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THE BOY is a novel of wasted talent, loss, greed and revenge but also of discovered genius and joyous friendship.By turns terrifying, taut, humane and tender it tells the origin story of Irelands organised-crime epidemic with a skill and grace which belies a debut novel, and is the calling-card of a ringing new voice in Irish fiction.When the Guards knock on the door the Boy already knows his mother is dead. His father flees to the pub, leaving him to wait alone. Soon his brother Fallon, half-protector and half-outlaw, draws him into a world where grief and crime are rarely separated. At the same time, a wealthy landowner harbours grotesque secrets in the countryside - a hidden "family" of abducted boys, a nightmare lurking beneath respectability.As the Boy moves through these fractured worlds - his fathers guilt, his uncles paramilitary past, his brothers violent death - he becomes both witness and inheritor of a brutal legacy.Think of a space where the layered complexity of Tana French meets the whip-smart dialogue and brutal beauty of Colin Barrett and the sharp tenderness and humour of Graeme Armstrongs The Young Team and youre somewhere near where this novel will take you.

LIVE. READ. RESIST.Mitch, a passionate bookseller, is arrested one morning for committing an unthinkable crime: selling books that have been banned. After five years in prison, all Mitch wants to do is to regain his freedom and settle back into his bookshop.But fate has other plans. On the same day Mitch crosses paths with the man who put him behind bars, he also encounters Anna, a woman who could well be the love of his life. From that moment on, Mitch finds himself caught between an irresistible desire for revenge and an irresistible desire for love . . .A whimsical comedy brimming with charm, tenderness and humanity, and a tribute to the transformative power of literature, this is a novel that will capture the hearts of book lovers around the world.

The role of religion in war and post-war times has regained central importance in public discourse, particularly in Western countries. After decades of research on religion and peace and especially Christianity and peace public and academic attention has (re)turned to war and violence in the history of religions in general and of Christianity in particular. This collection brings together scholars from theology, history, area and cultural studies to examine the relationships between wars and Christian internationalism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The contributions cover case studies from China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, North America, Scandinavia and Southern Africa. The temporal range goes beyond the narrow focus of the First World War and includes wars between non-Western countries and colonial wars. Many chapters open the topic up to non-Western perspectives and enlarge our understanding of the role of the young ecumenical movement in war and post-war times and, beyond that, they demonstrate how in the wars of a century ago Christians tried to negotiate between internationalist and nationalist views and to deal with and overcome wartime disruptions.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Boston PI Sunny Randall investigates a popular book critic on a mean streak... only for her to wind up dead, in the latest thriller in Robert B. Parkers bestselling series.World famous author Melanie Joan Hart asks for Sunnys help in tracking down Book Babe, the screen-name of an enormously popular book reviewer, who has trolled her with a deeply insulting one-star review. This usually wouldnt matter except that Book Babe has thousands of followers, and her unwarranted blast has Melanies publisher threatening to pull all her books.But Sunnys investigation reveals that the reviewer and Melanie have a rich history in fact, she may even have good reason to hate the torn-up author. And when Book Babe suddenly turns up dead, casting Melanie as a possible suspect, Sunny finds herself in a complicated web, which, if she cant untangle fast enough, might just put a target on her back.

15 brand-new short stories inspired by and in honour of legendary writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Featuring Ann Leckie, Karen Joy Fowler, Charlie Jane Anders, Kelly Link, Ai Jiang and many others.Revolution in the Heart is a collection of 15 brand new stories by a group of celebrated authors, all inspired by one of the iconic figures in all of science fiction and fantasy: the legendary and award-winning Ursula K. Le Guin.From the appearance of her first work of short fiction in 1962 to the publication of the last in 2016, Ursula K. Le Guin was a master storyteller, winning innumerable awards, and achieving both commercial and literary success. She created the beloved stories of Earthsea alongside the urgent and essential stories of the Hain, pushing forward the form and concepts of science fiction and fantasy - reshaping them into forward-thinking genres.This collection honours her legacy with stories from authors she inspired:Ann Leckie Molly Gloss Kelly Link Charlie Jane Anders Sarah Pinsker Chana Porter Ai Jiang Alaya Dawn Johnson S. Qiouyi Lu E. Lily Yu Vandana Singh Aliya Whiteley Premee Mohamed Darice Little Badger Karen Joy Fowler

