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England 1770. Oppfinnelsen av «spinning Jenny» varsler en ny æra innen produksjon og industri. I løpet av bare én generasjon endret vevemaskinen menneskers liv fundamentalt. Verden er i opprør, inkludert i Kingsbridge. Maskiner gjør det tradisjonelle manuelle arbeidet til veverne overflødig - og farlig. En arbeider dør i en arbeidsulykke forårsaket av uaktsomhet, og etterlater seg enke og barn. En ung kvinne sliter med å finansiere skolen hun driver for barn fra fattige familier. En velvillig ung mann får en uventet arv. En annen beskytter hensynsløst sin rikdom, uansett hva det koster.Samtidig som Englands herskere forsøker å forme kongeriket til en dominerende handelsmakt, legger Napoleon Bonaparte en storslått plan for å ta over verden. Plutselig er det krig i Europa, og alt er i forandring. Vil folk være i stand til å finne veien i den nye verden og reise seg fra krigens aske?For over tretti år siden ga Ken Follett ut sin mest populære roman, Stormenes tid. Den femte boken i den banebrytende Kingsbridge-serien tar deg nok en gang rett til hjertet av historien. Det er Ken Folletts mest ambisiøse verk til nå, og skildrer på en mesterlig måte de omfattende endringene som rystet Europa på 1800-tallet.

The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about.

In which Daniel Waterhouse, fearless thinker and courageous Puritan, pursues knowledge in the company of the greatest minds of Baroque-era Europe -- in a chaotic world where reason wars with the bloody ambitions of the mighty, and where catastrophe, natural or otherwise, can alter the political landscape overnight.

Getting out of hell is just the beginningWhat do you do after you've escaped Hell, and then gone back, uncovered the true nature of God, and then managed to become the new Lucifer?Well, if you're James Stark, you have to figure out how to run Hell while also trying to get back out of it (again). Plus there's the small matter of surviving. Because everyone in Heaven, Hell, and in between wants to be the fastest gun in the universe, and the best way to do so is to take down Lucifer, a.k.a. James Stark.And it's not like being in L.A. is any better?a serial killer ghost is running wild, Stark's angelic alter ego is hiding among the lost days of time with a secret cabal who can rewrite reality, and starting to care for people and life again is a real bitch for a stone-cold killer.

"This danmei/boys' love novel series originally released in Chinese--and coming to the English language for the first time--is set in the universe of the author's other popular novel and animated series Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu. ... On a snowy night, an envoy sent by the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed on the road, massacred with his escort. Not a living soul remains, and the attackers vanish--along with a precious jade intended as tribute to the Emperor of Sui. A member of the emperor's secret intelligence agency, the Jiejian Bureau, pursues the case: the formidable deputy chief Feng Xiao. His investigation takes him to Liugong City, where top martial artists from across the land gather for a mysterious auction"--

Nick Spencer's unprecedented run on Captain America reaches its thrilling climax in Secret Empire!Nick Spencer concludes the Cap saga that shocked the world! As Sam Wilson grapples with what it means to be Captain America, Steve Rogers positions himself to claim the U.S.A. as his Secret Empire! The Cosmic Cube has secretly remade the world’s greatest hero into a Hydra loyalist. Now, using the trust and respect he’s earned over the decades, the former Sentinel of Liberty is poised to make Hydra’s fascist ideals a terrifying reality — changing the landscape of the world dramatically! Can Sam and a group of rebels turn the tide? And which heroes will actually fight by Steve’s side?! Find out as the impossible becomes real! Hail Hydra!COLLECTING: Captain America: Sam Wilson (2015) 18-24, Captain America: Steve Rogers (2016) 12-19, Captain America (2017) 25, Secret Empire (2017) 0-10, Secret Empire Omega (2017) 1, Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America & Steve Rogers Captain America (2017) 1; material from Free Comic Book Day 2017 (Secret Empire) 1, Not Brand Ecch (2018) 14

