Mason's blood oath could unite—or destroy—the last of humanity.Wah'Lor's once untested peace has collapsed under the burden of violence and war that bled over from Kep Four. When the body of a former comrade is found and artifacts are discovered beneath the soil, Mason is thrust into a mounting storm, threatening to undo the complicated balance between humanity and the Kla'Wah sects.A frantic mission to find the fallen Ark unearths ancient technologies that...

Mason's blood oath could unite-or destroy-the last of humanity.Wah'Lor's once untested peace has collapsed under the burden of violence and war that bled over from Kep Four. When the body of a former comrade is found and artifacts are discovered beneath the soil, Mason is thrust into a mounting storm, threatening to undo the complicated balance between humanity and the Kla'Wah sects.A frantic mission to find the fallen Ark unearths ancient technologies that shake everyone's...

From two White House veterans, an urgent case for why democracies must achieve preeminence in AI—and a bracing warning about what victory will requireHumanity may soon create AI systems that can outperform humans at virtually every cognitive task. Whoever wields that technology will gain a power unlike any in history. In The Bitter Struggle, Ben Buchanan, who served as the White House Special Advisor for AI, and Tantum Collins, former Director for Technolo...

**Deep in the desert, Breeze-Felt-at-Moonrise is keeping a secret: she can grow crystalline armor from her own body, a gleaming second skin as beautiful as it is forbiddenDarkly whimsical, this gorgeous epic fantasy combines the political leanings of The Goblin Emperor and the intricate magic system of Warbreaker**Long before Breeze-Felt-at-Moonrise was born, her people staged a coup. They tried to murder their queen. They failed.Twenty years later...

Get ready for a wild ride where danger and hilarity intertwine, and where the line between friend and foe blurs under the scorching Florida sun.As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn whe...

They staged a romance, faked a breakup, and this time around, anything can happen—even something real.Thea Pappas has always been the storm in her own life—fiery and unpredictable—traits that led her and her younger sister, Addy, through a series of foster homes. But with Addy's whirlwind engagement, Thea is determined to be the perfect maid of honor, even if she finds it odd that she hadn't heard of the fiancé until the ring was on Addy's finger. She beli...

The scariest thing he did was make her feel safe.Name three things you can see.A bluetick coonhound, pulling at her lead, disobedient and eager. The Sierra Nevada, with Jeffrey pines tracing the ridgelines like stitching. A man with the energy of an off-leash golden retriever, a rock climber's build, green eyes, and dimples that should be illegal.Maybe I should stick to naming two things.I rebuilt my life after surviving a m...

‘What a gorgeous book!’ MARIAN KEYES‘Funny, tender and relatable’ JENNIE GODFREY‘A warm hug of a novel’ CLAIRE DAVERLEY_________________After thirty long years, Louisa’s daughters can finally look after themselves … or so she thinks.Because suddenly, they’re back – apparently for good. Meg’s second-guessing her marriage. Jo’s career hangs in the balance. Amy has inexplicably quit univer...

A practical and fascinating guide to taking your boat through the French canals to the fabulous cruising grounds of the Mediterranean.How many of us yearn for adventure, or long for a slower pace and escape from the daily grind?This is the captivating guide to taking your boat through the French canals to the fabulous cruising grounds of the Mediterranean. It is also the story of two ordinary people and their entertaining tale of mishaps: knots that untie t...

After thirty long years, Louisa’s daughters can finally look after themselves … or so she thinks.Because suddenly, they’re back – apparently for good. Meg’s second-guessing her marriage. Jo’s career hangs in the balance. Amy has inexplicably quit university. None of them empty the dishwasher.Louisa knows it’s time for some life lessons. She adores her girls, but if she’s ever going to get her (sex) life back, they’ll have to grow up – and go.

The go-to guide to driving through the Sunflower State. Immerse yourself in natural history, discover new wonders, and learn to see familiar highways in new and exciting ways.Almost forty years after its first publication, Roadside Kansas remains the premier guide to the landscapes and landmarks along more than 2,600 miles of Kansas highway. Conveniently organized by highway and milepost markers and filled with over 100 photos, illustrations, and maps, thi...

Professional killers for hire. Do you need evil done, or justice? Did you hire one, or turn yourself into one when nobody was looking?What lurks in the darkness?