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After a faerie bargain goes wrong, Maeve Ruhdneah finds herself stuck in the realm of the Ether, separated from everyone she loves. Knowing she's running out of time before Parisa attacks, Maeve develops a plan—venture to Diarmavh and gain the favor of the Wild Hunt, then make a deal with the god of death to return to Faeven. Unfortunately, Aed isn't too keen on releasing her and worse, Maeve's magic is failing. The longer she stays, the more she continues to lose.

In How to Say It to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them.

In debt and on the run from a crime lord whose nose I may or may not have broken, I take the first ticket off-world that comes my way. The only catch? I have to marry an alien cowboy. My plan is simple enough. Shack up with my groom Silar and convince him to keep me during the first month of our marriage. As long as he doesn't decide to send me packing after the thirty-day trial period, I'll be safe.

After an encounter with the memory keeper, Maeve is determined to protect Faeven. Though the task isn't hers alone, she's crushed beneath a burden of guilt, one that pushes her away from everyone, including Tiernan. When a reckless decision throws her directly into harm's way, the fate of Faeven is set in motion, and this time, it's all her fault. With their battle plans foiled, Tiernan is forced to move quickly, relying on two unlikely allies. One betrayed Maeve's loyalty, the other betrayed her heart. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee his plea for help will be answered.

Occupying a small corner of Spain and France, the Basque people truly believe they should live in their own private country - and in this engaging history, best-selling author Mark Kurlansky explains why.

What makes a Million Dollar Host? Ask Julie George. In 2016, curiosity led her to list her first property on Airbnb. What began as a simple way to make some “holiday money” quickly revealed its true potential. Julie transformed a side hustle into a thriving business—earning $1.43 million in her first year, with the second year poised to double that figure. In Million Dollar Host, Julie shares how she built a multi-million-dollar Airbnb management business—without owning any property.

Set during India’s Independence struggles leading to the Partition of India and Pakistan, this compelling novel tells the inspiring story of Mangla, her interactions with her mother Ammaji, her best friend Basanthi, and her husband Anand as they navigate their own conflicts of religion, sexuality, social privilege. Raised on Gandhi ideals of peace and unity, Mangla strives to become the social change in women's education, advancement, and social freedom she wishes to see, allowing her daughter Mina to dream of a better future for herself and other Indian children.

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells is a chilling blend of science fiction and gothic horror that explores the perilous consequences of unchecked ambition. When a disfigured, bandaged stranger arrives in the quiet English village of Iping, his presence sparks rumors, suspicion, and eventually chaos. This stranger is Griffin—a brilliant scientist who has unlocked the secret to invisibility, but at the cost of his humanity. As the townsfolk grow increasingly uneasy, Griffin’s unstable behavior and ruthless desperation begin to surface.

When Finley arrives in Crescombe for the summer, he suspects he's not alone in his attic bedroom. Before long, he is uncovering secrets the remote seaside town has kept for almost two centuries: about ghosts and curses, about a ruthless old smuggling family, and about the young women whose bodies have washed up along the town's rocky shoreline, just below his porthole window. Yet the more Finley learns, the further he's bonded to those who have gone before him - and the closer he comes to meeting the same watery end.

This book will be a toolbox of practical techniques to help children aged 9+ feel happier and more confident every day. Dr Alex will reveal the tiny habits children can put in place to transform their day – from drinking a glass of water on waking up; writing down three good things that happened to you every day; to how to have a proper wind-down routine in the evening and the scientifically-proven reasons why we should avoid screen time for the last hour before bed.

Stripes is a fast-paced, entertaining, and inspirational memoir that chronicles George vonHilsheimer’s remarkable journey. From a failing, aimless teenager, he transformed into an Army paratrooper, helicopter pilot, and eventually, physician. His story is a testament to the power of personal growth and determination. After learning discipline and leadership as a young paratrooper in Europe, George went on to become an attack helicopter pilot who deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division to face Saddam Hussein’s tanks in Iraq.

When poverty strikes, an ageing farmer is forced to make a heartbreaking choice: relinquish his oldest son in the hope of appeasing the gods or see his family face certain starvation. And so it follows that young Lucius Ulpia Porcianus is sacrificed to Rome. Embarking on his new life, Lucius travels to Ancona to enlist in the legion. Accepted into the army of Pompey, the young recruit soon finds himself engulfed in the civil war between Sulla and the Marians. As a callow youth, torn from the land of Picenum, can Lucius put his days as a pig farmer behind him and embrace life as a legionary?

This is a story of love and discovery "against all odds" as experienced by Richard Grey, a boy growing up through adolescence to young adulthood. But Richard's upbringing is subject to a series of sometimes hilarious sometimes traumatic shocks. For example, his eccentric grandmother Blanche Grieve insists on his wearing a gas mask watching hockey games on TV, because he’s desperately allergic to the cat his sister has brought home from a nearby forest. As he grows into a dreamy, moody teenager, then a young adult, Richard faces many challenges.

The allure of fast food is a phenomenon that grips countless individuals, drawing them into its vibrant world of convenience and indulgence. It promises quick satisfaction, a tantalizing escape from the mundane realities of life. For horror enthusiasts, this allure is particularly potent, as it often intertwines with themes of gluttony, temptation, and the unforeseen consequences of succumbing to one’s cravings. The seemingly harmless chicken nugget, a staple of fast food menus, becomes a vessel for thrilling narratives that explore the darker side of our culinary desires.

Sean, a tormented inmate in Statesville Prison, is desperate to escape his existence but lacks the resolve to take his own life. In his search for an escape, he learns of an enigmatic, ageless prisoner with haunting tattoos and a sinister reputation. No one knows the old man's true identity, the extent of his crimes, or the origin of his eerie body art. The old man is rumored to grant desperate prisoners an irreversible fate—an escape like no other. With only five days left before his release, Sean seeks out the mysterious figure, hoping to end his suffering once and for all.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. And if you believe people don’t change, then you would be right. In a world where instability is constant and exhausting, learning curves are endless, and transformation is the buzzword of the day, the challenge is actually this: people don’t like change. This groundbreaking book turns the dog in that demoralizing axiom on its head. When leaders step up to create an organizational culture that encourages positive shifts, and team members realize how beneficial change can be, people do change . . . and for the better.

Within the contents of Heart of Glass, we follow the perspective of the main hero, a little noble cat known as the Radio Star. Radio is chosen to collect the fragments of a crystal heart left by a mysterious spider monkey only known as the Jester. She is accompanied by two companions, Pictures and Video, joining her in finding the shards scattered across all of Central Media in their occupations of surveillance and courier work, respectively.

For years, the language industry has been known for its daunting demands. Language professionals work so hard to boost their financial value. Nonetheless, most of us find ourselves struggling to build successful careers and attain timely success. For most of us, the clock is always ticking, so much so that we race to secure enough investment portfolios before we retire, and we forget about work-life balance.

In the middle of the apocalypse, school is still in session. Brock is at the helm of a group of survivors, and with the herd gone, things were supposed to be looking up. Unfortunately, the survivors learn that hope has a price, and in their uncertainty they look to Brock to lead them once again.

In a story of remarkable perseverance, Helen Joy writes a memoir of her unusual childhood, her mental breakdown at age 31, and how she fought for a year to stay alive in the mental healthcare system.