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A nation is exiled from itself to prison; a nation is re-awakened through the storytelling of its origins; understand Indonesia through Pramoedya’s books.

Audio to be read by author, Carl Richards. This is not a book. It’s a conversation grenade. Pull the pin. Toss it on the coffee table and watch the conversations break out. Because: Money isn’t math—it’s emotion. Budgeting isn’t punishment—it’s awareness. If you think more will...

Delve into the darkness and discover the world of your nightmares. Eighteen terrifying tales of what lurks behind the veil. A make-belief monster becomes all too real, a mother's hate doesn't stop at death, a late-night work call becomes a fight between life and death, a urban legend becomes all too real. Filled with supernatural and paranormal thrills and chills. These are not your mother's bedtime stories. You have been warned.

As leaders, we all hit a point when things stop going well. A problem emerges that we think we can handle but discover we can't. The tools that got us this far somehow stop working. We don't understand; what are we missing? What we don't see is what we can't see: we have blindspots. Blindspotting provides a framework for understanding six types of blindspots, then takes you inside coaching sessions with profoundly relatable leaders going through the process of learning to recognize their own blindspots.

January 1313. As London is gripped by a freezing winter, Sir Hugh Corbett becomes embroiled in a ghoulish game of kings played out between the English and French courts. Years earlier, Corbett prevented a gang of rifflers from breaking into the Royal Treasury, but the leading chieftain, Sarasin, escaped. Now Sarasin is caught killing a squire of Queen Isabella's and Corbett swiftly has the riffler tried and hanged from the signpost of The Twilight tavern.

The remarkable new novel from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Do Not Say We Have Nothing, which leaps across centuries past and future as if different eras were separated by only a door. Why did people, who lived so briefly in this universe, contain so much time? Lina and her ailing father have taken refuge at an enclave called the Sea, a staging post between migrations, with only a few possessions, among them three volumes from The Great Lives of Voyagers encyclopaedia series.

Die Welt von Kala und Daniel wird auf eine harte Zerreißprobe gestellt. Die mysteriöse Stimme hat sie fest in ihrem Griff, ihr Anwesen wird zum Schauplatz dieser alles verzehrenden Macht. Während die beiden wie Marionetten agieren, steht nicht nur ihr eigenes Schicksal auf dem Spiel, sondern auch das der anderen Seelenwächter. Rose sieht sich mit den Geistern ihrer Vergangenheit konfrontiert. Gemeinsam mit Akil begibt sie sich auf eine letzte Reise zu Matthew. Sie will Abschied nehmen. Doch das Wiedersehen nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung.

Step into a whimsical world where philosophy meets imagination in The Greats Abridged: A Voyage to the Moon—a 17th-century satirical masterpiece by Cyrano de Bergerac. Narrated with charm and clarity by Richard Stibbard, this early science fiction tale follows the bold and eccentric Cyrano as he devises bizarre methods to travel to the Moon. Once there, he discovers a strange lunar civilization and engages in witty philosophical debates that challenge earthly norms.

Jasper Tanaka has made an art form out of avoiding commitment. Which is why his crush on a nearby café owner, Matt, has been perfect—the guy is straight, vanilla, and far too sweet—everything that puts him out of Jasper’s reach.

Selbst ohne die Leiche des jungen Mannes, der dort am Kranbalken hängt, wäre der Dachboden des Inselhauses kein einladender Ort. Obwohl alles auf einen Suizid hindeutet, beschleichen Kommissar Schielin vom ersten Augenblick an Zweifel. Die Obduktion gibt ihm recht: Es war Mord! Der Tote stammt aus einer Unternehmerfamilie und war kurz davor, eine führende Position im Familienbetrieb zu übernehmen. Ein Blick hinter die Fassade offenbart, dass die Familie des Opfers keineswegs frei ist von Konflikten. Doch sind diese wirklich das Motiv für einen so brutalen Mord?

The Story by Nathaniel Farcas: A young man comes home, but home is not what he thought it was...and I guess it is a supernatural tale.

Eggplant Canyon... Where 3 is never a crowd! All 6 stories from the Eggplant Canyon series are available in this bundle.

Liam is special. I knew that the first time he came into my class. His body language, his demeanor, and the way he watches me. Going by the way he stares, I know he has been searching for me for a long time. Maybe even all of his life. I’ve had a few private conferences with Liam about his essays. He is a talented writer and shows promise. He tells me he wants to become a professional. The essays he turns in are gay erotica. In each story, the pen-named main character is Liam himself, painfully expressing his desire to be with an older man.

When archaeologist Chuck Bender makes a stunning discovery of a century-old crime, he believes it may be related to a series of deadly accidents plaguing the Whitney to Death 150, the world's toughest ultra trail-running race. While Chuck's teenage stepdaughter Carmelita races to win the competition, Chuck races to uncover the wicked intent lying behind the tragedies—before Carmelita becomes the next victim.

After the death of his grandfather, Charlie knows what it feels like to be lost and alone. Or does he? A puzzling letter leads Charlie down a shadowy staircase to the depths of the museum. Before Charlie knows it, he is whisked through time, transported to Ancient Greece. And nothing in this strange world is familiar. Passing the Oracle’s bizarre tests is Charlie’s only chance to return home but can he untangle Plato’s ideas and stay alive?

In The 56 Year Honeymoon, Maybury shares his 56-year love story with Samantha, who passed in 2023, alongside little-known habits and guidelines to create a deep, enduring romance. Written in his conversational, plain-spoken style, he offers how-to advice in letters to Robin, a married woman seeking to strengthen her relationship and heal old wounds. Maybury’s warm tone delivers timeless techniques—like a 17-word rule to stop hurtfulness—valuable for newlyweds and long-married couples alike.

Eine geheimnisvolle Academy und eine entfesselte Magie, die alles verschlingen könnte. …. Hannah trägt die Magie der Nachtfalter in sich. Doch seit sie die Night Lake Academy besucht, kämpft sie mit ihren unausgebildeten Fähigkeiten. Bis eines Nachts eine Frau auftaucht, die die Magie dreier Elemente beherrscht – eine Unmöglichkeit in Hannahs Welt. Als dann plötzlich böse Schattenwesen in die Academy eindringen und die Magie einiger Schüler:innen aussaugen, ist klar, dass hier ein großes Komplott im Gange ist. Was hat es mit Hannahs eigenen Fähigkeiten auf sich?

The Travelling Ape is an award-winning book that explores what travelling the world taught him about life, humanity, and the geopolitical turmoil that so defines us. And how exploring the world changed him as a person, too. A journey infused with sharp insights and equally entertaining anecdotes of personal humiliation from when travel goes wrong.

In eighteenth-century Britain, Edmund Burke and Charles Fox made common political cause for twenty-five years. They supported the rebellious American colonies, attacked the British slave trade, defended religious liberty, and attempted to shield Britain's public credit from the crisis-prone East India Company. The two men did not share social position, a way of life, a political legacy, or even a generation—but improbably, they were friends.

Launch into Stellar Kingdom, where a group of fearless kids stumbles upon a hidden portal to a dazzling cosmic realm. Packed with interstellar wonders, quirky creatures, and thrilling challenges, their out-of-this-world adventure tests their courage and curiosity. Perfect for young listeners who dream of space exploration, epic quests, and fantastical discoveries!