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In this "terrific" (San Francisco Chronicle) book, an award-winning author tells the story of how humans invented history, from the Stone Age to the Virtual Age Traveling across millennia and cultures, The Invention of Yesterday argues that world history is a narrative we're constantly inventing. Fifty thousand years ago, we roamed the world as countless autonomous bands of hunter-gatherers, each one telling itself a story of the world with itself at the center. We used narratives to organize for survival and explain the unfathomable, and these stories evolved into the bases for cultures, empires, and civilizations. When disparate narratives collided, the encounters produced everything from confusion, chaos, and war to cultural efflorescence, religious awakenings, and intellectual breakthroughs.In this updated edition with a new postscript, Tamim Ansary uses insightful, vivid stories to illuminate how our propensity to invent a shared symbolic universe has shaped our journey from the Stone Age to the Virtual Age.

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In this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace-but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone they love-for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Judy I. Lin.Within the dazzling halls of London's Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof in an unprecedented display of art and invention. And for two unlikely partners in crime, it's about to become the score of a lifetime.Charming con man Kane Durante works alone-or on occasion with his best friend, Fletcher. But when his boss, the infamous Kingpin of London's magical dark market, gives him the impossible task of stealing a priceless artifact from the Great Exhibition, he knows it's a job he can't pull off alone. Enter Zaria Mendoza, daughter of one of London's greatest alchemologists. Ever since her father's death, Zaria's been struggling to keep her underground business afloat, and impatient clients are becoming violent. When the infuriatingly handsome Kane offers her the promise of enough money to get out of debt and leave London entirely, she knows she can't walk away from this dangerous partnership.But robbing one of the most public, heavily-guarded buildings in London isn't going to be easy, especially when love and betrayal threaten to ruin everything they've worked so hard for.

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As the stars of the screen they shared their secrets with millions. Offstage they were ordinary people with homes and dreams, lives and loves, every bit as real...When Manhattan was conceived as a new TV series it offered more than just a chance for a network to make the ratings. For the stars involved it meant the chance of a lifetime - if they were prepared to pay the price. Sabina Quarles saw a second chance to love when it had seemed her life was over. For Bill Warwick it meant salvation from a tangled web of unhappiness he'd been powerless to escape. And as the viewers watched the drama unfold, the actors shared their passion and pain in the performance of their lives.

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This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important English idioms from around the world. Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in English, and provides additional information about how common they are, in which contexts they should be used, what they mean and how to use them. This edition has been revised and updated to provide learners with detailed information on idioms in a language that is easy to understand. The 2-colour layout of the dictionary means that it is easier than ever for students to find the information they need. With new idioms and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this new edition is packed with information on what idioms really mean and how to use them. Many of the new idioms come from varieties of English spoken all over the world, from Britain to the USA, from South Africa to Australia. The dictionary also includes helpful cross-references, making finding the idiom you need easy. There is also a self-study exercise section at the back of the book so that students can practise and consolidate what they have learnt. The fully-revised thematic index provides learners with the most useful English idioms, organized according to theme, along with real corpus examples. As with all COBUILD products, the Collins Corpus provides thousands of examples showing how the idioms are used in the English language today. In addition, there are hundreds of fascinating notes on the origins of idioms, which will allow students to gain a fuller understanding of the English language. Attractively presented, the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary will prove to be a fascinating and invaluable resource for learners and teachers of English and anyone who wants to gain a greater appreciation of the English language.

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In What's Driving Your Life?: A 10-Day Turnaround for a Fresh Start Rick Warren, bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life, will help you explore what’s really driving your life and how you can experience a fresh start in your habits, your schedule, your finances, and even your identity. This affordable booklet, designed to be enjoyed and given away, invites you to discover real purpose, lasting peace, and God’s promise for you each and every day.• Don’t let the alarming media narrative lure you in.• Resist the impulse to doom scroll negative content.• Find refreshment and renewal in the Bible.Purpose and peace are at your fingertips when you seek a relationship with your Creator in the pages of his Word.It’s a perfect time to turn over a new leaf and create a new habit. Spend the next seven days examining what drives your life and where you can find true meaning and lasting fulfilment

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Nancy, Bess, and George embark on an ill-fated cross-country road trip in the twenty-seventh Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.When George wins an exciting contest from her favorite van life influencers to transport their camper van from Chicago to Los Angeles, she naturally invites Nancy and Bess along to live out her van life fantasies for seven days. But things quickly go sideways for the girls, from bad weather to mechanical problems, leading to personality clashes in a small, closed space. Worse yet, Nancy feels like someone is following them. Could someone be trying to sabotage the trip? Or is Nancy so used to solving mysteries that she’s starting to see villains where there are none? Nancy had better figure it out quickly if their road trip—and their friendship—is going to survive the chaos.

