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Does time exist? What is infinity? Why do mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down? In this scintillating collection, Holt explores the human mind, the cosmos, and the thinkers who’ve tried to encompass the latter with the former. With his trademark clarity and humor, Holt probes the mysteries of quantum mechanics, the quest for the foundations of mathematics, and the nature of logic and truth. Along the way, he offers intimate biographical sketches of celebrated and neglected thinkers, from the physicist Emmy Noether to the computing pioneer Alan Turing and the discoverer of fractals, Benoit Mandelbrot.

One night. One mistake. One child he never knew existed. Levi Falconer was supposed to be past all that—the reckless choices, the guilt, the shame. With his brothers and their Christian band getting back together for a long-awaited comeback, he’s focused on redemption and a clean slate. But when a woman from his past shows up with a toddler and a devastating secret, Levi’s carefully rebuilt life threatens to unravel. Adria Baines has survived more than most—aging out of foster care, scraping by without support, and raising her son alone.

They say youth is fleeting, but what if you could fake it for a little while longer—even forever? It’s possible thanks to the Crown Serum. As the twentieth anniversary for the world’s only legitimate wrinkle wonder cure approaches, newspaper reporter Goldie Hays lands an interview with its elusive maker, Sarah Crown. Too bad Goldie’s dealing with a broken heart at the same time. And to think, it was only a month ago on her fortieth birthday that she was saying “I love you” for the first time to her much younger boyfriend.

I astral projected to cheat at poker and landed myself in witness protection with a brooding fire demon. Oops. Now my family’s hiding out in northern Maine in a busted-up café my brother won in a shady bet. The place is a disaster: cursed sugar jars, haunted espresso machine, and oh yeah… a smoldering Ifrit who runs the interdimensional bar behind the walk-in freezer. He’s all fire, fury, and don’t-touch-my-cups energy, and we clash over everything. We share a dangerously thin veil between realms we’re determined to fix—since we don’t want to see any more of each other than we have to.

Nayla has always been a genius at building and fixing things, but even she can’t explain the strange golden compass she comes across—an artifact said to be capable of opening portals to other universes. Alongside her fearless older brother Kibwe and some unexpected new friends, she finds herself in a breathtaking realm where rainbows form bridges between floating islands, and unicorns walk upon them with ease. But looks can be deceiving.

A prophecy of ruin binds him to her. She wants nothing more than to escape. Lily has never been the delicate flower she was named after. She preferred silly pranks and dirty poetry to needlepoint and politics, which is why the queen sent her off to a “proper” royal academy. Now that her magic is developed and her manners are passable—barely—it’s time for her to return home and attract a powerful man to rule by her side. Except Lily doesn’t want a king or a kingdom. She wants freedom. And nothing feels more freeing than adventuring with her bodyguard, Alastair.

In the dwarven city of Mountainside Village, peace has endured for generations. Bindle, once a daring adventurer, now serves as mayor—content to guide his people while quietly mourning the loss of his closest friend, O’balin. Two years have passed since O’balin vanished on a treasure hunt, and though a funeral was held in his honor, Bindle cannot shake the belief that he still lives.

Slayin' Singlehood is a timeless message to inspire listeners to find purpose and value within every season of life. Enemy lies and tactics will be boldly confronted and the truth of God will be loudly proclaimed in this book.

A dwarf’s dream… A kingdom’s greatest mystery… And a journey into the unknown… In the Mountain Realm, dwarves live for treasure. None are more eager to seek it than O’balin, a daring young treasure hunter with a gift for finding what others cannot. Together with his lifelong friend Bindle and his brother Clann, he sets out to uncover the fabled Lost Treasure of Undur, a hoard whispered of in songs and legends but never seen by living eyes. Their journey carries them far beyond the safety of their homes and into a world of peril.

Reconnect your child with the magic of storytelling—one epic adventure at a time. In a world of endless scrolling and short videos, it’s easy for kids to lose touch with meaningful stories. But what if one book could pull them into a world of gods, monsters, and unforgettable lessons—no screens required? Meet Alex and Maya—two curious kids who stumble upon a mysterious book in a dusty attic. With one turn of the page, they’re whisked away to ancient Greece, standing face-to-face with the legendary gods and heroes of myth!

Laat je meeslepen met de koninklijke intriges en tragedies van koningin Elizabeth I van Engeland in de 16e eeuw. Alles wat haar begeerde, viel in de handen van Lettice, de gravin van Essex. De man van haar dromen, het volmaakte huwelijk en een gezin - alles ontglipte de koningin. Maar haar woord is wet, waardoor Lettice de onverbiddelijkheid van Elizabeth in levende lijve moet ondergaan. Jaloezie, liefde en bedrog staan centraal in deze onverbiddelijke roman van Victoria Holt.

