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Humanity’s greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race!Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race—a battle known as Ragnarok!In the Valhalla arena, Raiden Tameemon stands ready to fight for humanity after unleashing his superhuman muscles. Representing the gods, Shiva the Destroyer is confident of his eventual victory. As the two are squaring off, Loki follows a hunch, seeking the secret of Volund, the power the Valkyries use to merge with the human heroes’ weapons. What he finds is an insolent Buddha who might know something about it. But getting the answer might require an unsanctioned brawl between two rowdy groups of gods and human heroes!

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Even pessimists like a little positivity, so comedian Suzi Barrett created these inspirational-but-not-cheesy affirmation cards to supercharge the creative muse within you. Includes 50 affirmations to help you help yourself“without the self-helpy-ness! Providing the fun of a horoscope with a little less woo-woo, this whimsical deck will give you that dose of inspo you've been waiting oh-so-patiently for. Like a magical creativity book“in a box! ¢ Now at your fingertips: Pinterest-worthy inspo + dreamy creative living! ¢ 3.75 x 5 inches; 50 cards, plus instruction card ¢ Conceived and written by Suzi Barret and illustrated by Naomi Sloman; published by Knock Knock Explore how fans are taking Affirmators! out of the box, and into the universe with #affirmators! Explore how fans are taking #Affirmators deck cards out of the box, and into the universe ! It's. . .Self-Help without the Self-Helpy-Ness!„¢

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Raina Telgemeier, the author of the award-winning SMILE, brings us her next full-colour graphic novel . . . DRAMA! Callie loves theatre. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of SMILE, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

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Since its first show in 2010, The Last Podcast on the Left has barrelled headlong into all things horror, as hosts Henry Zebrowski, Ben Kissel, and Marcus Parks cover subjects spanning Jeffrey Dahmer, werewolves, Jonestown, and supernatural phenomena. Deeply researched but with a morbidly humorous bent, the podcast has earned a dedicated and aptly cult like following for its unique take on all things macabre. In their first book, the guys take a deep dive into history’s most infamous serial killers, from Ted Bundy to John Wayne Gacy, exploring their origin stories, haunting habits, and perverse predilections. Featuring newly developed content alongside updated fan favourites, each profile is an exhaustive examination of the darker side of human existence. With appropriately creepy four-color illustrations throughout and a gift-worthy paper over board format, The Last Book on the Left will satisfy the bloodlust of readers everywhere.

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Most people, including philosophers, tend to classify human motives as falling into one of two categories: the egoistic or the altruistic, the self-interested or the moral. According to Susan Wolf, however, much of what motivates us does not comfortably fit into this scheme. Often we act neither for our own sake nor out of duty or an impersonal concern for the world. Rather, we act out of love for objects that we rightly perceive as worthy of love--and it is these actions that give meaning to our lives. Wolf makes a compelling case that, along with happiness and morality, this kind of meaningfulness constitutes a distinctive dimension of a good life. Written in a lively and engaging style, and full of provocative examples, Meaning in Life and Why It Matters is a profound and original reflection on a subject of permanent human concern.

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There is no easier way to win a game of chess than by luring your opponent into a devious trap. Similarly, there's nothing worse than being the one on the receiving end. Tricks, traps and swindles lie in wait everywhere, especially so in the opening phase of the game, and many battles can be won or saved simply through learning and mastering the most important ones. In this instructive and fun book, Gary Lane looks back though chess history and at modern times to create a list of his own favourite tricks and traps. Selecting from hundreds of contenders, Lane examines a variety of factors in order to decide which ideas are most worthy of inclusion. Discover the stories behind the most cunning tricks and traps of all time; how you can utilize them to score easy wins; and how you can avoid being tricked yourself.

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The de Havilland DH 98 Mosquito was one of the fastest and most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. One of the first multi-role aircraft, it was used for reconnaissance and also as a fighter, fighter-bomber, night fighter and interceptor. This book, written by David Ogilvy, one of the last surviving pilots to have flown Mosquitos in squadron service and later in a civilian capacity, spread intermittently over fifteen years, provides an expert inside story of the secret development of the aircraft, the astonishing impact it made when first flown, its operational achievements, handling qualities and the many design developments that took it from quicksilver photographic reconnaissance aircraft to long-range bomber and pathfinder. As preparations are made to bring a working Mosquito back to Britain from New Zealand, this book is a worthy testament to one of the most remarkable British military aircraft.