Obsession and depravity shatter suburban life and academia in this compelling double dose of psychological suspense, pairing two complete novels and two rare short stories, from six-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Joyce Carol Oates. Perfect for readers of Margaret Atwood, Shirley Jackson, and Donna Tartt.CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF PSEUDONYMOUS SUSPENSE FROM JOYCE CAROL OATESFour decades ago, acclaimed literary author Joyce Carol Oates penned her first novel of psychological suspense under the name "Rosamond Smith." In the Smith books, Oates explored themes of betrayal and deception, lust and murder, through stories involving twins, doubles, and hidden second identitiesinitially, keeping her own double identity a secret.Hard Case Crime is proud to bring these extraordinary works of crime fiction, long unavailable in bookstores, back into print in definitive double editions, each pairing two complete novels and two never-before-collected Oates short stories, all linked thematically, to weave a sinister web filled with dark reflections.In This Volume...A model suburban husband grows obsessed with a beautiful stranger in DOUBLE DELIGHT, while an eminent professor preys on a vulnerable student in NEMESIS and the echoes continue in the rare short stories "A Girl Worth Twenty Million" and "First Death."

What a Time to be Alive! So lettuce remember Liz Truss, relive the last days of the Tories, meet the guy they called No-Drama Starmer, and succumb to hyper-resistant superbug Nigel Farage. Travel stateside to meet our supranational Silicon Valley overlords, Donald Trump and his cavalcade of henchmen - then head for infinity and beyond with Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. Experience testing times for misunderstood men in television, create wonder in every moment with Meghan, and relive the horror of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski massacre trial. Truly, these are times that make you want to put your hands over your eyes, even when your hands are already over your eyes. The only thing to do is read Marina Hyde and howl with laughter.This countrys foremost living satirist.VogueHydes columns are the solid-silver lining of Britains political shitstorm. Caitlin Moran

From New York Times-bestselling author Christopher Golden comes a high concept horror novel about a man trying to protect his dead mothers body from the evil that is hunting them.Maggie Wise will take your eyes.When Malcolm was growing up, the local kids made up that chant about his mother, claiming she was a witch. He and his siblings did their best to ignore it. Now, Maggie is dying, and those same siblings have left Malcolm and his sister-in-law Violet to hold a vigil at her bedside.But theyre not as alone as they think they are. A dark figure waits and watches from beneath the willow tree across the street. Hundreds of miles away, an ancient evil stirs in its burrow under a farmers cornfield. Across the country, other buried things begin to dream in anticipation of Maggies demise. On her deathbed, the old woman elicits a promise from Malcolm, her youngest childwhen she dies, he and Violet must return her body to her birthplace in Shediak, Maine.From the moment she takes her last breath, before her remains are even loaded aboard the baggage car of the Imperial Limited, there are forces trying to stop Malcolm from fulfilling that promise. Violence erupts on the train, evil preys on its passengers, and once the sun goes down, those long-buried things are coming to make Maggie Wise pay for her past. God help anyone who stands in their way.

From Ramsey Street to global icon, this is the revelatory exploration of one of the worlds most successful pop stars, Kylie Minogue.From her late-80s beginnings, capturing our hearts as Charlene in Neighbours and singing I Should Be So Lucky in a bubble bath, to her gold-plated hits like Spinning Around and Padam Padam soundtracking the euphoria of dancefloors the world over, there is only one Kylie Minogue.She has sold over eighty-million records internationally, is the best-selling Australian pop star of all time and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, fashion and photography across her various shape-shifting eras. She is, undoubtedly, a modern-day icon. But who is the real Kylie? And how has she remained a mystery while also navigating a forty-year career in the fickle world of pop?Award-winning writer Michael Cragg takes us on a journey into the psyche of one of the worlds most enigmatic pop stars. Via a mix of brand new interviews, a dash of oral history and some playful music writing, Cant Get You Out of My Head aims to put the pop puzzle pieces together.

