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Norway, 860. Half-brothers Thorolf, Yngvi, and Digur have conspired to help Asla—daughter of Halldor, a powerful Viking chieftain—to escape her father’s oppressive rule. However, when they are discovered the chieftain’s revenge is swift and mighty. Pillaging his way through the realms of his daughter’s liberators, Halldor banishes his kin and has the brothers driven from their land.

Herbalist and mushroom expert Christopher Hobbs introduces you to the mushroom varieties most widely used for medicinal purposes, exploring their powerful health benefits, the science behind their effectiveness, and how to make mushroom medicine at home.

Tucker’s heart was broken, stomped on, chewed up, and spit back out. But that was five years ago. He’s had time and space to come to terms with being left behind, to heal his heart. It’s helped that June has stayed away from Arcadia Creek—except now she’s back. She says she's here to stay. But old wounds don't heal as smoothly the second time. And Tucker isn't about to trust her again—no matter how hard she tries.

Mary Williams—faced with unexpectedly losing her job and the possibility of losing custody of her daughter as well—answers an unusual help wanted ad. When an ailing man offers her an outrageous proposal that could solve all her problems, Mary takes fate into her own hands and accepts, agreeing to the extraordinary thing this man is asking. It’s a decision that changes everything. Because what Mary thought was true is in fact a lie, and now she faces a new reality that is far more disastrous than anything she could have imagined.

For six years, Brock Benson was the monster I worked for. The gorgeous monster—who never even said hello. Then, one Monday morning, everything changed. When Brock's assistant quit in tears and chucked her phone in my waste bin, I had no choice but to answer it. Brock approved, and gave me a promotion I didn't even want… Now, I'm stuck fielding calls from his desperate ex. Managing his hectic schedule. Even taking care of the two adorable Golden Retrievers his sister ditched at his house. I'm totally intertwined with Brock's life and—yikes—it's not terrible.

In The Confidence Equation, Dan Rosenfeld—an acclaimed psychologist, two-time national table tennis champion, and award-winning comedian—dispels the common belief that confidence requires extroversion. Drawing on his personal journey of overcoming cerebral palsy, Dr. Rosenfeld blends poignant personal narratives with innovative psychological insights, offering a new vision where introverts flourish by embracing their authentic selves.

On a remote island off the coast of Virginia, family and friends gather to celebrate the wedding of Shay O'Connor and Andrew Pruitt. From the moment the guests arrive, all they can whisper about is the bride, who recently left the headline-making cult Synanon. Told from the interwoven perspectives of Shay's brother William, her longtime friend Joel, and Shay herself, Tenderness is a slow-burn mystery that excavates dark family histories and romantic regrets.

A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club With a foreword by David Allen Sibley “Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These...

Now back from the dead, Bogart must face the most fearsome beast there is, the greatest of all the monsters. A dragon and its fortune is the key to survival, and there's no settling for second best when your foe is fate itself. Every throne and every coin must be taken, and the mystery of the gods must be solved. This time, it's personal. Witness the epic conclusion to Bogart's journey!

Bogart returns to the safety of the city victorious, only to find that trouble has come home. The lands are poisoned now, and the monsters are stronger than ever. A plot for power brews in Galhim, and no one can be trusted. Together, the party must must settle their debts, come together, and seize back their fates. To steal what belongs to a dark god, the course of history must be changed forever. Continue the journey with Bogart in this epic addition!

Bogart casts aside his humble origins, becoming an adventurer. He must gain levels in the guild and fight alongside his allies, both within and outside the law. For fame and fortune! Maybe even to save the world. But mostly for fame and fortune! You only get one chance at the big leagues, and nobody knows it better than Bogart. He's going straight from the badlands to the top of the world, or he'll gladly die trying. If only he knew the truth about the life he's chosen. There are wars, dark gods, and eldritch horrors on the horizon. And nothing is as it seems.

Shaken by problems at home, confused by the motives of a new love, and reeling from a public meltdown, high school hockey star Walt McNamara joins an exclusive new leadership program controlled by the ultra-wealthy summer residents of Whaleback Island, a granite and spruce oasis off the coast of Maine. But this is no paradise; secrets lurk in its murky waters.

In You Are Not for Everybody, bestselling author and creative entrepreneur J.D. Netto offers an honest and refreshing take on branding, marketing, and storytelling. With his unique twist, J.D. delves into the crucial topics every creative entrepreneur needs to master to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Returning to Catan, Island of the Sun, we find Thorolf ruling with an iron fist as unrest grows among the unfree. Forming the secret Order of the Ravens, they fight to reclaim their futures. When Jora, Thorolf’s headstrong daughter, joins their cause, Thorolf must choose between his power and his family.

Aspiring author Billy Spiers tends to fall passionately in love, but soon, finding something missing, fall quickly out again. His grandmother, who raised him, thinks he needs to settle down and find a mate. When Billy’s on the verge of ending yet another relationship, his grandmother decides to do some well-intentioned meddling. Kari Porter is not only smart and beautiful but also a writer with passions and sensibilities similar to Billy’s. She loves the same kind of stories, quotes lines from his favorite old poems and songs—is this the kindred spirit he’s been longing for?

When I won a week-long trip to Hawaii for being a star employee, I did one of those happy dances at my desk. I immediately ordered a cute bikini, a floppy beach hat, and new sandals. Then I arrived and discovered my good luck wasn't all good. Yes, I won the trip… but so did my nemesis. Jack Morgan is impossible to work with: Stubborn, cocky, and too charming for his own good. We have a long history of contentious emails behind us, and the fact that we're up for the same promotion doesn't help matters.

For readers of What an Owl Knows and The World Without Us, this infectiously impassioned tour of the five New York City boroughs offers jaded city dwellers and bird lovers everywhere an unexpected, delightful new view of the concrete jungle – through its surprisingly enormous and diverse bird...

When war threatened Europe, my parents sent me from our vineyard in France to safety in America, where I found a new life, with friends who become family. But even in a land untouched by the bombs, the shadows of war loomed over my heart. As secrets from my past emerge and the world around me is torn apart, I must confront the grief of loss, the weight of duty, and the delicate balance between love and loyalty.

How I wanted the start of my science doctorate program to go: 1. I'd finally study the brain. 2. I'd no longer be a puppet in my parents' cosmetics company empire. 3. I'd date and get over my ex. That was my vision. My plan. I journaled about it all summer. I vowed that for once, I'd become the heroine of my own fairytale. Those heartfelt scribblings didn't get me far, though. Rather than steer my future into bold new territory, I actually drove my hot neighbor's classic Cadillac into a cement barrier. It was an accident, but Micah didn't see it that way—and he made that clear to the cops.