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"Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart…” Crime and Punishment is one of the greatest and most readable novels ever written. From the beginning we are locked into the frenzied consciousness of Raskolnikov who, against his better instincts, is inexorably drawn to commit a brutal double murder. From that moment on, we share his conflicting feelings of self-loathing and pride, of contempt for and need of others, and of terrible despair and hope of redemption: and, in a remarkable transformation of the detective novel, we follow his agonised efforts to probe and confront both his own motives for, and the consequences of, his crime. The result is a tragic novel built out of a series of supremely dramatic scenes that illuminate the eternal conflicts at the heart of human existence: most especially our desire for self-expression and self-fulfilment, as against the constraints of morality and human laws; and our agonised awareness of the world’s harsh injustices and of our own mortality, as against the mysteries of divine justice and immortality.

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It’s been roughly one year since Chuya Nakaharajoined the Port Mafia, and he’s got his sights set on an executiveposition. But as he makes plans to move up, a man by the name of PaulVerlaine—claiming to be his younger brother—appears and vows toassassinate everyone he cares about! Now, Chuya must team up with Adam, aEuropean A.I. investigator, to stop this lunatic before the storm swallowsYokohama once again...

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Let Your Creativity Blossom with 30 Beautiful Watercolor Projects Immerse yourself in the world of watercolor with Sushma Hegde's array of stunning botanicals. Wildflower Watercolor is the essential comprehensive guide for beginner painters to learn how to create perfect floral masterpieces. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations, it's never been easier to master the art of watercolor painting. Inside, you will find everything you need to get started, including how to mix colors and create striking new shades, how to make various types of brushstrokes and more. With over 30 projects to choose from--wild herbs such as lavender and chamomile and gorgeous flowers such as poppies, buttercups and forget-menots-- anyone can create their very own watercolor work of art. With just a brush, some paint and a little bit of water, you can take the world's floral beauty to the page.

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SAVING THE WORLD FOR EACH OTHERRae and Claire may have thwarted the assassination attempt on the pope, but life in the Nur Empire was never going to be easy. Intrigue abounds, from a brewing power struggle between the empress and her daughter, to the ever-present threat of Nur’s demon neighbors, to the growing fires of another revolution. Worse, yet another danger lurks just out of sight, one that threatens not only nations, but the entire world…

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Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns - but most patterns don't include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable, from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and clear instructions teach you the techniques you need, including design options like braids, diamonds, and pretzels so you can make your cables truly one-of-a-kind. This book is the perfect companion to any knitting pattern featuring cables, giving you the information and skills to make polished, beautiful, and unique cables for any project.

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Gain easy access to the best of Spurgeon's writings on the book of Galatians. Spurgeon Commentary: Galatians collects his thoughts on Galatians in a commentary format, including sermon illustrations and applications culled from his sermons and writings. Illustrations are indexed by theme, enabling you to quickly find a fitting observation whether you're searching by topic or verse. Each section of Scripture also includes at least one application from Spurgeon based on those verses. And updated language brings greater clarity to his teachings than ever before--allowing you to better understand and apply Spurgeon's rich insights into Galatians.

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The ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition includes a full, blank page beside every page of Bible text for Bible readers looking for as much space as possible for sermon notes, personal reflections, prayers, or artwork.

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When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions. They're eager to get right back to it, but there's just one problem: if they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're sure to eat it on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: 'Let's eat the monsters!' Slimes, basilisks, mimics, and even dragons...none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!

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The little girl was a treasure who should have been cherished, not murdered. She was only five-too young to die-and Homicide Detective J.P. Beaumont of the Seattle Police Department isn't going to rest until her killer pays dearly. But Beaumont's own obsessions and demons could prove dangerous companions in a murky world of blind faith and religious fanaticism. And he is about to find out that he himself is the target of a twisted passion . . . and a love that can kill.

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Lonely Planet's Portuguese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Portuguese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order a pastel de nata with confidence, ask directions to the closest beach and appreciate fado, the traditional singing of Portugal; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet's Portuguese Phrasebook and Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues Convenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases QandA - suggested answers to questions asked Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Portuguese Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywh

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Does eThekwini mean "place of the lagoon" or "place of the single testicle"? How are the names of dogs used to accuse a neighbour of witchcraft? What is the origin of Jamludi? Is the Zulu isibongo the same as a surname? What influence do scholars have in the process of naming?;"Zulu Names" explores the meanings of and metaphors behind more than 1000 Zulu names grouped into different categories: from personal names and nicknames to clan names and praises; from place, homestead and regimental names to school and shop names; and from domestic animal and bird names to the names of the Zulu lunar months. For the more serious scholar, "Zulu Names" also contains research and onomastic material.;This is a guide for anyone interested in Zulu language or culture, or in naming practices generally.

