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The truth of Maomao's birth is revealed?! Sly tactician Lakan's attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking "poison" as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! But will any of the flowers there catch his eye when his heart is in love with a memory?

The digital era is beset by distraction, and it feels like things are only getting worse. At times like these, the distant past beckons as a golden age of attention. We fantasise about escaping our screens. We dream of recapturing the quiet of a world with less noise. We imagine retreating into solitude and singlemindedness, almost like latter-day monks.But although we think of early monks as master concentrators, a life of mindfulness did not, in fact, come to them easily. As historian Jamie Kreiner demonstrates in The Wandering Mind, their attempts to stretch the mind out to God-to continuously contemplate the divine order and its ethical requirements-were all-consuming, and their battles against distraction were never-ending. Delving into the experiences of early Christian monks living in the Middle East, around the Mediterranean, and throughout Europe from 300 to 900 CE, Kreiner shows that these men and women were obsessed with distraction in ways that seem remarkably modern. At the same time, she suggests that our own obsession is remarkably medieval. Ancient Greek and Roman intellectuals had sometimes complained about distraction, but it was early Christian monks who waged an all-out war against it. The stakes could not have been higher: they saw distraction as a matter of life and death.Even though the world today is vastly different from the world of the early Middle Ages, we can still learn something about our own distractedness by looking closely at monks' strenuous efforts to concentrate. Drawing on a trove of sources that the monks left behind, Kreiner reconstructs the techniques they devised in their lifelong quest to master their minds-from regimented work schedules and elaborative metacognitive exercises to physical regimens for hygiene, sleep, sex and diet. She captures the fleeting moments of pure attentiveness that some monks managed to grasp, and the many times when monks struggled and failed and went back to the drawing board. Blending history and psychology, The Wandering Mind is a witty, illuminating account of human fallibility and ingenuity that bridges a distant era and our own.

Madvillain's Madvillainy is a captivating book penned by the talented Will Hagle. Published in 2023 by Bloomsbury Academic, this book delves into a unique genre that keeps the readers hooked from the first page to the last. The book is a testament to Hagle's prowess as a wordsmith and his ability to weave narratives that are as compelling as they are intriguing. The book was published on March 9, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the literary world. Bloomsbury Academic, the publisher, has a reputation for bringing forth books that challenge the status quo and inspire readers, and Madvillain's Madvillainy is no exception. The book is available in English, making it accessible to a broad spectrum of readers across the globe.

A fantastical 78-card tarot deck and guidebook hand-painted by the award-winning author of the spellbinding bestseller The Night Circus.Welcome to The Phantomwise Tarot. This black-and-white world is a little bit circusy, a little bit Wonderland, and a little bit nocturnal phantasia of its own invention. It is a mix of myth and fairy tale, where each individual you meet may be an illusion, reflection, or distortion. When Erin Morgenstern was working on her international bestseller The Night Circus, she began a creative exercise to better understand the complexities of the tarot. This painted series captures the themes of each of the 78 cards in a traditional Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck with equal parts whimsy and mystery. Archetypal figures like The Fool, The Hierophant, and The Lovers emerge from dark skies and swirling clouds. The ravens may not be what they seem. The cats know more than they’ll ever tell. The accompanying guidebook offers interpretations of the cards and suggested spreads for tarot readings for beginners and expert readers alike.These cards have waited patiently for over a decade to find their way into the world. Please welcome them into yours.

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series Kiera Cass is back with her most epic novel yet - a sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.'Love has a sound. It sounds like a thousand heartbeats happening at the same time.'

This book is raw, real and politically incorrect, it will threaten and challenge your ideas of what does it mean to be a man and how to better serve your purpose.

"Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter--well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walter's always been a little...off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walter's invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. It's beautiful, it's opulent, it's private--so a week of putting up with Walter's weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldn't a chance to reconnect be...nice? In The Nice House on the Lake, the overriding anxieties of the 21st century get a terrifying new face-and it might just be the face of the person you once trusted most."--

If you are getting started in cybersecurity operations, evolving your existing security operations center (SOC), or engaging with a SOC regularly, 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cybersecurity Operations Center helps you understand what it takes to stand up, grow, and evolve a truly great SOC. Fully revised, this second edition includes new material and evolved thinking to bring a fresh approach to excelling at cybersecurity operations. This book guides cyber professionals through applying mission context to 11 strategies of a world-class SOC: Strategy 1: Know What You Are Protecting and Why Strategy 2: Give the SOC the Authority to Do Its Job Strategy 3: Build a SOC Structure to Match Your Organizational Needs Strategy 4: Hire AND Grow Quality Staff Strategy 5: Prioritize Incident Response Strategy 6: Illuminate Adversaries with Cyber Threat Intelligence Strategy 7: Select and Collect the Right Data Strategy 8: Leverage Tools to Support Analyst Workflow Strategy 9: Communicate Clearly, Collaborate Often, Share Generously Strategy 10: Measure Performance to Improve Performance Strategy 11: Turn up the Volume by Expanding SOC Functionality

"Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target--a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He's had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn't see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DC Universe hated Luthor enough to want him dead by slow-acting poison. And the prime suspects happen to be the Justice League International?"--

Title: The Journey,Author: James Norbury,Publication Year: 2022-09-29,Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd,Language: eng

Procurement can be your company's secret weapon for winning in turbulent times.In most companies, procurement is an unglamorous, unloved part of the business. A job in the procurement office? A fast track to nowhere. Sourcing and supplier management is strictly about costs, the thinking goes, and all that matters is playing hardball to get these as low as possible. No connection to innovation or strategy or creating positive value.Not so fast. As Boston Consulting Group thought leaders Christian Schuh, Wolfgang Schnellbcher, Alenka Triplat, and Daniel Weise explain in Profit from the Source, procurement should be regarded in a new light, because it has the potential to be a CEO's secret weapon in these fast-moving, disruptive times. The authors offer a wake-up call and a new strategic blueprint for leaders everywhere. With vivid stories and in-depth case studies, they illustrate that no other business function offers the same holistic view of a companyfrom suppliers who provide the organization with raw materials and components to consumers who buy the finished product. While it's true that a core task of any procurement function is to keep costs from spiraling out of control, the authors show how procurement can help businesses generate phenomenal value from five other sources of competitive advantage critical to successinnovation, quality, sustainability, speed, and risk reduction.Drawing on BCG research and the authors' firsthand experience working with some of the world's leading companiesin high tech, automotive, consumer goods, and many other industriesProfit from the Source provides proven strategies to drive new bottom-line, as well as top-line, growth for your company.

What Lies Beyond the Veil is a riveting masterpiece penned by the talented Harper L. Woods. Published in 2022 by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd., this book is a recent addition to the literary world that has already made quite a splash. The genre of the book is a well-kept secret, adding to the allure and mystery that surrounds it. What Lies Beyond the Veil is more than just a book; it's an exploration into the unknown, a journey that Harper L. Woods masterfully guides us through with his eloquent prose and intricate storytelling. This book is a testament to Harper L. Woods' ability to weave a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd., a publishing house renowned for their selection of high-quality literature, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for their next literary adventure. Dive into What Lies Beyond the Veil and discover what secrets Harper L. Woods has to share.

Moritz Moszkowski Spanish Dances Op.12. This set of five Spanish dances is for piano and four hands.Spanish Dances op. 12 für Klavier zu 4 HändenMoritz Moszkowski Spanische Tänze Op.12. Dieses Set aus fünf spanischen Tänzen ist für Klavier und vier Hände.

Create lasting harmony, healthy communication, and everlasting love with Jonathan Robinson's powerful couple communication book.Develop effective communication skills for a lasting relationship.

"Eren and everyone he has ever known have lived on the island of Paradis. For many years, the Marleyans have been threatening Paradis in an attempt to monopolize the power of the Titans and keep the world trembling before their military might. In an effort to prove their worth and cement their truth, the Marleyans prepare for the ultimate declaration of war on Paradis. But when the time for deliverance comes, neither side is equipped for the shocking drama that unfolds."--Provided by publisher.

Embark on an interdimensional culinary journey with Rick and Morty: The Official Cookbook, the ultimate collection of recipes inspired by the hit television series!Create dishes from across the multiverse with Rick and Morty: The Official Cookbook! Featuring cuisine from the planets and dimensions seen in the series, this colorful cookbook offers a wide variety of over 50 recipes inspired by the beloved show. Fans will delight in recreating the show’s most iconic dishes, such as Sugar Chicken and Pickled Ricks, along with a host of other appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks. Bursting with photography that’s sure to inspire chefs of any skill level, this cookbook is the perfect culinary companion for your travels across space and time. • DISCOVER MORE THAN 50 RECIPES FROM THE RICK AND MORTY MULTIVERSE: Create dozens of inventive recipes from the outlandish worlds of Rick and Morty, from Mega Fruit Salad to Eye Holes, Gazorpazorpfield Enchiladas, and Sugar Chicken. • THE FIRST OFFICIAL RICK AND MORTY COOKBOOK: The only cookbook with official recipes directly inspired by Rick and Morty! • PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With accessible step-by-step instructions and helpful cooking tips, Rick and Morty: The Official Cookbook is a great guide for fans of any age and skill level, from kitchen novices to the smartest chefs in the universe. • COMPLETE YOUR RICK AND MORTY COLLECTION: A delicious companion to your Rick and Morty library, Rick and Morty: The Official Cookbook is a fun addition to Insight Editions’ line of Rick and Morty titles, including the Rick and Morty: Pocket Notebook Collection and Rick and Morty: Pickle Rick Hardcover Ruled Journal.

