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A dramatic political, cultural and social historical narrative of the period 60-40 BCE in Egypt and Rome, and the three sister queens each seeking power for themselves during this time: Cleopatra, Berenike (executed by their father) and Arsinoe (murdered at sister Cleopatras request).Fatal Monsters approaches the three sister queens equally, rather than simply privileging Cleopatra, and examines them in the correct historical and archaeological context, not just through Roman eyes but also Greek and Egyptian ones. This story, the story of three sister queens and the sibling rivalry that brought down a 300-year-old dynasty, has yet to be told.

Kate London, the new rising star of crime fiction, is the real thing Tony Parsons, bestselling author of Man and BoyChange will divide a country. Murder will destroy a family. Detective Constable Ian Wheedon has been running away from himself since he was a boy. He worked in Merseyside covering serious crime, but now lives in a remote police house working as a local cop. His brother, Stephen, is on the front lines of the miners strike in Stoke. The force is already stretched to breaking point when Ian is called in to investigate the brutal murder of their childhood friend. The case brings Ian face-to-face with his past, his family, and with the life he left behind. As tensions erupt and tempers fray, the community fractures. But when Stephens son Christopher goes missing, it becomes a race against time to solve the case. Ian and his family must fight for the answers they need and the future they want, before its too late.

A novel about cinema, history, and what it means to create when freedom is contingentIn Eisen, Guzel Yakhina turns her formidable historical imagination to the life of Sergei Eisenstein, the revolutionary filmmaker who reshaped cinemaand was nearly crushed by the system he helped glorify. From the triumph of Battleship Potemkin to the torment of censorship, exile, and artistic compromise under Stalin, Yakhina traces Eisensteins life as a drama of creation under pressure. Rather than a conventional biography, Eisen is a literary portrait, rendered in vivid, episodic scenes that mirror Eisensteins own theory of montage. Moscow, Berlin, Paris, and Mexico flicker past as art, politics, sexuality, and power collide. Yakhina explores the cost of genius in an authoritarian world, the body as both instrument and battleground, and the impossible demand placed on artists to serve ideology without losing themselves.

The incredible story of a war between gangs of tomb raiders, from Maremma to CaliforniaMany of the Etruscan artifacts now exhibited in the worlds most prestigious galleries have a story. This one, for exampleTuscany, 1972. Bardo is the best tomb raider around. Over the years, he has managed to build an illicit traffic of Etruscan artifacts, via the capital and all the way to America. When his son Giovanni takes over the trade, it soon becomes apparent he lacks his fathers talents. As if that werent enough, rival gangs see this moment of weakness as a good opportunity to take over the market.A story of betrayal, revenge, and true love, The Witchs Mouth offers a glimpse into the world that shaped the history of many museums, from Italys provinces and the romantic land pirates and their excavation fever, all the way to the highest echelons of global trading.

These old Cardiff stories were told before they were written down. Told, remembered and passed on. And there have been people living in Cardiff for over 6,000 years, so who knows how old some of these stories might be? From the Celtic Silurian tribe who fought the Romans, to the working people who dug, carried and shipped the coal that made Cardiff great, to all the people who came from around the world to make Cardiff their home, these old stories are rooted in the land and the lives and imaginations of countless generations of Cardiffians.Heard the one about the headless ghost on the road from Canton to Leckwith? Or the son of the king of the underworld who became a saint and gave his name to Llanederyn? Or the most famous resident of Victoria Park, Billy the Seal? Read them, remember them and pass the stories on!

A delightful blend of humour and high tension Our Man in Havana for the twenty-first century Mick HerronTwisty, topical, and often darkly comedic, Pariah is Fesperman at his best David McCloskey, author of Damascus StationAn adrenaline-fueled thriller about a disgraced comedian turned politician who takes on the role of a lifetime: infiltrating a corrupt Eastern European country to spy on their brutal dictator.After a humiliating on-set incident, Hal Knight movie star, comedian and former congressman retreats to a Caribbean island to drown his career and pride. But when CIA operatives approach him with a wild proposition to exploit the admiration of Bolrovias despot, Nikolai Horvatz Hal seizes the chance for redemption.As Horvatzs guest of honour, Hal faces his greatest acting challenge yet. What begins as simple espionage becomes a deadly battle of wits, with consequences stretching from the palace to Washington.With Pariah, Dan Fesperman delivers a razor-sharp story of espionage, celebrity and one mans search for meaning amid power, deception and danger.