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You can raise godly kids in an ungodly world.As a parent, you want your child to be happy and successful. You might focus on their clothes, curfews, and crushes. But do you know that there is something more important to fight for—your child’s soul? God gave you this child, and He will equip you to raise them. Don’t let fear, shame, or anxiety make you feel inadequate for the task.With practical, how-to wisdom, Jimmy and Karen Evans join their daughter Julie Evans Albracht to explore what every parent needs to know about:· Finding your true purpose as a parent· Setting the right priorities· Protecting your family from outside pressures· Allowing God’s Word to determine your agenda· Facing battlefields with confidence Your child is a gift, and fighting for their soul is a worthy battle.

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You’re only one step away from the adventure of your life.In this abridgement of his bestselling book, If You Want to Walk on Water You Have to Get Out of the Boat, now distilled down for busy readers, John Ortberg invites you to do with God’s help what you could never do on your own—step out of your comfort zone and step out on the risky waters of faith. If you do, you’ll find that Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It’s thrilling beyond belief. It’s everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process.

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Active aging programs that encourage older adults to practice health- promoting behaviors are proliferating worldwide. In Poland, the meanings and ideals of these programs have become caught up in the sociocultural and political-economic changes that have occurred during the lifetimes of the oldest generations—most visibly, the transition from socialism to capitalism. Yet practices of active aging resonate with older forms of activity in late life in ways that exceed these narratives of progress. Moreover, some older Poles come to live valued, meaningful lives in old age despite the threats to respect and dignity posed by illness and debility. Through intimate portrayals of a wide range of experiences of aging in Poland, Jessica C. Robbins shows that everyday practices of remembering and relatedness shape how older Poles come to be seen by themselves and by others as living worthy, valued lives.

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Sparks fly when a romance writer and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the ultimate Hollywood love story—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the “divine” (Jodi Picoult) New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners.Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is lost. Sure, she’s got an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with a slew of bestsellers under her belt, but when she’s asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn’t been practicing what she’s preached. Fizzy hasn’t ever really been in love. Lust? Definitely. But that swoon-worthy, can’t-stop-thinking-about-him, all-encompassing feeling? Nope. Nothing. What happens when the optimism she’s spent her career encouraging in readers starts to feel like a lie? Connor Prince, documentary filmmake

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An anthology of terrifically terrifying zombie stories for young horror fans!Hold on to your socks and BRAINS!! Is a new video game turning everyone into zombies? Will zombie frogs transform the science lesson into a deadly experiment? Can anyone escape Dr Frankenstein's purr-fectly petrifying cat?! Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this collection of eight zombie stories that'll have you scared stiff. Featuring four scream-worthy horror writers, including bestselling author Michael Dahl, this anthology is an absolute must-have for young horror lovers, including fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series. The perfect Halloween, or anytime, gift!Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Ghost Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Sorcery Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!

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The present volume contains the proceedings of an international conference meant to further the dialogue between New Testament scholars and epigraphists with an interest in NT matters. After the more general approach of a previous conference, it was decided to focus on a particular writing. The Letter to the Colossians, though a relatively short work, was chosen because it contains some very interesting material worthy of study from an epigraphical angle and also offers opportunities to open up towards a broader perspective on Pauline literature. The essays that make up this collection offer insights into the world of the intended addressees, show ways for contextualising epigraphical material, and demonstrate from case studies how this material, in combination with literary and archaeological evidence, can be made to use in interpreting specific concepts or motifs in the letter.

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This fascinating volume tells you everything you need to know about how to build an 00 gauge Tilbury Tank locomotive or, indeed, any similar type of tank. Written in an engaging, encouraging and easily understable style, this new work is a worthy successor to the author's first book, Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives, which was short-listed for the Ian Allan Railway Book of the Year Awards in 2014. Containing scale diagrams, step-by-step photos, sketches and specially commissioned artwork, the book celebrates the history of Tilbury Tanks and demonstrates a range of different techniques that will prove invaluable in constructing models of these charismatic little locomotives. If you have not yet taken the plunge and begun scratch-building, or if you want to complement your growing scratch-building skills and knowledge, this is the book for you.

