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In the idyllic English town of Shepton Rise, drama is a way of life for Ginny Fellows—but usually, it stays on stage. As a theatrical agent for the Dead Actors, a lively troupe of performers known for their memorable on-screen demises, Ginny is well-versed in the art of make-believe. But when a real-life murder darkens the curtains of Shepton Rise, Ginny must take centre stage as an unlikely sleuth.

Algumas pessoas pensam que as rainhas só aparecem nos contos de fadas, mas a verdade é que elas existiram e existem na vida real também! Neste livro, a imaginação se mistura com a realidade para contar as histórias de várias mulheres líderes, que existiram em diferentes épocas, países e momentos...

Bloomsbury presents Blackface by Ayanna Thompson, read by Rachel Handshaw. A New Statesman essential non-fiction book of 2021 Featured in Book Riot's 12 best nonfiction books about Black identity and history A Times Higher Education Book of the Week 2022 Finalist for the Prose Awards (Media and...

Meet Olivia, a savvy personal shopper with a knack for avoiding commitment and a dreaded annual party to dodge. Her mother's swanky New Year's Eve bash is as unavoidable as her parents' questions about her personal life. Enter Ruune, a charming alien prince with a reputation for loving and leaving across the galaxy. His arrival in New York could cause issues for the Valorian's new treaty with Earth, especially if he starts breaking hearts.

Proactive tax planning for 2025 and beyond. This book is for business owners who would like to better protect what they have created, pay less tax, increase cash flow and enjoy more life. A lot of tax professionals are compliance focused rather than planning focused. As such they may not be looking at ways to improve your future but rather focused on accounting for the past. As an entrepreneur you are always focused on the future and looking to optimize your business and its value.

Libby was lucky enough to score an interview with Helen Grant, one of the few giant women in the world. But Helen was not all she seemed. While this beauty was friendly and sincere on camera, she no longer saw humans as real people. They became her playthings when the cameras weren't rolling.

Are unseen forces holding you back from the life you know you’re capable of living? The Inside Players bridges ancient wisdom with modern strategies to help you break free from resistance and rediscover your inner wisdom.

Unfolding during the moody Pacific Northwest winter of 1951, we follow Bernadette Baston, scholar of child development and language acquisition, as she travels to a penitentiary on the remote island Elita in the Puget Sound to consult on a curious case: two guards have discovered an animal-like adolescent girl living alone in the cold woods beyond the prison's walls.

In Mother River, Can Xue, one of China's most daring and visionary writers, invites us into a surreal landscape where reality is as fluid as a river itself. This collection of thirteen stories weaves together vivid, dreamlike narratives that challenge our perceptions of time, identity, and existence.

For fans of Carmen Maria Machado and Jhumpa Lahiri, Ruined a Little When We Are Born delivers a stunning exploration of family and motherhood against the backdrop of Indian diaspora and culture. Tara Isabel Zambrano weaves elements from both the physical and supernatural worlds to beg the question: are we all ruined a little from our first breath?

At the outbreak of World War I, eleven-year-old Elsie Clarke is sent to a mysterious school in the woods for only the most talented children. But fewer still, the Gifted, are invited to the other side–a sentient forest called Elsewhere with a magical secret.

When the station board of directors sends former maintenance technician Triana Moore to Lewei, she expects to bump knuckles with a few dignitaries, tell a couple of white lies, and drink some substandard cocoa. Her friend—son of the former dictator—tells scary stories of the planet, but Triana’s not afraid of the Leweian secret police. She’ll be on her best behavior with Ty and Vanti to watch her back. With the might of SK2 behind her, Triana should be untouchable.

Although she's spent her life in the human realm, Iris has always lived in the shadows. When the chance to escape presents itself, it seems too good to pass up. Even if it means traveling to another realm—a realm filled with mysterious monsters, no less. Anything is better than this, right? Damen is everyone's favorite prince. Charming, funny, and quick to bring levity to any situation. But everyone close to him knows that Damen is capable of being so much more. Their opinions have never mattered too much to him before, because why make life hard when it could be easy? 

Britney Spears barely survived 2007. She divorced her husband, lost custody of her kids, went to rehab, shaved her head and assaulted a paparazzo. In the midst of her public breakdown, she managed to record an album, Blackout. Critics thought it spelled the end for Britney Spears’ career.

In the World of Ore, a 12-year-old kafarba girl holds the key to her people's future. When she fails to find her animal form, Geriana becomes a target for those intent on her banishment--or worse, her elimination. Legend of Geriana: Part One is a coming-of-age story written at a Middle-Grade level. This first installment explores themes of rejection and self-acceptance while introducing a unique and wonderful world of new and familiar races.

The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to dominate the politics and piety of the late Roman Empire? In Ancient Christianities, Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Christianity—or rather, of early Christianities—through five centuries of Empire, mapping its pathways from the hills of Judea to the halls of Rome and Constantinople.

I should have noticed her before now, but I've been busy playing pro hockey. My best friend's little sister isn't so little anymore. I'm a single dad. She's a single mom, freshly back in town. We have responsibilities and a million reasons I shouldn't fall in love with her. I want to take care of her. I want to be the one to hold her. My life is hard on the road as a pro hockey player, on the ice and off. But I didn't make it this far, afraid to go after what I want. I'll do whatever it takes to show her how serious I can be.

À Rouen, dans ce quartier bourgeois, impossible de manquer la devanture rose des Bouchères. Depuis la rue, on peut entendre l'aiguisage des couteaux, les masses qui cognent la viande et les rires des trois femmes qui tiennent la boutique. Derrière le billot, elles arborent fièrement leurs ongles pailletés et leurs avant-bras musclés. Mais elles seules savent ce qui les lie : une enfance estropiée, une adolescence rageuse et un secret. Lorsque plusieurs notables du quartier s'évaporent sans laisser de traces, les habitants s'affolent et la police enquête.

True Christianity presents a satisfying and sensible alternative to mainstream Christianity. The last book published by Swedish scientist-turned-seer Emanuel Swedenborg, it serves as both the keystone in the architecture of his theology and the summary of his far-reaching psychological insights. This volume, the first of two, provides unique answers to humankind’s perennial questions about the nature of God and about Jesus—not only what his purpose was and how he fulfilled it, but why his life and death are still relevant to us now.

Lillith has always possessed the ability to feel the grief of the people around her. But now she can harness it and put it to use as well. That said, her recent exploits have labeled her a monster and a villain, specifically "the Mage of Mourning." This title is a nod to both the carnage she leaves in her wake and the tools she implements in the process. But Lillith doesn't need a good reputation. She doesn't even need this life. And she certainly doesn't need to keep her hands free of blood.