**Finalist for an Audie Award in MemoirOne of the New York Times' 20 Books to Read in 2020"Unforgettable...Behind her brilliantly witty and uplifting message is a remarkable vulnerability and candor that reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles—and that we can, against all odds, get through them."** —Lori Gottlieb, New York Times-bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeonePart memoir and part joy...

Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood.The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages.In Towles’s novel Rules of Civility, the indomitable Evelyn Ross leaves Ne...

**Brought to you by Penguin.The happily ever after is only part of the story… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances**It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – ...

A New York Times Bestseller“This may be Towles’ best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef’s main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los Angeles Times“The book spans the 20th century, bringing characters into tableaus of deceit and desire. Beneath his coifed prose Towles is a master of the shiv, the bait and switch; we see the flash of light before the shock wave st...

The graphic novel prequel to Avatar: The Way of Water—adapted from an original screenplay by James Cameron—is collected in this softcover edition along with a sketchbook and introduction.Experience a part of the epic Avatar saga that you won’t see in the films! Originally planned as the sequel to the 2009 Academy Award–winning film Avatar, James Cameron’s screenplay for Avatar: The High Ground was scripted and illustrated as thre...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.“What a treat.” —Washington Post“Simply exquisite.” —Liane Moriarty“Nobody understands human nature better than Tyler. And nobody understands the complexities of love the way she does.” —Boston Globe“Three Days in June is like reading a hug...

This volume explores the intricate relationships that the universe of Frank Herbert's Dune portrays between faith, prophecy, and spirituality.The Dune universe is a large and complex place where social, political, and cultural structures are intricately interwoven with religious, theological, and philosophical ideas. From the syncretism of the Ecumenical Translation Project and the Orange Catholic Bible, through to the messianic aspirations of the Bene Gesserit, an...

Infiltrating a rotten pack is easy for petite enforcer Elspeth. But things get complicated when she becomes mate bound to the alpha she's meant to take down.Experience the first half of this romantic urban fantasy series, where ancient desert magic collides with fated mates and dangerous pack politics. This bundle includes:MATEBRANDED (Book 1) - A run-of-the-mill mission turns into a desperate game of loyalty and desirePAWS & CLAUS (Short story) - A...

A Warhammer 40,000 AnthologyThese short stories include some of your favourite heroes and villains, and some new ones you might not yet be familiar with.READ IT BECAUSE21 authors explore the 41st Millennium in 24 short stories, with perspectives from within and without the Imperium of Mankind. There's something in here for every fan of Warhammer 40,000.THE STORYIn the grim darkness of the far future,...

Old magic. New alpha.Orion struggles to provide a memorable Solstice celebration while keeping his pack safe from an influx of outsiders. Will surrendering to the old magic of the desert solve his problems or lead his entire pack astray?Paws & Claus is a prequel short story in the Rune Wolf series, full of holiday magic and lots of werewolves.

Começando pela evolução humana primitiva e viajando através das pandemias e políticas dos tempos modernos, a antropologia nos conta sobre nós! Aprender sobre a humanidade é uma forma fascinante de acrescentar um tempero a seu cotidiano, à medida que começa a ver a cultura dentro de um contexto e a compreender por que fazemos todas as coisas banais que fazemos. Este livro é a história de como chegamos até aqui e para onde vamos. (Marte, talvez?) Este livro é uma forma divertida de descobrir...

Be prepared for anything, so you can explore where others fear to treadWilderness Survival For Dummies takes a practical approach to teaching you the skills you need to stay alive outside. Learn survival skills the Dummies way, with helpful diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and tips from the pros. With expert tips and easy-to-follow instructions in this book, you’ll know what to do to survive in the wild. Stay calm, deal with the eleme...