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1914, Wendy Darling works by day as a school teacher, and by night, she assists soldiers who have returned home from the Western Front. There is one mysterious patient who, despite all the care they’ve given him, is in a deep sleep, unable to wake up. One night, when he murmurs the words “Peter Pan,” Wendy is thrown back to a darker time, one that she wishes she could forget.

Technological shifts have allowed micro-businesses to compete with large corporations. Small business can now have a global footprint, can be structured in low tax environments, move products anywhere in the world, and access unprecedented levels of support. Entrepreneur Revolution means taking the initiative to do something that you love, something that you're good at, and something that will make you money. This masterclass in gaining an entrepreneurial mindset will reveal how to change the way you think, the way you network, and the way you make a living.

A devastating love story. A bewitching twist on history. A blood-drenched hunt for purpose, power, and redemption. "...narrator Rory Bennet voices Sarmodel like a French Peter Lorre, and it’s *chef’s kiss*" — Book Riot “...[Narrators Rory Barnett and Imogen Church] elevate the...

These aren’t the kind of people you find looking through the want ads: Otto the wand-carrying wizard, Zac the giant werewolf, and Anastasia a five foot, hundred pound menace to society. They don’t know each other, but they must come together to save humanity because there’s an ancient secret buried in the Earth’s past and it’s about to bite the planet in the butt.

The miller's son Raffael earns his living through various swindles and scams, accompanied by an enchanted map, his faithful horse Diego and his tame earthworm Borsti. The old mercenary Brocken is considered a living legend since surviving the great battle in the Mist Moor. His grumpiness is surpassed only by his nastiness. A white raven triggers a chain of wondrous events. Thief and mercenary could hardly be more different. Yet both carry a secret within them that is also the reason why their paths cross on a fateful journey.

One summer day in 1941, half of the Polish town of Jedwabne murdered the other half, 1,600 men, women, and children, all but seven of the town's Jews. Neighbors tells their story. This is a shocking, brutal story that has never before been told. It is the most important study of Polish-Jewish relations to be published in decades and should become a classic of Holocaust literature. Jan Gross pieces together eyewitness accounts and other evidence into an engulfing reconstruction of the horrific July day remembered well by locals but forgotten by history.

In the twentieth century, wealth and power was dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars. We depend on a handful of metals and rare earths to power our phones and computers. Increasingly, we rely on them to power our cars and our homes. Whoever controls these finite commodities will become rich beyond imagining. Sanderson journeys to meet the characters, companies, and nations scrambling for the new resources.

Endure the darkness, claim the dawn. In the heart of ancient Hispania, Bruneus, the heir to the chief's legacy, embarks on a raid with his clan, the proud Clan of the Eagle. But fate is cruel; when errors are made and disaster ensues, the elders are mercilessly slain, leaving only Bruneus and a few battered souls to carry their clan’s memory. As they return to their village, hoping to find solace, they are met with an even greater horror — a plague that has ravaged their home, extinguishing their loved ones and burning their past to ashes.

This book examines Ian McEwan’s ability to discern in his writing sentiments that easily resonate with musicians, explores the value of music in exhibiting McEwan’s views on the world, and presents his perspective on religion’s role within society. The majority of characters in Ian...

Inspired by the eighteenth-century legend of the Beast of Gévaudan, The Red Winter is a lusty, dark, queer fantasy – perfect for fans of The Witcher and Susanna Clarke. ‘Charming, haunting, ambitious’ – T. KINGFISHER, author of Nettle & Bone A devastating love story. A bewitching twist...

Driven by the manipulative will of an imprisoned dragon, Kresdin and Fuke are pushed to retrieve an ancient magical tablet long lost in an outlying region. The companions, joined by new friends with stunning skills, must journey across the sea and trek into the scalding desert. Relying on deception and secrecy, their dealings intertwine with the underworld element that rules the distant city. Danger rises as the mismatched group is thrown into a devious plot with treacherous adversaries eager to assassinate anyone standing in the way.

When a crucial errand for his master goes tragically wrong apprentice spellcaster Kresdin is hurled into a life-or-death struggle that could shatter the entire realm. Along the way he befriends an unlikely creature and together they discover their combined abilities can break through boundaries neither imagined. But nothing can prepare them for the harrowing trials that lie ahead. Can Kresdin and Fuke unlock the secret of a long forgotten artefact before it's too late?

A bewitching historical fantasy from a debut author, and the next global sensation from Tor. A blood-drenched hunt for purpose, power and redemption. A devastating love story. A bewitching twist on history. A blood-drenched hunt for purpose, power, and redemption. In 1785, Professor Sebastian...

In a world ruled by machines, one human stumbles upon a mysterious man whose presence foreshadows an apocalypse. Sci-fi meets danmei (Boys' Love) in this brand-new story by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)--author of Legend of Exorcism and Dinghai Fusheng Records!

The pulse-pounding psychological thriller from BESTSELLER M. A. Hunter. Tom Hunter wakes in hospital with no memory of the past five years. In his mind, he’s still a devoted husband, father, and honest businessman - but the world says otherwise. His wife and daughter want nothing to do with...

Dusty Springfield Beyond the Grave and Me is a deeply personal account of one woman’s extraordinary spiritual journey, shaped by fascination, discovery, and a continuing emotional connection with the legendary Dusty Springfield. In this heartfelt book, the author shares experiences that opened a new understanding of love, loss, memory, and life beyond death. What began as a private journey grew into a story larger than herself, written for Dusty’s fans, for believers in the unseen, and for anyone who has ever wondered whether death is truly the end.

The thrilling conclusion to the Juggler Chronicles by bestselling author Sam Feuerbach about the mercenary Boulder, his unlikely companions, and their quest to find the witch Aglaia. Where will the magical compass lead the four companions after their adventures in Dragon Foot? Their journey across the Misty Ravine Mountains toward the Northern Sea takes an ominous turn. The courtesan Dana is caught up by her past and makes a momentous decision. The enigmatic assassin Umbran bides his time, awaiting the opportunity to hit his mark.

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME Iconic author Ira Levin’s Edgar Award–winning debut novel set a new standard in the art of psychological suspense. A modern classic published to rave reviews, and twice adapted for the screen, A Kiss Before Dying is a...

A stylish, atmospheric, unforgettable journey through the twisty, glamorous world of 1960s Europe. Meet Henri and Louise. Two strangers, travelling alone, on the train from Belgrade to Istanbul. Except this isn't the first time they have met. It's the 1960s, and Louise is running. From her past...

Most lawyers enter the legal profession with laudable aspirations, but for many, those aspirations soon turn to disappointment, dissatisfaction, and burnout. From how we train lawyers and bill our clients to how we service clients and market ourselves, the legal system is long overdue for a wake-up call. As lawyers, we are failing ourselves and our clients. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Change is possible, even extremely achievable, but momentum must begin within.