Lexie est une éditrice talentueuse qui manque d’assurance. Pour sortir de sa zone de confort, rien de tel qu’une soirée masquée au Secret, un club à la réputation sulfureuse. Mais à peine arrivée, elle se fait draguer par… son boss ! En plus de diriger une maison d’édition, Ayden est aussi le propriétaire de l’établissement. Le séduisant brun ne la reconnaît pas et l’entraîne dans une escalade de plaisir qui prend fin bien trop rapidement. Désormais, il n’a plus qu’une idée en tête : retro...

A unique, illustrated book that will change the way you see medieval historyThe Middle Ages: A Graphic History busts the myth of the 'Dark Ages', shedding light on the medieval period's present-day relevance in a unique illustrated style.This history takes us through the rise and fall of empires, papacies, caliphates and kingdoms; through the violence and death of the Crusades, Viking raids, the Hundred Years War a...

Sometimes you want to read in German. Sometimes you want to read in English.There’s a great option: bilingual books!Bilingual, or dual-language books, are books in which text appears side-by-side in both the target language and English. These are some of the German books to enjoy since you can practice your German without being in over your head.Plus, there are plenty of different types of bilingual books, so there’s something out there for any learner at any level. Yo...

This book studies the Hahalis Welfare Society, a Bougainville movement which worked for many years to maintain and reform traditional practices and to retain a degree of autonomy in a world of rapid political change and economic dependency. The first extended ethnography of Buka published in nearly sixty years, this book will be of particular interest to Melanesian specialists.

Aileen ha tredici anni quando il suo mondo inizia a cambiare.Dopo sette mesi magici, si ritrova ad averne venti.Un mondo in pericolo, una strenua ricerca contro il tempo per salvarlo, un sigillo spezzato e un destino scomodo che non chiede il permesso.Insieme ad alleati imperfetti, feriti e pieni di segreti, Aileen affronta un viaggio iniziatico, alla scoperta dell’amore e del sacrificio.Tra sogni che parlano, stagioni che scivolano via troppo in fretta e sc...

Six venomous spiders face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species.Meet the deadliest spiders on Earth.Whose bite is the most venomous? Is it the sneaky black widow? The shy recluse? The aggressive Brazilian wandering spider? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for spider interactions (Do not touch! Do not fear!), gives a digestible breakd...

Six flowering plants face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of them all.Meet the deadliest flowering plants on Earth.Whose toxin is the most potent? Is it the beautiful belladonna? The eye-catching angel’s trumpet? The infamous wolfsbane? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for poisonous plant interactions (Do not eat! Do not pick!) and introduces...

The Must-Read Novels for Christmas Time (Illustrated Edition) offers a resplendent tapestry of literary narratives that capture the nostalgia, warmth, and complexity of the Christmas season. This anthology intricately weaves together an array of styles, from the vivid realism of Dickens and the heartwarming tales of Alcott to the adventurous spirit of Baum and the pastoral charm of Montgomery. With illustrations that breathe life into each tale, this collection transports readers to a time...

Six big cats face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species.Meet the deadliest big cats on Earth.Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the stylish tiger? The sneaky leopard? The speedy cheetah? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for big cat interactions (Do not get one as a pet! Do not encroach on their territory!), gives a digestible break...

Six insects face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of them all.Meet the deadliest insects on Earth.Whose bite is the most dangerous? Is it the bloodsucking mosquito? The teeny-tiny sandfly? The creepy body louse? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for insect interactions (Do not stomp! Do not squish!) and introduces the contestants.This t...

Six sea creatures face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of them all.Meet the deadliest sea creatures on Earth.Who’s the true danger of the sea? Is it the elegant box jellyfish? The fearsome great white shark? The elusive blue-ringed octopus? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for sea creature interactions (Do not touch! Do not bother!) and intro...

Presenting our best ever and biggest ever collection of hand-picked Christmas classics for a wonderful holiday enjoyment. Our editions are meticulously crafted to give the absolute reading pleasure and that happy festive smile. So, what are you waiting for? Just come along... Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) The Wond...