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'A must-read . . . Once you hop on this wild ride of a novel, you won't want to get off . . . With tart prose that tastes like sour candy, Kirsten King's debut is a home run' MARIE CLAIRE 'I adored this deliciously acidic, addictive novel' EMMA VAN STRAATEN, Women's Prize Discoveries-winning...

The Ancients demand a sacrifice. And the time has come. Every thirteen years, the town of Smithsville comes together for its most sacred religious ritual. The Harvesting. One woman from the town will be chosen. Sacrificed to appease The Ancients. Michael, the son of the prophet, has spent his life upholding tradition. Guided by obedience to his father and the Gods, he is prepared to step into his role as the next prophet.

Hugh Carverson is the chief of a downtrodden mining crew. One day, he discovers a dragon tooth deep underground. It dissolves into his body when he touches it, turning him into an Aspirant, someone capable of inheriting the unparalleled might of ancient dragons.

A definitive history of one of the United States Army's most elite and enduring formations, this book traces the full evolution of the 82nd Airborne Division from its World War I origins to its current role as a rapid-response force. Drawing on rare archival sources and previously unpublished first-hand accounts, it offers a comprehensive portrait of the "All American" Division across more than a century of service.

Kate King presents Book 2.5 in the Enchanted Legacies series.

This soothing, poetic story invites children — and the child within us all — to slow down, tune in, and rediscover the quiet power of the breath. Through gentle rhymes and soft imagery, The Path of Breath teaches how to follow the breath through the body, like a flowing river or a calm wave, bringing peace to the heart and clarity to the mind. More than a bedtime book, this is a daily companion for self-regulation, mindfulness, and emotional safety. Children learn to notice where their breath lives, how it moves, and how it helps when big feelings rise.

In the fog-shrouded streets of San Francisco the fates draw together River, a gifted baker whose treats can heal broken hearts, and Pamela, a mysterious waitress with an impossible secret. Their future is threatened by Gabriel, an ethereally deadly stranger whose crystal jewelry lures the city's immortals to their doom. When a series of mysterious deaths rocks the Castro district, the city is gripped by fear. Bodies are found drained of blood, bearing strange marks that defy explanation.

“Haunting, incisive...King is brilliant.” — Elle “An absorbing, insightful story written in cool, polished prose right to the last conflicted line.” —The Washington Post “Spellbinding...You won’t be able to stop reading this book, but when you do finally finish the last delicious...

The Song Within is a calming and empowering story that guides children to discover the quiet sound that lives in their body — the gentle “O” that rises from the belly, moves through the heart, and finds its way to the lips. Through poetic rhythm and mindful breath, this book invites little ones to explore their voice as something sacred, soothing, and strong.

The Light Inside Me is a gentle, rhyming journey that guides children inward to discover their own glow — the quiet, steady light that lives beneath their feet, flows through their body, and shines from their heart. Whether a child is feeling joyful, unsure, overwhelmed, or simply ready to settle into sleep, this story offers a soft path back to safety and self. It reminds young listeners that even in the dark, their light is always there — warm, true, and uniquely theirs.

She longed for freedom and adventure... but was she truly ready? Twenty-year old Jacqueline Bouvier is anxious to leave her overbearing family for the chance to study in Paris. Aching for freedom from difficult family relationships--and the constant pressure to find a husband--she wants to submerge herself in academics, the arts, and all Paris has to offer. As she sets sail, she has no interest in falling in love. However, her striking beauty catches the eyes of Paris' most elite bachelors--and a mysterious rogue.

Adventure is the lure of fools, and excitement glamour to the gullible…So Jekaran's uncle has warned him. But that doesn't stop him from leaping at the exhilarating chance to single-handedly rescue a beautiful woman from a gang of lecherous thieves. But the bored farm boy quickly finds that he is no match for the group of angry street thugs, and only escapes death by bonding a magical sword that grants him the strength and skill of a master swordsman. Unfortunately, a peasant wielding such magic is forbidden and punishable by death.

My once carefree life—dancing, smiling, and never looking over my shoulder—ended the day I was kidnapped and held by a serial killer for three months. A part of me was certain I was never getting out of there alive…and then when I thought my end was near, I was rescued. But the killer is still out there, and he wants me back.

Em "A Vida de Chuck", Stephen King narra uma fábula de trás para frente. Tudo começa com um outdoor misterioso: "Obrigado por uma vida maravilhosa, Charles Krantz (1970–2020)". A partir daí, o mundo começa a desmoronar. Quem é Chuck? E por que tudo parece girar em torno dele? Em três atos, acompanhamos os últimos dias e os primeiros passos de um homem comum, em uma narrativa sobre tempo, memória e as pequenas epifanias que tornam a vida extraordinária.

Maigrir, Billy Halleck ne demandait pas mieux. Ses cent dix kilos n'étaient-ils pas le seul problème de ce paisible avocat, mari et père comblé, dans sa petite ville du Connecticut ? Et puis un vieux chef gitan l'a touché du doigt en lui disant : « Maigris ! » Après avoir tué accidentellement une femme du clan, Billy venait quasiment d'être innocenté par ses amis les notables, juge et policier... De fait, Billy se met à maigrir de façon alarmante.

Baron—also known as Varuna, God of Water—embarks on the last leg of his quest. With him are Karina, an intrepid scientist and warrior; Hidimbi, the Witch Queen of the Rakshasas; Gauri the Goddess of Love; and Andhaka, a fearsome Asura. Together, they will have to traverse the ruins of the universe, where time and space now follow their own laws, and overcome hordes of unthinkable cosmic horrors to defeat Kali, the Goddess of Death, and prevent her from annihilating the universe.

The blast that killed my best friend, Jake, also ended my career as a Navy SEAL. I'm left unable to speak and lusting after my speech therapist, who also happens to be Jake's little sister. Grief is hard on Avery, and I'm here for her. However, she needs me. If it's release she needs, that's what I'll give her. As long as she doesn't ask me to stay. It's the one thing this orphan doesn't know how to do. And Avery deserves better than a scarred veteran who can't speak. Besides, if Avery knew the classified information from our final mission, she wouldn't want anything to do with me.

It's been three years since Mila Thomas's brother Jed went missing and his case went cold. Since then, Mila has fled town, running from the voices of the dead that reach her from the depths of the old family bog, afraid she would hear her brother's among them.

Kairah lies unconscious and upon the threshold of death, but her dire state has awakened her oracle heritage and she sees in vision a land stripped of all life. But is what she seeing the past, or the future? Ezra, having learned that his nephew, Jekaran, has bonded the sword of the Invincible Shadow, is forced to return to the Rikujo crime syndicate for help in rescuing Jek from the custody of the king, who plans to execute him in order to take the sword for himself. But can he convince some of the most dangerous brigands in Shaelar that he is still the ruthless and cunning Argentus?

A Ph.D. toxicologist takes a management position with the coroner’s office and realizes her boss is stealing. After acknowledging questionable practices in a staff meeting, she is asked to break the law, refuses, gets a pink slip and sues her former employer—the highest paid public official in Louisiana, for wrongful termination. Discovery granted in court provides incriminating documents.