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Did you know you can rewire your brain for health by making simple modifications to your lifestyle? This life-changing workbook guides you through every step to maximum well-being.We’re in the age of medical marvels, advances, and interventions that have enabled us to live longer and live better. Along with a greater life expectancy, however, we’re also seeing increases in certain degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; and certain types of cancer. Bio-hacking offers a way to reduce your risk for these diseases by changing the environment around you—and inside of you—so you have full control of your own biology.In The Longevity Blueprint, you’ll learn how to do just this, essentially hacking and rewiring your body’s operating system to improve your health and well-being. With the tips and advice inside this book, you’ll learn how to improve cognitive health, increase focus, improve physical wellness, and boost happiness. It’s about doing the things we already know keep us healthy: eat right, exercise (body and mind), reduce stress, get more rest. Though it’s how we go about these things that separates the hackers from those who give up after failing to see immediate results.With the book’s writing prompts and journaling pages, you will learn some practical steps you can take to bio-hack your own biology and benefit brain function:Nutrition: healthy diet, brain-boosting foodsExercise: regular physical activity, mind-body exercisesSleep: good sleep environment, good sleep routine Mental stimulation: brain challenges and puzzles, journalingMindfulness and meditation: exercises and breathworkMind-body connection: stress management, social connectionsOnce touted as a tool only for the wealthy, bio-hacking can equip anyone with an arsenal of tools and strategies to help you take charge of your health. A longer, healthier life is not just for the rich!

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After the murder of her best friend, a librarian's search for answers leads back to her own dark secrets in this "searing and timely" novel about a woman transformed by war, family, vengeance, and love, from the author of the beloved bestseller The Life We Bury (Kristin Harmel, author of The Paris Daughter)."Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Kate Quinn's books will be caught up in this story of a courageous woman."―Library Journal (starred review)"Exquisitely written, profoundly affecting, and undoubtedly one of the best books I will read this year."―Louise Fein, author of The London Bookshop AffairHana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared.Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia-until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend-the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head.Now, someone is hunting Hana, and her friend has paid the price, leaving her eight-year-old grandson in Hana's care. To protect the child without revealing her secret, Hana must again become the Night Mora-and hope she can find the killer before the past comes for them, too.

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Cozy up with your little chick and share this sweet, rhyming board book that’s perfect for springtime snuggles!My little chick, to the world you are new. But all along, I’ve always known you. A perfect gift for new babies, this adorable board book with a padded cover is a charming treasure to share with your little chick!

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Suider-Afrika spog met buitengewone ryk boomdiversiteit, met hierdie indrukwekkende plante wat verskeie plantegroeitipes domineer en skuiling en voedsel vir ontelbare organismes verskaf. Hierdie volledig hersiene derde uitgawe dien as 'n onskatbare identifikasie- en naslaangids tot meer as 300 algemene boomspesies in die streek. Met meer as 1 000 foto's, bygewerkte wetenskaplike name, verspreidingskaarte en omvattende inligting oor habitatvoorkeure en menslike gebruike, help hierdie gesaghebbende gids lesers om bome maklik te herken deur subtiele verskille in vertakkingspatrone en blaarkenmerke.

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Southern Africa boasts remarkably rich tree diversity, with these imposing plants dominating various vegetation types and providing shelter and food for countless organisms.This fully revised third edition serves as an invaluable identification and reference guide to over 300 common tree species in the region. Featuring more than 1 000 photographs, updated scientific names, distribution maps, and comprehensive information on habitat preferences and human uses, this authoritative guide helps readers easily recognise trees through subtle differences in branching patterns and foliage features.

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*A William C. Morris Award Finalist* It’s Black Friday—and the apocalypse is on sale!Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper’s life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is plagued by the life he can’t remember and the person he’s sure he’s supposed to be.Jasper spends his days working as a checkout clerk at the Here for You discount mart, where a hell portal in aisle nine means danger every shift. But at least here he can be near the girl he’s crushing on—Kyle Kuan, a junior member of the monster-fighting Vanguard—who seems to hate Jasper for reasons he can’t remember or understand.But when Jasper and Kyle learn they both share a frightening vision of the impending apocalypse, they’re forced to team up and uncover the uncomfortable truth about the hell portals and the demons that haunt the world. Because the true monsters are not always what they seem, the past is not always what we wish, and, like it or not, on Black Friday all hell will break loose, starting in aisle nine.Rising star Ian X. Cho delivers an unforgettably freaky and hilarious YA debut with Aisle Nine, perfect for fans of Grasshopper Jungle or The Last of Us.

