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When a woman haunted by a relentless presence seeks Annie Jacksons help, Annie and her brother Lewis are drawn into an investigation that reaches deep into Scotlands darkest history. The dark, spine-tingling Annie Jackson series continuesSpine-tinglingly thrilling with an extraordinary sense of placeCaro RamsayA master storyteller at the very top of his game mesmeric and suspensefulMarion Todd_________Evie Cartwright first speaks to the dead as a child. When she leaves home for university, her ability takes a terrifying turn after she witnesses a brutal murder. By morning, she is haunted by a dead serial killer who refuses to leave her alone, and marked by a cut across her neck that never heals.For the next ten years, Evie is driven from place to place, searching for a way to rid herself of the voice that torments her day and night. When desperation leaves her with nowhere else to turn, she arrives at the remote Highland home of Annie Jackson, hoping she will finally find answers.As Annie and her brother Lewis begin to investigate, helped by an old friend with specialist knowledge of the occult, they are drawn into a dark and dangerous search that reaches deep into Scotlands history. And some ghosts are not content to remain in the shadowsA gothic thriller with a spellbinding mystery at its heart, The Cutting is the fourth instalment in Michael J. Malones acclaimed Annie Jackson series, and this time, danger may be impossible to outrun.__________

In the 1930s, the airship was viewed as the future of transatlantic travel and a brave new era of global connectedness. Germanys safe, fast and efficient airships brought it back into the international fold after its humiliation in World War I. But on May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg airship caught fire in the sky over New Jersey in a blaze that shocked the world and presaged another era of senseless violence.In Shadow Before the Flame, acclaimed historian Catherine Grace Katz uncovers fresh research that unveils the Hindenburg disaster at a pivotal moment in time, coming as it does at the crossroads of the rising tension between fascist Germany and the United States. Katz traces the experiences of a captivating cast of characters: an heiress, a world-renowned acrobat, a German Jew working to save his family from the clutches of Nazism, a young cabin boy on his first voyage with the crew. Meanwhile, on the ground were two intrepid journalists whose reporting on the Hindenburg would invent breaking news as we now know it. In a gripping, ticking-clock narrative, Shadow Before the Flame is a story that begins with the promise of a future made bright by technological innovation and ends with caskets draped in swastikas in New York City.

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 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.

Philip of Spain is known in England primarily as the husband of Mary I, the adversary of Elizabeth I. The Spanish Armada hangs about his neck like an albatross. Yet Philips life encompasses most of the major struggles and issues of the sixteenth century, as he battled to control the vast Empires acquired by his father, alongside his crippling debts.A complex and private man, Philip dealt with personal tragedy whilst fighting fires across Europe and presiding over a golden era of art and literature.As the 500th anniversary of Philips birth approaches, its time for a fresh look at the man, the myth and the marriages.

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/

The Death of the Clinic: Radical Experiments in the Art of Medicine weaves together biography, history and personal reflection in a groundbreaking exploration of five experimental clinics in recent Western history. A sex clinic housed in a stately mansion in Weimar Berlin. A preventive health centre in pre-NHS London. A radical institute of psychiatry and medical philosophy in a post-war French chateau. A feminist health centre born from the womens liberation movement in Geneva. A grassroots research initiative featuring clinical trials run by and for people with AIDS in 1980s-90s New York. Each of these clinics emerged in response to seismic political shifts and era-defining global events yet at their heart lie the stories of extraordinary individuals who dared to reimagine how we care for one another. At once deeply personal and sharply analytical, Benoit Loiseaus investigation is anchored in his own encounters with medical care and in the quiet influence of one health worker who shaped his life: his mother. In moving and reflective interludes addressed to her, Loiseau illuminates the emotional and ethical stakes of medicine today. Reframing Michel Foucaults seminal text, The Death of the Clinic is a radical invitation to reimagine the clinic not as a fixed institution, but as a living, evolving practice rooted in care, resistance and collective imagination.

Through a series of on the ground interviews and analysis of national trends, The Rise of Reform investigates whether the Reform Party represents a genuine threat to the Labour-Conservative establishments stranglehold on British politics. Are Farages party a paper tiger or about to form the next UK government?Nick Tyrone is a liberal Remainer. Can he be convinced by Reforms offer by spending hours and hours with representatives of the party over the course of a year?

We dont normally associate Scotland with vampires, but there is a rich history of mythology and folklore surrounding the undead.From the Pagen baobhan-sith of the Highlands, a sixteenth-century stranger that was suspected of being a vampire in Galloway, to a vampire that was terrorising wildlife in Lochmaben in the 90s, the vampire is alive or rather, undead and well in Scottish history and culture. This is a unique exploration of Scottish history and of a horror hero.

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 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