French poet, essayist, art critic and translator Charles Baudelaire inaugurated a new era in world literature - indeed, he coined the term modernity. This fresh translation of his best poetry, by eminent translator, poet, and novelist Philip Terry, lays bare the richness and the long afterlife of Baudelaires verse, and brings out all the originality of his ideas.Here, in lushly visual and sonorous verse, we find themes that still preoccupy us today. Baudelaire captured life in the city like no one else, drawing a portrait of Paris as the ultimate glittering seductress - and also as a fragmented landscape peopled by isolated individuals. As much as an urban eyewitness, he was an incisive personal poet, vividly evoking the ebb and flow of desire: the joy of fulfilling it, the agony of feeling, and even worse, not feeling it. Terrys bold, contemporary translation style makes clear why Baudelaire, a century and a half after his death, is still the painter of modern life.

Gabriel Reece should be starting university, but new super powers and dark family mysteries stand in the way of higher education. Hes taking a gap year to keep his spooky boyfriend from killing his super-powerful brother, watch out for his unpowered best friend, and hunt down the puppet masters who wont leave any of them alone.

Radio is becoming the deadliest gig in town when the bodies pile up at CGNU Saskatoon. P.I. Ben Ames isnt looking for an out-of-province adventure, but his musician boyfriend has connections that put them both on the trail of a killer at the Gnu.Ben Ames is a western Canadian PI who investigates murder and major crimes with a little help from his friendswhether he wants it or not. Having a boyfriend whos a rock musician has made him an occasional detective to the stars, but his office door is always open to an interesting case or a client who needs him.

New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargins nightmarishly hilarious John Dies at the End series is back to entertain all who dare enter.A massive, sticky pile of severed human limbs suddenly appears in the parking lot of a vacant department store in a desolate small town. A set of footprints is found trailing away in the snow, as if a single pair of bare feet had wandered off the pile. If this wasnt puzzling enough, the cops soon find that no one seems to be missing the limbs. Some of the fingerprints on the severed arms belong to living people with all their appendages intact, others match no one on file, and the rest of the limbs somehow have no prints at all.This sounds like a case for local weirdos John, David, and Amy, partly because the cops dont want the headache and partly because Davids own arm is in the pile, despite an identical copy of it still being attached to his body. When a mysterious man then shows up at Davids home claiming to be in pursuit of an entity he calls "the Penetrator," it seems clear the trio is in for a long weekend.In addition to stopping whatever this nonsense is, the gang will also have to quell the panicked headlines that threaten to ensue, which could prompt the feds to try to just wipe the whole town off the map (again). As such, the first thing you need to know is that, contrary to whatever ugly rumors you may have heard, there are no giant crabs in this novel.

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A chance encounter with a gorgeous cosplayer sends a young woman hurtling through a portal into a world of hunky orcs and fated mates.This funny, sexy monster romance is perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon and Katee Robert. MEET CUTES BACK ON THE MENU, BOYS.Thena just wants to survive FantastiCon with minimal human interaction and maximum sarcasm. She didnt plan for a seven-foot-plus cosplayer built like a Norse god, painted green, who smells like he was forged in the wilds of Valhalla and seems hell-bent on ruining her day.But Viggo Klausson isnt a cosplayer. Hes the High Chieftain of the Eastern Orcs, and hes spent two years in the human world searching for his soulmate. The moment he scents Thena, he knows she belongs to him. But despite the thrumming attraction that leads her straight through a portal into Viggos world Thena doesnt believe in destiny, or some cosmic mating bond, and she absolutely did not sign up for this.When an ancient power wakes inside Thena, shes forced to learn the rules of Viggos complicated world, fast. If she wants to survive, shell have to navigate a new world and a future she never asked for, all while fighting against the one thing more dangerous than the world around her: her growing, undeniable attraction to the man who swears shes his. Perfect for readers who love: Fated mates Orc kings Strong, sharp-tongued heroines Political court intrigue Portal fantasy romance "Touch her and die" energy

** AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW ** Tara Selter has become someone new.It becomes clear just how ridiculous it is: life in progressive time. Or was. Before we came to a halt. How foolishly one can spend a life in a time that moves forward. The nonsense of the ceaseless grind.Tara has returned to Thomas, but she is no longer the person he remembers. She has now spent twelve years in the eighteenth of November, while Thomas has endlessly repeated his identical day. He struggles to reconcile Tara as she is now with the Tara he loves. And so she rejoins her friends, with whom she finds companionship and understanding. They set off for Val Benoit, where other time-stranded people have created a community built on curiosity, conversation and even optimism. As the eighteenth of November continues to expand, Taras connection with those around her deepens, and a life beyond Thomas comes unexpectedly into view.I was smitten.Richard FlanaganHypnotic . . . a philosophical experiment illuminated by a novelists sensuous and humane way of looking.New York TimesA storm of brilliance.Daisy JohnsonThe greatest literary work of the 21st century so far . . . these books will be seen by future scholars as the work which best captured the soul of our times.The Herald

Woodworkers of all skill levels will appreciate this easy-to-digest overview of one of the most versatile tools in the entire woodshop. Beginners Guide to the Router is an essential resource for anyone who loves the problem-solving abilities of the wood router. Within these pages, author Logan Newman will guide you through everything you need to know, from an overview of the router to more than 10 versatile jig projects including the no-hole circle jig. Adding splines to boxes and picture frames? Creating decorative molding? Installing hidden hinges? Adding breadboard end cuts on smaller projects? There are step-by-step, illustrated techniques for all of these and more. And Newman uses his student-friendly approach to steer you through everything, from best practices to wood grain and safety. Youll learn wood troubleshooting philosophy from a master problem-solver, making Quick Tricks for the Router a must-have for any woodworking enthusiast.

"We believe our sexuality reflects something deeply truesomething significant, something divineabout all our human stories. And we believe sexuality does this whether or not we ever have sex."Two Perspectives on Sexualitys Deeper Spiritual Purpose for All Christians What if sexuality is about something much more important than sex? For Christians navigating the complexities of sex and sexuality, Sexuality Beyond Sex offers a transformative perspective that seeks to reframe our understanding of God's design for human sexuality, whether youre married or single, celibate or sexually active, straight or LGBTQ+.Sex and sexuality can be sources of frustration and confusion. Some Christians idealize sex and marriage, only to be disappointed. Singles may question why God gave them sexual desires they aren't supposed to act on, while celibate gay and same-sex-attracted Christians may wonder, If sexuality is for marriage and procreation, what's its purpose for those who never marry?Dr. Gregory Coles and Dr. Julia Hejduk believe our sexuality matters deeplyeven for those who are not having sex. In Sexuality Beyond Sex, friends Greg and Julia explore what our capacity and desire for sex can teach us about being human and, even more importantly, what sexuality can teach us about God. Together they offer the rich gifts of honest dialogue across differences, writing from their unique perspectives as a straight married Catholic woman (Julia) and a gay celibate Protestant man (Greg).What you'll find in Sexuality Beyond Sex: A unique dual perspective offering a conversation across denominational, gender, and experiential lines.An exploration of sexuality encompassing Scripture, church history, and contemporary insights.A Christian vision of sexuality for everyone.When God created our sexual bodies and called his creation "very good," he wasn't just talking about married people. He was talking about all of us. If you're a Christian seeking a deeper understanding of sexuality, join in on the conversation as Greg and Julia unpack the profoundly hopeful vision for human sexuality that Christianity offersa vision that ultimately points us all toward Jesus, our heavenly Bridegroom.

