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A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH'The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance' 5***** READER REVIEW'A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down' 5***** READER REVIEW___________She was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire . . .General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother and that she will be the one to deliver vengeance.The Endless War has devastated Zarrah's people. So when she's given command of the city at the center of the conflict, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and their Veliant prince leader.Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans. Especially as they discover they have the same dreams - and begin to find passion in each other's arms.When the enemy's identity is revealed, Zarrah must decide . . . war or peace?Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue2. Alternate World3. Enemies to Lovers4. Action & Adventure5. Romantasy ___________'I loved this book from the first to the last page. The plot is incredible' 5***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' BookistA Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

"Sandman Book Five collects Sandman Midnight Theatre, Sandman Endless Nights, and Sandman: The Dream Hunters! Sandman Midnight Theatre takes place in the late 1930's. A mysterious suicide leads the Golden Age Sandman (Wesley Dodds) to a dark circle of mystics known as the Order of Ancient Mysteries. The Order holds a number of disturbing secrets...and the greatest of these is Morpheus, the imprisoned Dream King! In Sandman Endless Nights Neil Gaiman explores the seven brothers and sisters of the Endless, Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium, and Destruction. Sandman: The Dream Hunters is a love story, set in ancient Japan. Telling the story of a humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox who find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons to steal the monk's life. With the aid of Morpheus, the King of All Night's Dreamings, the fox must use all of her cunning and creative thinking to foil this evil scheme and save the man that she loves."--Provided by publisher.

"... Bruce Wayne unintentionally brings a dark evil back from a rescue mission."--

Featuring 37 interviews with successful school librarians from across the globe, this 2-volume book showcases the creative and innovative school library projects, unconventional reading programs, and best practices and experiences for addressing the challenges of supporting basic literacy.

"Is Harvey Dent back to save Gotham City? Two-Face has at all times been considered as Batman's most tragic villain. If only Harvey Dent hadn't been scarred by acid, he could have continued his good work as D.A. in Gotham City and been Batman's greatest ally and good friend--right? Or has Batman extended Dent too much grace in his multiple attempts at reform? Batman will question himself as Dent is free once more, scarred but seemingly not burdened by Two-Face's influence. But when it's revealed Dent's father has been threatened to be murdered on his 88th birthday, will Two-Face be able to resist joining the party?"--

"What makes great heroes? Great villains of course! And the TMNT have some of the greatest in pop culture! This third collection digs into the dark underbelly of the Turtles' world, focusing on Leatherhead, Baxter Stockman, Rat King, and of course, the sinister Shredder! Gathering stories from throughout their history, see the characters develop from their early roots in the original comics to their monstrous present day incarnations. Delve into issues from the Mirage series, TMNT Adventures, and Tales of the TMNT to IDW's current ongoing universe. Uncover crucial tales of tragic occasional TMNT ally Leatherhead, conniving scientist Baxter Stockman, the otherworldly Rat King, and the Turtles' archnemesis, Shredder. Includes issues by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, plus contributions from Dan Duncan, Paul Allor, Mateus Santolouco, Jim Lawson, Ryan Brown, Dean Clarrain, Tom Waltz, and Bobby Curnow."--Provided by publisher.

"The novel series that inspired the live-action drama, The untamed!"--Back cover.

In the northern city of T'Karanto, rival gang disputes are at an all-time high. A mechanic named Mr. Kiyoshi and his grandson Dante stay vigilant amid increased crime, but their strength is wavering. A monthly payment to a local gang for protection provides some ease, but the fees keep climbing keep customer, a beasty, walks in on a violent shakedown, he gives the thugs a swift beating--but his impulsive actions just put the largest gang target on his back--and it's the Kiyoshis who are caught in the middle! Dante steps in to protect what life and family he has left, but what can an 11-year-old kid do against ruthless criminals? As bad decisions pile up, with each choice proving worse than the last, tragedy finds itself in the spotlight as two unlikely characters are brought together.

"This volume collects issues one through ten of the comic book series Grendel: War Child; the Grendel: Past Prime original illustrated novel; Grendel: Devil Quest, originally published in installments in the comic book series Grendel Tales: Devil's Hammer issues one through three, Grendel Tales: The Devil in Our Midst issues one through five, Grendel Tales: Devils and Deaths issues one and two, Grendel Tales: Homecoming issues one through three, and the first issue of Grendel Tales: Devil's Choices; along with "A Grendel Primer," first published in the Grendel Cycle comic book; all originally published by Dark Horse Comics"--Title page verso.

