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An action-packed postapocalyptic thriller from the critically acclaimed author, screenwriter, and noted film critic. Humankind is extinct. Wiped out in a global uprising by the very machines made to serve them. Now the world is controlled by One World Intelligences - vast mainframes that have assimilated the minds of millions of robots. But not all robots are willing to cede their individuality, and Brittle - a loner and scavenger, focused solely on survival - is one of the holdouts.

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in ways we never before imagined. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy.

From pain to purpose—your journey to healing starts here. Restoring Calm is more than a workbook—it’s a lifeline for women ready to reclaim their voice, rediscover their worth, and rise stronger than ever. Written by a registered nurse with compassion and clarity, this empowering guide gently walks you through the journey of healing from emotional trauma. Whether your pain comes from a toxic relationship, a painful loss, or years of silent struggle, this book offers real tools, heartfelt encouragement, and a clear path forward.

Valentine Denning is a young American photojournalist on the front lines in Pec, Kosovo, where she and her two colleagues - British Tony Hampton and American Jake Newberg - are covering the war. In a nightmarish ambush, all three are shot, and it is only when Val wakes up in a Belgrade hospital that she finds out that Tony, her lover, is dead. Equally upsetting, when she and Jake go to Tony’s funeral, it becomes clear that Tony was still married - a fact he had never revealed to Val.

1990: Holly is a fresher student at Oxford University. Out of her depth and nervous about her surroundings, she falls into an uneasy friendship with a group of older students from the upper echelons of society and begins to develop feelings for one in particular. He’s confident, quiet, attractive and seems to like her, too. But as the year progresses, her friends’ behaviour grows steadily more disconcerting, and Holly begins to realise she might just be a disposable pawn in a very sinister game.

In this practical guide, business coach Stacy Tuschl shares a personalized, step-by-step plan for rescuing your business - and your sanity. She talks directly to you and other female entrepreneurs who are lost in the responsibilities of running a business while maintaining a full life.

From Matthew Quick, best-selling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, comes a heartfelt, unconventional and moving novel for readers who love John Green and Annabel Pitcher. Nanette O'Hare is an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper - the mysterious, out-of-print cult-classic - the rebel within Nanette awakens.