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **The unputdownable new thriller from the 'queen of the one-sit read' and No.1 bestselling author of Everyone Here is Lying'I inhaled this book in less than 48 hours . . . What Have You Done? exceeded all expectations.' LIZ NUGENT'When the murderer is revealed, you'll want to read it all over again.' Woman & Home'The queen of page-turners.' ANDREA MARA--------Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. Curtains rarely twitch. Front doors are left unlocked.But this morning all of that will change.Because Diana Brewer isn't lying safely in her bed where she belongs. Instead she lies in a hayfield, circled by vultures, discovered by a local farmer.How quickly a girl becomes a ghost. How quickly a town of friendly, familiar faces becomes a town of suspects, a place of fear and paranoia.Someone in Fairhill did this. Everyone wants answers.And one innocent question could be deadly._______'Captivating.' Publishers Weekly'The novel's emotional heft will linger with readers.' Kirkus'Lapena is a master of suspense, and she doesn't disappoint here.' Library JournalPraise for Shari Lapena:'A modern master of the psychological thriller.' STEVE CAVANAGH'Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page.' PAULA HAWKINS'The undisputed queen of dysfunctional families.' CLARE MACKINTOSH'An expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections.' Literary Review'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read.' SARAH VAUGHANShari Lapena, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024Shari Lapena, Sunday Times bestseller July 2024Not a Happy Family, Richard and Judy Book Club pick, Spring 2023

An Oprah's Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller "Demon is a voice for the ages?akin to Huck Finn or Holden Caulfield?only even more resilient.? ?Beth Macy, author of Dopesick"May be the best novel of 2022. . . . Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this is the story of an irrepressible boy nobody wants, but readers will love.? (Ron Charles, Washington Post)From the acclaimed author of The Poisonwood Bible and The Bean Trees, a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero's unforgettable journey to maturitySet in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father's good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Through all of it, he reckons with his own invisibility in a popular culture where even the superheroes have abandoned rural people in favor of cities.Many generations ago, Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield from his experience as a survivor of institutional poverty and its damages to children in his society. Those problems have yet to be solved in ours. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this novel, but he provided its inspiration. In transposing a Victorian epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens' anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon Copperhead speaks for a new generation of lost boys, and all those born into beautiful, cursed places they can't imagine leaving behind.

As the tumultuous tide of the Second World War ebbs, Frank and Amy stand on the precipice of change, their futures hanging in the balance. In the waning days of conflict, this sergeant of the Australian Army and his counterpart, an intrepid Army nurse, are compelled to confront the daunting choices that await them as peace promises to restore normalcy. With the cessation of war comes the inevitability of their separation: Amy yearns to embrace a new beginning in Sydney, with dreams of donning the physician's coat, while Frank envisions a pastoral life in Tasmania, cultivating world-class Merino wool on his family's farm. The question that looms over them is one of compromise: can their individual aspirations weave together to form a shared tapestry of life? Their quest for answers is fraught with dilemmas, knowing that each step taken will etch permanent marks on their lives and those of future generations. Spanning half a century, Another Time is a rich tapestry of familial ties, an emotional odyssey through love and loss, fidelity, and betrayal, set against the rapidly shifting moral landscape of the 20th Century, forever altered in the aftermath of conflict.

Includes SPAWN RESURRECTION, and SPAWN #251-300, collected for the first time in FULL COLOR and featuring some never-before-collected issues!TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Join Spawn in SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 6 as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hellspawn and settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity!

Herr Knapp hadde nettopp innsett at fasttelefonen hans var død. Han hadde ikke engang vært til stede da det skjedde. Det var et talende eksempel. Når hadde han egentlig vært til stede? Hadde ikke det meste gått ham hus forbi, som det heter? En epoke i livet var uansett over. Han følte seg deprimert og betydningsfull.Herr Knapp har blitt en gammel mann. Mange foretrekker formuleringen rukket å bli når de snakker om høy alder: Herr Knapp har rukket å bli en gammel mann. Men å bli gammel var aldri noe Herr Knapp hastet etter. Tvert imot. Hvem haster etter sånt? Han er fortsatt ikke ferdig med barndommen. Eller ungdommen. Eller familien. Eller medmennesker. Eller kjærligheten. Å, forelskelsens øyeblikk! I Paris, sommeren 1959, da han gikk på museer og gallerier, eller bare gatelangs, med sin framtidige kone, og de leste franske dikt, særlig Verlaine, «hvordan var det diktet igjen, om regnet som regner i Paris og hjertet?» Hvorfor husker han ikke det? Det regner jo ennå.