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In this gripping debut PI procedural, an ex-cop is dragged back into the policing world that she fled when a teen girl goes missing in her new town. Please help me. I think he killed Avery. Vinnie Taylor isn’t a cop anymore. Once a decorated detective, Vinnie left behind a 25-year career in a blaze of scandal—working undercover to bust a sex trafficking ring in her own Homicide Unit. Nearly beaten to death by her former colleagues to prevent her testimony, Vinnie has found peace in the small town of Wills Harbor, Maryland. Or so she thought.When a local teenager goes missing and nobody in town seems concerned besides the girl's best friend, Vinnie can’t help but take the case, even if it means returning to a world she's gone hundreds of miles to leave behind. She feels a certain kinship with Avery Adair, a whip smart teen who grew up on the wrong side of town, just like Vinnie. But as she digs deeper, Vinnie uncovers a trail of dangerous online encounters and a double life that Avery kept from even her best friends. The closer Vinnie gets to answers, the more perilous her own circumstances become. Does Vinnie have the courage to face the ghosts of her past and the ugly truths hiding in her new hometown?

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Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit. This beautiful sound book features illustrations by New York Times best-selling artist Charles Santore and includes audio narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges.Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother’s warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he’ll have to ask for help to find a way home. This timeless children’s classic provides kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue.This Press & Play Storybook features:A beautifully designed hardcover book with press and play audioUpdated soundboard technology to hear Jeff Bridges narrate the storyIllustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 best-selling artist Charles SantoreThe Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit:Makes a great gift for baby showers, spring holidays such as Easter, or birthdaysIs perfect for family and bedtime reading, or preschool lessonsA wonderful classic to add to family collectionsCritically acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore has been celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!

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Brick-Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead Weaving Techniques walks you through 18 original beading projects, from elegant earrings to statement bracelets and artistic brooches. This book is designed for jewelry makers of all levels who want to explore or deepen their understanding of bead weaving techniques. Inside, you'll find detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, supported by full-color photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams that visually break down both the beading techniques and the jewelry assembly process. Techniques covered include brick stitch, even- and odd-count peyote stitch, circular peyote, crossed-thread weaving, and loom work, all clearly explained and applied across a variety of wearable creations. With its practical guidance and artistic flair, Brick-Stitch, Peyote, and Other Bead Weaving Techniques is an essential resource for anyone passionate about handcrafted jewelry.

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A revised edition of the official Barbie sewing book, featuring 50 stunning garments, all with full-size templates and easy-to-follow sewing instructions! Perhaps Barbie wants to be President today? Or a doctor, dancer or gardener? Or maybe she is looking for the right outfit for the beach, a walk in the park or a slumber party? Find her dream wardrobe within this book...Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 50 stylish garments. Sew clothes for every day: jeans and a tie-waist shirt for a picnic in the country, a fleecy jumper and trousers for skiing, a jersey onesie for a sleepover or dungarees for DIY. Or create outfits for special occasions, such as a floral cocktail dress, A-line wedding dress or a formal lacy dress for the theatre. The projects contain step-by-step instructions and full-size patterns for petite, curvy, tall or original Barbie.The techniques used are simple and the outfits can be sewn by hand or on the machine.These are ideal projects for upcycling old clothes or making use of scraps of fabric from your stash.This book is the English translation of the French original, and the content is taken from two previously published books: Sewing Clothes for Barbie (9781782215974, 2017) and The Barbie Boutique (9781782218661, 2021).

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Apprentice STRIKER Cast faces her biggest challenge yet—and she won’t give up until she’s used all of her smarts and all of her might!In a thrilling new adventure, Clock Striker, Volume 3 explores Cast’s obstacles to saving not only her friend Klaus but an entire town that’s under the rule of a despotic king. Cast finds herself face to face with a roomful of Klaus lookalikes and the terribly cruel Loki, a member of a gang of cyborg desperados, the Demon Bandits. While the townspeople of Alter have embraced Cast, their lives are endangered by a disaster that threatens to destroy their entire kingdom. With Cast’s mentor, the powerful SMITH Ms. Clock, held captive by the secretive king, Cast must make the most of her intelligence and toughness to beat the odds. Can she do it?The first shonen manga to feature a black female hero, Saturday AM’s steampunk action-adventure series Clock Striker has received glowing accolades from fans and industry professionals alike. Clock Striker is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters.Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series: Apple Black, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Orisha, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

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The Dream Songs is an epic of the American twentieth-century psyche. Henry, its protagonist, falls in and out of love, and falls in and out of the hospital; he sings of joy and desire, and of being at odds with the world. He is lustful; he is depressed. In the words of Shane McCrae, he is 'a hero for a disenchanted nation, from which once-common beliefs have mostly fled. He does not mourn the disappearance of those beliefs; he has held onto the beliefs he could.'In Only Sing, McCrae has gathered 152 additional dream songs that Berryman never saw published in his lifetime. This collection is a continuation of Berryman's vast project, an additional set of poems that crack language open, shot through with searing insight.

