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I guess I have a thing for married women. There’s something about the fact that they’re off limits. I don’t know if it’s the taboo that makes them so appealing or whether it’s the challenge of getting them to, I don’t know…break their vow, I suppose. Sometimes I stop and have a look at the way I’m behaving, and realize I’m being bad.

In this eerie and cerebral tale of supernatural horror, Henry S. Whitehead and H. P. Lovecraft blend gothic dread with cosmic terror. The Trap follows the mysterious disappearance of Robert Grandison, a student at a quiet schoolhouse, shortly after the arrival of an antique mirror retrieved from a decaying estate. His tutor, Canevin, soon uncovers that the mirror is more than an object—it’s a portal to a strange, warped dimension where time fractures, forms mutate, and lost souls linger.

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

This is a collection of 15 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, magic, ancient wisdom and philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and New Thought by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

Anxiety 101: everything you need to know about anxiety, including the different types of anxiety disorders, so you can kick it to the curb.

In the world of speculative fiction… Your favorite authors… Have selected best new voices of the year.

Zurück in Russland steht Vroni vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung, die ihre Zukunft mit dem Mann, den sie sich endlich eingestanden hat, zu lieben, unwiderruflich beeinflussen wird. Sie weiß, dass sie damit ihre Beziehung festigen, schlimmstenfalls aber auch für immer zerstören kann. Ob sie sich ein weiteres Mal auf ihr Bauchgefühl verlassen soll, nachdem es sie einst so schwer getäuscht hat?

Sergej Grigorjewitsch Wolkow. Das ist sein richtiger Name. Und nun weiß ich auch, was hinter dem undurchschaubaren Lächeln steckt, das mich seit unserer ersten Begegnung so sehr faszinierte. Geheimnisse, wie ich sie mir in meinen kühnsten Fantasien niemals hätte ausmalen können, und welche all die Abgründe seiner dunklen Seele offenlegen. Er ist nicht der Mann, für den ich ihn gehalten habe, und seine Welt ist noch grausamer, als ich sie mir je vorgestellt habe. Sie ist brutal und unerbittlich wie er selbst. Trotz seiner unbeugsamen Bemühungen werde ich niemals ein Teil davon sein wollen.

Für alle New-Adult-Fans! Eine Nacht, die alles verändert. Worte, die nie wieder zurückgenommen werden können. Und Berührungen, die tiefer gehen als bloß unter die Haut... Madeline und Finn sind seit vier Jahren ein Paar. Er ist ihr allererster Freund, ihre erste große Liebe und ein Kerl mit Heiratspotenzial: Gutaussehend, treu und zuverlässig. Alles könnte perfekt sein, wäre da nicht Jameson, Finns bester Freund, der sich keine Gelegenheit entgehen lässt, Madi zu zeigen, wie wenig er von ihr hält.

"Saying Farewell: Transforming Grief into Strength" explores the intense emotions of losing loved ones, drawing from my personal experiences of grief. This audiobook offers insight and guidance to help you navigate your feelings and find solace.

A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors. Humorous and whimsical verse are collated together in these timeless readings of poetry from our funniest writers. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Imogen Stubbs; Tim Pigott-Smith; Peter Orr; Wendy Hillier. 

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of pleasing others, afraid to step out of your comfort zone? You might feel torn between what others expect of you and what you truly want for yourself. You want to grow, achieve more, and become stronger—but something keeps holding you back. What if the answer lies in setting boundaries and breaking through your limitations? This engaging and practical 2-in-1 guide combines Balanced Boundaries and Breaking Barriers to help you redefine your relationships with others, your challenges, and even yourself.

In the first edition of Beating the Dementia Monster, Dave gave an account of the early but remarkable improvements he was experiencing in his cognition. In this updated and significantly expanded edition, he is joined by Dr. Vaishali S. Phatak, Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Nebraska Medical School. Dr. Phatak provides additional insight on Dave's experience and on the science of neuropsychology.

Kate Hamilton is a Fellow of the British Horse Society and with TALK TEACH DRESSAGE leads the way for Dressage enthusiasts to receive clear in depth training and solutions. An elite equestrian teacher is now available World Wide via Podcast. Join Kate's Talk Teach Dressage Club! talkteachdressage.com

The Life of the Buddha and Its Lessons (published in 1912) was written by H. S. Olcott, who is considered the “first American Buddhist.” The book explores what Olcott found on his journey to India and Sri Lanka. His mission was to discover original Buddhist texts that were uncorrupted by Western interpretations so that he could produce more accurate translations and propagate the ideas of Buddhism.

A gripping collection of dramatic sea stories from famous classic authors. 'Absolute Zero' by Morgan Robertson; 'The Former Passengers' by B. M. Croker; 'The Ghost in the Cupboard Room' by Wilkie Collins; 'The Passing of a God' by Henry S. Whitehead; 'Haunted' by G. Ranger Wormser; 'Sea Curse' by Robert E. Howard; 'Seashore Macabre' by Hugh Walpole; 'Dagon' by H. P. Lovecraft; 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher; and many more.

A delightful collection of light-hearted classic stories from some of the greatest Victorian and Edwardian-era writers.

Kindle-Bestseller! Meine heiße Urlaubsromanze entpuppt sich als größter Fehler meines Lebens. Dieser charismatische Mann, dessen undurchschaubares Lächeln mich so sehr faszinierte, hält mich gegen meinen Willen in Russland fest, weil er der Meinung ist, dass ich ihm gehöre. Er sagt, ich hätte mich ihm versprochen, und dass er kein anderes Kätzchen will. Selbst dann nicht, als ich mich vom unschuldigen Kätzchen in eine wilde Raubkatze verwandle. Ich ignoriere ihn, widersetze mich ihm, bedrohe ihn und versuche mehrmals zu fliehen.

The truth is, being a great leader doesn’t mean you need to have a fancy job title. You don’t have to be overly assertive, and you don’t need to rule with an “iron fist”. Following the simple framework in this book, you can quickly go from putting out fires at work to building a collaborative and cooperative team. A team that respects and follows you, not because you’re a manager, but because you are the boss. But the choice is yours. You can keep second-guessing every decision you make. Or you can bring out the strong leader within and inspire your team to success.

It's not every day that you get to move to New York City and reinvent yourself. I was tired of being boring, predictable Emma Mills. I was convinced that my life would be totally different in the Big Apple. And I was right. Jackson Reynard was irresistible and I had no plans on resisting him. Jackson was the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome and I was more than happy to let him sweep me off my feet. I expected a summer fling but instead I got a heart-stopping romance. I realized that I had met the love of my life. I just didn't realize that sometimes love isn't enough.