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The Cyth have been defeated, and a precious seed carried forth, escorted by its remaining ancient guardians. The Brotherhood has much to answer for; their schemes seem to grow in both ambition and danger in equal measure, yet the cost of their machinations is borne by the innocent. Someone must act, but the hardest part might be finding them. To do so, Verdan will have to leave the city once more, but Hobson’s Point is in a crisis. New leadership means new goals and new methods. Verdan’s focus remains on the Brotherhood, however, and will follow their trail, no matter where it takes him.

What If Grieving Is a Form of Healing, Not Holding On? challenges the common misconception that grief is merely a sign of clinging to loss. This book reframes grieving as an essential, transformative process that fosters true healing and renewal. It explores how allowing grief to unfold naturally can open pathways toward acceptance, growth, and emotional freedom.

Three strangers are drawn into a series of uncontrolled time jumps—each landing them seconds before some of history’s darkest moments. As they fight to understand the machine dragging them through time, they’re forced to question whether they’re observers, pawns… or something else entirely.

Reclaim Your Strength, Balance, and Confidence At Any Age! Strength Training 101 for Seniors Over 60 is your simple, safe, and practical guide to staying active, independent, and pain-free with low-impact exercises designed specifically for older adults. Whether you’re new to fitness or rebuilding strength, this book helps you move with confidence and ease.

America tells itself it was born in freedom and perfected through progress. The truth is harder to look at. For more than two hundred years, the government has used its own armies and laws to control the very people it claims to protect, from the soldiers who crushed the Whiskey Rebellion to the police who fired on students at Kent State. Friendly Fire is a fearless and often darkly funny exploration of how power in America defends itself.

Dani Wilder only intended to go to a fundraiser and donate money to a worthy cause. She had no idea that she’d meet the love of her life that night. There were only a couple of problems with that chance meeting. Dani had a boyfriend. That chance meeting – it was with Peyton Gloss, the world’s most famous music star, who also happened to be a woman. Peyton had only planned on performing that night. When she’d seen the most beautiful woman in the world in the crowd, she had to talk to her. Dani Wilder was a beautiful, kind, smart supermodel, who also happened to have a boyfriend.

My sister – the glue that held our family together and the gatekeeper to the memories of our shared childhood. The girl I made a pact with – to protect each other for life. The woman who destroyed my family, my future. And the only one who can save my daughter.

Melissa Lucashenko is one of Australia's most admired and awarded novelists. She is renowned for writing about ordinary Australians and the extraordinary lives they lead. This timely collection of essays and journalism - published together for the first time - spans two turbulent decades. With her trademark wit and wisdom, Lucashenko reflects on being caught in a siege, on the marginalised lives of prisoners and the urban poor, on Blak identity, Australian literature and on meeting her writing idol.

When young Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary, she is treated like royalty. Dressed in silks and lace, she is kind, generous, and loved by all. But when tragedy strikes and her father’s fortune is lost, Sara is cast down from privilege to poverty—banished to a cold attic and forced to work as a servant. Through it all, Sara refuses to lose her imagination or her belief in kindness. With courage and compassion, she transforms even her bleakest moments into something beautiful—proving that being a “princess” comes not from wealth or status, but from strength of heart.

Jimmie, a deeply moving novel by Jim Valentine, begins as a slow-burn college romance story, following Jim and Judy Valentine, two sensible, quietly mismatched students at Knox College, whose unexpected connection grows into a lifelong bond. What starts as an indifferent courtship and a whimsical mock wedding soon becomes a nostalgic American love story filled with practicality, sharp wit, and an affection that deepens long after their marriage.

What if the secret to lasting satisfaction isn't getting what you want faster, but learning to build something that lasts? In a world obsessed with instant gratification, quick fixes, and immediate results, this profound exploration reveals why choosing foundations over convenience leads to the deep, unshakeable satisfaction your soul truly craves. Drawing on Jesus' wilderness temptation, where He refused to turn stones into bread, this book unveils a life-changing principle that transforms how you approach decisions, relationships, finances, and spiritual growth.

Ava had it all—fame, fortune, and a career that most only dream of. But behind the glittering façade of Hollywood's red carpets, she was suffocating. The flashing cameras, the relentless tabloids, and the constant pressure to be someone she wasn’t wore her down until she couldn’t take it anymore. One day, without a word, Ava disappeared.

Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work is for anyone who's ever thought, "Why did I have to say it that way?" or "Why didn't I speak up sooner?" The goal goes beyond better communication. Instead of reacting out of frustration or going quiet to avoid conflict altogether, there's a third option. What if, every time things get heated, you respond clearly and calmly, handling the situation with respect and kindness? This book helps you do that.

Withdrawal episodes. That’s what the therapist says when my six year old starts disconnecting from everyone and it destroys my entire world. When I gave up professional hockey, signed my divorce and determined to raise my baby girl on my own in Lucky Falls, I swore I’d be everything my daughter needed.

What If Honesty Is the Boundary You’ve Been Avoiding? shines a warm, courageous light on the connection between truth-telling and self-respect. Many of us hold back—mute our needs, avoid hard conversations, or soften our voice—to keep the peace. But often, what we need most isn’t another boundary—it’s honesty.

In Wake-Up Calls, Lisa Baue shares the pivotal moments that shaped her into one of the most influential voices in the funeral and deathcare profession. She invites you into the heart of her leadership journey by sharing deeply personal stories and hard-won business lessons, helping you expand your knowledge, develop your grit, and embrace your heart for serving others.

Miss Addie Mallory is finished with the husband hunt. After six London Seasons as a wallflower, she convinces her parents that she should be allowed to use her dowry to buy a bookstore in Bath where she can live her life the way she wants.

Lady Amy’s midwife has been murdered, and the detectives are fumbling around. Can she find the killer before Lord William moves them to the country? After almost a year of marriage, amateur sleuths Lord William and Lady Amy have put aside their investigating skills to prepare for their first child. It would be an easy thing, except dead bodies are once again popping up.

What Parts of Yourself Have You Silenced to Keep Others Comfortable? invites listeners to shine a gentle but illuminating light on the subtle ways we mute our authentic voice to fit in, ease others, or avoid conflict. This reflective guide encourages self-discovery and self-expression, empowering you to step back into parts of yourself you may have hidden or denied.

Half a century after Thomas Nagel asked what it is like to be a bat, humanity is on the verge of decoding thought, simulating empathy, and dissolving the last privacy of the mind. Yet the closer we come to perfect transparency, the less we understand what it means to feel. Beyond Objectivity is Boris Kriger’s philosophical meditation on this paradox. Moving from Plato’s cave to the algorithms of Neuralink, he traces the long exile of the observer from the world it seeks to describe. Objectivity has turned into its metaphysical tyranny, a dream of knowledge without witness.