SHE FOR WHOM THE SUN SHINESUndercover artifact theft investigator Stefanie Adams and handsome Artifact Retrieval Team lead Thomas Burkhardt must head off trouble at the opening ceremonies of Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum, where anonymous notes threaten the glittering 'Gold of the Pharaohs' special exhibit. Things get sticky when the museum director includes Thomas's mother, owner of Europe's largest publishing house, on the suspect list.While in Egypt, Stef...

Some secrets are better left buried...Amy Penrose knows how it feels to grow up in a home where your parents harm you more than raise you.Now an adult, she’s newly qualified as a child psychologist and hopes to help children who’ve gone through struggles of their own.When a father brings a twelve-year-old boy into her office, she recognises the bruises and the way the boy withdraws into himself. And she wants to help.But life is nev...

Maybe it’s the end of the world, but not for Candace Chen, a millennial, first-generation American and office drone meandering her way into adulthood in Ling Ma’s offbeat, wryly funny, apocalyptic satire, Severance."A stunning, audacious book with a fresh take on both office politics and what the apocalypse might bring." **—**Michael Schaub, NPR.org“A satirical spin on the end times-- kind of like The Office meets...

Betrayed by Family. Tortured by the Enemy. Destined to Destroy the World.Wynter Reeves lives by three rules: Don't stand out. Blend in. Remain invisible. In a world where individuality is dangerous, being forgettable keeps her alive.So, when she begins showing signs of a rare disease, it's only a matter of time before she draws the unwanted attention of the State's sinister research facility, the DSD. Apprehended against her will for testing, Wynte...

"There are times when Leon’s writing style reminds me of Tolkien. If you’re a fan of medieval fantasy with a full cast of characters, you have to read Elemental Links." – N. N. Light's Book Heaven.“Take him and run.” The last words of Jake’s mother urged him to save his brother, Louie. Jake and Louie get thrown into the outside world, where Jake learns his skill with a sword can save their lives, and Louie, gifted with elemental magic, soon learns his magic is part of something muc...

One of the world's most consequential, yet overlooked novels, Noli Me Tangere, sparked off the Philippine revolution against Spain. The author, Filipino National Hero Jose Rizal, published the book in 1887. The Spanish authorities took exception to the books biting satirical portrayal of their rule and later sentenced Rizal to death by firing squad. Two years later, the Spanish colonization of the country was at an end. This English translation is by the prize-winning biographer of Rizal, ...

This book explores the introduction and localization of the political concepts of left and right in Chinese media discourse from the late Qing to the late 1920s, analyzing their shift from spatial metaphors to political symbols that redefined Chinese society, politics, and culture.Globally established as political terms in 1789, left and right began to appear in Chinese media by the late nineteenth century. This study traces their evolution, analyzing their construction and transfo...

Play is essential in high-quality early education. This book documents kindergarten teachers centering outdoor play to support children's cognitive development, physical and mental health, and social and emotional growth to create meaningful solutions for classroom management and student engagement. The authors provide real life, relevant examples to illustrate the research-based case for taking children's play seriously. Readers will learn how to see, support, and interpret play to design...

How can you transform adversity, heartbreak, and trauma into love, success, and the life you truly want?If you’ve ever felt broken after a toxic relationship, fearful and anxious due to past trauma, or struggled with self-sabotage, this book is your roadmap to resurrection. In Alchemy, trauma expert Shahida Arabi reveals how to harness emotional alchemy, the process of turning heartbreak, betrayal, and self-doubt into confidence and creation, as w...

Move agentic AI from clever demos to reliable production with the principles, patterns, and practices behind multi-agent systems at scale.Key FeaturesBuild production-ready agents and multi-agent systems with hands-on Python examplesApply foundational principles, proven design patterns, and orchestration strategiesEvaluate, observe, scale, and evolve agent systems through real-world case studiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book incl...

"A folkloric tour de force." —School Library Journal (starred review)In the mold of Arabian Nights, this groundbreaking YA anthology—featuring sixteen Muslim women writers—links together fantastical stories that a group of refugees tell one another within a riveting frame story.On her way across the desert, fleeing the soldiers who have destroyed all she knows, one refugee meets another. And another and another. As they tr...

Create more joy, trust, and meaningful conversation with this shared mother-son journal for boys ages 8 and up, from bestselling author and family therapist Eli Harwood, aka Attachment Nerd.Busy schedules can make it difficult to slow down and truly connect. This journal for boys and moms offers a playful, low-pressure way for mothers and sons to understand each other, celebrate what makes them unique, and build a closer lifelong bond.This guided mother-son...