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The hotly anticipated sequel to the gripping Indian-inspired YA fantasy THE IVORY KEY. Four siblings. Two enemy territories. One long buried secret. Without magic to protect Ashoka's borders, time is running out. The whole country is at risk from enemy territory Lyria, suspected to be...

In response to the American administration's attempt to isolate Cuba, Fidel Castro delivered a series of speeches designed to radicalize Latin American society. As Latin America experiences more revolutions in Venezuela and Bolivia, and continues to upset America's plan for neoliberal imperialism, renowned radical writer and activist Tariq Ali provides a searing analysis of the relevance of Castro's message today. Includes an exclusive additional introduction by Tariq Ali.

From the vast lore surrounding King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table, comes an anthology of gender-bent, race-bent, LGBTQIA+ inclusive retellings. Featuring stories by: Alexander Chee Preeti Chhibber Roshani Chokshi Sive Doyle Maria Dahvana Headley Ausma...

The world will succumb to frost and be reborn in fire. That is what the witch promised... Since then, Kelera has spent her life denying the Fae blood that runs in her veins, shutting away the magic that calls to her. But when trouble strikes the heart of the kingdom, she finds she must do whatever it takes to help. For the chance to save herself, her people, and to prove her loyalty to the mortal realm, Kelera must venture into the heart of Elfhame and navigate her way through the malevolent Unseelie Court at the risk of her own life.

"Love is not a token you pass from one person to another. It does not abide by the laws of time, or logical sense, or reality."Serafina Bloodstone is a sorceress. After the Queen of the Giants takes her husband, she strikes a deal with an immortal trickster. The cost---her blood bond. Through her newfound partnership, she soon realizes that Riyan is not the only one she must save from captivity. She journeys back to Hyton Palace to uncover dark mysteries and secure Riyan's freedom.

What can psychology teach us about sex?How do different bodies and brains respond sexually?How can we prevent people being stigmatised for their sexuality?The Psychology of Sex takes you on a tour through the different ways that psychologists have created and sustained certain understandings of...

Un bestseller del New York Times, un lancio internazionale in più di 15 paesi, "Tokyo Ever After" è la nuova Pretty Princess circondata da fiori di ciliegio. Izumi Tanaka non ha mai capito se si sente più americana o più giapponese. Non è facile essere una ragazza nippo-californiana, cresciuta da una madre single. Non ha mai conosciuto il padre, ma un giorno per caso Izumi trova dentro un libro un indizio sulla sua identità... e scopre che lui non è altro che il futuro imperatore del Giappone. Questo, perciò, significa che lei è una... principessa!

I used to be like you. I worked a full-time job, and I have kids. That alone makes it a nightmare to clean. Every chance I had to clean, I wouldn’t do it, because obviously, who wants to spend their days cleaning? I sure don’t, and I’m sure you don’t want to either. This is something everyone can get on board with. For most of us, it’s obviously a struggle, and it can be hard for you to start. Trust me, when I sat down and started the decluttering process, I thought I was going to have a heart attack trying to get everything organized.

A mysterious game is going on in Jaffrey Manzil. A strange woman has entered it for unknown reasons. She is seen searching for something in the dark nights. Imran gets invited to the place. And the game becomes even more interesting.

A house that has been closed for many years is now a scene of crime; people are being killed. How will Asia’s wisest fool solve this case?

A festive love story blossoms as the new AI world meets old world frescoes, Skye is challenged. AI has come to Heart Greeting Cards, and Skye's corporate creative job is in peril. Skye worries about her bullied daughters, her besties Taylor, and Terry, her aging beloved car, and her cantankerous cat Kitty Beast. AI threatens to take over the creative industry, and all Skye wants to do is escape to Pompeii, Italy, and teach fresco workshops.

The story continues with a bloody game. Where Theresia cannot decide if she should leave Imran alone or not. Imran cannot compromise his principles even if he has to break Theresia’s heart.

An inspiring, honest and intimate memoir about family, love and rising from the ashes. 'Ali's memoir absolutely wrecked me - in the best, most necessary way. It's brutally honest, beautifully written, and I have huge respect for her for putting this into the world' Paula Penfold 'I couldn't put...

Arabic dialects differ in important ways. This book reviews the Arabic dialect of Iraq, including key words and phrases. Instruction is split over 28 daily modules to enable you to build a strong understanding of the Iraqi Arabic dialect of Mesopotamian Arabic. First, core content is introduced based on words and phrases that can be put to daily use, such as numbers, places, greetings, and other core topics. Then in subsequent sessions, the vocabulary is expanded to include sentence constructions and review of prior topics to improve retention, comprehension, and pronunciation.

En 2017, Christian Prudhomme fête ses dix ans à la tête du Tour de France. L'occasion pour lui de revenir sur son parcours et son histoire d'amour avec le Tour de France en nous livrant de nombreux secrets et anecdotes sur cette course mythique et mondialement connue.

अहमद फ़राज़ आज के सबसे लोकप्रिय शायर हैं। उन्हें जीते-जी ऐसी शोहरत मिली है कि आज हिंदुस्तान और पाकिस्तान में फ़राज़ साहब की ग़ज़लों और नज़्मों को बड़े शौक से पढ़ा और सुना जाता है। 'ये मेरी ग़ज़लें, 'ये मेरी नज़्में' की विशेषता यह है कि इसमें खुद फ़राज़ साहब ने अपनी मनपसंद बेहतरीन ग़ज़लों और नज़्मों का चयन किया है। अहमद फ़राज़ की शोहरत ने जब अपने गिर्द एक ऐसा प्रभामंडल पैदा कर लिया जिसमें उनके एक इंक़लांबी रूमानी शायर की छवि चस्पां है। अपने मुल्क में उन्होंने जेलें भी काटी हैं।

Sahir Ludhianvi can be called the poet with a “social conscience” as is evident from his poetry in which social concerns are often the dominant themes. Through his poetry he lamented the decline of morality in society, discrimination against women, futility of war, and attacked the rise of the self-appointed custodians of religion and power-hungry politicians. Born into a Muslim family on March 8, 1921, his real name was Abdul Hayee and Sahir Ludhianvi was his pen name. Sahir's childhood was marked by the separation of his parents and the unfair treatment of his mother.

A “captivating thriller full of twists and surprises” (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author) about what happens when the death of a husband and father isn’t the tragedy everyone believes—perfect for fans of the Netflix original series Dead to Me. Emma Walsh has finally worked...

In Story Two of The Fortune Series, we find country musician Dallas Fortune in a tight spot. Guitar God Billie Joe McAllister has betrayed her once again. As if by magic, her BFF from Ft. Worth Texas, guitarist Jodie Marie Jennings, drives all night to come to her aid in a time of need. What happens at Bud's honky tonk in Trenton, Georgia, should stay at Bud's, but it doesn't. What went wrong? Who gets in trouble and who gets revenge? Who are JD Fowler and Tom Vanderfleet?

A keenly perceptive coming-of-age novel set at a prestigious New England prep school, as nine young women navigate their ambitions, friendships, and fears against the backdrop of a scandal the administration wants silenced. 'A sincere, poignant and moving story of a group of teenage girls coming...