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Find out what makes Chester County, Pennsylvania, worthy of a day trip, in this photographic journey from east to west, from sunrise to sunset, and in all four seasons. While some of the sights were captured along the main roads of this rural county, it's the fine-grained network of back roads that transports viewers back in time with their hidden gems: classic old barns, rolling hills, gravel lanes, and wind breaks memorializing a simpler way of life. The livestock that call these farms home are as diverse as the barns themselves, including horses, cows, sheep, and goats, not to mention Texas longhorn cattle, buffalo, bison, emu, and alpaca. The Radnor Hunt and other events are a testament to the area's commitment to preserving open space in an area of growing density on the outskirts of Philadelphia.

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God’s Little Book of Calm restores peace to our minds and brings spiritual refreshment to our hearts. ‘It is not work that wears us out, but sadness, anxiety and worry. To God all your griefs are worthy of consideration.’ Most of us need something to counteract the stress we feel But how do we find lasting peace and strength amid all the pressures we face? This wonderful collection of timeless truths and promises enable us to face the challenges ahead. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement. Full of spiritual gems, this book will prove its value time and again whenever life gets too much. ‘Talking to someone about your problems or fears reduces the pain by 50%, so when everyone else fails God simply says, “Come to me.” ‘

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Trailblazing pop star, actor and director, Hayley Kiyoko debuts her first novel, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS.It's not that you're not like other girls. It's just that you've never met a girl like you. And then. You do. You meet her. And suddenly. The songs make sense.It's summertime and 17-year-old Coley is alone, again. Forced to move to middle of nowhere Oregon after losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate.Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What if by opening her heart, Coley's risking it all?

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Bring the fun of Dollywood right to your own kitchen with 100 of the most delicious foods from Dollywood and its surrounding parks.From favorite snacks and main dishes to refreshing drinks and popular desserts, Dollywood has some incredible food. And now, you can recreate all of your favorites—and discover some new favorites—with these 100 recipes in The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook. You’ll learn to make: -Frannie’s Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich from Grandstand Café -Meatloaf Stackers from Granny Ogle’s Ham ‘n’ Beans -Fruity Pebbles Funnel Cakes from Crossroads Funnel Cakes -And much more! Perfect for everyone from Dollywood super fans who miss those familiar flavors in between trips to fans who have never visited but still want to experience the amazing food, The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook has all the recipes you’ll need to make treats worthy of Dolly Parton herself.

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Color your way around the world as this travel-journal-meets-coloring-book guides you through the streets of Boston, featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure.Grab your colored pencils—and get ready to travel the world! Whether your flights are booked or you’ll only be traveling in your mind, Boston: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal takes you on an interactive, colorful tour of the city. This travel journal features 30 sites within the city to discover—from bucket list-worthy must-sees like Faneuil Hall and Fenway Park to historical gems along the Freedom Trail and charming neighborhoods like Beacon Hill and Harvard Square. Learn about each landmark with fascinating histories, fun facts, and travel tips. Accompanying journal pages allow space to record, plan, or imagine a dream vacation. Plus, all 30 landmarks feature beau

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How Anansi Got His Stories is a tale of a familiar character from many African and Caribbean tales. Anansi the trickster wants everyone to listen to his stories, but he will have to complete three challenges before he is proved worthy of the title King of Stories...This humorous story written by Trish Cooke and vividly illustrated by Anne Violet will capture your child''s imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonic progression in Letters

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Whether whipping up swimmingly frosted cupcakes, a mermaid tale shaped cake, cake pops, shakes, and more sweet treats from the deep, you’ll want to dive right in! Enter the world of fantasy and imagine what a party would look like if it were in the wonderful underwater universe where the sirens live. This book brings together fifty favorite mermaid recipes that you can now enjoy as well. Learn how to magically convert classic recipes into something worthy of a bottom-of-the-sea banquet table!Mermaid Food offers a great variety of cakes, cookies, and fantastic delicacies that will fill your table with marine colors. Recipes include: Cupcakes in delicious turquoise tones Varieties of cookies for all tastes Delicious and irresistible siren shakes Ideas to customize a mermaid-themed party table And many more sweet whims you’ll love! Immerse yourself in the kitchen and enjoy this combination of colorful photographs and simple recipes suitable for all levels of bakers.

