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The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this ancient curse fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the curse of King Tut's tomb and its history in this exciting book! There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone...

Welcome to Heaven, a 30-year-old slum hidden between brand-new high-rise apartment buildings and technology incubators in contemporary Bangalore. In Heaven, you will come to know a community made up almost entirely of women. They live hand to mouth, constantly struggling against the city government's plans to bulldoze their homes and build yet more glass high-rises.

Set in 1640s Puritan Massachusetts, this "flawlessly crafted" ( Booklist) historical novel by Christy Award finalist Siri Mitchell delivers a heart-wrenching tale of true love and triumphant grace. While Susannah awaits an overdue marriage proposal, a powerful villager takes a fancy to her. But after a dashing military captain comes to town, she's unprepared for the sinister turn her life soon takes.

The mountains are bleeding. No one is missing but the blood is real and running. The matters become stranger when a Foreign Office is stirred with some happenings. The underlying secrets will shake the foundations of the Foreign Office.

‘We may look the same, but I am not you . . . We share nothing but a reflection in the mirror’ 'A bold, intriguing act of imagination' - Aube Rey Lescure, Women's Prize-shortlisted author of River East, River West ‘Beautiful, thought-provoking and meaningful’ - Nussaibah Younis, author...

Zilan sogna di diventare un'alchimista reale, di provvedere al sostentamento della sua famiglia producendo oro e gemme alchemiche, che donano ai più ricchi l'eterna giovinezza. Quando le si presenta l'opportunità di completare gli esami imperiali, si dirige verso la capitale per competere contro i migliori alchimisti del Paese in sfide ardue ed estremamente pericolose.

In "perfect" Prairie Village, three estranged adult children unite to clear out their late mom's house. Mom's Amazon addiction thrashes out their family dynamics, secrets, and lies. Reign reunites with her husband, but she has competition. Emma's falling in love with a dreamboat millionaire, but at a high cost, and Ted's falling in love with the family's archenemy. The siblings learn heartrending information that challenges the core of love, marriage, and family. A humorous, heartwarming, and inspirational story, the siblings prove that no one knows and loves you like family.

In “perfect” Prairie Village, one family is not-so-perfect. After their mom’s injury, three estranged siblings reunite, and reveal long-buried family mysteries. Reign, a former beauty queen, is married to her job. Emma soothes herself with booze, and Ted is becoming hooked on pain pills. As they deal with their mom’s Amazon addiction and quirky collection, their own lies to each other and themselves come to light.

This story of three men's work helping traumatized kids in one of America’s most underserved cities reveals how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive but thrive In this inspiring book, founders of The Holistic Life Foundation Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres...

Mir Amman added a novel jewel to our treasured Dastani literature by translating Khusrau’s work, originally written in Persian, into simple, everyday Urdu in his ‘Bagh-o-Bahaar’.

Khatin Amatar grew up in the free realm of Sataminva after the last king died in a failed war of conquest. Now she works as assistant and bodyguard to the famous detective Farid Rassamouli, helping out where community justice cannot reach. After successfully wrapping up a high-profile case they are sent from the familiar streets of the capital to a small border town where a colleague seems to be the latest in a string of disappearances. As their investigation begins, every answer just raises more questions and the shadows around the town of Redstone grow ever darker.

In response to the American administration's attempt to isolate Cuba, Fidel Castro delivered a series of speeches designed to radicalize Latin American society. As Latin America experiences more revolutions in Venezuela and Bolivia, and continues to upset America's plan for neoliberal imperialism, renowned radical writer and activist Tariq Ali provides a searing analysis of the relevance of Castro's message today. Includes an exclusive additional introduction by Tariq Ali.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of What We're Told Not to Talk About (But We're Going to Anyway) by Nimko Ali, read by Nimko Ali and Amarah-Jae St Aubyn. 14 countries, 42 women, each with a story no one has heard before. What do you do when you're living on the streets and on your period?...

Dublin native Freda Wilson considers herself to be an acquired taste. She has a habit of making offensive jokes and speaking her mind too often. She doesn't have the best track record with first impressions, which is why she gets a surprise when her new neighbor, Nicholas, takes a shine to her. Nicholas is darkly handsome, funny, and magnetic, and Freda feels like her black and white existence is plunged into a rainbow of color when she's around him.

A 2026 Audie Award Finalist for Ensemble Performance “Heartwood will keep you guessing the whole way through. I didn't want it to end.” —Liz Moore “The best thriller of 2025.” —The Boston Globe * “Genius.” —The Washington Post “A literary thriller of the highest order”...

'A Kiss of Crimson Ash is the ultimate thrilling, clever, and swoony romantasy, following the epic journey of characters who feel as real as the rich and vibrant world that they move through . . . Anuja Varghese is an incredible storyteller' Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The...

Writing a Thanksgiving play for the third-grade class she coaches, Claudia is disappointed when some parents object to her less-than-traditional themes, and she must choose between letting the other kids down or fighting censorship.

Lito Val Lucius has no faith, and no loyalty. An elite Icarii soldier of Venus, he was thrown into disgrace after the sudden disappearance of his partner, Hiro. Then Hiro is discovered alive, and a traitor, and Lito is offered a shot at redemption: but only if he hunts down and kills his former partner in cold blood. As the war between the Geans and the Icarii reaches a head, Lito and the First Sister must decide what—and whom—they are willing to sacrifice in the name of duty, or for love.

Imran and his Team eliminate a network of forced prostitution—a triumph of courage and compassion over the forces of evil and misery that threaten human society.

A heartfelt middle-grade novel about a theater-loving girl who uses a wheelchair for mobility and her quest to defy expectations--and gravity--from Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend...