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From the Pulitzer Prize finalist, a story of guilt, innocence, and a boy on the cusp of adolescence “A tour de force… One of contemporary American literature’s major chroniclers of manhood.” —The Atlantic "[A] knockout... Lee reinvents himself with each book." —The Boston Globe...

Dopo aver aiutato Re Gareth Dragonsbane ad eliminare il potentissimo Re Stregone, Artemis Entreri e Jarlaxle si trovano ad un bivio: l'Assassino desidera scoprire il perché della sua esistenza e del suo amore per la mezzelfa Lady Calihye, mentre l'elfo scuro, per nulla desideroso di tornare a...

Nel Servitore della reliquia li avevamo lasciati in preda ai loro sogni di potere e alle loro ambizioni. In questo nuovo episodio, Artemis Entreri, l'assassino, e Jarlaxle, il suo compagno elfo scuro, su richiesta del loro mentore, un potentissimo lich, si sono spostati in una terra desolata del gelido nord, infestata da mostri e antichi poteri.

I built my empire on control. My fists in the ring. My brothers at my back. And my rules that keep the vultures from circling. Then, Violet Reeves demands I return the money her father handed over after losing a bet. Trouble is, I’m not running a charity, so I tell her no... And gain an enemy in the process. All it takes is one exception and my business fails. However, the last thing I expect is to see Violet participate in an underground tournament in hopes of earning back her money. And the more she inserts herself into my world, the more I want to keep her here.

Maintaining stability in a city full of pirates is a delicate balancing act, particularly when one is motivated by making sure the common folk are taken care of instead of simple personal greed. Jarlaxle and his band of rogues known as Bregan D'aerthe are doing their best, stabilizing the city after warding off a terrible attack by demonic and gnoll forces. But now three merchant ships have been destroyed and sent to the ocean floor - obliterated in such a quick and brutal manner that it makes little sense it’s pirates seeking plunder.

Master the Art of Confidence, Charisma and Speaking In a world where first impressions matter, confidence, charisma, and communication can shape how others see you and how you see yourself. Yet speaking up, making meaningful connections, and projecting leadership can be difficult when self-doubt...

"My name is 'J' and I'm awkward--and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?" Being an introvert in a world that glorifies cool isn't easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award-winning hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, is that introvert--whether she's navigating love, work, friendships, or rapping--it sure is entertaining.

In the seemingly quiet mountain town of Canadee, a brutal serial killer is on the prowl, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Rayna Pierce, known best for her scientific expertise, spearheads the forensic investigation into the string of strange murders.After Rayna...

Two clashing lady knights must work together to protect their kingdom and its heir… For eleven years, Sir Lavinia, Lady of Larksmouth, has served as the crown princess's least-favorite personal guard. With her noble upbringing and small stature, she is eager to prove her worth by leading an important royal visit to their neighboring kingdom. But their journey turns on its head when a deadly ambush separates them from their convoy, thrusting Lavinia into a reluctant partnership with Sir Wren, the Beast of Broadmoor.

Religious fundamentalists and biblical literalists present any number of arguments that attempt to disprove evolution. Those with a sympathetic ear often fail to critically examine these creationist claims, leading to an ill-informed public and, perhaps more troubling, ill-advised public policy. As Aron Ra makes clear, however, every single argument deployed by creationists in their attacks on evolution is founded on fundamental scientific, religious, and historical falsehoods - all of them.

There is a great disturbance in the Force. . . . From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral Naboo, dissent is roiling. The Republic is failing, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, elected ten years earlier to save the...

A runaway witch makes a deal with a retired lady knight… After a career-ending injury forces Sir Hildith into a reluctant retirement, she retreats to a secluded cottage in the woods to recover, not at all looking forward to peace and quiet. But what she discovers instead is a beautiful baker who fills her belly with butterflies as well as bread. Escaping a dark past, Lola settles in a small village, eager to be forgotten, make good food, and keep her illegal magic hidden. The last person a witch should let close is a handsome older lady knight, no matter how tempting her blushes are.

With Viktor dead and the vampire council back in Europe, Celeste’s life is finally her own. After lying low for a while, she’s found the answer to her desires and decides to do a very human teenage action—go to college. Ravenwood University seems to be the perfect fit. Nestled in a secluded part of Mississippi and away from anyone who will know who she is, she settles in for what she hopes is a year of what she’s been denied her entire life—living.

A disillusioned lady knight and the princess she never meant to rescue… Imprisoned in a witch’s tower eighteen years ago, Princess Eliza did not expect to still be waiting. Now past the age of thirty, with several alarming silver strands in her hair, the rescue attempts are growing rarer, and her only companions remain several well-loved bookshelves and her own increasingly lonely mind. Destitute and out of options, Sir Kaylen accepts the king of Alludan’s doomed quest (and reward) to rescue his daughter.

One wager. Zero respawns. Godwyn was the 'Master of the Realms', the the legendary streamer who unlocked every achievement in the VRMMO Kingdoms of the Shattered Empire. Then he insulted a god. Now hes trapped inside the world he thought was only code, only reborn not as a hero, but as a...

Professor and punk musician G’Ra Asim claps back at chronic lovelessness in the post-covid era with heft and whimsy—and a template for a more intimate, interpersonal future In 2004, Jay-Z released his instant classic “99 Problems,” which details the many problems in his life, expect...

At sixty-three years old, Annie Edson Taylor climbed inside a homemade barrel and became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls.But surviving the falls was only part of her story.Long before Niagara made her famous, Annie had spent a lifetime fighting to remain independent in a...

Welcome dear reader to this collection of short stories all about women and my love for them. Join me over the next five stories where you can enjoy exploring some of your deepest fantasise and maybe even finding some new ones to keep you warm at night. Every lick, spank, tease and climax you...

Do you ever replay a casual remark for days, desperately wishing you knew how to stop caring what others think? When a constant fear of judgment keeps you playing small and second-guessing your choices, you need a reliable way to overcome fear of what people think. This self-esteem audiobook...

Wonder without preaching. Question without fighting. Laugh without dismissing the question.Our goal is not to convince people that the thought is true. Our goal is to make people comfortable enough to say:“Wait… I’ve wondered that too.”