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Discover bold and brilliant raffia embroidery with popular fashion designer Tihara Smith (@tiharasmith).Create 10 vibrant, contemporary, Caribbean-inspired designs ranging from colourful hoop embroideries and striking wall hangings, to a simple bag, zipped pouch and cushion, all embroidered with vibrant designs!Mouth-wateringly colourful and gorgeously tactile, Tihara’s striking raffia embroidery designs are inspired by her Caribbean heritage and will bring a burst of sunshine into your home. Using raffia ribbon and natural raffia fabric, Tihara takes you through her unique process to create bold and beautiful embroideries that are perfect beginner-friendly projects:All the tools and materials are clearly set out so you know exactly where to begin.The simple stitches are explained step by step, along with practical know-how for working with raffia ribbon and raffia fabric, making this suitable for crafters of all abilities.Full-size templates are included, so you can get started straight away.Choose from 10 stunning projects, ranging from colourful hoop embroideries and striking wall hangings, to making your own simple bag, zipped pouch and cushion, all embroidered with vibrant designs including flowers, foliage and wildlife.Raffia embroidery can also be applied to a variety of clothing, accessories and home decor. Tihara shows you in easy steps how to embellish an existing denim jacket and straw hat to give them a new, modern flair that's personal to you.Join Tihara on a journey of discovery into the history of raffia craft, discover its place in her family's Windrush story, and bring some Caribbean joy into your home with her vibrant, eye-catching designs!See more of Tihara's designs: @tiharasmith and www.tiharasmith.com

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The complete guide to learning how to draw at your own pace, from just an hour a day or over the course of a weekend.Packed with techniques, exercises and practice projectsBoost your creativity and artistic skills at your own paceWritten by Richard Taylor, a prolific author and art tutor, well-known for his tutorial style and artistic abilityGive your creativity a boost with a complete drawing course that can be achieved in just an hour a day!

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Add the perfect finishing touch to your handmade or shop-bought knitwear: use simple embroidery techniques to create tactile, contemporary and completely unique results.Discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug (@gollestrikk).Knit stitches make a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery. The final effect is a beautiful, raised design that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end effect is fun and simple to achieve.Following an essential chapter that covers the core embroidery stitches step by step, Diana guides you through over 25 gorgeous designs to embroider onto your knitwear, along with tips on which types of yarn are most suitable, and advice on getting the best results.From graphic shapes like crosses, squares and hearts, to awe-inspiring florals and fruit, there are designs for everyone – use the full-size embroidery diagrams and positioning illustrations, along with the colour and stitch guides, to ensure you get the best results.There's advice on playing with colours, too, if you're looking to adapt the designs for a bolder look, or to achieve a more muted, calmer palette.The designs are perfect for mending and repairs: embroider onto tired knitted garments and accessories to not only extend their lifespan but to make them completely unique.Whether you’re looking to sustainably reinvigorate something old or embroider something completely new, this stunning book will help you bring your knitwear to life with contemporary colour and style.This is a translation of the Norwegian title Broderi på Strikk, by popular designer Diana Loug.

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'Somewhere in the multiverse, innumerable possibilities are collapsing into infinite different realities. Am I happier in any of them? I still don't know. The answer to that question is just one more thing that $1.2 million could never buy.'In 2020, Alexander Hurst was 29 years old and broke, living as a writer in a cramped Paris flat-share. There were murmurs that a global pandemic was coming. Financial stability seemed unattainable, so far removed from his reality - the reality of the generation who came of age during the 2008 financial crisis. On a whim, he poured his meagre savings into highly risky options trading. Within a year this small set of stocks was worth $1.2 million. Enough to turn his life on its head - but not in the way he had imagined, as he began a slow motion descent into losing it all. In exploring Alexander's remarkable rise and fall from wealth, Generation Desperation grapples with the vital questions of our age: what do class and status mean in a late-stage capitalist society? Can everyone really build the life they want? Or is there a cost to pursuing money above everything?Generation Desperation is an urgent, unmissable fable for our times.