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At just forty-seven years old, William Giraldi’s father was killed in a horrific motorcycle crash while racing on a country road. This tragedy, which forever altered the young Giraldi and devastated his family, provides the pulse for The Hero’s Body. In the tradition of Andre Dubus III’s Townie, this is a deep-seeing investigation into two generations of men from the working-class town of Manville, New Jersey, including Giraldi’s own forays into obsessive bodybuilding as a teenager desperate to be worthy of his family’s pitiless, exacting codes of manhood. Lauded by The New Yorker for his “unrelenting, perfectly paced prose,” Giraldi writes here with daring, searing honesty about the fragility and might of the American male. An unflinching memoir of luminous sorrow, a son’s tale of a lost father and the ancient family strictures of extreme masculinity, The Hero’s Body is a work of lasting beauty by one of our most fearless writers.

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Everyone eventually leaves Wren Plumley. First it was her mother, then her best friend, and then her sister. Now living with only her cop father and her upended dreams, Wren feels stranded, like a songbird falling in a storm. When Wilder, a sickly housebound teen, moves in next door, Wren finally finds what she’s always wanted—a person who can’t leave. But a chance meeting with Luca, the talkative, crush-worthy boy in her driver’s ed class, has Wren wondering if maybe she’s too quick to push people away. Soon, Wren finds herself caught between the safety of a friendship and a love worth fighting for. Wren starts to dream again. But when postcards begin arriving from her sister, Wren must ultimately confront why her mother left fourteen years before and why her sister followed in her footsteps. For her new life to take flight, Wren will have to reconcile the heartbreaking beauty of lost dreams and the beautiful heartbreak of her new reality.

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Everyone eventually leaves Wren Plumley. First it was her mother, then her best friend, and then her sister. Now living with only her cop father and her upended dreams, Wren feels stranded, like a songbird falling in a storm. When Wilder, a sickly housebound teen, moves in next door, Wren finally finds what she’s always wanted—a person who can’t leave. But a chance meeting with Luca, the talkative, crush-worthy boy in her driver’s ed class, has Wren wondering if maybe she’s too quick to push people away. Soon, Wren finds herself caught between the safety of a friendship and a love worth fighting for. Wren starts to dream again. But when postcards begin arriving from her sister, Wren must ultimately confront why her mother left fourteen years before and why her sister followed in her footsteps. For her new life to take flight, Wren will have to reconcile the heartbreaking beauty of lost dreams and the beautiful heartbreak of her new reality.

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The Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington, is home to the Krause family’s cheery, generational brewhaus. Sloan Krause, gifted with a nose for hops and a talent for concocting delicious microbrews, has big plans to expand her in-laws’ old-school business by creating original, handcrafted German beers. Until she sniffs out what’s going on between her husband, Mac, and one of his barmaids. Fortunately, Beervaria’s hip new microbrewery, Nitro, is about to launch and owner Garrett Strong hires Sloan on the spot to craft Northwest-inspired ales, whip up a tasty bar menu, and promote his buzz-worthy Pucker Up IPA. It’s a win-win for Sloan, who can’t help but enjoy Mac’s envy at their success. But when Mac is arrested after one of Nitro’s competitors is found dead in a fermenting tank, clutching Garrett’s secret IPA recipe, Sloan is on the case to exonerate her cheating ex and uncover who spilled over into murder.