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Need some ideas to bring some calm to playtime, relax little ones to create some quiet time, or engage the mind with creative activities? Pick a card from Calm Ideas for Busy Kids! From clay making to poetry writing and shadow drawing, this pack includes 50 calm ideas to inspire kids and keep boredom at bay. How about making a nature treasure box? Or creating a mini village using recycling? And how about some cloud spotting? Or some superhero yoga poses! Choose cards with the paint palette icon if you're feeling creative, the cloud icon if you're feeling quiet, or the butterfly icon if you're in the mood for something sensory. With so many options, you can pick more than once to find the just-right activity to fit your needs! Perfect for ages 4+, this set offers plenty of ways to keep kids entertained and calm. Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks. Plastic-free packaging. CALM IDEAS CARD DECK - These calm ideas cards from Petit Collage are specifically designed to inspire ways to calm little ones through play and creativity. Learn how to make a bird feeder, find a face in the clouds, create a feelings tree, and much more. PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS & ADULTS - Suitable for ages 4+, this activity set is great for any parent or guardian looking for new ways to calm kids through play. Ideal for a pre-holiday or travel gift. PLAY & DEVELOPMENT - Start expanding young minds with 50 ideas to make them feel relaxed and calm, think about their feelings, and develop mindfulness through play. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED - This product is made using FSC paper and packaged in a keepsake tin. PETIT COLLAGE - Petit Collage is all about good design. We combine a modern aesthetic with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal measure.

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Across five decades and counting, New Zealand-born singer/songwriter and Crowded House founder Neil Finn has become one of the best-loved figures in popular music, crafting enough hits along the way -- Weather With You, Locked Out, I Got You, Fall At Your Feet, It s Only Natural, and of course Don t Dream It s Over -- to forge his very own one-man Great Antipodean Songbook. One fateful day in April 1977, teenage Neil received a transcontinental phone call that would change his life. It was his older brother, Tim, calling from London, England, with a simple question: Do you want to join the band? That band, the art-rock combo Split Enz, would provide the launchpad for a career that has taken in widespread international success with Crowded House, as a solo artist, back with Tim in The Finn Brothers, and as a touring member of Fleetwood Mac. There have been bumps along the road, including repeated clashes with Tim and the tragic death of original Crowded House drummer Paul Hester, but taken as a whole, Finn s story is one of the most inspiring musical sagas of modern times. Australian author and journalist Jeff Apter has observed Neil s career from close quarters since the late 70s, from frantic early Enz gigs to private listening parties to huge reunion shows and numerous points in between, giving him the perfect perspective to write this intimate, even-handed biography.

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With First Steps Workbooks, toddlers practice motor control skills and develop spatial reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Children can take the first step in their education by stickering, pasting, cutting, coloring, and folding with our colorful and fun exercises.Stickering and pasting are not just for fun, they're the building blocks for your child's motor control skills. In this book, children place stickers of fascinating animals onto colorful nature backgrounds to make lively wildlife scenes. Children will develop fine motor control and spatial reasoning skills by completing these fun animal art projects.

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Sparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment—in both work and love!From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all. But now that they’re officially a couple, new challenges await, and their fledgling relationship must learn to soar!Still living separately, Minato and Shizuma are finding it hard to see each other because of the distance and their hectic schedules. To remedy this, the two start apartment hunting in earnest and even make an appointment to view a promising possibility. But they’ve been down this road once before, with disappointing results—is the universe on their side this time, or is a greater power telling them it’s time to throw in the towel?

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A real-life odd couple navigate living together as secret lovers in this Love Nest continuation.Masato, once bitter and alone, used to spend his time wreaking havoc on other people’s happy relationships. But now he’s too busy being a homemaker with his roommate-turned-lover, Asahi. Unfortunately, their secret relationship seems to have secrets of its own, and Masato just might find himself missing the predictability of single life.The year-end holidays have arrived, and Masato is finally bringing Asahi home to meet his mother…as a “friend.” Encouraged by memories of his mother telling him to live life how he wants to, however, Masato decides he will someday confide in her the truth about his relationship with Asahi. But as Asahi watches over this positive change in Masato and realizes just how important he’s become to him, trauma from Asahi’s own past bubbles up to torment him.