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series... This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork.Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance? A Betrayal... Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that's one order she's more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. A Choice.... Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he's the only way for her to get what she wants-to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she's ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself-about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she's far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. A Secret... But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

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Children will love using the stickers to decorate eggs and bonnets, ready for the Easter parade, and sticking on sweet treats and hidden eggs in scenes of celebration. With over 150 stickers.

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      Make a wish! Then make another and another...   Here's the iconic wishing star origami craft – with so much more! Fold the included strips and squares into multiple different designs, including tiny stars, paper chains, adorable cat rings, and tiny boxes to store and fit your creations. There's also a twirly fidget toy to level up your skills, plus funny fortunes to make you smile. Make lucky charms for your nearest and dearest, with tons of colours and patterns to choose from. A perfect gift for kids Multiple different craft options to choose from Have hours and hours of fun with this adorable origami set  

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From the Women's Prize-longlisted author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line comes a stunning historical novel about two outsiders who venture into the Forbidden Kingdom of Tibet, both driven by a motive they are desperate to keep secretIn 1869, the mountainous territory of Tibet is closed to foreigners, an infuriating obstacle to Europeans racing to expand their empires. In response, Britain begins training Indians – permitted to cross borders that white men may not – to undertake illicit, perilous expeditions within Tibet.Balram is one such surveyor-spy, recruited to guide an English captain on a foolhardy mission. His path will soon cross with that of another unlikely explorer, Katherine. Fleeing a life of frustrated ambition, belittled by her male peers, Katherine has a plan to secure her legacy as the first European woman to reach Lhasa and the legendary Potala Palace. As they battle to survive, Balram and Katherine face storms and bandits, snow leopards and soldiers, fevers and frostbite. But nothing is more dangerous than the secrets that snap at their heels, in this unforgettable story about the obsessions of the colonial enterprise, and the ways we endeavour to leave a mark on the world.

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**This new hardcover edition of the third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Never After series has specially designed edges, an exclusive case design, and full-color art.**A woman can be great, and terrible too.Evelina Westerly has always been the bad guy. As the brains, brawn, and botanist behind her family's drug empire, she's her father's ruthless secret weapon. With her days divided between perfecting her greenhouse, seeking revenge for her sister's murder, and putting a gun to the head of anyone in her way, Evelina doesn't have time for anything else. Especially not for love. After a one-night stand with a gorgeous man at a nightclub, she's sated her urges and is back to her criminal ways. That is, until that same man shows up as the new Westerly lackey...under a totally different name.But Nicholas Woodsworth's real secret is much more dangerous than an alias. He's an undercover DEA agent, and he's hell-bent on destroying the drug trade that devastated his family. When he realizes the youngest daughter of the Westerly empire is the same woman he's been fantasizing about since that night at the club, attraction wars violently with disgust. Evelina embodies everything he's against, and he's been sent here to be her downfall. Yet the more they learn about the darkness in each other's hearts, the more alike they seem, and when hatred turns to something more, Nicholas will have to decide whether he can love a wretched woman, even if it means bringing both of their lives to ruin.

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'Flays the political moment. At all levels, it is a blast' Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, BabyI'm a 32-year-old sex worker who just killed a politician. Please, please, please turn me into a feminist anti-hero.A 32-year-old sex worker has just killed extremist political hopeful Meat Neck. Holed up in an off-the-grid cabin in the woods, she now has only two days, her wits and a high-speed internet connection to save her own life.Her best bet is to reach out to the wildly popular feminist investigative podcast Justice for Bimbos. In a hastily-typed series of emails, the newly-minted "Murder Bimbo" explains how she was recruited and then trained by a cabal of code-named US agents to take out Meat Neck.But, when she starts a new set of emails, this time addressed to her ex-girlfriend, we begin to realize that Murder Bimbo might not be the unsuspecting cog she claims to be.In a time where 'truth' is more flexible than ever before - who really is Murder Bimbo? And what will she do next?Introducing an unforgettable character for our times: hyper-articulate, totally untrustworthy, politically murky, charmingly petty, and wholly egotistical - this is . . . MURDER BIMBO.'Murder Bimbo is Gone Girl for the Luigi Mangione era, and Rebecca Novack is one of our funniest and most acerbic new writers' Catherine Lacey, author of Biography of X'I'm obsessed with this novel. The plot is propulsive as hell. This is destined to be a major debut, and I can't wait for it to happen' David Varno, Publishers Weekly

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