The queer witchy fantasy murder mystery series concludes in one last mystery for Mallory, Cornelia and Diana, as they have to solve their biggest, and most important case of all - who killed Theodore. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.Its three days until Samhain, and the Undetectables are going to die. No longer taking magical cases (not that anyone would hire them), theyve well and truly given up the ghost.Meanwhile, Theodore (the relinquished ghost in question) is on the run. Wanted in connection with the Undetectables last case, hes hiding in the last place anyone would think to look, keeping secrets (badly) and forming unlikely alliances (slightly less badly).When a copycat killer emerges and history appears to be repeating itself, the Undetectables are called up for one last case. Mallory, Diana and Cornelia find themselves in a final race against the clock but this time, the whole of Occulture is at stake.

Sunday at 11 a.m. remains Americas most segregated hourbut healing wont happen in the pews alone. In this timely and hopeful book, pastor Nathan Walton calls readers to embrace a multiethnic lifestyle between Sundays. He argues that its not enough to have a diverse-looking church if we live separate lives the rest of the week. When advocacy for justice doesnt lead to relationship, and when diversity is performative rather than embodied, true multiethnicity remains elusive.Embodying Gods Multiethnic Kingdom offers practical steps toward unity without uniformity and diversity without division through an accessible framework for living out reconciliation in your daily rhythms, moving beyond performance to authentic, life-giving community. Youll learn how a multiethnic lifestyle, though challenging, is both possible and necessary for Christians.This book walks through Waltons Four Rs of Multiethnic Living: Residence: Where we live impacts our capacity to become rooted in diverse communities. Recreation: The way we live our social lives affects our ability to pursue multiethnicity. Resources: We can use our resources in ways that promote racial justice. Religion: Pursuing a united, multiethnic church is affected by the way we interact with Christians across demographic differences. Embodying Gods Multiethnic Kingdom is for pastors, church leaders, and everyday Christians who desire to see a more unified church but feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. Whether you serve from the pulpit or the pew, this book equips you to live out reconciliation in everyday life and reflect the beauty of Gods kingdom across every line that divides us.

Recover the Wonder and Weight of the Sunday Service "Do I have to go to church?"Whether weve fielded this question from others or have at times wondered ourselves, pastor Adriel Sanchez invites us to consider afresh why Sunday corporate worship matters.Why We Worship reenchants our spiritual imagination, helping us rediscover the beauty of worship in Scripture and draw upon the richness of Christian liturgy through the ages. Sanchez delves into the biblical underpinnings and historical development of the core parts of a worship service, casting a vision for corporate worships vital role in healthy Christian spirituality and discipleship.In Why We Worship, Sanchez draws on Scripture and history to uncover not only the what but also the why of elements of the Sunday service including music, the sermon, Communion, baptism, confession, prayer, and the benediction. Church isnt meant to be a dull routine or an entertainment-driven spectacle. Its a weekly heavenly ascent that transforms us to live the Christian life here on earth. Enter anew into the wonder of Sunday worship as a transcendent, joy-filled journey into Gods presence.

Discover the Spirits Movement Throughout Scripture The Holy Spirit is often regarded as the most mysterious and misunderstood person of the Trinity. Though it is important to understand specific topics associated with the Holy Spirit, such as spiritual gifts, our understanding must expand to encompass the Holy Spirits powerful role throughout the entire canon of Scripture. The Spirit has been at work since the very beginning.In Gods Presence with Us and in Us, biblical scholar Miguel Echevarria explores how the divine personal Spirit has one of the most prominent roles in the Bible. The Holy Spirit is both with Gods people and also in them, guiding and bringing about Gods mission of new creation. From Genesis to Revelation, the Holy Spirit is at work in Gods people and in the world.What youll find in Gods Presence with Us and in Us: A comprehensive biblical theology of the Holy Spirit that follows the story of the Holy Spirits work throughout both the Old and New Testaments. An invaluable resource for preaching, teaching, and study of Scripture. Discussion questions and practical insights to foster reflection and application. This insightful biblical theology offers a comprehensive look at the Holy Spirits presence, making it an essential resource for pastors, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirits work in the world.About the Series Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or essential themes of the Bibles grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 13, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.

