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At Waterloo Station, hopeful new arrivals from the West Indies step off the boat train, ready to start afresh in 1950s London. There, homesick Moses Aloetta, who has already lived in the city for years, meets Henry 'Sir Galahad' Oliver and shows him the ropes. In this strange, cold and foggy city where the natives can be less than friendly at the sight of a black face, has Galahad met his Waterloo? But the irrepressible newcomer cannot be cast down.

From one of the most fearless and captivating voices in world literature, a sensual and provocative coming-of-age novel about a young Arab woman on a quest for sexual and political freedom Q: If your house was burning down, what would you take with you? A: I’d take the fire. --Jean Cocteau Mia...

"You're our fated mate," Bjorn tells me. It's every woman's fantasy, isn't it? To hear a big, tattooed bear shifter tell you that you're the only one for him and his sleuth. So why aren't I falling all over myself to accept the bond? Sounds great, but I'm not ready to be anyone's girlfriend, mate, anything. My selfish ex left me hurt, exhausted and burned out. I just want to have a little fun for once—not hook up with his hot brothers. Rather than take "no" for an answer, these sexy shifters offer me a proposal. If I surrender control to them, they'll give me all the pleasure I crave.

Come si è arrivati a tanto? Cinque mocciosetti le stanno attaccati alle calcagna come sterco di cavallo. Su una nave con un capitano di cui non ci si può fidare. In viaggio nel bel mezzo del territorio nemico che brulica di tagliagole. In cerca di una leggenda perduta che può dissolversi nell’aria in ogni istante, come una brezza. La clessidra. I tempi invocano cambiamenti. Una pergamena misteriosa porta Karek e i suoi compagni di viaggio alla meta agognata. Ma ciò che vi trovano non conosce leggi, non conosce fede, non conosce pietà.

Widely recognized as a pillar of 20th-century evangelicalism, J. I. Packer has had a profound impact on millions of Christians living today. Now in his late eighties, Packer still exerts an enormous influence on pastors and laypeople around the world through his many books, articles, and recorded lectures—works that overflow with spiritual wisdom related to the Christian life. In the latest addition to Crossway’s growing Theologians on the Christian Life series, well-known pastor Sam Storms examines Packer’s legacy when it comes to the Christian and sanctification.

You’re a 40 something woman navigating the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and the lifelong wiring of ADHD—probably without ever being told how the two collide. Until now. Why Am I Like This?! is the science-backed, laugh-through-the-tears guide you didn’t know you needed. Written by a yoga teacher, mindset coach and midlife woman with lived experience, this book gently unpacks what happens when declining oestrogen and a dopamine-deficient brain join forces - and why everything suddenly feels harder than it used to.

Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the Chief Horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him. Hunting a trail of clues through London’s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.

Tokyo, 1979. Yoriko Shindo, a workhorse of a woman who has been an outcast her whole life, is kidnapped and dragged to the lair of the Naiki-kai, a branch of the yakuza. After she savagely fends off a throng of henchmen in an attempt to escape, Shindo is only permitted to live under one condition: that she will become the bodyguard and driver for Shoko Naiki, the obsessively sheltered daughter of the gang’s boss.

Le vieil homme dans la haute tour mystérieuse à la périphérie de la ville se considère comme le plus grand alchimiste de tous les royaumes. Il est le maître des élixirs. Il le prouve de manière impressionnante avec ses potions magiques extraordinaires, comme la "malédiction de l'ombre curieuse" ou le "miroir de la mort". Que d'autres préparent des potions d'humilité et de modestie. En enquêtant sur une mort mystérieuse, le soldat de la garde municipale trouve une lettre portant le sceau du roi. Il ne peut pas résister.

"Ton enfant est hyperactif... ou pas" offre un regard frais et approfondi sur la manière dont nous percevons et réagissons à l'énergie débordante de nos enfants. S'appuyant sur des expériences personnelles et une recherche rigoureuse, l'auteur, un parent confronté aux nombreux diagnostics de TDAH et d’hyperactivité pour son fils, remet en question les solutions rapides souvent proposées. Après avoir aidé avec succès son fils, il a partagé ses découvertes sur les réseaux sociaux pour aider le plus grand nombre de parents possible.