DC Comics proudly presents a massive slipcase hardcover featuring the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini!Between 1998 and 2003, the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini joined forces to create six oversize editions of stories featuring the World’s Greatest Super Heroes: Superman: Peace on Earth, Batman: War on Crime, Shazam!: Power of Hope, Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth, JLA: Secret Origins, and JLA: Liberty and Justice. This Absolute Edition collects these groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated tales, along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials.Collects SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.

Ny bok fra forfatteren av bestselgeren «Oppmålingen av verden». Langlistet til Man Booker International 2019.Omreiseren, entertaineren og provokatøren Tyll Ulenspiegel er født tidlig på 1600-tallet, en tid hvor overtro, magi og mørke krefter er kirkens fremste fiende. Tylls far er møller, men også magiker og vitenskapsmann, og ganske snart vekker han harme hos det lokale presteskapet. Tyll tvinges ut i verden for å overleve, og med seg på reisen tar han med seg bakerens datter, Nele. Sammen reiser de gjennom et land ødelagt av trettiårskrigen, mens de trollbinder og underholder massene med et show som ingen har sett maken til.Daniel Kehlmann er forfatteren av den bestselgende romanen Oppmålingen av verden, en bok som har solgt nærmere 3 millioner eksemplarer i mer enn 40 land verden over. I fortellingen om Tyll og dem han møter på sin vei, blander Kehlmann folketro, skrøner og historiske skikkelser på finurlig vis. Romanen utgjør en underholdende og ikke minst burlesk rekonstruksjon av trettiårskrigen.«Fremragende om Trettiårskrigen, og om gjøgleren Tyll Ulenspiegels rolle i den ... Med varme, innlevelse og humor utforsker så Kehlmann de eksistensielle grunnspørsmål som dermed oppstår, blander magi med vitenskap og overtro med fakta, folketro og skrøner med historiske begivenheter og faktiske personer, dykker ned i kjærligheten, lysten og lidelsen, liv og død, og kombinerer det alvorlige og reflekterte med det humoristiske og underholdende i en svært så lesverdig roman.» Sigmund Jensen, Stavanger Aftenblad«I Tyll er Kehlmann for første gang siden debuten Oppmålingen av verden tilbake i det historiske landskapet. Å sette seg inn i tidsmaskinen er noe han behersker. Jakten på mening fremstår temmelig fåfengt i den meningsløse krigen. Det er der Tyll-skikkelsen kommer inn. Livet er en jammerdal. Gjøgleren er den som kan kunsten å tilsynelatende meningsløst balanserer på line, høyt over mennesker som et øyeblikk glemmer både tid og sted. Tyll og Kehlmann er helt klart ute i samme ærend. Det gjelder å fange sitt publikum, slik at vi glemmer at vi er til! Det lykkes Kehlmann med denne gang.» Knut Hoem, NRK«En mesterlig roman.» Der Standard«Og nå kan jeg melde om en virkelig triumf innenfor tyskspråklig samtidslitteratur. Språkberuset, mettet med bilder og fortryllet har jeg klappet igjen den nye romanen til Daniel Kehlmann: Et slikt underverk av en bok møter man ikke hvert år! Virkningsfullt som aldri før lykkes det Kehlmann å iscenesette en maskerade rundt makt, maktmisbruk og den linedans vår eksistens har i seg, rundt en Tyll Ulenspiegel som er flyttet fra senmiddelalderen til tiden rundt Tredveårskrigen. Henrivende!» Druckfrisch«Tyll er en fullvoksen menneskehetsbok fordi det her dreier seg om den store helheten - om liv og død, kjærlighet, lyst og lidelse.» Mannheimer Morgen«I Tyll fremmaner Daniel Kehlmann på mektig og kunstferdig vis en krigstid som aldri vil ta slutt. [...] en skriftens linedanser, en ordenes sjonglør, en historiens gjøgler.» Tages-Anzeiger«Var denne 42-årige forfatteren noen gang bedre? Nei. [...] Slik triumferer Tyll på alle fronter: som innblikk i maktens mekanismer, som magisk sammensmelting av myte, påfunn og historisk forferdelse, men fremfor alt er den en menneskeskildrers mesterstykke.» Kölnische Rundschau«Detaljkyndig, språkmektig og kunstferdig er denne romanen, kanskje Kehlmanns beste bok siden Die Vermessung der Welt [Oppmålingen av verden]. Andre kan skrive hva og hvordan de vil, han skriver et epos om Tredveårskrigen. At han har midlene til dette til sin rådighet, hersker det ingen tvil om i Tyll.» Süddeutsche Zeitung«Kehlmann er en språktrollmann. Han lar leseren føle, lukte, smake Tredveårskrigen. Boken er skitten, fuktig og kald, det stinker pest, død og fordervelse - og den er likevel så livsbejaende og avgrunnsdyp komisk. Kort sagt, Tyll er fordømt storartet.» ZDF heute-journal«Den kjente spilloppmakeren vi møtte allerede i barnebøkene og som om mulig alltid var ubehagelig - hos Kehlmann vil man like ham svært godt [...] Tyll, en vilt underholdende bok, har trekk av en klassiker.» Frankfurter Rundschau«Et mesterstykke [...]. Hvilken utømmelig bok er ikke dette og for et storartet stoff. [...] Den er dessuten den mest uvanlige Europa-romanen på mange år [...]. Sist, men ikke minst dreier det seg om en fantastisk bok med historier, et stort teater, det er kino og diktning i ett. [...] vi ser Daniel Kehlmann på et kunstens høydepunkt.» Neue Zürcher Zeitung«Kehlmann tegner her opp et panorama av en ekstremt medlidenhetsløs epoke, der et menneskeliv ikke teller og mennesker går i stykker, rett og slett. Men opp mot denne verdens hardhet setter Kehlmann en tone av aktsomhet for menneskelig elendighet. [...] Daniel Kehlmanns beste roman hittil.» SWR2«I Kehlmanns store historie om maktens redsler og om menneskenes uovervinnelige livsvilje speiles verdenshistorie og individenes historie i mangfoldige brytninger og fasetter. [...] Daniel Ke...

