In a remote, Himalayan monastery, Matt Lester has devoted five years of spiritual preparation for this moment: it is his destiny to open an ancient, sealed scroll containing prophetic wisdom the world urgently needs. But when his time comes, violent assailants steal the scroll. Matt is caught up in a dangerous, high-stakes hunt to recover it, turning him from the pursuer to the pursued.On the other

Carmen Agra Deedy, New York Times bestselling author and one of Scholastic\'s most talented and cherished storytellers, retells a hilarious folktale set in Havana, Cuba. Illustrated by the brilliant, award-winning artist, Henry Cole.This is the first collaboration by this dynamic duo!El lo empez cuando el loro Pepe se enamor de... una gata!La invit a cenar a su casa con la esperanza de ganar su pata,

National bestselling author: Florist Fiona Knox left behind her gloomy life for a magical garden in Scotland, but a murder on her shop\'s opening day spells doom Fiona Knox thought she was pulling her life back together when she inherited her godfather\'s cottage in Duncreigan, Scotland--complete with a magical walled garden. But the erstwhile Tennessee flower shop owner promptly found herself puddle

The estranged grandson of a wealthy collector of human curiosities becomes fascinated with teenaged twin sisters, leading them into a web of dark obsessions. A dazzlingly dark gothic novel from the bestselling author of The Somnambulist.\' Mysterious, sometimes shocking, full of surprises and twists ... brimming with Victorian wonders!\' Sean LuskA magical, macabre masterpiece\' A.J. West\' Fascinating

A secret history of scent, memory and desire from the Sunday Times bestselling author of ELEGANCE and THE

An accessible introduction to the Bronze Age culture in Asia Minor. Famed for their warriors, the Hittites flourished in the region of modern Turkey from the seventeenth to thirteenth centuries BC. In this book, archaeologist Damien Stone explores the rich history of the Hittite civilization beyond their skill in battle, from religious reverence for the sun and storms to eclectic rock carvings which

Hear the stories of the great warriors as they\'ve never been told before Cats of the Clans is chock-full of visual treats and captivating details, including full-color illustrations and in-depth biographies of important cats--from fierce Clan leaders to wise medicine cats to the most mischievous kits, as well as loners, rogues, and kittypets. This collectible guide is a great introduction to the

From the best-selling author of Londoners, a symphony of contemporary New York in the magnificent words of its

2019 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Franz Friedrich Anton Mesmer 1734-1815] was a German doctor who theorized the existence of a natural energy transference occurring between all animated and inanimate objects; what he called animal magnetism, later also referred to as mesmerism. Mesmer\'s theory attracted a wide

Join Sam as she goes to her first ever football game. This exciting narrative by Tom Palmer follows Sam s day from beginning to end, describing her journey to the stadium, the football songs she hears and the goals Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive

This book builds on the foundation laid in The Medieval Longsword, and teaches you how to train Fiore dei Liberi\'s Art of Arms, as shown in his 1410 manuscript ll Fior di Battaglia. Renowned swordsman and author Guy Windsor explains three of the longsword forms that are used every day in The School of European Swordsmanship: - The Cutting Drill- The Farfalla di Ferro- THe Longsword Syllabus Form.Each

Your relationships with your smart products are about to get a lot more personal.Think how commonplace it is now for people to ask Siri for the weather forecast, deploy Roomba to clean their homes, or summon Alexa to turn on the lights. The smart home market will reach well over $100 billion in the next five years on the promise of products that are truly integrated with our cooking, cleaning, entertainment,

This is the best single account of the psychoanalysis of creativity, pseudo-creativity and the perverse mind. The author explores art, film and literature to show the relations between true creativity and the artful universe of the

The Manchester Ship Canal was a huge engineering achievement. It included seven swing bridges and the aqueduct at Barton, and helped turn the cotton-producing capital of Great Britain into an inland seaport. This was a feat many at the time believed could not be achieved. One of the wonders of the modern industrial world, the Manchester Ship Canal, with its huge locks and ocean-going vessels, was a

A lively retelling of the classic Greek legend, which tells Pandora\'s tale of temptation. As she embarks life on Earth, she needs to follow just one last rule. She mustn\'t, under any circumstance, open the box she\'s been given. Can she do it, and what will be the consequences if she gives in? Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting

We are in a climate emergency. The polar bears are starving, Australia is burning. Climate anxiety - like sea levels - is rising to unprecedented levels. In response to this, poet and editor Kathryn Mockler created a website where writers and artists could post creative works that respond to this crisis. Watch Your Head curates the best poems, stories, essays, and images related to our environmental

How the conflict between political Islamists and secular-leaning nationalists has shaped the modern Middle East In Making the Arab World, Fawaz Gerges, one of the world\'s leading authorities on the Middle East, describes how the clash between pan-Arab nationalism and pan-Islamism has shaped the history of the region from the 1920s to the present. He tells this story through an unprecedented dual biography

Today, we find ourselves surrounded by numerous reasons to despair, from loneliness, suffering and death at an individual level to societal alienation, oppression, sectarian conflict and war. No honest assessment of life can take place without facing up to these facts and it is not surprising that more and more people are beginning to suspect that the human story will end in tragedy. However, this

From online to offline, events to Instagram: Experiences matter. Consumer Researchers have called experiences \"the new luxury\". So what does that mean for brands, established or new? How do you create a seamless brand experience across all touchpoints, one that transforms customers into brand advocates who are telling your story? Brand consultant and university lecturer J rg Dietzel writes the playbook

Every knitter dreams of having a perfectly curated box of socks that holds all of their gorgeous handmade creations. Julie Ann Lebouthillier has created 24 incredible sock knitting patterns that are perfect for you to knit for yourself, friends and family to create the perfect box of socks. This collection of fun sock designs is based on the idea of a hand knitted \'box of socks\'. This is the ultimate