Chaque mercredi, plongez dans les grandes œuvres de la littérature avec une voix qui murmure entre les lignes. Au programme : — des portraits d’auteurs fascinants — des résumés précis et sensibles — des analyses littéraires comme des voyages intérieurs — des mises en perspectives de l'œuvre avec notre monde contemporain. Chaque épisode est une invitation à redécouvrir ce que la littérature peut encore nous dire, ici, maintenant. Retrouvez tous les épisodes sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, et sur le site officiel : www.samzaenker.com

Charles Dickens was a literary giant, second only to Shakespeare in the ranks of England's greatest writers. This extensive biographical collection looks at the man, his novels and his legacy to provide an all-round portrait of the much-loved author.

Al castello del Cavaliere Emicho, si concentra per diventare un buon scudiero. Al torneo più importante del Regno, si assume le proprie responsabilità e, perciò, gli viene permesso di accompagnare il suo signore in una campagna di conquista nel Regno. Insieme a lui c'è il suo segreto, sempre imprevedibile. Braccato dalle guardie cittadine di Nabenstein, la taglia sulla testa di Aross, l'orfana fuggita, aumenta di settimana in settimana. Nel porto fa amicizia con l'artista Ki, che la accompagnerà nelle sue future avventure.

Few cities in the world are as famous as Liverpool, the home of the modern world’s most celebrated rock group and of a legendary football team. Liverpool becomes a prism through which recent British history is brought into a new focus. Sam Wetherell sharply criticises the obscenity of accepting human and urban ‘obsolescence’. This is an epic history of a single, iconic city. It is also a warning of what the future may hold for many more communities.

Quanto odio più entrare in una vita? Lei è un’assassina – senza nome, senza infanzia, senza scrupoli. Mentre gli altri esitano, pensano a cosa sia bene o male, giusto o sbagliato, lei sta già agendo. Di solito scegliendo male e sbagliato. Un passato perduto che ribolle in profondità dentro di lei sta cercando di trovare un modo per tornare in superficie. Nel regno di Toladar molte mani avide cercano di prendere la corona. Il giovane erede al trono, il principe Karek, è poco interessato agli intrighi, fino a quando non inciampa nell’eredità di divinità dimenticate da molto tempo.

I had a plan to get through senior year. Get good grades, stay busy with clubs, don’t forget to carve out time for Mom and Hannah, and most importantly, stay far, far away from Landon Atwater. That plan collapsed at the end of summer when my mom announced her surprise engagement… to Landon’s father. Now, I have to live with the jerk who has spent years tormenting me. At school, I could make sure we weren’t in the same classes and turn the other way if I saw him in the halls, but avoiding him gets a lot harder when I’m living in his seaside mansion.

New York Times bestselling author Sam Harris’s first book, The End of Faith, ignited a worldwide debate about the validity of religion. In the aftermath, Harris discovered that most people—from religious fundamentalists to non-believing scientists—agree on one point: science has nothing to...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, success hinges on more than just writing code—it’s about creating a culture that brings development and operations together with shared goals, trust, and rapid delivery. DevOps Culture offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your organization into a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient software powerhouse. This book goes beyond tools and automation to explore the mindset, values, and practices that define successful DevOps adoption. You'll discover how to break down silos, improve feedback loops, and foster continuous learning across teams.

Sam Ryder's life already sucks, and it's about to get worse when he's fired from his dead-end job as a programmer. He's about to head home to escape into his favorite RPG, Alien Civilization, when he's offered a thrill ride on a death machine by a gorgeous woman straight out of one of his games. Before Sam can say "WTF?", he's been whisked away to a dark world of monsters and goddesses, his body transformed from Outcast to Warrior, the second level on a ladder that may eventually carry him all the way to Demigod.

ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF THE YEAR Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, Parade, Library Journal, Harper’s Bazaar and more “Profound and affecting.”—Chloe Benjamin “Broken People leads us through the winds of time and memory to offer a riveting portrait of transformation. I am...