De Medicina Equorum (On the Medicine of Horses) by Jordanus Ruffus of Calabria is a foundational medieval treatise on horse care and the treatment of equine diseases. Drawing on his experience as a stablemaster at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, Jordanus Ruffus combines practical guidance, clinical observation, and theoretical knowledge to provide a comprehensive account of equine management and health in the thirteenth century. This edition, based on Heironymous...

When the monster could be sleeping beside you, how do you find the courage to fight back?Linda’s world shatters when a terrifying suspicion takes root: could the man she loves, Jesper, be the serial rapist terrorizing Stockholm? The man she shares her life with, the one she trusts, now appears through a lens of chilling dread. Her heart-wrenching dilemma forces a choice no one should have to make: protect herself, or unmask a predator and save countless ot...

Build a fiddle with a character and voice all its own, with this step-by-step guide to practical fiddle making Folk Fiddle – Making, Crafting and Decorating is a richly illustrated guide for makers who want to step beyond classical violin conventions and create instruments that celebrate the artistry, storytelling and freedom of folk music. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, luthier Emma Hardy takes you through each stage of the process, from choosing timber and designing body shapes...

Kidnapped. Starved. Hit by a car and left for dead. And she couldn't even remember her own name.When Afghanistan veteran Jefferson Martin witnesses a young woman being hit by a car near his campsite, all thoughts of vacation vanish as the car speeds off. When the malnourished, battered woman wakes up, she can't remember anything before the accident. They don't know her name, so they call her Jane.When someone breaks into her hospital room and tries to kill her before gettin...

Maren Jacobs learned a long time ago that people always leave; that's what makes her so good at her job as a land acquisitions agent for the Martin & Foster Land Agency. And now, they have a new assignment for her: convincing the people of Apple Alley, North Carolina, to sell the land their lives have been built on for generations.This job should be like every other: get in, convince the powerful Archer family to sell, and get out so she can return home to her brand-new corner offi...

In Washington, D.C.’s powerful Black elite, legacy is everything. When a young heir to one of the city’s most influential institutions seeks funding to cement her future, a shadowy organization offers to help—but it could cost her far more than she’s willing to give.“A biting satire about the ever-shifting ways to perform Blackness. This is a very special book.”—Bridgett M. Davis, author of The World According to Fannie DavisNina J...

Vaster Golt, teenage criminal living on the grimy streets of the city of Nizwel, has spent years committing petty crimes for his owner and master, Svolger, under threat of the revelation of his most dangerous secret.When he and fellow thief Gedwen are sent to raid the contents of a noble family’s vault, they find a powerful resource hidden inside that might help them free themselves from servitude… and a Scribe, a wielder of powerful runes who is none too happy to find a pair of te...

Written by a doctor with expertise in delivering relationships and sexuality education to teenagers, this comprehensive guide helps parents and carers support the wellbeing and mental health of children and teens. Covering essential topics from mood and relationships to body image and digital life, it provides practical advice for nurturing happy, healthy young people.The book offers clear, accessible information on topics relevant to young people's lives and wellbeing, moving beyo...

The English-language debut of a beautiful and beguiling cycle of experimental texts by the legendary Marguerite Duras.In the late 1970s, Marguerite Duras embarked on an experimental journey to expand the boundaries of writing and film. For Duras, writing need not be text on a page nor cinema merely images on a screen. Six Films is the result of her efforts to redefine the two arts in order to create a hybrid work. Taking narration, voiceovers, and dialogue...

Practices and Rhythms for Growing in Intimacy with GodAn exploration into the spiritual disciplines for our timesHelps you grow and deepen your faith little by littleA gentle corrective to surface-level faith and expectations of instant resultsHave surface-level answers to your big questions led to surface-level faith? Do you long to experience a deeper and more fulfilling s...

* The new novel from the bestselling author of This Christmas, Maybe Next Christmas and Every Christmas Eve!*Cara Mallon is facing Christmas alone when she arrives at Ashford Castle, six months after her fiancé called off their winter wedding. She hopes launching her travel business with a festive press trip will provide the distraction she needs.When Cara meets charming travel blogger Dermot Walshe, sparks begin to fly. But Dermo...

There are some things that many of us take for granted - such as knowing when we are hot or cold, feel hungry, or need to go to the toilet. But how do we know these things, and why do some people struggle to recognise them? Interoception - the ability to identify and act on physical sensations inside the body - is crucial to human well-being. It underpins physical developmental milestones, such as toilet-training, as well emotional ones, such as the ability to self-regulate. Research shows...