My first book as an amateur poet holds pages full of passion and heartfelt emotion that many can relate to. A hopeless romantics perfect choice.connect with the author on instagram! @arielwestjrAlso check out 'the need of light and you' a poetry collection on the journey of healing and love within modern dating.

With everything you need to start in the world of furries, The Art of Drawing Manga Furries is your ultimate guide to creating your own characters and developing your own original anthropomorphic animals.

"Dissatisfied with his empty, Sisyphus-like existence in New York City, where he has abandoned his creative dreams for a job in corporate advertising, a highly cultured aspiring composer wants nothing more than to tear his life up from the root. He soon finds his escape hatch: a university-sponsored mission to South America to look for indigenous musical instruments in one of the few areas of the world not yet touched by civilization. Retracing the steps of time, he voyages with his lover into a land that feels outside of history, searching not just for music but ultimately for himself, and turning away from modernity toward the very heart of what makes us human"--

Casino Royale was Ian Fleming's first novel, and the book that launched the global, iconic, legendary action adventure, espionage franchise that is James Bond/007.JAMES BOND PLAYS A DEADLY GAME OF CHANCE IN IAN FLEMING'S UNFORGETTABLE FIRST NOVEL?Le Chiffre? is a ruthless operative and the money-man for a Soviet cell in France, but he's on the verge of disaster after gambling away his client's money. Taking the last of his stash to the casino, he lures a dozen wealthy players to a high-stakes game, hoping to hustle his way whole.The British Secret Service would like to see this red thorn plucked from the hide of Europe, and sends their best card sharp, James Bond, to the baccarat table to bankrupt Le Chiffre for good.With the cards running against him and SMERSH operatives threatening to kill him and his beautiful counterpart, Vesper Lynd, 007 needs his luck to turn before he loses their lives to the mission.

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A personal code for bringing up happy, confident children Some parents make it look easy. They always seem to know the right things to do and say, however tricky the situation. They have a seemingly instinctive ability to raise happy, confident, and well-balanced children. Is there something these parents know that the rest of don't? Is it something we could all learn? The answer is a resounding yes. They know the Rules of parenting . The Rules of Parenting are the golden principles that will guide you smoothly through the everyday challenges of raising children. In this new edition, Richard Templar has added 10 new Rules to help you bring your whole family - across all the generations - even closer together.

NEW 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION FEATURING BONUS CONTENTHUGO AWARD WINNER Includes: Deleted prologue: "The Imperial Fool" Prologue commentary from the acclaimed podcast Writing Excuses An original introduction from the publisher>Shai is given an impossible task: to create-to Forge-a new soul for the emperor in fewer than one hundred days. But her soul-Forgery is considered an abomination by her captors. She is confined to a tiny, dirty chamber, guarded by a man who hates her, spied upon by politicians, and trapped behind a door sealed in her own blood. Shai's only possible ally is the emperor's most loyal councillor, Gaotona, who struggles to understand her true talent. Time is running out for Shai. Forging, while deducing the motivations of her captors, she needs a perfect plan to escape.

"Set in and around 1971 in Los Angeles, [this book] follows an immigrant film editor named Seymour who is desperate to make his own movies. But without money or clout, he has no choice but to spend his days slumming it for the worst and most exploitative production company in town. When Seymour is given the chance to make a film of his own, his unbending principles and relentless drive violently clash with an industry that rewards everything but principles and drive"--

Experience the biggest, baddest yarn the signature noir series has to offer in this oversized and slipcased hardcover that includes a portfolio and exclusive print.Wallace was living a pretty simple life, a good guy, an artist, trying to make his way but not willing to sacrifice his principles to do it. Then, he meets Esther. He saves her from trying to take her own life, and falls in love. But before she can explain her reasons, she’s taken, kidnapped by a shadowy cabal up to serious no good. Luckily there’s more to Wallace than goodness. He isn’t the kind to lose his head, he’s really good at killing people. And he’ll kill anyone that needs killing if it gets him closer to finding Esther again. He’s going to hell . . . and back.Frank Miller’s return to his comic opus graphic novel series continues with the luxury edition of Volume 7 Hell and Back. High-end materials and finishes, and iconic textures from the series detail this luxury package, bringing the blood-soaked burg to life! Housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. The slipcase includes a matching portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. This edition does include twenty-three pages of covers and pinups from previous editions, featuring art from Eduardo Barreto, Brian Bolland, Geof Darrow, Gary Gianni, Paul Grist, R. C. Harvey, Russ Heath, Gil Kane, Jason Pearson, and Matt Wagner.As an added bonus, each volume’s slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out “Sin City.”Discerning fans and new readers can experience the final volume of the crime noir in the deluxe edition to beat all others . . . to a bloody pulp!FOR MATURE READERS