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Birth of a Dream Weaver charts the very beginnings of a writer’s creative output. In this wonderful memoir, Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o recounts the four years he spent at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda - threshold years during which he found his voice as a journalist, short story writer, playwright, and novelist just as colonial empires were crumbling and new nations were being born - under the shadow of the rivalries, intrigues, and assassinations of the Cold War.

George Orwell's nineteen Eighty-Four is one of the most definitive texts of modern literature. Set in Oceania, one of the three inter-continental superstate that divided the world among themselves after a global war, Orwell's masterful critique of the political structures of the time, works itself out through the story of Winston Smith, a man caught in the webs of a dystopian future, and his clandestine love affair with Julia, a young woman he meets during the course of his work for the government.

What if Elizabeth Bennet is the first to love? Those who love Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice are aware of Fitzwilliam Darcy’s long-concealed attraction for Miss Elizabeth Bennet, his inner turmoil, and the angst that results from how he forces down his attraction. Yet different events in C. P. Odom’s Georgiana’s Friend turn that central issue on its head as it is Darcy who is unaware of the suppressed suffering of another.

If my parents had it their way, I’d be off at college. Instead, I’m drowning in secrets, every one of them involving my brother’s best friend. Hayes Wilder is a walking red flag, warning me to stay away. And yet, all I can think about are his calloused hands on my skin. He’s a total player, on and off the ice, but right now, the only playing he wants to do is with me. Sneaking around isn’t easy, especially when you live in a small town where nothing stays hidden. And when our secret ends up in the wrong hands, decisions and regrets come as a package deal.

A monster dungeon is all Thomas has ever known. After all, he was born there. Now, at age 14, he’s been solo-clearing all 100 floors of the dungeon for years. The last of his family and friends are about to die off as an eternal void beast tirelessly pursues them. Will they ever escape?

The Vice President of the United States, who has created a highly covert counterterrorist team he calls Terminus, has offered retired counterterrorist operative Bruce McGowan the job as its director. With the assistance of the National Security Advisor, Bruce must now staff the team with four trusted operatives with whom he has a history. Their mission? Respond on an emergent basis to annihilate any threat that surfaces anywhere in the world, which will usually entail total extermination.

Like Solomon with his magic ring, famed Austrian ethologist Konrad Lorenz was a gifted student of the animal world. King Solomon's Ring, which brought him worldwide recognition, is a delightful collection of observations and insights into the lives of our furry and feathered friends, from our familiar furry companions to water shrews and jackdaws. A must listen for any animal lover.

Whether you’re a bathroom singer who’s happy to sing to bath fittings or someone who’d like to woo millions with your voice, you can sound your best if you know the right tricks. And no, singing is not just about having the right voice texture; it’s also about knowing what and how to sing. Armed with some practical strategies and the fire to find your own voice, you can unearth your unique voice and create magic with it.

In a land scarred by an old war where fae hunt witches and collect them for bounty, Rose must hide in the woods with her grandmother to avoid being turned over to the fae king for torture. Rose does what she can to survive, stalking and killing any fae that wander too close to home and using her magic sparingly to avoid detection. One day, Rose is captured by a wolf-shifting bounty hunter named Emrys, and she immediately knows two things. First, she must find a way to escape no matter the cost. And second . . . she's never hated anything more than she hates the fae. Especially her captor.

NHL’s golden boy, Bishop Maverick, knows all too well about wanting something you can’t have. It seems his entire life, everything he’s really wanted was out of reach. So what does a man do when he has so little? He pours everything into the only thing that he has left: Hockey. This sport has brought him a family, hope and something to work for. What he didn’t ever expect: A forbidden obsession with a green-eyed, wild child with a soul that matches his own.

Während sich die 5. Etage dem Ende neigt, steht das Turnier in den Startlöchern. An der Seite seiner Untergebenen, setzt Nathaniel seine Reise durch die 5. Etage fort: Sie besuchen die gefallene Schwebende Insel, deren Verteidigung noch immer aktiv ist, und die nun als Bastion für diejenigen dient, die sich vor den Monstern verstecken. Beherrscht werden diese Überreste von der Haushälterin, dem Gärtner, dem Schmied und dem Butler. Sie entdecken das Tal, in dem die Manastrahlung einem starken Gift gleich kommt, und das als Heimat für ein Monster dient, das nie geweckt werden sollte.

The bestselling coauthor of The Moscow Rules and Argo tells her riveting, courageous story of being a female spy at the height of the Cold War Jonna Hiestand Mendez began her CIA career as a “contract wife” performing secretarial duties for the CIA as a convenience to her husband, a young...

Forever was never part of the wager… but neither was losing their hearts. Elizabeth Bennet prides herself on her sharp wit and clever schemes—so when her best friend bets she can make the haughty Mr. Darcy fall in love with her, she accepts the challenge with confidence. After all, what could be more satisfying than breaking the heart of the man who insulted her at the Meryton Assembly?

Die Welt steht am Rande einer Katastrophe. Nether scheint bereit zu sein, die ganze Realität zu verschlingen, während Disgardium ins Chaos stürzt. Uralte Kräfte erwachen aus ihrem Schlaf und bedrohen das empfindliche Gleichgewicht zwischen den Welten. Scyth kehrt stärker denn je aus seinem Exil in der Beta-Welt zurück–als letzte Hoffnung auf Rettung. Er muss sich durch die allerletzten Dämonischen Spiele kämpfen, die Geheimnisse alter Völker und vergessener Götter enthüllen und ehemalige Feinde gegen eine gemeinsame Bedrohung vereinigen.

You're never too young to start! In Escape the Rat Race, you’ll find out: How "working to learn, not to earn" paves the way to money-making opportunities. The basics of making money by creating assets. How to make money work hard for you, so that you don't have to work so hard for money.

This should have been a story about the youngest sibling being rescued and returned to his family grateful, happy—overcome with gratitude to be safe and home again. That isn’t how my story goes, I’m not grateful, and I sure as hell am not thankful. I lived in fear for eight months while my family lived happily, banged their girls, procreated, and carried on like I didn’t even exist.

We all write, all the time: books, blogs, tweets, emails, emails, emails - and we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help. As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike - not to mention his followers on social media - for playfully, brilliantly deconstructing the English language. 

With this book, you’re bound to make those into a reality, where inside you will discover an easy guide to understanding dyslexia—cut through the jargon and get to know what dyslexia really is and how it uniquely impacts boys.

Lorenzo was a quiet Michigan town, known for its beautiful lake and resorts. Summer has arrived and water activities are abundant. It was one of the reasons Officer Royce Dashnaw took the job in the small town. Being a single dad, he wanted to live a quiet life where his daughter could enjoy the beauty of nature. Unfortunately, nature also has a dark side. The serenity of Lorenzo has been disrupted by a series of strange events. A woman flees from the water with strange bites on her legs; bodies are found in the shallows, stripped to the bone; and the local fish have disappeared.

The human thinks I’m stalking her. Maybe I am. But I’m not the only one. There’s something evil in these woods and it preys on single women. I’m not about to let the sexy scientist fall into its lair. Even if that means holding her prisoner in my cabin. Keeping her where I can see her at all times. Bending her to my bear’s will. Just until the storm passes. Until her research is finished. Then I’ll let her go. I swear.