Adam loses his parents long before war tears his country apart. Raised by relatives who deny him affection, he grows up longing for a place where he truly belongs. When the Syrian Revolution erupts in 2011, hope soon gives way to violence, persecution and the devastating chemical attacks on Ghouta. Forced to flee across borders, Adam eventually arrives in Vienna, carrying memories that refuse to fade. Haunted by trauma, grief and survivor's guilt, he struggles to trust others—or himself. Y...

This enthralling guide tells the story of the rise and spread of the Mafia, from the island of Sicily to the United States and beyond, brought to life with striking photographs and illustrations.The Mafia is full of blood-chilling characters, from Al Capone, who ran Chicago during Prohibition, and hitmen Louis Lepke and Alberto Anastasia who founded Murder, Inc, to Totò Riina, 'boss of bosses', John Gotti, 'the Teflon don', and Bernardo 'The Tractor' Provenzano, wh...

A tool should never blame his workmen.Jerome, George and Harris are lifelong pals. Whenever one is in a spot of bother the others will always jump in to help him out. So what could possibly go wrong as they set out on a carefree boat trip up the Thames - from leafy Kingston to Oxford's dreaming spires?Nothing at all. Except torrential rain, alarmingly eccentric dogs and a bout of hallucination brought on by some of the most dangerously rancid cheese ever cultivated...

On the eve of her thirteenth birthday, Renlynn’s ordinary life in Kentucky shatters.Haunted by grief and strange, inexplicable phenomena, Ren discovers that the world she knows is only a veil. Beyond it lies Emberwyn—a radiant realm of ancient elemental magic, sentient companions, and hidden prophecies.Bound to Chevy, a legendary Ashmane whose fiery power hasn't been seen in generations, Ren is thrust into a sanctuary of gifted trainees, glowing halls, and whispered ceremon...

In this provocative and thoughtful new book, Kenan van de Mieroop-Al Bahrani explores how capitalism, racism, debt, and inheritance operate through a politics of time, where history is never simply the past but actively shapes the present.Demands that reparations be paid for slavery and European colonialism have echoed around the world, igniting a fierce debate and exposing the historical foundations of today's inequalities. The Weight of Nightmares argues that reparations...

Discover the wonderful world of cacti and succulets with the practical , comprehensive and richly illustrated guide. Cacti and succulents are more popular than ever and can be grown as houseplants, in a greenhouse or outdoors as part of garden design. This definitive book outlines what succulent plants are, the habitats they come from and how to grow them to their best. Extensive directories showcase the many wonderful varieties available, together with stunning photography of stems, leave...

When an ancient civilization buried deep beneath the Earth awakens, humanity collapses within days beneath merciless armies. As cities fall and survivors become prisoners, soldiers, scientists, and civilians race toward the last human strongholds. But when Earth itself is lost, humanity faces one final choice: fight to the end—or escape into space.

After a fleeting encounter when they're in Juniors, Ryan "RJ" Russell and Lars Nilsson find themselves thrown back together years later when they end up on the same NHL team. Being friendly to a new teammate just got way more complicated. It's one thing to have a one night stand with someone from another country; it's a whole other mess to sleep with your teammate. Neither of them can afford to make waves, not when Ryan needs a new contract and Lars is already escaping a scandal. If sparks...

Tanya makes her simple life work. Her job at the bar provides just enough to make ends meet and allows her to live her life independently. When a friend convinces her to go on a blind date, everything changes. Tanya can no longer ignore the supernatural world around her, plunging her life into chaos.Osiris has one goal— Protect Tanya. An ancient evil is hunting her and Osiris needs to stop it. When danger gets close and lives are a stake, can the two navigate their hearts and stay ...

Prequel to the Furies Series.Cora is the immortal Greek goddess Persephone, living in a Malibu beach house in the twenty-first century. No matter how much therapy she undergoes, nothing eases the pain of her husband’s recent murder.Until Gabriel Cartwright walks into her life.Gabe is a prim and proper East Coast realtor, hired to manage her move to Toronto. He’s sweet, kind, and seemingly human. But beneath the surface, he belongs to a dwindling rac...

A mermaid's quest for love makes waves.It's time to leave the ocean. Mira has been at sea for... well, she doesn't know how many years. It's hard to keep track of time when you live in the vast depths of the ocean. But after countless years, the relentless call of the salt water triggers the desire to procreate, and her time is up.For weeks, Mira has been tirelessly swimming north, her heart set on finding a mate. Finding a partner is the most important thi...

Dylan Everett is a superstar. First round pick. Two-time Stanley Cup champion. Gold-medal Olympian. Elite goal scorer. Captain of the Albuquerque Turkeys. He's had a great career...up until his best friend / linemate / kind of boyfriend decided to change teams.Luc-Henri Baptiste is not a superstar. He thought he had that in him, but after being bounced around a couple of teams, he's given up that dream. He just wants to play hockey. When he's traded to the Turkeys, he worries this ...