The tragic true story of Japan's Crown Princess-with a new afterword by the author.It's the fantasy of many young women: marry a handsome prince, move into a luxurious palace, and live happily ever after. But that's not how it turned out for Masako Owada. Ben Hills's fascinating portrait of Princess Masako and the Chrysanthemum Throne draws on research in Tokyo and rural Japan, at Oxford and Harvard, and from more than sixty interviews with Japanese, American, Brit...

How has the Fairfax empire arrived at its current shabby, sorry state -- and what does its demise mean for the future of independent journalism?A decade ago Fairfax Media was one of the most powerful institutions in the country; staffed by gun reporters, funded by its 'rivers of gold', offering up high quality, fearless journalism. Since then, it has become a car wreck in slow motion. But how did it come to this? Why did one overpaid, underwhelming manager after the next fail to see...

Bon Appétit, Best New Cookbooks of Spring 2026From La Copine, a destination restaurant near Joshua Tree, comes a beautiful debut cookbook with stories of life in the desert and recipes that capture a unique approach to California cooking.Out in the California desert near Joshua Tree, La Copine spins its own kind of magic, powered by business and life partners Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill, the drama of the landsc...

The Deathwatch are the elite. Recruited from numerous Space Marine Chapters, their mission is simple: exterminate any xenos threat to the Imperium. Assembled into kill-teams, the Deathwatch are expert alien hunters, equipped to undertake any mission in any environment. None are as dedicated or as skilled in the brutal art of alien annihilation. This action-packed omnibus contains three full novels written by Steve Parker, Ian St Martin and Justin D Hill, along with a dozen of the best shor...

Nearly everyone has someone in their circle of acquaintances who struggles—an out-of-control friend or relative whose habits or relationships are in chaos. Is there any hope, or is he or she doomed to self-destruction?Pastors Rob Cowles and Matt Roberts say God is equal to the challenge! New beginnings are possible, no matter how broken, devastated, or crazy someone’s life may be. Yet today’s churches don’t do messy very well.The Genesis Project is a network of believers wh...

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for...

A Deathwatch anthologyThe Deathwatch are humanity's foremost weapon against the xenos hordes that threaten the Imperium. In this collection, you'll experience tales of their heroism and bravery in the face of terrifying alien enemies, written by some of Black Library's finest authors.READ IT BECAUSEEncounter all-action tales of alien-killing from a variety of authors in an anthology that showcases the Deathwatch at their very best.

Seit den Anfängen systemischer Beratung und Therapie haben Frauen wichtige Beiträge zur Entwicklung von Theorie und Praxis geleistet. Nur wenige von ihnen sind heute bekannt, denn auch im systemischen Diskurs haben patriarchale Strukturen, Glaubenssätze und Verhaltensmuster Spuren hinterlassen. Die Wegbereiter*innen systemischer Praxis verfolgten das Ziel, nicht nur eine gute Begleitung von Klient*innen zu gestalten, sondern auch auf hinderliche gesellschaftliche Strukturen, Interaktionsmu...

Red Hills and Cotton is suffused with Ben Robertson's deep affection for his native Upcountry South Carolina. An internationally known and respected journalist, Robertson had a knack for finding the interesting and exotic in seemingly humble or ordinary folk and a keen eye for human interest stories. His power of description and disarmingly straightforward narrative were the hallmarks of his writing.A loyal Southern son, Robertson cherished what he judged to be the South's...

As Chaplain Ortan Cassius becomes entangled in the insidious Ghosar Enigma, he turns to the legends of the Deathwatch to find the most worthy of his brethren. The Space Marines that will go on to form Kill Team Cassius have faced diverse and deadly challenges at every turn each has his own story, each harbours his own resentment of the foe, and each has his own method of ensuring its ultimate destruction.Read it becauseIt's eleven iconic tales of the heroes ...

"The ancient catechism has sustained and nurtured every generation of Christians. The catechism-the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, and the Lord's Prayer-directs our love, faith, and hope. The Collected Christian Essentials: Catechism opens up the meaning of our faith and gives us words to offer back to God. In addition to featuring guides to the catechism from Ben Myers, Wesley Hill, and Peter J. Leithart, the book includes an order of prayer and twenty-four prayers based on the ca...

Two books in one eBook package!The BESTSELLING guide to true happiness combined with HANDS-ON EXERCISES to making it stick—every dayCan you learn to be happy?YES . . . according Tal Ben-Shahar, bestselling author and the teacher of Harvard University’s most popular and life-changing course. One out of every five Harvard students has lined up to hear Ben-Shahar’s insightful and inspiring lectures on...