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Living in Jersey during the Nazi occupation, Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, are hiding a dangerous secret. Witchery runs in their blood. One night, as the coven gather, a storm crashes down and, late for curfew, Briar must shelter in the ruins of an old prison. With a flash of lightning she’s brought face to face with Xavier Giroye, a surprising stranger … from 1643.

The only thing more fiery than Bella Young's red hair is her temper. she knows that a Baba Yaga's power without strict control can leave the people she cares about burned, so to protect her heart, and everyone around her, the only company she keeps is her dragon-turned-Norwegian Forest cat Koshka. But when Bella is tasked with discovering who's setting magical fires throughout Wyoming's Black Hills, she finds herself working closely with former Hotshots firefighter Sam Corbett—and falling hard for his quiet strength and charm.

Deirdre Hawes had never thought of her life as extraordinary, until one day she met the father she never knew, and thus began the adventure of a lifetime. Armed only with the knowledge that she is heir to special magical gifts that would allow her to call on the aid of the long-vanished dragons, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and murder, where the powers behind the throne are aligning to make sure she doesn't succeed, no matter the cost.

New York reporter Paige MacKenzie has a hidden motive when she heads to the small town of Timberton, Montana. Assigned to research the area's unique Yogo sapphires for the Manhattan Post, she hopes to reconnect romantically with handsome cowboy Jake Norris. The local gem gallery offers the material needed for the article, but the discovery of an old diary, hidden inside the wall of a historic hotel, soon sends her on a detour into the underworld of art and deception.

In the early 1970s, Katharine Graham was one of the most powerful women on earth. As the publisher of the Washington Post, she published the Pentagon Papers, which shed light on the darkest corners of the war in Vietnam, and she oversaw the investigation into Watergate that would bring down President Richard Nixon. Her story is one of the greatest triumphs in the history of American journalism, but she may have had a secret ally: the Central Intelligence Agency. In this stunning biography, veteran reporter Deborah Davis unearths the truth about the Washington Post and the family that ran it.

Sex. That's all Noah Foster wants when Alexa Jackson shows up at his apartment. After returning from a semester in Paris, Alexa is back in her hometown of Boston and looking for anything but the drama that surrounds Noah. He's intense, gifted, famous, and a bastard through and through. Alexa doesn't take life too seriously. Noah doesn't do calm and easygoing. Their unexpected meeting sets them both on a course toward an unlikely connection.

Abby's weird computer program is working again. And it comes in handy when she and her friends agree to help the Old Dears with their family tree. Except Abby and John learn more about one of the ladies' ancestors than they ever wanted to know. Convicted in 1871 of murder and arson, Reuben Buchanan is a blight on the family's reputation. But was he really guilty?

In the heart of the singing desert, the people are fading from the world. Mothers bear few live children, the warriors and wardens are hard-pressed to protect those who remain, and the vash'ai - the great cats who have called the people kithren for as long as there have been stories - bond with fewer humans each year. High above, the Sun Dragon sings a song of life and love while far below, the Earth Dragon slumbers as she has since the beginning of time. Her sleep is fitful, and from the darkness of her dreams come whispers of war...and death.

In this “must-read for anyone concerned with race, sports, and politics in America” (William C. Rhoden, New York Times bestselling author), the inspirational and largely unknown true story of the eighteen African American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, defying the...

Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices is based on more than 60 in-depth interviews with leading women rainmaking lawyers, law firm chairs, business development experts, and academics from across the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. The book explores how women at the top of their profession cultivate client relationships, develop new business, and build sustainable practices—while navigating the particular challenges of the legal world.

A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career. When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché...

Edited by The New Yorker's fiction editor, Deborah Treisman, a celebratory selection from one hundred years of short stories in the magazine which has been the most influential and important showcase for the form and has launched dozens of stellar careers in fiction There is simply no A–Z like...

After life threw Maggie Walker a few curveballs, she’s happy to be back in the small, Berkshires town where she spent so much time as a child. Marlowe holds many memories for her, and now it also offers a fresh start. Maggie has always loved gardening, so it’s only natural to sign on to help Violet Bloom set up a community garden. When opening day arrives, Violet is nowhere to be found, and the gardeners are restless. Things go from bad to worse when Maggie finds a boot buried in one of the plots… and there’s a body attached to it.

Nate Leipciger, a thoughtful, shy eleven-year-old boy, is plunged into an incomprehensible web of ghettos, concentration and death camps during the German occupation of Poland. Demonstrating incredible strength of character as he struggles to survive, he forges a new, unbreakable bond with his...

The latest entry in Deborah Blake's Everyday Witchcraft series, this inclusive, beginner-friendly book shows you how to create your personal practice with deity—or expand your current worship—using spells, rituals, and activities designed for greater connection. Organized by pantheon, this book offers practical suggestions for building relationships with the deities who resonate with you the most.

Jules is an unknown English actress with a precarious career and a wayward but irresistible boyfriend, Trevor. But then she gets the break of a lifetime – a part as stand-in for Lila Dune, American film star and sex-symbol – and her world is transformed.

You’ve spent your life doing the “right” things—overachieving, people-pleasing, second-guessing every decision. But beneath the burnout, the doubts, and the never-ending to-do list is a deeper knowing that something needs to change. Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo is a powerful 21-day journey back to your true self. This isn’t just another mindset book. It’s a transformational guide for professionals, leaders, and creatives ready to stop operating from fear and start trusting the quiet, grounded wisdom within.

Drawing on decades of experience in maternal health, midwifery, and journalism, Avital Norman Nathman and Deborah Wage weave historical analysis, policy insight, personal narratives, and data from approximately 3,000 people who've given birth to examine the forces shaping American birth culture. From the pursuit of the "perfect birth" and the commercialization of care to the racial and psychological inequities embedded in the system, they reveal how medicalization, racism, and profit-driven policies have eroded autonomy, safety, and dignity in childbirth.

Have you been impacted by the death of a child—whether as a parent, family member, or someone who loved them? Are you struggling to navigate the overwhelming pain, the emptiness, and the unfamiliar emotional territory that follows such a profound loss? Has your joy in life faded? Do you feel stuck, lost, or uncertain of who you are now? Our Compatible Grief is a compassionate guide created to support bereaved parents and anyone touched by the death of a child. No matter the child’s age, no matter the circumstances of their passing, the grief is universal—and deeply human.

Juan and Carlos Meñaya have spent their lives yearning to reunite with their father, a dream that begins to fade as time passes and their paths diverge. Juan is swept into the chaos of war, influenced by a Huguenot prisoner, while Carlos finds solace and purpose in the monastic life, delving deep into the teachings of the Bible. Join them on their poignant journey of discovery, faith, and the search for family. - Summary by Adele de Pignerolles