The unveiling of a new Green Ranger and Lord Zedd’s true identity, bound in a deluxe hardcover, featuring never before seen content!

Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece!

A straight man takes a job at a gay brothel that has a firm rule of no falling in love. What could go wrong?

Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch.

Sparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment—in both work and love!

Re-presenting the complete classic adventures of Valiant's slickest superspy from his deadly debut and into the pages of his own smash-hit series! Colin King -- sophisticated British playboy by day, elite superspy by night! As Ninjak, King will put his brilliant mind and lethal training in the world's most dangerous fighting techniques to the test facing down covert agents and criminal cartels. Including a globe-spanning mission against his greatest nemesis - the Webnet terror network and its villainous mastermind, Dr. Silk! Featuring all-time classic contributions from comics all-stars including Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Mark Moretti (ETERNAL WARRIOR), Don Perlin (Captain America), Kevin VanHook, (BLOODSHOT), Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), and more! Collecting NINJAK (1994) #1-8, BLOODSHOT (1993) #6-7, and SECRET WEAPONS (1993) #5.

From the bestselling author of Hakon's Saga comes the first in a series of adventures about Olaf Tryggvason, one of the most legendary kings of the Viking Age. Norway, AD 958. The Northern realm is once again at war. The exiled sons of Erik Bloodaxe have returned with the help of the Danes and have slain King Hakon. They now come for Hakon's heir, Jarl Trygvi. Trygvi's wife, Astrid, and young son, Olaf, flee their home with the aid of their household warriors. Pursued by the Bloodaxe brood, the family escapes east, through the dark, forested land of the Swedes and across the treacherous East Sea. But the gods are fickle and the group is torn apart, leaving them to fend for themselves in Forged by Iron, a must-read for all who enjoy action-packed historical fiction. Reviews:"...a thrilling tale told by a great storyteller." - Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles "...as exciting as anything I've read in the historical-fiction genre. This is indeed a well-crafted tale...and it is just the beginning."- Paul Bennett, author of Clash of Empires "Schumacher has presented his readers with a novel that is as impressive as it is mesmerising." - Mary Anne Yarde, author of the Du Lac Chronicles "Schumacher masterfully captures the essence of the characters while telling a riveting adventure..." - Linnea Tanner, author of the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series "Like it's hero, this book is destined to be a runaway success." - Ian Sharpe, author of the VikingVerse series "Schumacher presents the harrowing flight of young Olaf Tryggvason from the vengeful sons of Erik Bloodaxe in spectacular close-up detail..." - Joshua Gillingham, author of Gatewatch "...fantastic from start to finish. Bone-crunching. Adrenaline-inducing. Swash-buckling..." - David Fitz-Gerald, author of Wanders Far-An Unlikely Hero's Journey "This absorbing coming-of-age Viking saga is one that you will remember long after you close the book." - Gwendalyn Book Blog "...recommended to fans of historical thrillers, expertly-crafted characters, and people who, like me, are missing The Last Kingdom since it left the BBC!" - Jennifer Wilson, author of the Kindred Spirit series