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Sidney Drell (1926-2016) left a legacy worthy of many lifetimes. Physicist, professor, national security expert, amateur musician, behind-the-scenes diplomat, and champion for peace and human rights, he was also friend and mentor. Dozens of interviews with those whose lives he touched reveal Drell as a man of brilliance, curiosity, and passions, whose devotion to the arts, family, and community equaled his love for physics.Teaching at Stanford University and working at its linear particle accelerator, Drell made significant scientific contributions. Not content to leave science in the lab or classroom, Drell brought his intellectual heft to public service, advising the US government on issues relating to science, advocating for Russian dissident Andrei Sakharov, and urging nuclear disarmament. Scaling the heights of achievement with a down-to-earth sensibility, Drell met his destiny empowered and validated by a prodigious mind, generous spirit, and tact in fostering goodwill for the benefit of all.

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Composed by an unknown author in early thirteenth-century France, The Quest of the Holy Grail is a fusion of Arthurian legend and Christian symbolism, reinterpreting ancient Celtic myth as a profound spiritual fable. It recounts the quest of the knights of Camelot - the simple Perceval, the thoughtful Bors, the rash Gawain, the weak Lancelot and the saintly Galahad - as they journey through danger and temptation to reach the elusive Holy Grail. But only one of them is judged worthy to see the mysteries within the sacred vessel, and look upon the ineffable. Enfused with tragic grandeur and an aura of mysticism, The Quest is an absorbing and radiant allegory of man's perilous search for divine grace, and had a profound influence on later Arthurian romances and versions of the Grail legend.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represen

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If there’s a problem in school, there’s no substitute for the world-saving substitute teachers of the S.O.S.! This is the fifth book of this hilarious, highly illustrated early chapter book series.Keep your friends close and your enemies closer! When Snowball, the puffball hamster in Ms. Kim’s classroom, accidentally sips the teacher’s leftover protein shake, she transforms into a monster like Beacher Elementary School has never known before. It’s all hands on deck to stop Snowball before it’s too late. And to do that, Milton Worthy is going to do have to team up with Noah, the part-time classroom ferret, full-time evil mastermind! Will Milton and Noah be able to work together in time to stop Snowball and save the world?HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!

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The redesign of Potsdamer Platz depicts the struggle to revive Berlin, Germany. This central and highly visible square has undergone a series of strategic revisions to restore its vitality and so to meet place-enhancing objectives. Specifically, the book critically addresses the challenging tasks of restoring Potsdamer Platz from a state of disintegration to a condition worthy of a world-class city, although the questions remain unanswered as to how far the objectives have been achieved. The book enables readers to become familiar with the various stages of transformation, aided by the authors’ hand-drawn illustration – a series of sketches accompanied by narrations focusing on how to critically read ‘cities in transformation’. As a whole, it presents an overview of the strategic process of urban regeneration. The findings from this theoretical exploration help reposition our understanding of the process of re-making a ‘city in decay and transition’; and introduces new strands of regeneration ideologies, politics and methods.

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Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam—the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal—to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin’uchi.Akane begins training with rakugo master Urara in preparation for the upcoming Rokumeikai, an event where each participant must perform a newly learned story. If she doesn’t master a new story in the limited time left until the event, she won’t be allowed to perform! What sort of hint will help Akane depict a bewitching courtesan in the tale Urara sugge

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Salad Meals shows you how to eat the rainbow of fruit and vegetables throughout the year with delicious and all-around satisfying meals that are more sustainable to shop for and better for your overall health. In Salad Meals, Emily Ezekiel elevates the humble salad into a dish worthy of being the centrepiece at any table. Organised by season, Salad Meals proves that salads are versatile enough to be both hearty main dishes such as Steak Frites Salad, Kimchi Noodle Salad, and Wild Mushroom Salad and vibrant side dishes like Summer Tomato Salad and Raw Rainbow Chop Salad. Fruit-forward salads like Summer Fruit Salad with Coffee Mascarpone and Toasted Oat Citrus Salad are a delicious stand-in for dessert and make a perfect end to any meal. Ezekiel reimagines salads with recipes for salad boards, a playful riff on snack and charcuterie boards, as well as portable jarred salads that readers can dress at their desks on busy workdays. These

