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When the downtrodden animals of Gammon Farm overthrow their master, Mr. Ramsay, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of brilliant films, telly, and albums. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them—masterminded by the pig Napoleon—starts to make cringeworthy woke stuff like the new Snow White and Scooby Doo.

Between 1885 and 1908, King Leopold II of Belgium orchestrated a genocide so brutal it shocked the world into silence. Under the guise of humanitarian mission, this seemingly gentle monarch transformed the Congo into his personal torture chamber, where millions died to fill his coffers with rubber profits.

In THE GRAMMAR OF SELF, George Watt presents a lifetime of memories, which seemingly move at random from decade to decade, from continent to continent, from cosmos to microcosm. It does have one central goal: to look at poetry as an attempt towards objectification of aspects of personal identity, as a means through which the self may be confronted, challenged and celebrated. But the volume of verse does more than that as it subscribes to a notion from Thomas Szasz about the self: it is “not something that one finds.

After years of working in the family construction business, attorney Mason Pierce starts his legal career with a powerful Michigan firm. When a crowded patio on the back of an old restaurant collapses, Mason's new firm decides he's the perfect attorney to defend the owner and figure out what went wrong. With his client facing multiple counts of manslaughter and a massive civil suit, Mason investigates, as an angry prosecutor and an opportunistic plaintiff's lawyer fight him at every step.

A distinctive collection of essays capturing Lawrence Freedman's insightful analysis across war, strategy, and foreign policy and providing a unique view of the key thinkers that shaped history.

The Vampire the Masquerade Clan Novel Saga is a thirteen-volume masterpiece, presenting the war between the established Camarilla leadership and the growing power of the brutal Sabbat on the East Coast of the United States. Each novel is told from the perspective of one of the thirteen clans, intertwining with the others, and filling in missing pieces artfully as we follow battle after battle, intrigue after intrigue—and the appearance of a strange artifact that falls into the hands of a solitary Toreador sculptor. Clan Novel Nosferatu is the thirteenth novel in the series.

A silent global emergency is threatening the future of education: by 2030, the world will need 44 million additional teachers. The Teacher Crisis offers an urgent, evidence-based, and hopeful roadmap to reverse this trend. Drawing on UNESCO data, case studies from around the world, and proven strategies, Dr. Shu Chen Hou explores why teachers are leaving, why recruitment is failing, and how we can build sustainable solutions.

England, 1928. When a much unloved miser dies in the village of Kilston Down, no one suspects foul play–except for famed sleuth Lord Edgington, who may just be looking for a way to avoid his awful in-laws over Christmas. But after several unconnected villagers mysteriously die in their beds, the great detective and his young assistant must track down the culprit before the bells ring for Christmas Day and the killer strikes again.

Dominic Porter und die Menschen, die mit ihm von der Erde geflohen sind, haben auf dem fernen Planeten Zeres Zuflucht gefunden. Was auf den ersten Blick wie ein friedliches Paradies wirkt – unberührte Natur, endlose Weiten, ein Neubeginn fern aller Zerstörung – entpuppt sich jedoch bald als trügerische Fassade. Denn unter der stillen Oberfläche dieses scheinbar perfekten Planeten lauern Geheimnisse, älter und dunkler, als es sich jemand vorstellen kann. Und schon bald erkennen die Überlebenden: Hier sind Mächte am Werk, die sie weder verstehen noch kontrollieren können.

Logan Hayes has lost it all—his sister to violence, his family to fire, his freedom to a world that judged him. Haunted by grief and guilt, he’s a man on the edge, carrying scars no one can see. But in the quiet of a church, where he sweeps floors and pieces together his shattered life, Logan begins to uncover a fragile hope.

A young gentlewoman, Margaret de Beauchamp finds her fate twisted into the lives of the up-timers when she meets the Americans imprisoned in the Tower of London. In exchange for her help, Rita Simpson and Harry Lefferts give her a huge sum of money to keep her family’s manor and its woolen trade from falling into the hands of the crown and its unscrupulous minister, Lord Cork. But Margaret’s troubles are not at an end. Her family’s fortunes are in a downward spiral. Her trip to Grantville brings unexpected dangers and a possible up-time solution.

In MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION, Dr. Robert J. Maxie Sr. and Dr. Aminga Maxie uncover how destructive patterns in marriage can resemble a battlefield — but also how couples can disarm the conflict and rebuild love God’s way. This life-changing book is a must-listen for couples seeking healing, growth, and renewed intimacy. With honesty, biblical wisdom, and practical tools, this book shows how to transform struggles into strength and restore the beauty of marriage.

A collection of delightful short stories perfect for celebrating your birthday from the world's best-loved storyteller! Celebrate your special day with these birthday adventures! Meet the fairy who found the perfect gift for the queen, the teddy who thought his birthday had been forgotten and...

Sur la côte est, la guerre des gangs a fait rage et Danny Ryan a perdu. La Mafia, les flics, le FBI veulent tous le voir mort ou en prison. Avec son fils, son père vieillissant et les quelques rescapés de sa bande, il part tenter sa chance en Californie. À Hollywood, la ville où les rêves les plus fous se réalisent. Le sien est de mener enfin une existence tranquille et paisible. Sauf que les fédéraux le traquent : ils veulent lui demander une faveur qui fera de lui un homme riche, ou mort.

The year is 1984. In the wake of the atomic wars, Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Woke Party, led by Big Brother (“Actually, I am non-binary!” —BB). Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, rewriting historical sporting results so that everything was officially won by disabled minorities.

Superperformance unlocks the formula for turning high-performance moments into lasting success. George Pesansky introduces eight proven strategies to eliminate ambiguity, master clarity, and extend “golden hours”—those rare times when everything just clicks.

What if anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction aren’t disorders — but misunderstood signals? What if your suffering isn’t proof of damage — but proof you’ve been looking in the wrong direction? If you’re tired of managing symptoms, chasing diagnoses, or needing support just to feel okay, this book will hit like cold water and a clean slate. You don’t need more insight, another toolkit, or a perfect version of yourself. You need one thing: To see through the illusion that you’re broken — and walk away from it. No labels. No steps. No guru. Just clarity. Sharp, fast, irreversible.

London, 1928. Marius Quin and Lady Bella Montague are ready for a quiet Christmas when they learn that Bella’s beloved Aunt Adele has met a shocking end in her picture-perfect cottage. Immediately heading for Holly Village, the enclave of retired aristocrats and eccentric pensioners where Adele lived, they discover that her death was far from natural.

Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and affordable sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial. Renewable energy is recognized as providing the answer, with countries from around the world deciding at COP28 in 2023 to aim to triple the global renewable...

In the newly revised second edition of Rewired, five experienced McKinsey leaders deliver an essential and incisive update to their widely read guide to planning and implementing AI transformations. The book walks you through the AI transformation from start to finish. You'll learn how to create...