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and frameworks for building highly effective engineering teams. Osmani presents best practices and proven strategies that foster engineering excellence in organizations of all sizes. Through practical advice and real-world examples, Leading Effective Engineering Teams empowers you to create a thriving engineering culture where individuals and teams can excel. Unlock the full potential of your engineering team and achieve unparalleled success by harnessing the power of trust, commitment, and accountability. With this book, you'll discover: The essential traits for engineering effectiveness and the pitfalls to avoid How to cultivate trust, commitment, and accountability within your team Strategies to minimize friction, optimize career growth, and deliver maximum value The dynamics of highly successful engineering teams and how to replicate their achievements How to implement a systems thinking approach for everyday problem-solving and decision-making Self-advocacy techniques to enhance your team's visibility and recognition within the organization

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOST NOVEL FROM THE NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA AND ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDESitting alone, overlooking the still and blue lagoon, Ana Magdalena Bach surveys the men of the hotel bar. She is happily married and has no reason to escape the world she has made with her husband and children. And yet, every August, she travels here to the island where her mother is buried, and for one night takes a new lover.Amid sultry days and tropical downpours, lotharios and conmen, Ana journeys further each year into the hinterland of her desire, and the fear that sits quietly at her heart.Constantly surprising and wonderfully sensual, Until August is a profound meditation on freedom, regret, and the mysteries of love, from one of the greatest writers the world has ever known.'No writer since Dickens was so widely read, and so deeply loved, as Gabriel García Márquez' Salman Rushdie'One of the greatest visionary writers - and one of my favourites from the time I was young' Barack Obama'Few writers can be said to have written books that have changed the whole course of literature. Gabriel García Márquez did just that' Guardian

We all know how Anne Boleyn's story ends. Now learn the secret of how it began...◆◆◆Following a successful global tour for her bestselling book about the Lost Gospel of Mary Magdalene and preparing for her own nuptials, author Maureen Paschal isn't looking for a new project-and certainly not a discovery that will tear apart the world of Tudor history. But when a cache of 16th-century documents is found in the wall of the French Chateau she is renovating with her fiancé, her world is turned upside down by a new, demanding muse: Anne Boleyn.The second wife of the infamous King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, is best known for her gruesome death by beheading-and the alleged scandalous behavior that led her to the chopping block. But as Maureen is drawn deeper into the secret world that Anne Boleyn inhabited during her youthful years in France, what evolves is the unexpected and sometimes shocking portrait of a complex, courageous and profoundly faithful woman. Anne comes vividly to life as both a heroine of religious reform and as a charitable champion of the common people who call her queen. This Anne Boleyn exists in stark contrast to the scheming, ambitious adulteress depicted in most modern accounts of Tudor history. This is an Anne Boleyn who changed the world indelibly, courageously, and intentionally. She is also a woman who died brutally for her audacity and power.Maureen's immersion into Anne's life in France fuels her determination to defend this much-maligned queen, but not everyone shares her perspective. History pushes back on those who try to change it, and Maureen finds herself in a deadly quest for the truth. As a body count of smart, outspoken women begins to pile up across the UK and Europe, Maureen must face the facts: a serial killer is stalking the women who would change history, and she is next. If she wants the truth of Anne Boleyn's story to be told, she will first need to find a way to stay alive...◆◆◆In Kathleen McGowan's signature style of moving between the present and the past, The Boleyn Heresy: Part One-The Time Will Come is brilliantly researched, an uncommon blend of fast-paced fiction, epic love stories, and unparalleled, fresh insights into the history, art and religious turmoil of the 16th century.