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Embrace your brilliance with the help of the powerful quotations and motivational affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of praise and positivity There’s no one better than you. Nobody has your unique blend of talent, wit, passion and personality. And it never hurts to be reminded how great you truly are, or receive some encouragement when you really need it. This little book is bursting with supportive quotes and inspiring mantras to lift your spirits and celebrate your successes. From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words to live by. As well as the hard-won wisdom of leaders, legends and trendsetters, this book includes a host of empowering affirmations and daily reminders such as: Own your energy Live what you believe, and believe what you live Wear your crown with pride Be completely and perfectly you You are worthy of joy Save some love for yourself

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The Stranglers occupy a paradoxical position within the history of popular music. Although major artists within the punk and new-wave movements, their contribution to those genres has been effectively quarantined by subsequent critical and historical analyses. They are somehow "outside" the realm of what responsible accounts of the period consider to be worthy of chronicling. Why is this so? Certainly The Stranglers' seedy and intimidating demeanor, and well-deserved reputation for misogyny and violence, offer a superficial explanation for their cultural excommunication. However, this landmark work suggests that the unsettling aura that permeated the group and their music had much more profound origins; ones that continue to have disturbing implications even today. The Stranglers, it argues, continue to be marginalised because, whether by accident or design, they brought to the fore the underlying issues of identity, status and structure that must by necessity be hidden from society's conscious awareness. For this, they would not be forgiven.

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Gene Luen Yang and Bernard Chang continue the adventures of your new favorite DC character Monkey Prince! After Monkey Prince finds the jingu bang staff, he realizes controlling it is a whole different problem! It has now stretched so large and long that it has become a nuisance to Atlantis, and so Aquaman goes to find who is responsible for this ginormous golden staff that destroyed so much of his city. The good news is, the Jingu bang can shrink back to normal size, but only the Monkey King is worthy enough to wield its magical properties-will the staff recognize Monkey Prince as good enough to do the same? Sea dragons, the trench, Atlanteans, and Blank Manta's army all clash with Monkey Prince and Shifu Pigsy at the center of it all! Tchk tchk thck, pesky jingu bang staff! Collects Monkey Prince #7-12, Lazarus Planet: Alpha #1, and Lazarus Planet: Omega #1!

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The ongoing sequel to cult film, El Topo, from cult-favorite filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. “Oh, father, I cannot kill you, but I can kill your son . . .” El Topo was a bandit without limits, a man with no moral compass, but when his journey through the arid west brought him face to face with a series of rogue outcasts, he found enlightenment in the unlikeliest place and was forever transformed, becoming a holy vessel imbued with the power to perform miracles. This was a journey that took him far from his first born son, Cain, and brought about the birth of Abel. Fueled by resentment, and unable to kill his saintly father, Cain begins the slow pursuit of his half brother in a tale of magic and mayhem worthy of legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn. Together, they deliver an allegorical and surrealist western where the genre is at the service of deeper philosophical and spiritual considerations.

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April Hunt "will keep you on the edge of your seat" (Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author) in this heart-pounding new romantic suspense.For over a decade, Cade Wright has dedicated his life to the Washington, D.C. police department. Nights, weekends, he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep his city safe. That includes reaching out to the FBI for assistance when his investigation into Dawn of Hope, a local cult, hits a dead end. However the profiler assigned to help him is none other than Grace Steele, his childhood sweetheart who walked out of his life fifteen years ago.Posing as a couple, Cade and Grace infiltrate the cult from the inside but to get close to the Dawn of Hope's mastermind, they have to prove themselves worthy - that is, prove that their love for one another goes way beyond the physical realm. If they don't, lives will be lost, including their own.

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The definitive history and celebration of the groundbreaking show RuPaul's Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy's, and every weave in-between,  as told by its stars, producers and fans.​ Four-time Emmy-winning series RuPaul's Drag Race never set out to find mainstream success. Over thirteen years and about 160 drag queen contestants later, everything from its language and style has seeped into the culture, cementing its place in herstory, one tuck at a time. With viewers from all walks of life, Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon. Told over its first ten years, And Don't F*ck It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the show, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It traces the evolution of the show—and its queens—through its first 14 gag-worthy seasons, serving up all k

