In 1980s New York City, young lawyer Nick Coleman meets free spirit Caroline Sedlak in an evening fiction writing course. A vivacious fixture at a Greenwich Village bar, she remains mysterious about her life until their teacher reads her story submission to the class, and Nick realizes that a darker past lurks beneath her happy-go-lucky exterior. Nick must confront demons of his own while struggling to prove himself to his colleagues as a young blind lawyer at an office that handles appeal...

Power. Obsession. The terrible price of survival.Desdemona Althenia has spent her life in the shadows, hiding volatile magic that could kill her if unleashed. Born into the lowest ranks of society, she's survived by her wits—and her willingness to lie. But when fate traps her within the brutal walls of Visnatus Academy, power is finally within reach.Prince Lucian Aibek lives beneath the weight of a crumbling empire and a family that thrives on control. Desd...

The old legends are true. Each full moon, at midnight, the veil between our world and the orcs' weakens, and raiders can pass through the standing stones... to take what they want. And what do they want this warm summer night? Me.All three super-spicy, instalove, romantasy Highlander romps of the Stolen Harlots series in one volume! This collection features:Bred by the OrcI have always known my purpose in life was to marry ...

Discover how to use traditional embroidery techniques from simple cross stitch to pulled thread embroidery—even if you've never embroidered before.The book introduces the reader to many different stitchery techniques from simple cross stitch to intricate pulled threadwork. Some of the techniques are useful for making decorative borders, while others are good for adding spot designs, monograms and lettering, and applying beads and sequins. There are twenty designs to...

This biography of the last king to lead British troops into battle and his able wife provides intriguing insight into 18th century war and politics. Often derided as the buffoon who "hated all poets and painters", George II was fortunate to be served by Prime Ministers Sir Robert Walpole and William Pitt, and was wise enough to leave the business of government to them. His wife, generally regarded as the ablest of British queens between Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, used...

Twelve chilling and thrilling stories from the darkest stars of modern horror including Josh Malerman, Caroline Kepnes, Stephen Graham Jones, Ramsay Campbell and more…From the terrifying claustrophobia of a couple stuck together during lockdown to a desperate desire for attention during adolescence and the haunting vision of outliving your children, these stories are modern horror at its finest.Created as an homage to the 1980 classic horror anthology, ...

Audiolibro narrado en castellano (Varios Autores) El vampyrus era una criatura abyecta que pertenecía al folklore de los pueblos eslavos y las regiones fronterizas de Europa del Este. Sin embargo, el siglo XIX creo una metamorfosis fascinante y necesaria para la supervivencia del mito. El monstruo dejó de oler a tierra húmeda y putrefacción para oler a perfume y salones de baile. Esta antología editada en formato único de audiolibro no es solo una recopilación de relatos sobre vam...

The Ottoman chronicles recount that the first sultan, Osman, dreamt of the dynasty he would found - a tree, fully-formed, emerged from his navel, symbolising the vigour of his successors and the extent of their domains.This is the first book to tell the full story of the Ottoman dynasty that for six centuries held sway over territories stretching, at their greatest, from Hungary to the Persian Gulf, and from North Africa to the Caucasus.Understanding the realization of Osma...

This unique study on 1, 2, 3 John addresses interpretation challenges that arise for people from Islamic contexts on the East African coast. Exploring questions regarding a relationship with God, the nature of incarnation, sin, sacrifice, forgiveness, the spirit world, and coming judgement, the research process included reader-centered sessions with women from the region, thus addressing the bigger questions of faith while speaking directly to the real-life issues they face. Filled with wi...

Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tack...

Caroline Blackwood's masterpiece, shortlisted for the 1977 Booker Prize - a gothic family drama in miniatureIn her gloomy mausoleum of a home, the terrifying matriarch Great Granny Webster spends her days sitting bolt upright in a Victorian chair, entirely alone except for her one-eyed maid - and her orphaned great-granddaughter, sent to stay for the sea air. She presides over three generations of ill-fated women, and a twisted family history which spools back thro...

Classical Recording: A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition is the authoritative guide to all aspects of recording acoustic classical music, providing detailed descriptions, diagrams, and photographs of fundamental recording techniques such as the Decca Tree, post-production workflow, and the practicalities of working on location.This updated and revised second edition has expanded sections on critical listening and microphone placement troubleshooting, as well as two ne...