Once a luxury for sewing enthusiasts, embroidery machines have become the norm in the home sewing industry. Theyre the next step in the sewing journey once the basics are mastered and even non-sewers can learn to embellish readymade objects from towels to T-shirts with an embroidery-capable sewing machine. Like magic, users can download a digitized design in minutes from the thousands of affordable motifs online or even learn to create their own to stitch out. Joi Mahons Perfect Guide covers them all. From selecting designs for different fabrics, hooping and stabilizing, downloading and transferring, thread and needle choices, alignment, and even embroidery on pre-made or hard to handle items, this handy guide will be every machine users go-to, easy-to follow manual offering crucial information at their fingertips every time they start a project.Inside youll find: Overview of Sewing Machines with Embroidery Capabilities Guidance for Downloading and Transferring Designs Top Threads, Bobbin, and Needle Choices Stabilizers, Toppers, and Hooping Overviews How Successfully Machine Embroider a Variety of Fabrics Design Placement and Alignment Tips for Embroidering on Pre-made Items Troubleshooting

George Vondriska, successful author of Woodworkers Guide to Live Edge Slabs, is back with this hardworking epoxy-focused title designed to encourage its use in both conventional and unconventional ways. George views epoxy as a problem-solver; basically, as another form of finish. It has attributes that no other products have providing a great way to augment the woodworking youre already doing, which is the philosophy behind this approach. Epoxy in Your Workshop will have woodworkers looking at this medium in a new light with expansive uses. Compares and contrasts the varying types of epoxies in the marketplace. Written by a proven author with extensive epoxy experience How to create color, sparkles, and more effects Exemplifies epoxy as an adhesive, a finish, and an accent Achievable projects

Learning to Drink and What Came After is an irreverent take on a life that has been lived across the pages of The Times, within the darkly glamorous haunts of Soho and behind the scenes at The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.Geradines remarkable life has enjoyed a ringside seat in the drinking dens of Soho alongside artists and criminals, the last days (and nights) of 1970s Fleet Street, the lofty world of the Mayfair auction houses and the dangerous glamour of post-glasnost Saint Petersburg.

Everyone knows about Sir Ernest Shackleton or Amelia Earhart, but there are many adventurers whose accomplishments rival those of the most celebrated explorers, yet most people have never heard of them. This new account tells the true but little-known stories of five men and four women who once made world headlines but have virtually disappeared from the historical record. They are a complex mix of heroes and villains when looked at through a modern-day lens, but all pushed the boundaries of their time accomplishing something truly extraordinary, the lessons of which remain relevant today. Driven by fortune, glory, wanderlust, and an insane desire to achieve the impossible, each of these adventurers had to grapple with unexpected twists, brushes with death, disease, disaster, and treachery. Their accomplishments will both surprise the reader and leave them shaking their head in wonder while asking: "What in the world were they thinking?"

From a Medieval revenant seeking revenge to a Victorian dress that plagues its owner, the disturbing legend of the Hexham Heads to a dystopian future haunted by AI constructs, this new collection of 20 original ghost stories is tailor-made to unsettle.Conjuring the uncanny in both classic settings and contemporary life, these spine-tingling tales from the hit podcast Three Ravens summon spectres in sinister historical sites and eerily familiar modern locations, from steam trains to hospital wards, community centres to 10 Downing Street.Whether you are a devoted fan of the genre or just looking for a good scare, Three Ravens Ghost Tales is the perfect companion for a long winters night, so pull your bedclothes up tight and embrace a variety of chilling horrors to keep you awake, listening for footsteps in the dark

The gothic horror classic in a special edition hardcover A brutal murder shocks Victorian era London. The victim is a respected man of society, the prime subject an elusive figure known as Mr. Hyde. A violent, ruthless man, with a face too cruel to remember. As the investigation unfolds, Hydes strange connection to the well-liked Dr. Jekyll draws the narrators suspicion, but the truth is darker and more complex than he could ever imagine. Stevensons short novel is a masterclass in suspenseful gothic atmosphere. The Best English Originals Good and evil are so close as to be chained together in the soul. aus Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde You must suffer me to go my own dark way. (Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)