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Color your way around the world as this travel-journal-meets-coloring-book guides you through the streets of Thailand, featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure.Grab your pen and colored pencils—and get ready to travel the world! Whether your flights are booked or you’ll only be traveling in your mind, Thailand: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal takes you on an interactive, colorful tour of this majestic country. This travel journal features 30 sites within the country to discover—from bucket list-worthy must-sees in Bangkok like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temple of the Reclining Buddha to Phuket’s scenic coastline and the pink water lily blooms of Udon Thani’s Red Lotus Lake. Learn about each landmark with fascinating histories, fun facts, and travel tips. Accompanying journal pages allow space to record, pla

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A fascinating account of the last major Allied operation in the South-West Pacific, and the largest Australian military operation of World War II.A week after Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Japanese troops landed near Brunei on the South-East Asian island of Borneo. Within eight weeks, the entire island had been overrun, and its Dutch and British Indian defenders had been ejected. By early April 1942, the entire Dutch East Indies were in Japanese hands, and remained under Japanese occupation for a further three years.The late-1944 US landings in the Philippines effectively cut oil- and resource-rich Borneo off from Japan. Now that it was considered a worthy strategic prize for the Allies, General Douglas MacArthur, commanding the South-West Pacific Theater, began planning for the recapture of the key island.This compelling work explores the planning and execution of Operation Oboe, which was spearheaded by Australian troops but involved naval and special forces from the U

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Modern Western European culture would have been impossible without the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. The disciplines of philosophy, drama, history, and science all owe an immense debt to these two Mediterranean cultures. At the same time, there are aspects of this legacy that are less worthy of celebration. Slavery went hand in hand with democracy. The pursuit of beauty coexisted with breathtaking acts of brutality. This book explores the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans and the distinctive cultures they produced. It charts the rise and fall of empires as well as examining the intricacies of domestic life. The opening sections of the book give a chronological overview of the ancient world. They orientate the reader to the key places, actors, and historical trends. The remaining chapters focus on some of the most important and influential aspects of Greco-Roman culture including ancient festivals, art, architecture, religion, and medicine.

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A jaded bartender is wooed by a charmingly quirky couple in this fresh and sizzling polyamorous rom-com, set in the exclusive world of high-end cocktail bars from the beloved author of Chef’s Choice. As a bartender at Terror & Virtue, a swanky New York City cocktail lounge known for its romantic atmosphere and Insta-worthy drinks, Mel has witnessed plenty of disastrous dates. That, coupled with her own romantic life being in shambles, has Mel convinced love doesn’t exist. Everything changes when Bebe walks into the bar. She’s beautiful, funny, knows her whiskeys—and is happily married to her partner, Kade. Mel’s resigned to forget the whole thing, but Bebe makes her a unique offer: since she and Kade have an open marriage, she’s interested in taking Mel on a date. What starts as a fun romp turns into a burgeoning relationship, and soon Mel is trying all sorts of things she’d been avoiding,

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A spine-chilling anthology of scary stories about witches, wizards and more!BEHOLD. One look inside this book, boys and girls, and your socks are sure to be scared clean off! Could you survive having a witch for a grandmother? What happens when a slumber party turns into a nightmare? Will a magical card trick become a boy's ultimate curse? Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this spine-chilling collection of eight sorcery stories... if you dare! Featuring stories from bestselling author Michael Dahl, and other scream-worthy horror writers, this anthology is an absolute must-have for young horror seekers. Buy for fans of Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series or to give as the perfect Halloween gift!Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Ghost Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Zombie Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!

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What We Do in the Shadows with the small town feels of Gilmore Girls in this swoon-worthy romance that will leave readers delightfully cozy and hungry for more.When Cassandra Camberwell returns to her hometown of Hollow Brook to clear out her lategrandmother's ramshackle old house, the last thing she expects is Seth Brubaker on her doorstep. Herformer best friend was responsible for the worst moment of her high school life, and she can'timagine he wants to do anything but torment her all over again.Until she unearths the real reason this annoyingly gorgeous beast of a man keeps hanging around: he'san actual werewolf, who's certain she's the witch that will ease his suffering. But Cassie just isn't sureif she can trust him again. So Seth offers a pact: he'll teach her all about her undiscovered magic, andshe will brew the potions he needs. No feelings, no funny business, just a witch and a werewolfstriking a deal.