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This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life, gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.“I’ll be dropping a few names,” Ed Zwick confesses in the introduction to his book. “Over the years I have worked with self-proclaimed masters-of-the-universe, unheralded geniuses, hacks, sociopaths, savants, and saints.” He has encountered these Hollywood types during four decades of directing, producing, and writing projects that have collectively received eighteen Academy Award nominations (seven wins) and sixty-seven Emmy nominations (twenty-two wins). Though there are many factors behind such success, including luck and the contributions of his creative partner Marshall Herskovitz, he’s known to have a special talent for bringing out the best in the people he’s worked with, especially the actors. In those intense collaborations, he’s sought to discover the small pieces of connective tissue, vulnerability, and fellowship that can help an actor realize their character in full. Talents whom he spotted early include Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, Claire Danes, and Jared Leto. Established stars he worked closely with include Leonardo DiCaprio, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Daniel Craig, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Jennifer Connelly. He also sued Harvey Weinstein over the production of Shakespeare in Love—and won. He shares personal stories about all these people, and more. Written mostly with love, sometimes with rue, this memoir is also a meditation on working, sprinkled throughout with tips for anyone who has ever imagined writing, directing, or producing for the screen. Fans with an appreciation for the beautiful mysteries—as well as the unsightly, often comic truths—of crafting film and television won’t want to miss it.

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In dreams, everyone is creative, intuitive, and guided by dimensions that are not usually perceivable while awake. In this book, Dr. Michael Lennox helps you explore your innate psychic abilities and teaches you how to develop them through dreamwork regardless of your skill level. With examples from both his personal and his clients' dream experiences, Dr. Lennox introduces you to the different types of dreams, including precognitive, lucid, shared, and visitation dreams. You will learn to foretell the future, receive messages from people who have passed away, and encounter all sorts of out-of-body experiences. In addition to past lives, night terrors, and multidimensional dreams, this book covers how to create a bedtime ritual to ensure good sleep and effective dreamwork.

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**AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW**From the Sunday Times bestselling authorTWO'S COMPANY, THREE'S MURDER'I loved it!' GILLIAN McALLISTER'Nobody writes psychopaths like Swanson.' MARK EDWARDSWhen private detective and former cop Henry Kimball is hired to investigate a cheating husband, he senses all is not quite what it seems, and before he knows it he's gotten far too close to the other woman.As the case rapidly gets ever more dangerous, he's forced to turn to the only person he can trust, the sociopathic Lily Kintner, the woman who once stabbed him, but with whom he shares a peculiar bond.'Swanson has made me fall in love with plot twists again.' DOUG JOHNSTONEReaders are gripped by The Kind Worth Saving***** 'Definitely one of the best books of the year!'***** 'Wickedly delicious!'***** 'A thrilling, gripping book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.'***** 'Fantastically twisty'***** 'Wow, this was a nonstop whirlwind!'***** 'Oh my goodness I couldn't put it down'

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Assistant District Attorney Kaj Cordozo's life is thrown upside down when two masked men attempt to kidnap his son, Elijah. Given the high-profile case Kaj is working on, he's not about to take any more risks. When Val Sorensen of Burke Broussard Private Investigation Agency is assigned as Elijah's bodyguard, she realises she also has a very personal connection to the gang thought to be behind the attempted kidnap - a run in with Sixth Day cost her brother his life. As Kaj and Val work together to prevent a second kidnap attempt, they uncover a trail of violence and deception leading back to brothers Aaron and Corey Gates. Aaron is in prison, but Corey is dangerous, at large and about to threaten everything Kaj holds dear. Will the revelation of involvement from the other Gates brothers lead to answers, or by placing their trust in them will Kaj and Val be putting themselves in even more danger?READERS LOVE KAREN ROSE:'Karen Rose never disappoints!''The characters are so well described you feel as if they are real people''I love this author's writing. Each book is like meeting up with old friends''I just couldn't put it down, I'd definitely recommend this author''It is just painstaking waiting for her next novel'

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In Feminism Against Progress, Mary Harrington argues that the industrial-era faith in progress is turning against all but a tiny elite of women. Women’s liberation was less the result of human moral progress than an effect of the material consequences of the Industrial Revolution. We’ve now left the industrial era for the age of AI, biotech and all-pervasive computing. As a result, technology is liberating us from natural limits and embodied sex differences. Although this shift benefits a small class of successful professional women, it also makes it easier to commodify women’s bodies, human intimacy and female reproductive abilities.This is a stark warning against a dystopian future whereby poor women become little more than convenient sources of body parts to be harvested and wombs to be rented by the rich. Progress has now stopped benefiting the majority of women, and only a feminism that is sceptical of it can truly defend female interests in the 21st century.