With gorgeous sprayed edges in the first edition In this #1-Spiegel-bestselling seasonal romcom fake dating was the plancatching real feelings wasnt.Becca and Nils are best friends who end up in bed together every New Years Eve. On the 10th anniversary of their annual one-night stand, kindergarten teacher Becca scrapes together her savings, planning to finally confess her love to Nils at a romantic Alpine chalet. But things dont go as planned. When Nils shows up with his new fiancee, Becca asks Raphael, the obnoxiously snooty uncle of one of her students, to play the role of her fake boyfriend. The two had always clashed but, when sparks fly, the fire between them is anything but fakeEnglish Edition by ForeverGerman edition also available

The Academy of Dream Analysis: A highly addictive enemiestolovers romantasy seriesNemesis von Winther comes from a family of dreamwalkers. She is sent to study at the remote Academy of Dream Analysis in northern Finland, where she is to be trained as a lucidsomeone who can shape reality through dreams. At the Academy, she meets Mercy, the enigmatic nephew of the headmistress. In the landscape of his dreams, Nemesis loses herselfand her heart. Yet no one suspects that she is at the Academy to avenge her brothers death, for which she believes the headmistress is responsible. But Mercy, of all people, stands in her wayDreamy and dark: Your next obsession!Book 1: Academy of Dream Analysis - VengeanceBook 2: Academy of Dream Analysis - Grace

Introduce Middle-Grade Readers to the Bold Women of the Bible The Bible is filled with stories of brave, wise, and faithful women who dared to follow Gods call. Now you can introduce these remarkable role models to the next generation with Fierce and Faithful: 25 Women of the Bible Who Dared to Trust God. Written by trusted biblical scholars Carmen Joy Imes and Nijay K. Gupta, this beautifully illustrated book brings the stories of twenty-five biblicalwomen to life. From well-known figures like Mary and Sarah to lesser-known leaders like Huldah and Phoebe, each story is told in a relatable way that connects with young hearts and minds. These women are loyal friends or family members, strong leaders, savvy problem solvers, and faithful members of Gods people. Fierce and Faithful is an engaging tool for discipleship, thoughtfully designed to help kids ages 8-12 see that God has worked in and through women throughout both the Old and New Testamentsand that he can work through them too! In Fierce and Faithful, youll discover Scripturally faithful portrayals of twenty-five women of the Bible, Helpful sidebars that explain cultural details and unfamiliar terms, Thoughtful questions at the end of each chapter to aid in understanding the biblical story, and Full-color artwork that brings each woman to life. With Fierce and Faithful, help the tweens you love discover how they, too, can become fierce and faithful followers of God through these twenty-five women in Gods story.

Uncover How Scripture And The Natural World Are Deeply Intertwined Every page of the Old Testament breathes with the life of Gods creation. From rainbows and desert winds to the roaring of a lion and green hills after rain, nature is woven through the biblical story and helps make it memorable. The natural world of the Bible holds memories of faith, failure, promise, and renewal. In Landscapes of Memory, Emma Austin blends biblical scholarship, memorystudies, and insights from her own journeys through the lands of the Bible to show how the natural world is a key to remembering and engaging the Old Testament in a sensory way. You are invited to walk the same paths, breathe the same air, and feelthe same seasons that shape the words of the Old Testament. Austin calls these connections among memory, nature, and text mnemonature. She demonstrates that the biblical landscape is not mere background, but a dynamic element in the story of faith, serving also to nurture spiritual formation. What youll find in Landscapes of Memory: Scholarly depth that integrates Old Testament biblical studies, archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern comparative literature, memory studies, spiritual formation, and personal experience. Austins new approach to how biblical authors reference nature; the memorable characteristics of natural features; and the impact on the readers understanding of the text, termed mnemonature. An invitation to come alive to the immersive world of Scripture, seeing how the natural world of the Bible invites you to engage with the biblical text in transformative ways. This bookis an enriching companion for scholars and students of the Old Testament, pastors, and anyone drawn to the relationship of Scripture, memory, and the natural world. With Landscapes of Memory, discover how nature can fill you with awe and direct your attention to the God who made it.

The Guest arrives at the empty Vaim Hotel, owned by the commanding and blunt Brita. She seems to recognise him, though he has no memory of her. He checks in with his two suitcases and leather shoulder bag; he hasnt yet decided how long to stay and cant remember exactly what hes brought with him. The next day The Guest explores Vaim, meeting a shopkeeper and a sailor. He dines at the local restaurant, also owned by Brita, and begins to realise his possessions are going missing. Over the course of his stay his belongings, and sense of self, are repeatedly displaced, until eventually he finds himself bound to the town and unable to escape, caught in a loop of debt and servitude to Brita. The second instalment in Jon Fosses Vaim Trilogy is a discomfiting and propulsive mystery, marking a new departure from the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature-laureate.