Kate Collison is kunstenares en probeert met haar inkomen haar zieke vader te verzorgen. Ze begint aan een portret van de invloedrijke Baron de Centeville, wat uitloopt op een regelrechte ramp voor haar zelfvertrouwen en carrière. In eerste instantie is ze hem dankbaar, omdat hij haar introduceert in de kunstwereld in Parijs. Maar al gauw ontdekt ze wat voor wrede plannen de baron voor haar in gedachten heeft.

Jane Lindsay, een doodgewoon meisje in het Victoriaanse Engeland, had nooit grote ambities. Maar haar leven neemt een spannende wending wanneer ze samen met haar echtgenoot naar Hong Kong verhuist, naar het huis van haar dromen: Het huis met de duizend lampions. Het is een plek vol verborgen geheimen, legendes en mysteries. Lukt het de wereldvreemde Jane zich staande te houden als vrouw van een prestigieuze kunsthandelaar in de Oosterse stad?

My Boy Jack is the extraordinary story of Kipling's search for his son. John Kipling was reported missing in the Battle of Loos on the Western Front in 1915. His father, Rudyard, had pulled strings to get his myopic son into the firing line. Devastated at the loss of his only son, Rudyard undertook the sad mission to find John's grave but tragically never succeeded in his quest.

Izzy's family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Izzy is terrified her family will be torn apart. Will she lose her dad? Will her parents break up? And what will people at school say? Izzy's always been shy, but now all eyes are on her. Can she face her fears, find her voice and stand up for what's right?

Questa tecnica di meditazione è perfetta per chi ha problemi o difficoltà ad addormentarsi. Un suono esotico di cimbali e una voce soave ti guideranno in questa dolce esperienza onirica dedicata al rilassamento di corpo e mente, ideale per distendere il sistema nervoso prima di dormire e riscoprire la bellezza di un sonno sereno. In circa venti minuti identificherai ogni singola parte del tuo corpo e la contrarrai, per poi distenderla e farti accogliere dal sonno con l'acquisita consapevolezza di ogni emozione e sensazione che scaturisce dal tuo corpo.

Una voce tiepida e rassicurante, scandita da soavi note di cimbali, è la guida che ti accompagnerà in un viaggio di quindici minuti alla riscoperta dell'arte della concentrazione. Trovando un equilibrio nelle pause che intercorrono tra l’inspirazione e l’espirazione, imparerai a percepire e riconoscere l’effetto del respiro sulle varie aree del tuo corpo. Una tecnica meditativa adatta a principianti e non, ideale per tutti coloro che vogliono imparare a non lasciarsi travolgere dal quotidiano e incanalare positivamente pensieri ed emozioni.

Una voce modulata e rilassante, accompagnata dalle esotiche note dei cimbali, ti prende per mano per guidarti alla riscoperta dei tuoi stati d'animo più intimi e genuini. Pensata per trovare attimi di rilassamento, serenità e meditazione in ogni momento della giornata - dal mattino prima di iniziare le attività quotidiane, fino alle pause di lavoro o alla sera - questa meditazione guidata della durata di tre minuti è perfetta per muovere i primi passi nel mondo della mindfulness, per riconnettersi a sé stessi tramite la sincronizzazione del proprio respiro, nel qui e ora.

Il tuo respiro è la guida che ti accompagnerà in questo viaggio di quindici minuti alla riscoperta del legame indissolubile tra corpo, spirito e concentrazione. Con questa tecnica meditativa apprenderai come gestire con serenità e consapevolezza tutto ciò che naviga la tua mente, dal flusso di pensieri quotidiani alle sensazioni più rare e impercettibili. In sincrono con il tuo respiro, accompagnato da una musica calma e costante, imparerai non solo a riconoscere, ma a capire e padroneggiare fino in fondo le emozioni e i pensieri che provi tutti i giorni.

Durante i prossimi quindici minuti avrai modo di prendere coscienza dei tuoi pensieri, delle tue preoccupazioni e delle tue sensazioni, e imparerai a lasciarli andare. La voce gentile ed esperta del narratore ti guiderà attraverso una serie di esercizi di respirazione che ti aiuteranno prima ad avvicinare le tue emozioni, e poi ad allontanarle come nuvole spazzate via dal vento, in un percorso di rilassamento e meditazione creato per essere svolto da principianti e non in qualsiasi momento della giornata. Trine Holt Arnsberg è una terapeuta psicomotoria scandinava e istruttrice delle tecniche di Mindfulness.