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Iris Grey, portraitiste en pleine ascension, fuit Londres et son couple en pleine tourmente pour s'installer dans la pittoresque campagne du Hampshire. Le cottage qu'elle loue appartient à Dom Wetherby, un auteur de romans policiers à succès, et à son épouse Ariadne, qui commande à la jeune artiste le portrait de son mari. Si tout s'annonce d'abord idyllique, Iris réalise peu à peu que les Wetherby sont loin de l'image parfaite qu'ils veulent donner. Tensions, non-dits, rivalités : le lot de toutes les familles ?

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

A cursed crown by blood. A secret that refuses to stay buried. A love that might be the kingdoms only salvation. When a village girl is swept into a royal marriage, her life should become a fairytale. But shadows linger in the halls of the palace, and whispers in the glass call her by name. As her bond with the young prince deepens, so too does the pull of something older, darker, and far more dangerous than either of them could imagine. Whispers in the mirrors. Shadows at the edge of thought.

Based on their workshops and counseling experience, psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen offer a probing, sensitive, and at times humorous look at a problem that affects everyone: students and scientists, secretaries and executives, homemakers and salespeople. Procrastination identifies the reasons we put off tasks - fears of failure, success, control, separation, and attachment - and their roots in our childhood and adult experiences.

The Ascendant Humans have conquered Earth and banished mankind to a distant star. There, the refugees war in space over the resources rationed to them. In an orbital habitat, Commander Rylan Shaw labors against the inter-colony arms trafficking when an informant gives him horrific news. The ruthless cartel boss, Lilith, has stockpiled weapons of mass destruction. Worse, she has permission from the Wardens, humanity's robot overlords, to unleash them upon the system.

OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLD #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER What are the most valuable things that everyone should know? Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan B Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers...

All of the boys at the Flying U grumbled among themselves when they heard that the Old Man's sister was coming to spend the summer. They didn't want a woman at the ranch, and certainly not one who had just received a medical degree! But if they'd had an inkling of what was really going to happen, they would have done more than grumble.

This monumental feat of translation, the product of a ten-year-long collaboration between one of our most respected scholars of Islam (Bruce B. Lawrence) and a poet and scholar of literature (M. A. R. Habib), The Qur'an: A Verse Translation offers listeners the first rendering in English to echo, in accessible and fluent verse, the sonorous beauty of the Arabic original as well as the complex nuances of its meaning.

Thirteen classic stories of horror and the supernatural by some of the greatest writers in the genre. This compilation includes a mix of well-known classics by authors such as Edith Nesbit, J. Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James, alongside several tales by less familiar names who were hugely popular and prolific in their day.

In the kingdom of Thalverth, where soul bonds are rare and sacred, Princess Lenora lives in quiet shadow—haunted by emotions that are not entirely her own. A forgotten tether links her to someone lost to exile, a boy whose name she barely remembers but whose presence lingers like a half-remembered melody.

When Miss Beatrice Lansell travels from the East to visit her brothers ranch in Montana, she finds herself enchanted by the breathtaking landscapes, the charm of ranch life, and a dashing cowboy named Keith Cameron. However, Keith seems to be completely unfazed by her attempts to win him over. Undeterred and accustomed to getting her way, Trix is determined to show him just what hes missing. Filled with unforgettable characters, stunning scenery, and the delightful humor that defines B. M. Bowers western tales, this story promises to captivate and entertain. - Summary by LikeManyWaters

Tension runs high between Rowland Rowdy Vaughan and Harry Conroy, with a bitter feud threatening to tear them apart. But in the midst of this conflict, Rowdy finds himself irresistibly drawn to Harrys sister, Jessie. As Rowdys feelings for Jessie deepen, she remains steadfast in her belief that her brother Harry could never do anything wrong. Yet, in a world where loyalty and love collide, the truth may not be so clear-cut. - Summary by Tom Penn

The New York Times bestselling guide to the lifesaving diet that can both prevent and help reverse the effects of heart disease Based on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based...

Humanity has been banished to a distant star. Left to fight over resources rationed to them by mysterious machine-overlords known as Wardens. Commander Rylan Holt labors against inter-colony arms trafficking when an informant gives him horrific news. The ruthless cartel boss, Lilith, has stockpiled outlawed weapons of mass destruction. Worse, she claims to have permission from the Wardens to unleash them upon the system.

The weekly mail had just arrived at the Flying U ranch. Shorty, who had made the trip to Dry Lake on horseback that afternoon, tossed the bundle to the “Old Man” and was halfway to the stable when he was called back peremptorily.

After graduating high school and having been accepted into one of the most prestigious paranormal universities in North America, Black Veil University, everything is finally going as planned. Or so I thought before four insanely hot men crashed their way into my life—each with a unique connection to me whether they want it or not. We are tied together. Lives are turned upside down, hearts are torn and shattered, and those deep, dark secrets that I have held hostage start to slip. But when the dark shadows of my past come knocking, I may need every little bit of help I can get.

The Quirt by B. M. Bower is a classic Western tale featuring Bud Birnie, a determined and principled cowboy navigating the challenges of frontier life. After a misunderstanding drags him into conflict, Bud must prove his loyalty and courage while dealing with love, betrayal, and ranch rivalries. His ever-present quirt—a short whip—symbolizes his resilience and readiness to act. The novel combines action, humor, and romance, showcasing the rugged spirit of the American West. Through trials and triumphs, Bud’s integrity and heart lead him to redemption and respect. Summary by Lina

Quirt is a gripping Western tale of power struggles and justice. When small-time rancher Britt Hunter’s daughter witnesses a murder, their quiet life is upended, placing them in direct conflict with a ruthless neighboring cattle baron. As tensions escalate, Britt must fight for his land, his family, and the truth.

A spine-chilling collection of fantastical and enchanting classic short stories. 'The Wolf Book' by Henry Chapman Mercer; 'Absolute Zero' by Morgan Robertson; 'An Uncommon View of It' by W. C. Morrow; 'The Baumoff Explosive' by William Hope Hodgson; 'Absolute Evil' by Julian Hawthorne; 'The Dolls' Castle' by Henry Chapman Mercer; 'The Legend' by Edith Wharton; 'A Tropical Horror' by William Hope Hodgson; 'Castle Valley' by Henry Chapman Mercer; 'Passing of a God' by Henry S. Whitehead.

Ida B. Wells is an American icon of truth telling. Born to slaves, she was a pioneer of investigative journalism, a crusader against lynching, and a tireless advocate for suffrage, both for women and for African Americans. She cofounded the NAACP, started the Alpha Suffrage Club in Chicago, and was a leader in the early civil rights movement. This engaging memoir relates Wells’ private life as a mother as well as her public activities as a teacher, lecturer, and journalist in her fight for equality and justice.