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Tarot was not born as a mystical oracle. It began as a Renaissance card game—and evolved into one of the world’s most enduring systems of symbolism, reflection, and personal transformation. How did seventy-eight illustrated cards travel from the aristocratic courts of fifteenth-century Italy to occult societies, psychological practices, art studios, therapy rooms, and millions of contemporary readers? But this is more than a history of divination. It is the story of how a card game became a mirror of human experience—and a powerful instrument for insight, self-discovery, and personal growth.

What should have been a fun-filled day takes a tragic turn for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be...

Socrates' admonition that "the unexamined life is not worth living" still resonates with many people, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Philosophy is a great introduction to that mental exercise. Jay Stevenson skillfully covers the subject both historically and topically and brings the reader...

Blake and his companions are once more pursued by Travis and the Federation in a second collection of stories from the Blake’s 7 Annuals. The Liberator crew encounter an old enemy when they search for an essential component on the surface of Roros in Red for Danger, and an Arctic Research...

Strong marriages are not built on chemistry alone. They are shaped by the repeated choices couples make in ordinary moments: how they listen, how they repair, how they handle tension, and how they keep choosing each other when life becomes stressful. The Habits of a Strong Marriage offers a grounded, compassionate guide to the healthy relationship habits that help couples stay emotionally connected instead of slowly drifting apart.

From the celebrated ceramic artist and author of The Hare with Amber Eyes, a tender story—unfolding in letters, poems, and images—about what it means to be an artist. This is a story about how to begin. In 1921, Edmund de Waal’s grandmother Elisabeth Ephrussi, a young student in Vienna...

Destined to Give–The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth with others. Hoedel explores the roots of that generosity, which was a learned behavior when he was on the receiving end during those early years of poverty in Tupelo. It was there that he witnessed a natural sense of giving rooted in survival. Fame allowed Elvis Presley to be generous in ways he never could have imagined. However, trust became hard to come by for Elvis.

House of String takes an autobiographical look at childhood before television, Internet and Smart phones. It describes inventive games such as billycart escapades, creating a backyard circus and covering bedrooms in a network of elasticised string. It embraces the sense of freedom where nobody...

Love is not simply something you find. It is something you create. We all need love to survive and prosper, yet few of us are ever taught how to build it. We wait for connection to happen naturally, confuse affection with lasting commitment, and assume that good relationships should require little effort. But genuine love is more than an emotion—it is a daily practice built through attention, honesty, respect, trust, and action.

In the spring of 1861, Charlie, a young man haunted by his father’s failures and troubled by a lung damaged from consumption, is working a boring administrative job at an ironworks in Western Maryland. When the Civil War breaks out, he becomes an officer in the Union Army and looks forward to a glorious adventure. He fights at the battle of Antietam and distinguishes himself on the field but is shocked by the immense carnage, a total of 23,000 casualties in a single day. When he returns home to Massachusetts to lead a new regiment, Charlie meets a young woman and falls in love.

In the aftermath of her brother’s passing, Liz comes across his journal —a captivating treasure trove filled with his intimate thoughts, raw emotions, and vibrant memories that span from a chaotic childhood to his final moments. Through the lens of Angelo, a passionate and dynamic performing artist grappling with bipolar disorder, listeners are invited on an exhilarating and heartfelt journey.

“Parenting, music, love, nostalgia, mistakes and multiverses! It’s all in here!... Thought provoking, moving, and really really funny.” —Lisa Jewell “A grown-up love story that captures the beauty of not only finding your person but holding on to them. Throw in some time travel, great...

A family Christmas, a blizzard, and a deadly virus let loose. Filled with startling twists, Whiteout is the ultimate knife-edge drama from bestselling author Ken Follett. A Family Reunited As a blizzard descends from the north on Christmas Eve, several people converge on a remote family estate...

This charming, witty, and life-affirming novel follows Little Alien as she discovers an ancient manuscript that changes her life—lightheartedly representing what it feels like to grow up neurodivergent. Perfect for readers of Matt Haig and Shelby Van Pelt.​ “Climb up here, Little Alien...

Science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity—the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing—its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance, cleared arteries, and new ways to combat...

The Sea At Our Door is an autobiographical look at growing up almost as a child of the beach and sea between the ages of 10 and 14. The author swam, used a paddleboard with her brother, steered a raft with young siblings, rowed offshore and lay down fishing nets for families on the beach to haul...

A sinister killer is hiding the bodies of his victims in Glasgow's derelict cinemas in Picture Her Dead, the eighth novel in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. When art student Jude Evans disappears on a trip to photograph one of Glasgow’s many derelict cinemas, her...

A disturbing discovery is made in a Glasgow cemetery in Easy Kill, the fifth novel in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. A vulnerable young woman has been brutally slain and left on a grave in Glasgow’s sprawling cemetery, the Necropolis. Upon examining the body...

A terrifying serial killer is on the loose in Final Cut, the sixth novel in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. When Claire regains consciousness after a stranger causes her car to crash in a snowstorm, she is frantic to discover that her nine-year-old daughter Emma is...

A ruthless killer is stalking Glasgow's streets in The Reborn, the seventh novel in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod. When the body of a pregnant teenager is found at a Glasgow funfair, her unborn baby surgically removed, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is called in...