The HauntingThe House of Elyria, with its majestic spires and radiant aura, has always been a symbol of peace and protection in the realm. But as dusk settles on one fateful evening, an eerie silence engulfs its hallowed halls. Claire, the realm's most promising young sorceress, finds herself haunted by whispers from the shadows, pulling her into an abyss of forgotten lore.The night is alive with more than just the usual enchantments. Specters of the past, ...

"...a true hard SF epic with tones of Charles Stross and Hannu Rajenemi." -- Damien Walter, The Guardian"...evokes the essential contradictions in Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics..." -- Marc Donner, IEEE Security & PrivacyIn the best possible future, there will be no war, no famine, no crime, no sickness, no oppression,no fear, no limits, no shame......and nothing to do.In a time not far from our own, Lawrence sets out...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Learn the secret to successful negotiation with this proven, step-by-step strategy—now updated and revised.“The authors have packed a lot of commonsensical observation and advice into a concise, clearly written little book.”—Bloomberg BusinessweekOne of the key business texts of the modern era, Getting to Yes has helped millions of people learn a better way to negotiate. Based on the work of the ...

A landmark book offering a therapist’s perspective on psychotherapy—a must-read for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy and the helping relationship with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been f...

Experience a timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty from the beloved PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for more than thirty years, his plainspoken wisdom continues to guide and comfort many. The World According to Mister Rogers distills the legacy and singular worldview ...

Innocence can be deadly…It was supposed to be a summer party for my friends like no other to celebrate our last year of high school.I’d planned everything to perfection but as the night got underway, I never could have predicted how it ended…Twenty years later, we are thrown back together when my ‘partner’ from that night is killed in a suspicious car accident. It turns out we are all being hunted.Someone is picking us off, one by one, for...

In Conquerors, New York Times bestselling author Roger Crowley gives us the epic story of the emergence of Portugal, a small, poor nation that enjoyed a century of maritime supremacy thanks to the daring and navigational skill of its explorers—a tactical advantage no other country could match. Portugal’s discovery of a sea route to India, campaign of imperial conquest over Muslim rulers, and domination of the spice trade would forever disrupt the Mediterranean and...

When the hunter becomes the hunted…Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell.It was eight o’clock on a Sunday morning when I was attacked.He burst into my life, turning my world upside down.He took everything he wanted and left me broken.Now the police can’t find him.They have no idea who he is or what he’s capable of.But I do.I know just how dange...

One life changing moment of madness…Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa JewellIt was supposed to be a fresh start. A move to a new town for me and my family.I’d been offered the perfect position, teaching English at the local high school but then I met sixth form student Nicky Stevens.Initially flattered by his attention, I let my guard down.But I had no idea of the monster I’d let into ...

America’s most trusted and best-known film critic Roger Ebert presents one hundred brilliant essays on some of the best movies ever made.Roger Ebert, the famed film writer and critic, wrote biweekly essays for a feature called "The Great Movies," in which he offered a fresh and fervent appreciation of a great film. The Great Movies collects one hundred of these essays, each one of them a gem of critical appreciation and an amalgam of love, analysis, and hi...

**“A riveting account that reaches beyond the market landscape to say something universal about risk and triumph, about hubris and failure.”—**The New York TimesNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUSINESSWEEKIn this business classic—now with a new Afterword in which the author draws parallels to the recent financial crisis—Roger Lowenstein captures the gripping roller-coaster ride of Long-Term Capital Management. Drawing on...

The BRAND NEW pulse-pounding cat & mouse thriller from INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Gemma RogersHow can one 12-hour night shift be so deadly?I loved the anonymity, flexibility and solitude that working the night shift at Storage Queen gave me.The unsociable hours paid well, helping me fund my university degree and giving me a quiet place to study while the world slept peacefully in their warm, cozy beds. It was the perfect job for me.But that ...