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This book concentrates on the investment style of Business Perspective Investing, as practiced by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. It takes the reader through the realisation that the thought process involved when buying shares in a company is no different to buying the company in its entirety.Beginning with how to assess the quality of a business, it explains and illustrates with examples what to look for in company accounts, how to determine the value drivers of a business, the strength of its franchise and how to interpret key financial ratios and performance indicators. It discusses the ideal characteristics of a business worthy of investment so that you will develop a mental checklist of what to look out for.The book then sets out a number of valuation methods to determine the likely economic worth of a company. It is against this estimate that a judgement can be made as to whether a share price offers good value.The book concludes with thoughts on po

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''This masterly investigation, spanning 30 years, into the assassination of a cold war dissident, Georgi Markov, in London in 1978 exposes an assassin worthy of James Bond'' -Observer, Book of the WeekLondon, September 1978: exiled Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is murdered in broad daylight on Waterloo Bridge with what appears to be a poison-tipped umbrella. It would become the most infamous unsolved killing of the Cold War.Many years later, young journalist Ulrik Skotte is approached with explosive new information about a man alleged to be responsible for Markov's death a spy code-named Piccadilly who worked for the Bulgarian secret service. This meeting launched Skotte into a hunt for the killer lasting more than a quarter of a century, bringing him face to face with eccentric conspiracy theorists, a washed-up former dictator, ageing Danish spooks and, ultimately, with Agent Piccadilly himself.Drawing on an incredible cache of origin

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Calling all sandwich lovers! Take a bite out of this drool-worthy cookbook and satisfy your every sandwich craving.Who doesn’t love sandwiches? And who wouldn’t love this mouthwatering cookbook of 85+ recipes for sandwiches of all kinds? Chances are you have a favorite sandwich, or maybe two, or six, or ten! We can all agree that sandwiches are fun; they’re delicious, they’re comforting, and they’re as easy to make as it comes. In short, sandwiches are a damn good thing.  In The Book of Sandwiches, you’ll find sandwich recipes for every day of the week and every week of the year. Sandwiches for comfort food cravings, for quick meals to grab and go, even for high-impact (low-key) ways to impress your friends. (Make someone a great sandwich and you’ve got a friend for life!) Inside are sandwiches for late nights when the hunger hits, and for the next morning when your energy is low . . . Try

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Set at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when idleness was still looked upon by Russia’s serf-owning rural gentry as a plausible and worthy goal, Ivan Goncharov’s Oblomov follows the travails of an unlikely hero, a young aristocrat incapable of making a decision. Indolent, inattentive, incurious, given to daydreaming and procrastination, Oblomov clearly predates the ideal of the industrious modern man, yet he is impossible not to admire through Goncharov’s masterful prose. Translator Marian Schwartz breathes new life into this Russian masterpiece in this, the first translation from the generally recognized definitive edition of the original, as well the first to attempt to replicate in English Goncharov’s wry humor and all-embracing humanity. Replete with ingenious social satire and cutting criticism of nineteenth-century Russian society, this edition of Oblomov will introduce new readers to the novel that Leo Tolstoy praised as “a truly great work, the likes of which one has not seen for a long, long time.”

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"This is a cogent analysis of the complexities of gender in the work of nine contemporary Anglophone and Francophone novelists. . . . offers illuminating interpretations of worthy writers . . . " —Multicultural Review"This book reaffirms Bessie Head's remark that books are a tool, in this case a tool that allows readers to understand better the rich lives and the condition of African women. Excellent notes and a rich bibliography." —Choice". . . a college-level analysis which will appeal to any interested in African studies and literature." —The BookwatchThis book applies gender as a category of analysis to the works of nine sub-Saharan women writers: Aidoo, Bá, Beyala, Dangarembga, Emecheta, Head, Liking, Tlali, and Zanga Tsogo. The author appropriates western feminist theories of gender in an African literary context, and in the process, she finds and names critical theory that is African, indigenous, self-determining, which she then melds with western feminist theory and comes out with an over-arching theory that enriches western, post-colonial and African critical perspectives.

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