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How to pass on strength not pain to those you love.When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives, hurting our family, friends and colleagues. Eventually, this hurt spreads further, affecting entire communities and families across generations.This is intergenerational trauma. It can lead us to become people-pleasers, co-dependent in relationships and even estranged from our families. The wounds are complex and continue to invade our minds, bodies and spirits long after.In Break the Cycle, Dr Mariel Buqué delivers the ground-breaking guide to healing inherited trauma. Weaving scientific research with practical exercises and stories from her therapy room, Dr Buqué will help you understand how trauma is inherited from one generation to the next, break the cycle and disrupt the flow of intergenerational trauma with therapeutic exercises, and encourage you to pass on strength - not pain - to future generations.With a holistic approach to healing that has been absent from the field of psychology for too long, Break the Cycle will help you shift intergenerational trauma to intergenerational abundance.

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Bluey and Bingo share all the reasons why they love their family! From croc-catching to Horsey Rides, Bluey and Bingo discover that the Heelers family is full of laughter, playing, dancing and most importantly, love. Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: All About Bingo Bluey: Mini Bluey Bluey: Hammerbarn

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'A powerful novel of expectation, love, oppression, sin, religion and betrayal' Daily Mail When the mysterious and beautiful young widow Helen Graham becomes the new tenant at Wildfell Hall rumours immediately begin to swirl around her. As her neighbour Gilbert Markham comes to discover, Helen has painful secrets buried in her past that even his love for her cannot easily overcome. 'Courageous and controversial' The Times **One of the BBC’s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**

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Ten-year-old Leo dreams of performing in the West End. His love of dancing is getting him through the Luton heatwave, but his selective mutism is putting his spot in the end-of-summer dance show on the line.When chatty Richa moves in next door, Leo finds it easy to bond with her. She talks enough for the both of them ... at least to begin with. But when he learns her secret it's clear that Richa needs Leo's support as much as he needs hers.With Richa's help, will Leo be able to follow his dreams? Or will Leo's inability to talk cost him their friendship?A heart-warming story of courage and determination in the face of adversity, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson, Stewart Foster and Elle McNicoll.

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Learn how to paint on your iPad like the professionals in Beginner’s Guide to Procreate, a comprehensive introduction to this industry-standard software. Accessible and versatile, Procreate is an ideal tool for anyone wanting to give digital painting a go. Step-by-step tutorials, quick tips, and inspiring artwork ensure you’ll have all you need to create stunning concept art quickly and easily.

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Robin Sharma believes there are certain skills and attitudes that allow you to rise to extraordinary success. In his powerful new parable, he offers a story designed to help people from all walks of life to achieve great things. Blake DiFranco is down on his luck, trying to make ends meet. His job is unsatisfying, and he is disenchanted with the world around him. One day, an enigmatic friend offers him a life-altering opportunity: spend a day studying with a mysterious group of teachers and learn the secrets of limitless success. The next morning, he embarks on a journey to discover the true meaning of the LWT philosophy - Lead Without a Title. He is ushered through the lessons of the four teachers: Anna, a maid who shows him that every job can be done with passion; Ty, a surfer who reminds him how important it is to rise to the riskiest challenges; Jackson, a former CEO who shows him the value of relationships; and Jet, a masseur who proves that greatness begins within. Blake's world changes as the teachers make him realize his own potential to achieve greater things than he'd ever imagined. The book is packed with real-world lessons and inspiring exercises that will help any business person realize extraordinary results. Sharma distils over fifteen years of working with high-performers to deliver real-world strategies and foster a winning mindset. Here are formulas that will build success amidst times of deep change and will help readers to make positive changes both at work and at home.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Nina Dobrev, with Logan Marshall Green and Eric Dane, special appearance by Famke Janssen. Distributed by Universal Pictures with a screenplay by Francine Rivers and D.J. Caruso CALIFORNIA’S GOLD COUNTRY, 1850. A TIME WHEN MEN SOLD THEIR SOULS FOR A BAG OF GOLD AND WOMEN SOLD THEIR BODIES FOR A PLACE TO SLEEP. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. A child prostitute, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael Hosea, who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs . . . A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is about love that won’t let go – no matter what.

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