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Spirits in Bondage is C.S. Lewis’s first book and the first of his works to be available in the public domain. It was released in 1919 under the pseudonym of Clive Hamilton and was written in a period of darker thought for C.S. Lewis than was later evidenced in his Christian apologist writings.The darkness of the verse is most evident in Part One (The Prison House), begins to change in the short transitional Part Two (Hesitation) and attains a more hopeful tone in the final Part Three (Escape). Yet a dreamy effect, influenced by Celtic and Druid mythology, persists throughout.Spirits in ...

A Mind Awake, a new William Collins book, full description to follow when available...

At a cafe in Budapest, Oswald, a British ambassador in his thirties, meets the young, handsome Imre, a Hungarian military officer. The two develop a strong friendship through their shared interest in art, but as their relationship grows more serious, they begin spending hours upon hours sharing...

When it comes to dating woes and issues, Renz has dealt with more than his share. One-night stands and steamy afternoon trysts have left him feeling vulnerable, used, and lonely. He decides celibacy may be what his life needs. Lauryn walks into his life, and his plans quickly go out of the window. She's smart, beautiful, loves baseball, and Renz feels she's the right partner with whom to chase his happy-ever-after. However, all that glitters is not gold, as Renz finds out for himself.

Julie Swanson had everything —love, family, purpose —until one cruel turn of fate tore her perfect world apart. What begins as an ordinary life filled with success and comfort shatters in an instant, leaving Julie drowning in grief, loss, and unanswered questions. As the life she built collapses around her, she is forced to confront the raw truth that nothing is ever truly safe, and even the happiest endings can be rewritten without warning. From the ruins of heartbreak, Julie’s journey takes an impossible turn.

Every day, we face a choice. To give in or to rise. GGRIT: Choose to Rise is the raw, inspiring memoir and personal development guide of Meghan S. Buchanan, an aerospace engineer, adventure athlete, and mountaineer who has faced down adversity, setbacks, and fear to redefine what’s possible. Equal parts adrenaline, humor and heart, Meghan shares the triumphs and disasters that shaped her, from being dismissed in the classroom for her dyslexia, brutal injuries, and career setbacks to personal reinvention and boundary-breaking goals, like summiting Everest and chasing the Explorers Grand Slam.

Lana Myers non esiste. È un nome cucito addosso per sopravvivere. Dieci anni prima, nella cittadina di Delaney Grove, le hanno portato via tutto: la famiglia, l'innocenza, la possibilità di una vita normale. Da allora ha cambiato volto, identità e scopo. Uno alla volta, gli uomini responsabili di quella notte stanno morendo, torturati e uccisi con precisione chirurgica.

As punishment for her mother’s failure, Adelaide’s magic was sealed, and she is forced to endure years of cruel bullying from her own coven. But this witch has no intention of remaining powerless forever… When whispers of a new fallen star reach her ears, she decides to risk it all on the biggest gamble of her life: Either she returns to the Redgrave Coven, having captured the fallen star, and is rewarded with the restoration of her powers and her honor, or she never returns at all.

Norah Halley se ve obligada a dejar Barcelona para cursar el último año de instituto en un distinguido internado británico. Pronto descubre que los pasillos del elitista Old Castle College esconden leyendas y secretos que podrían estar relacionados con la extraña desaparición de un estudiante. Será entonces cuando Norah rompa su promesa de no estrechar lazos con nadie y se acerque a Rhydian, un joven conflictivo por el que comienza a sentir más de lo que debería.

Una piazza più grande è il #podcast che mette #Bologna in dialogo con il mondo.Ogni puntata parte da un’idea, un’esperienza o un modello internazionale per capire come possa parlare alla Bologna di oggi. Attraverso interviste a protagonisti della vita politica, economica, culturale e sociale, il podcast racconta le sfide che attraversano la città e il suo territorio: sostenibilità, innovazione, lavoro, turismo, cultura, comunità e nuovi modi di immaginare il futuro.Che cosa possiamo imparare da ciò che accade altrove? E che cosa può restituire Bologna al mondo?Un progetto di ...

In the thrilling world of 'Curse of the Reckaviles,' an English nobleman is found dead in his room, a knife buried deep in his chest. As Scotland Yard steps in, the case takes a turn into the eerie with whispers of a haunting curse tied to the Reckavile family. The layers of mystery unravel as our detective grapples with clues that lead him to question everything—could a ghost be involved? Amid the dark shadows, a love story unfolds, adding a spark of hope and humanity to an otherwise grim setting. Will this romance endure the chilling backdrop of murder and myth? Experience a tale filled ...

Dalle strade squallide di Jefferson Run ai superattici di Atlanta, Roman Carruthers ne ha fatta di strada. Finché la telefonata della sorella Neveah intacca questo splendente equilibrio: il padre è in coma, vittima di un incidente d'auto che lascia più domande che risposte. Roman è allora costretto a tornare nella sua città natale, dove quel che resta della sua famiglia è decisamente allo sbando.

DCI Tom Raven’s hopes for a few quiet days with his daughter, Hannah, are shattered when a shocking murder plunges him into a macabre mystery in the nearby coastal town of Whitby. In the hallowed grounds of the ruined abbey, a man lies lifeless: drained of blood and marked by the symbol of a dragon.

Three gripping tales from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller S. J. Parris. The Secret Dead Summer 1556. A girl’s body is found in a Neapolitan monastery. Novice monk Giordano Bruno is determined to uncover what happened, but his investigation could deliver him into the hands of the Inquisition. The...

When Dr. Nathan Frost, a lecturer in German literature at Oxford University, is invited to a lavish party at the country house of a wealthy businessman, he knows there'll be a price to pay. After all, as an expert on the legend of Faust and Mephistopheles, he can recognize a deal with the devil easily enough. But even he's not expecting such a sinister end to the evening. 

SSA Rain Christiansen used to be the agency's golden boy. It just takes one moment of weakness, one tiny paranormal sighting, and all of a sudden, he's the agency's embarrassment. His boss gives him one last chance to redeem himself - go down to Brickell Bay, play nice with the local police, and leave the ghost sightings behind. Rain is determined to do exactly that, even if it kills him. Cold-case Detective Daniel McKenna's latest investigation is going nowhere fast. Daniel is glad to finally have the FBI help his department requested, even if it does come in the form of his ex. 

Archie Nevenden is many things: amateur archaeologist; theatre impresario; absent father; potential defector. And now, he's a missing person. His daughter, Prim, hasn't seen him for nearly fifteen years. But she's never given up on him, and now she's on her way to Cairo to assist in the search. Harry Taverner claims to work for the British Council, but Prim knows there's more to it. He clearly has a theory about what happened to Archie, one she's not going to like.

During a perfect spring evening on Nantucket, a violent storm erupts and a dome of crawling, colored fire blankets the island. When the howling winds subside and the night skies clear, the stars appear to have shifted. The mainland has become a wilderness of unbroken forest, where tools of bronze and stone litter the beaches, and primitive natives scatter in terror.

Chad Johnson built his following by being a troll. Online games, social media, you name it—he's there with a witty comeback. But when he goes too far during a televised stream, he's handed a punishment unlike any other. Instead of the usual ban or suspension, Chad's sentenced to thirty days of full immersion therapy in Isle of Mythos—a world of epic fantasy filled with dungeons and mythical creatures. The twist? He's forced to embody a forest troll, one of the most-despised races in Mythos.

Write Well to Sell Big! In the age of e-mail and instant communication, great sales copy is indispensable to closing a deal. But too many sales letters end up in the junk file or the wastebasket. In this new edition of his top-selling book, author Dan Kennedy explains why some sales letters work...