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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure brimming with magic and romance. “Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they’ve stepped right into...

Österreich, 1853: Ohne darauf vorbereitet zu sein, wird die junge bayerische Prinzessin Sisi Kaiserin am Hof der mächtigen Habsburger, dem Zentrum der politischen Intrige und feudalen Ränkespiele. Die Ehe mit Kaiser Franz Joseph wird aus Liebe geschlossen, und es gelingt der freien, naturverbundenen Frau, die Zuneigung ihres Volkes zu gewinnen. Doch schon bald muss Sisi sich fragen, wie sie die Rolle der Monarchin erfüllen kann, ohne sich dabei selbst zu verlieren - und ohne die Liebe zu Franz Joseph aufs Spiel zu setzen.

Moms Who Claude documents one mom’s real journey learning to use Claude AI from scratch.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor’s murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic. “Clever, emotional, and gorgeous—at its core, this...

Der Briefwechsel mit ihrer Großmutter Yun in Shanghai wirft Monicas Leben aus der Bahn. Denn was Yun ihr aus ihrer Kindheit in den 1940er Jahren unter der japanischen Besatzung erzählt, scheint zu fantastisch, um wahr zu sein: In der Phönix-Bleistiftfabrik von Yuns Eltern sollen magische Stifte hergestellt worden sein, um damit Geheimbotschaften zu übermitteln! Wurden Yun und ihre Cousine gezwungen, als Geheimagentinnen ihre eigenen Landsleute zu verraten?

Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top ­safari guide Peter Allison. In a place where the wrong behavior could get you eaten, Allison has survived face-to-face encounters with big cats, angry ­elephants, and the world's most unpredictable animals: herds of untamed tourists and foolhardy guides whose outrageous antics sometimes make them even more dangerous than a pride of hungry lions!

Mothers and fathers use their time differently, with women spending roughly twice as many hours on family labor as men. But what about the gendered differences in the ways women and men think? What's on Her Mind provides an illuminating look at the cognitive labor that families depend on and reveals why this essential aspect of family life is disproportionately handled by women—even in couples that aspire to practice equality.

Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House.

Breaking and entering... into each other's hearts. A winning lottery ticket. A threatening message. A… catnapping? Hazel Jacobs is a self-proclaimed hot mess. She’d be the first to tell you she’s not the tidiest person, nor the most responsible. And sure, maybe she is all over the place. But for the most part, she’s kept it together. Until now.

For the first time, Frankie has found her carefully crafted life veering way off course. Career-driven, ambitious, motivated—these were the pillars she had built her entire identity around. Now, fresh off a layoff, she’s struggling to figure out what’s next for her. Then, on a chance encounter one evening, she meets Oliver. He’s charming and attractive, but as soon as he opens his mouth, Frankie realizes the two could not be more different. He’s an impulsive daredevil, a true free spirit—not her type in the slightest.

Missy’s Promotion to First Lieutenant: Book XVIMissy is finally fulfilling her destiny, serving as an officer in her Special Forces unit while also continuing part time in her role as a celebrity businesswoman in Moscow. Her spying in Russia will lead to her visiting Beijing once again, where she had almost been killed in a car explosion. Fortunately, no one in Russia or China is targeting her now. She merely needs to survive those missions leading her soldiers when she’s back with them. While the U.S.

Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and labor-saving technologies like self-checkouts and automated factories, the future of work has never been more uncertain, and even jobs requiring high levels of human interaction are no longer safe. The Last Human Job explores the human connections that underlie our work, arguing that what people do for each other in these settings is valuable and worth preserving.

The Tuatha Dé Danann won Ireland in a battle with the Firbolgs. Now they must defend it against underworld armies, druid-kings, and a traitor within their own midst. Join Lugh as he leads the Tuatha against Balor of the Evil Eye. Meet Amergin, whose poems can silence storms, and walk with Angus as he searches Ireland for a woman he met in a dream. Witness the titanic struggle of the Battle of Moytura, where druids hurl mountains and the blood of gods soaks the soil.

The earliest traditions around the narrative of Jesus' resurrection are considered in this landmark work by Dale C. Allison, Jr, drawing together the fruits of his decades of research into this issue at the very core of Christian identity. Allison returns to the ancient sources and earliest traditions, charting them alongside the development of faith in the resurrection in the early church and throughout Christian history. 

After nine lonely years as her father's prisoner, Dorie McCurdy is forced to marry the new war chief of clan MacKinlay. Terrified and unwilling to speak, she imagines the worst of her handsome, imposing new husband.

An empowering guide to casual sex and hooking up from sex educator and Girl Sex 101 author Allison Moon. A comprehensive and fun-to-listen guidebook for people of all sexual identities and experience levels, Getting It covers all the bases of hook-up culture from first moves and sex...

Personal stylist Allison Bornstein has mastered the art of helping people look good and feel good. In Wear It Well, she shares her philosophy and outlines systems that will bring your style into alignment and create a wardrobe that delights your spirit.

Charlie is less than pleased about her stoic new boss Nathan Shaw. It doesn’t matter how attractive he is, she doesn’t have time for his callous demeanor and micromanaging ways. But despite his initial abrasiveness, Charlie quickly discovers his depth and complexity, leaving her eager to understand him more. Viewed by many as cold and uncaring, Nathan Shaw has a difficult time connecting with people. Instead, he chooses to pour everything into the successful company he’s built from the ground up. Now, a multi-millionaire, he’s reluctantly moving to Denver due to forces outside his control.

ONE OF BOOK RIOT’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR “This is a novel of great empathy, about connections and coming-of-age, built families and self-acceptance. It contains heartbreak and redemption, and a plucky, irresistible protagonist…[A] propulsive, empathetic novel.” —Shelf Awareness A...