eight recovery principles found in Jesus&’ Sermon on the Mount and on the underlying Christ-centered twelve steps of the proven Celebrate Recovery program. This Bible and all of its added content lifts you up and shows you how to walk, step by attainable step, on a path of healing and liberty.Based on the proven and successful Celebrate Recovery program developed by John Baker and Rick Warren, the NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible offers hope, encouragement, and, through developing a relationship with Jesus Christ, empowerment to rise above your struggles. Celebrate Recovery is a biblically-based program that helps those who are struggling by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through the recovery process. The Celebrate Recovery program is offered in thousands of churches worldwide.Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Articles explain eight recovery principles and accompanying Christ-centered twelve stepsOver 110 lessons unpack eight recovery principles in practical termsRecovery stories offer encouragement and hope30 days of recovery-related readingsOver 50 full-page biblical character studies are tied to stories from real-life people who have found peace and help with their own hurts, hang-ups, and habitsBook introductionsSide-column reference system keyed to Celebrate Recovery&’s eight recovery principlesTopical index&“I&’m excited you&’re beginning the journey to recovery. Your life will change. You&’ll experience freedom from your sinful habits, hang-ups, and hurts as you give up control and allow Jesus to be Lord in every area of your life.&” From the foreword by Dr. Rick Warren, senior pastor, Saddleback Church&“Throughout the pages of Scripture, we see God&’s heart for celebrating recovery! This collection will help you experience and celebrate that journey, one step at a time. Jump in and see how recovery and spiritual growth are one and the same.&” Dr. Henry Cloud, Christian psychologist, author, and speaker
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Death and bereavement, Psychology, Self help
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Discover a new way to think about your grief and loss. Esteemed psychotherapist and bereavement counselor John Tsilimparis, MFT, shows…
you the ways grief and loss intertwine with beauty, tenderness, and human connection to empower you to build emotional resilience in a difficult world.What if you could flip the script on the pain in your life and learn how to cultivate purpose and joy—not after grief but during it, not despite hardship but because of it? What if you could find a type of magic in your tragedy? A way to understand your emotions and reframe your grief that opens you up rather than shuts you down?Drawing on his own story, scientific and philosophical evidence, the soothing effects of the arts and nature, and three decades of experience as a psychotherapist and grief counselor, John Tsilimparis offers a new take on adversity in The Magic in the Tragic. In these uncertain times, you'll be equipped to:Approach grief in an empowering wayAcquire the tools needed to develop emotional resiliencyAddress fear and uncertainty head-on rather than avoid itEmbrace difficult times without sugarcoating themAccess the unseen beauty of your deepest emotionsDiscover the healing power and belonging of music, art, and nature The Magic in the Tragic powerfully explores how the hardest things in life intersect purpose and meaning, splendor and connectedness. When you embrace the magic in your tragic seasons, you can step into the future with hope, knowing that even when grief comes, it comes with an invitation to new life.
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Food and drink
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Florida Cocktails is a vibrant compilation of over 100 recipes that capture the essence of the Sunshine State.Explore Florida&’s vivid…
history, lively cities, and stunning coastlines through its unique cocktail culture. With over 100 recipes and numerous bartender profiles, Florida Cocktails allows you to experience the state's spirited lifestyle whether you're a resident mixing drinks for friends or a visitor looking to bring a piece of your travels back home. From rooftop bars to beachfront shacks, discover venues that offer an authentic taste of Florida&’s diverse drinking scenes. Celebrate the best mixologists in the region and their signature concoctions with an insider&’s guide to must-visit spots across the state.Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find:More than 100 must-try cocktails, including recipes for bespoke ingredients and other serving suggestionsInterviews with the state&’s trendsetting bartenders and mixologistsBartending tips and techniques from the expertsFood and drink hotspots across the state, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and moreWhether you're soaking in the dazzling atmosphere of Miami, enjoying the sun-kissed beaches of Clearwater, or savoring the fresh seafood of the Gulf Coast, this book brings Florida&’s favorite libations right to your home bar.
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Food and drink
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Transport yourself to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean with over 100 quick, effortless, and vibrant recipes all using just…
seven ingredients.Welcome to the Mediterranean, simplified. From the coastal regions of Italy to the spice markets of Morocco, these meals harness the power of a few select ingredients to create dishes that are rich in flavors and textures. This cookbook is designed to make healthy eating accessible and absolutely delicious, making it easy to incorporate balanced meals for heart health and longevity into your daily life. With seven ingredients there are infinite flavors—enjoy everything from zesty salads to hearty pastas, succulent seafood, and robust vegetarian options that explore the rich tapestry of Mediterranean cooking.Inside you&’ll find:100+ easy recipes for wholesome appetizers and sides, hearty mains, and refreshing dessertsNo-fuss meals perfect for busy weeknightsRecipes emphasizing fresh produce, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins for nutritious meals that don&’t skimp on tasteEye-catching photography to showcase each dishSimplicity is the secret ingredient to extraordinary dishes. Get bold, authentic flavor without the complexity with 7-Ingredient Mediterranean.
