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Is it right that, despite the promises of feminism, women's bodies remain at the mercy of state, society, and religion? Are being sexy and being smart really mutually exclusive? Can a woman be both body and brain? Victoria Bateman has confronted these questions with actions as well as words. She has appeared naked on national television, on stage, in art and at protests—using her body, as well as her brain, to deliver her message. In Naked Feminism, Bateman makes a compelling case for women's bodily freedom, and explains why the current puritanical revival is so dangerous for women.

For three thousand years, an ancient dragon god has protected the borders of the Sheltered Lands. In return, he makes only one demand: every one hundred years, the mortal ruler must send their heir to serve as his consort…for as long as they can survive. Sachielle of House Roquebarre is the thirty-first consort to be sacrificed to the monster who guards the mountain passes. She is young, beautiful—and she has three secrets.

Eine geheime Nachricht in einem Roman in ihrer Buchhandlung weckt Hazels Neugier. Als sie immer mehr Hinweise findet, beschließt sie, der geheimnisvollen Spur zu folgen. Der attraktive und charmante Fischer Noah ist immer für ein Abenteuer zu haben. Und eine Schnitzeljagd klingt nach einer Menge Spaß.

Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Covey keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’t love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she’s written. One for every boy she’s ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed and, suddenly, Lara Jean’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control.

Amanda, eine Femme aus Überzeugung, hat endlich eine Rolle in einer beliebten Fernsehserie ergattert. Sie ist wild entschlossen, sich ganz auf ihre Karriere zu konzentrieren und sich durch nichts und niemanden ablenken zu lassen. Erst recht nicht durch eine Butch wie Michelle. Nachdem ihre letzte Beziehung in einem Desaster geendet ist, hat Michelle geschworen, sich nie wieder mit einem Hollywoodstarlet einzulassen.

They came to reignite their marriage. They didn’t expect him. Noah Ashcroft has spent his entire life chasing the next win. But after one mistake on the ice sends him into a downward spiral, he’s forced to face a bigger loss: his marriage. When Quinn Ashcroft gives her husband an...

An Odyssey Honor audiobook and National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel—adapted for audio—is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl. Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of...

La protagonista de esta novela, cuyas dosis equivalentes de gore y poesía mantienen al lector en un delicado equilibrio, es un nuevo tipo de criatura: una muerta viviente determinada a mantener viva su esencia humana a pesar de ser objeto de toda clase de vejaciones y de atestiguar la descomposición paulatina de su propio envase carnal.

Ace Foxx never planned to marry, until he has no choice but to strike a deal with Hadley Finch, the woman he swore to stay away from. Now he’ll have to break his own rules – in the final book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder, and lots of spice...

Set in small-town rural Virginia the series gets an explosive start in Searching for Lilly when our heroine comes to town as part of the film crew on a paranormal research show. They’re looking for Bigfoot, but there’s a deeper mystery to solve when bodies start appearing in the forest. Book two, Searching for Elsie features a down on her luck single-mother, who is working at the local bar and living in a motel to make ends meet.

Some worlds are better left alone. Infinity Fowler has been fighting all her life. As a kid, she fought to survive. Then, she fought professionally. When humans obtained the technology to bridge to alternate versions of Earth, she saw a chance for a new life. She signed up to become a bridger—an elite survival expert who protects tourists bridging to alternate worlds. Desmond Weaver is making a last-ditch effort to complete his PhD in evolutionary biology. He has booked the excursion of a lifetime, a data-collecting mission to a vastly different version of Earth.

Ruth Wycliffe always thought falling in love would be easy. But after countless introductions and no promising prospects, she’s starting to lose hope. Desperate for a change, she strikes a deal with her good friend, Oliver Rose: at an upcoming house party, they’ll help each other find the perfect spouse.

'Utterly captivating. Perfect for fans of The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries' Michael Wood, bestselling crime fiction author 'A humorous, gripping cosy mystery story that every crime fiction lover will really enjoy' Fiona Leitch, bestselling cosy crime author Nothing is deadlier than angry...

In her debut magical-realism collection The Patron Saint of White Menageries, Pushcart-nominated author Lauren T. Davila cracks Los Angeles open to reveal a kaleidoscope of unlikely heroines, talents, and dreams. In a sticky diner, a waitress fits wisps of cloud into coffee mugs, trying to solve...

'Lyrical, twisty short stories' Evening Standard A collection of stunning short stories from the million-copy bestselling author of The Island. Three of these stories were previously published in Victoria Hislop's ebook collection, One Cretan Evening. In ten powerful stories, Victoria Hislop...

Leo McKnight, an identical twin to a famous hockey player, finds himself caught up in a case of mistaken identity on Christmas Eve. When Leo unexpectedly bumps into the captivating Riley at the airport, he's both amused and intrigued by her assumption that he's his renowned brother. Embracing his mischievous side, Leo decides to play along, relishing in their flirty banter and clever exchanges. But as fate would have it, their flight gets canceled, and Leo seizes the opportunity to spend more time with Riley.

Clara Forbes had it all — until she didn't. Locked out of her Park Avenue inheritance, scraping by on gig work in a city that once bowed to her name, Clara needs one thing: a husband. Enter Troy Templeton, the former help’s son. Now a billionaire mogul, he’s never forgiven her for what...

A sweet and soulful romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Out on a Limb and People Watching about two childhood friends reconnecting, healing from their past, and falling for the people they’ve become. Nadia Kablukov does not want to go home. But when her brother Nik calls in...

You’re not just tired. You’re missing the deep, restorative sleep your brain needs to thrive. You already know sleep matters. But what most people don’t realize is that even after a full night in bed, the brain may not be getting the deep, restorative sleep it needs to repair, recharge...

Adam:She wasnt supposed to be here.For twenty years, Ive been working to buy back every acre of land my family lost. The last five acres shouldve been mineuntil Christiane waltzed in and snatched them at auction. Shes everything I dont need: stubborn, infuriating, and far too tempting. Ive tried...