Discover everything there is to know about sushi! Sushi has taken the world by storm. Now, brilliant young Tokyo-based sushi chef Jun Takahashi wants to share his love and scientific knowledge of sushi-making with the world! His mastery of all things sushi is unparalleled and will appeal to professional chefs and sushi amateurs alike. With the help of gorgeous color photos and informative charts and diagrams, Takahashi and his two co-authors, Hidemi Sato and Mitose Tsuchida, cover the full range of sushi-making topics--from the biology and scientific composition of the ingredients, to the techniques sushi chefs learn over years of difficult training, to basic recipes for Tokyo-style sushi rice, sauces, condiments, and side dishes. The book's sections include lessons on how to: Find all types of seafood, such as eel, sea urchins, tuna, etc.Marinate fish with kombu seaweed.Cure fish with vinegar and sugar.Use and maintain high-quality Japanese sushi knives and an Ohitsu (a wooden rice container).Recognize the anatomy of a fish, different ways to cut a fish, and where to find the best meat.Shuck and prepare clams, such as the Mirugai Clam.Identify vinegar varieties and soy sauces.Prepare wasabi as well as grate, boil, and pickle ginger. Cook with heat and the differences between simmering (grilling) and dry-cooking (pan frying).Perfect traditional Japanese dishes, such as the tamago-yaki, Japanese Omelet.Recipes for 23 different types of sushi.Whether you're a professional chef, a casual lover of Japanese cuisine, or a sushi fanatic, this beautiful book will provide fascinating insights into the world of Japan's iconic national dish.

Learn to speak, read and write Japanese quickly using manga comics strips! If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips that make it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. The plot picks up where Learn Japanese with Manga Volume 1 left off -- following Nuria, a journalist who is sent to Tokyo to research a news story, where she keeps encountering a mysterious "shadow" or kage. Use your knowledge of hiragana and katakana from Volume 1 to help you decipher hundreds of new kanji vocabulary -- without romanizations! Learn to form complex sentences, with relative clauses, honorific forms and more! Learn hundreds of useful words and phrases -- from how to order food in a restaurant to dealing with unexpected events and emergencies Five manga episodes are woven throughout the book, reinforcing your language skills A bidirectional dictionary and answer keys for all the exercises are included!Learn Japanese with Manga is designed for self-study by adult learners, but is also suitable for classroom use. Audio recordings by Japanese native speakers are available for free online to help you improve your pronunciation and listening skills. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan today, you'll find yourself speaking and writing Japanese before you know it!

Korean food is rapidly gaining in popularity throughout the country. Dishes such as bulgogi (Korean barbecue), kimchi (pickled spicy cabbage) and bibimbap (mixed rice) are only a few of the savoury, authentic meals that are taking the food world by storm. Chung and Samuels, a Korean and an American, team up to guide home cooks through the process of making Korean meals without fuss, multiple trips to specialty markets or expensive online shopping. The Korean Table also includes information about how you can add the flavours of Korea to your meal in numerous quick and easy ways, using condiments, side dishes, salad dressings, sauces and more.

500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details for anyone who's keen to explore New York's best-kept secrets, e.g.? The 5 best spots for slurping oysters? 5 places where you can enjoy art for free? The 5 best hotel and rooftop bars? 5 historic houses that fire the imagination? The 5 best places to shop like a New Yorker? ... and much moreThe 500 Hidden Secrets is a series of essential city guides. Every guide? is written by savvy locals? only contains independent advice? is based on thorough research and the authors' personal opinions? is frequently updated and reissued. Michiel Vos lives in Manhattan and works a Dutch-American correspondent for Dutch and Belgian TV and radio. Ellen Swandiak, founder of hobnobmag.com, is a lifelong New Yorker with an penchant for discovery. Erinn Springer is an American photographer whose work centers on human connection and the portraiture of people and place.

"No creature is more fascinating and terrifying to an adventurer than a dragon! This illustrated guide a deeper look at the magic, abilities, and personalities of every major dragon type in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS"--