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General fiction, Fantasy, Movie and television tie-ins
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Jeffrey Brown's irresistible comic spin comes to Marvel!Young Thor and Loki have traveled with their parents Odin and Frigga across…
the ten realms to their favorite world, and Midgard (aka Earth) may never be the same. From the creator of the beloved and bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this sweetly funny comic collection finds the kid gods of thunder and mischief suffering helmet hair (Thor), trying to ride the school bus as an alligator (Loki), playing freeze tag with the Avengers, crafting Odin an All-Father's Day present, discovering a mysteriously delicious food Midgardians call "mac and cheese," and much more. Jeffrey Brown's Eisner Award-winning humor, inventive colorful artwork, and playful approach to the characters make this a must-have for Marvel fans of all ages.FAMILY FUN: Jeffrey brings his funny family dynamics to a whole new universe. Where Jeffrey's Darth Vader series features the Sith Lord as the long suffering, but loving father of scamps Luke and Leia, in Midgard Mayhem, Jeffrey brings you Thor and Loki's mom and dad, Odin and Frigga, as they grapple with the antics of their magical sons.MIDGARD FAMILY MAYHEM: See Thor and Loki playing superpowered sports, transforming into all kinds of animals, getting Thor's hammer stuck in the ceiling, playing pranks, entering the school science fair, trick or treating, and popping popcorn with lightning.WITH THEIR FRIENDS, THE AVENGERS: A whole expanded cast of beloved Avengers characters populate this adventure in Midgard, including unique versions of Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, The Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and more!FEATURING JEFFREY'S PLAYFUL SPIN ON THOR AND LOKI FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Including Beta Ray Bill, Jane Foster, Sif, Hela, Balder the Brave, Valkyrie, Volstagg, Surtur, Heimdall, Thori the dog, and Throgg (the frog version of Thor). © 2022 MARVELFor fans of Jeffrey Brown's Darth Vader and Son series, families, and Marvel fans of all ages.
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Poetry
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Celebrated debut collection by a well loved First Nations poet.
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Fantasy, Ghost and horror stories, Suspense and thrillers
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BOOK 4 IN THE GRIPPING SUPERNATURAL SERIES BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'SI will send the…
serpent. I always send the serpent. It's kind of my signature move. Things are not going well for Elizabeth Cage. It all started with the Christmas she can't quite remember. There's blood on her doorstep every morning. Something unpleasant is heading her way. And then there's the sinister note threatening her life. The one that seems to have been written by Elizabeth herself . . .Twisty, dark and incredibly gripping, the Elizabeth Cage novels are perfect for fans of Sarah Painter and Genevieve Cogman. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Jodi Taylor does brilliant, strong female heroes, and Elizabeth follows on from Max in the St Mary's series''I look forward to another adventure with this quirky and perfectly matched pair''Hold on to your seat and close your eyes if you dare!''Gripping and full of curious plot turns''An on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller where no assumptions can be made'
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Adventure stories, Fantasy, Christian fiction, Historical fiction, Romantic suspense, Historical romance, Suspense and thrillersEuropean history, War
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**Pre-order The Knight's Pledge, the second book in the Will Bowman series, now!**1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in…
the countryside with his pregnant wife, when soldiers from Richard Lionheart's army tear through his home. Will is beaten unconscious, and awakes to find his wife murdered, his farm burnt down, and his life forever changed. In vengeance, Will infiltrates Richard's army to find the marauding gang, and finds himself swept along in the march of the Crusades. With the help of new allies and fuelled by his loss, Will crosses Europe with the King's army.Can Will avenge his wife? Or will he be swept away by the unstoppable force of Richard's Crusade?
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Exciting and original Noongar poetry against the bicentennial of Western Australia, inspired by the James Webb Telescope
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Second poetry work by Bebe Oliver exploring love and loss.
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Fantasy, Romance
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Welcome to the spicy sequel of Shadowed Moonlight, the urban romantasy series filled with witches and werewolves.Kane and Briar are…
back . . . but so is the danger.Briar and Kane have solved Cambria's murder, but the trouble keeps coming: Briar's stepfather was the one pulling their strings all along. Now he's compelling her to protect his secrets while he uses her as a pawn in his torturous game.Torn between her stepfather's commands and her own heart, Briar struggles with her new role as her coven's second. And with Kane as Alpha of the Northern Pack, duty threatens to rip them apart.Then Kane's old flame reappears, igniting Briar's jealousy and throwing another wrench into their suddenly complicated relationship.With secrets, suspicions, and powerful forces working to tear them apart, can Kane and Briar weather this storm?READERS LOVE IT'An unforgettable urban romantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A compelling blend of mystery and romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book had me on my KNEES' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance was incredible had me audibly squealing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gritty urban fantasy that will sink its claws into you from page one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Law and crime biography, Journals and memoirs, European history, True crime
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A mother's fight to bring her daughter's killer, Christopher Halliwell, to justice'I have lived every parent's worst nightmare. On what…
would have been my daughter's 29th birthday, Detective Superintendent Stephen Fulcher knocked on the door and told me my beautiful Becky was dead. Found buried in a shallow grave in a remote field, Becky had been brutally murdered.'When Becky Godden-Edwards was killed, her mother Karen awoke to a world where the truth was never guaranteed; where taxi driver Christopher Halliwell got away with murder and the police officer who found her daughter was punished instead. This is Karen's story. Despite unimaginable tragedy, her love for her daughter has been unbreakable: from her despair through Becky's troubled teenage years, to the agonising eight years when Becky was missing, and then the dramatic story of how a killer's confession led to a terrible discovery. The one constant has been Karen's determination to fight for Becky, tirelessly campaigning for the truth about what happened to be heard and for Halliwell to face the consequences of his evil actions. *The murders of Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan will soon be the focus of major new ITV series A Confession starring Martin Freeman as Stephen Fulcher and Imelda Staunton as Karen Edwards*
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Dinosaurs, Science and technology
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How scientists are unravelling one of the most tantalizing questions in paleontologyOur understanding of dinosaur behavior has long been hampered…
by the inevitable lack of evidence from animals that went extinct more than sixty-five million years ago and whose daily behaviors are rarely reflected by the fossil record. Today, with the discovery of new specimens and the development of new and cutting-edge techniques, paleontologists are making major advances in reconstructing how dinosaurs lived and acted. Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior provides an unparalleled look at this emerging field of science, presenting the latest findings on dinosaur behavior and explaining how researchers interpret the often minimal and even conflicting information available to them.David Hone begins by introducing readers to the fundamentals of dinosaur biology, diversity, and evolution, and goes on to describe behaviors across the whole range of species and groups, from feeding and communication to reproduction, sociality, and combat. Speculation about dinosaur behavior goes back to the earliest scientific studies of these &“terrible lizards.&” Hone traces how pioneering science is opening a window into prehistoric life as never before, and discusses future directions of research in this thrilling and rapidly growing area of paleontology.Written by one of the world&’s leading dinosaur experts and featuring accurate color recreations by paleoartist Gabriel Ugueto along with a wealth of photos and diagrams, Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior is a foundational work on the subject and an invaluable reference for anyone interested in these amazing creatures.
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Animals and wildlife, Nature, Philosophy, Religion, Science and technology
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This open access book offers a comprehensive understanding of yoga theory and practice as it bears on several dimensions of…
animal-related ethical reflection and action. "Yoga" has become a household word in recent decades and, increasingly, has drawn physical yoga practitioners to explore its philosophy; significantly, classical yoga philosophy and praxis are deeply grounded in realizing the self in relation with all beings as non-material selves. Therefore yoga provides an ideal entry-way into contemporary animal ethics discourse, contributing particularly in its appeal to the experiential dimension of human self-understanding in relation to nonhuman animals.
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Philosophy, Politics and government, Psychology, Law and crime
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This book examines the cyber terrorist offender through social and biological theories. It critiques how traditional criminology theory falls short when applied to…
cyber-terrorism. Using a four-fold lens, it takes into analytical consideration a cluster of psychological, social, genetic and neurological variables. It uses multiple examples to show how this approach can be applied to selected aspects of cyber terrorism, including definitions of terrorism per se, forms of cyber terrorism, examples of counter terrorism and attempts to combat cyber terrorism, and the possible motivations for cyber terrorism. This Genetic-Social approach seeks to ‘build bridges’ between the biological and social sciences, providing an ontologically-flexible, more integrationalist conceptualisation of the phenomena of cyber terrorism. It includes a chapter explaining how the post-Covid era has changed the playing field in a way that advantages cyber-terrorists and it also discusses a blueprint for a potential predictive model of cyber terrorism.