Collection: Adult

The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinctive flora and fauna, and not least the intense blue of the water.

Angelika Taschen set out in search of the most beautiful hotels on a great variety of coasts, islands and beaches, taking you on a journey to the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the ultra-chic Les Roches Rouges on the Côte d'Azur, to the little-known Pardini's Hermitage on the Italian island of Giglio, which is only accessible by boat or on foot, and to Bodrum in Turkey, where the elegant Amanruya resort lies hidden in one of the most stunning bays in the Mediterranean. She also presents new hotel concepts, great architecture and creative design - such as the finca Menorca Experimental on the Balearic Islands, the modernist Villa Dubrovnik in Croatia and Dexamenes on the Peloponnese, where new life was breathed into decommissioned wine tanks.

Further highlights are the brand-new, stylishly designed Mezzatorre on Ischia and the Torre di Cala Piccola with its enchanting private beach on the Argentario peninsula in Tuscany, an almost unknown location that possesses the aura of 1960s Italy. Another gem is La Locanda del Barbablù, with just five rooms in the shadow of the mythical volcano on Stromboli. Look forward to staying at the Nord-Pinus in Tangier with its fantastic view of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the charming Coco-Mat Eco Residences on Serifos, or experiencing the originality of Ammos on Crete, where the art and design are as essential as the sun and the beach.

TALES OF A NEW FANTASY HERO FROM LOIS McMASTER BUJOLD, TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME! Includes Penric's Mission, Mira's Last Dance, and The Prisoner of Limnos. Penric does it his way! Follow-up to collection Penric's Progress.

Penric's Mission

Learned Penric, a sorcerer and divine of the Bastard's Order, has faced danger and intrigue many times before. Now, he finds himself on his first covert diplomatic mission. Penric must travel across the sea to Cedonia in an attempt to secure the services of the Cedonian General Arisaydia for the Duke of Adria. But nothing is as it seems. No sooner than he has arrived, Penric finds himself tossed into a dungeon. If Penric is to survive, he'll have to navigate treacherous politics--and his own feelings for the young widowed sister of the General.

Mira's Last Dance

Penric, suffering from injuries attained while escaping from the Cedonian dungeon in which he was imprisoned, must now guide General Arisaydia and his widowed sister, Nikys, across the last hundred miles of hostile Cedonia to safety in the Duchy of Orbas. In the town of Sosie, the fugitive party encounters unexpected delays and even more unexpected opportunities and hazards, as the courtesan Mira of Adria, one of the ten dead women whose imprints make up the personality of the chaos demon Desdemona, comes to the fore with her own special expertise.

The Prisoner of Limnos

Penric and Nikys have reached safety in the Duchy of Orbas when a secret letter from a friend brings frightening news: Nikys's mother has been taken hostage by her brother's enemies at the Cedonian imperial court and confined in a precarious island sanctuary.

Now, Nikys, Penric, and Desdemona must infiltrate the hostile country once more, finding along the way that family relationships can be as unexpectedly challenging as any rescue scheme.

Praise for the Penric & Desdemona series:

"Lord Penric, Pen to his friends and Penric to others, is a fabulous character. He's got a serious problem; he's never been trained to handle so he's doing the best he can. This ruffles the feathers or exasperates the other characters that he comes in contact with throughout the story. There's tension, danger, humor, and some interesting insights into various human traits." --SFRevu

"Another thoroughly engaging entry in the Penric and Desdemona series. There are some truly interesting new characters, a medical mystery to be solved, lots of great dialogue, and some philosophical issues to think about when you finish the story. What could be better?" --SFRevu

"An engaging revisitation of the world of the Five Gods. Another felicitous combination of formerly told tales, again meshing masterfully (mistressfully?)" --Seattle Book Review

"[F]illed with a satisfying blend of strong characters and wry humor." --Publishers Weekly

"Fans of fantasy with clever, innocent underdog characters will root for Penric to beat the odds and hope to visit him and his demon again." --Booklist

"Bujold's fans will be delighted with this latest adventure featuring Penric and his resident demon." --Booklist

"Bujold continues to expand her "Five Gods" world, reviving familiar faces along the way. The fascinating relationship between Penric and Desdemona is especially fun." --Library Journal

"Bujold's many faithful readers will delight in this engaging blend of mystery and magic." --Library Journal

"Changing points of view make earlier chapters a little challenging, but strong secondary characters and Bujold's amazing worldbuilding will please readers of this swift-paced series." --Library Journal

"Fast action and dialog create a humorous and satisfying story that shows the intriguing connection between sorcerer and demon." --Kristi Chadwick, Massachusetts Library System

"Bujold's nuanced writing vividly shows the unique relationship between Penric and Desdemona and their journey that continues to grow in action-filled ways." --Library Journal

"Bujold's fans will appreciate this novella, which returns to her World of the Five Gods and beloved maturing characters." --Library Journal

Praise for Lois McMaster Bujold:
"The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful, and the author's narrative technique and command of language compelling. Highly recommended."--Booklist

"If you love solid space opera rooted in strong character, you can't go wrong . . . The Warrior's Apprentice already displays the craft and the heart which would soon make Lois McMaster Bujold one of the most feted talents in SF." --SF Reviews

"Bujold is adept at worldbuilding and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes . . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting." --Publishers Weekly on Diplomatic Immunity

A Must-Read: People, NPR, Vulture, Literary Hub, The Millions, Garden & Gun, Goodreads
Long-Listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize
Winner of the O. Henry Prize for "That Girl"
An Indies Introduce and Indie Next Pick
A Publishers Weekly Writer to Watch

In this taut Southern family drama, the sins of a favorite son rock a small Mississippi town.

Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr., shepherd of the Seven Seals Missionary Baptist Church, believes in God, his own privilege, and enterprise. He owns the barbershop and the radio station, and generally keeps an iron hand on every aspect of society in Dominion, Mississippi. He and his wife, Priscilla, have five boys; the youngest, Emanuel, is called Wonderboy--no one sings prettier, runs as fast, or turns as many heads. But Wonderboy, his father, and all the structures in place that keep them on top are not as righteous as they seem to be. And when Wonderboy is caught off guard by an encounter with a stranger, he finds himself confronted by questions he'd never imagined. His response sends shock waves through the entire community.

Priscilla and Diamond, two women who love these men, bear witness to their charms and bear the brunt of their choices. Through their eyes and their stories, Dominion offers an intricate, intimate view of how secrets control us, how shame stifles us, how silence implicates us, and how even love plays a role in the everyday violence and casual sins of the powerful.

A brilliantly crafted Black Southern family drama told with the captivating force, humor, and tenderness carried in the hearts of these women, Addie E. Citchens's Dominion wrestles with the many brutal, sinister ways in which we are shaped by fear and patriarchy, and studies how we might yet choose to break free.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Drawing on new archival material, original research, and interviews, this spellbinding book is the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades, revealing how profoundly his personal relationships shaped his life and work.

Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades, reveals how profoundly the writer's personal relationships shaped his life and work. Drawing on newly uncovered archival material and original research and interviews, this spellbinding book tells the overlapping stories of Baldwin's most sustaining intimate and artistic relationships: with his mentor, the Black American painter Beauford Delaney; with his lover and muse, the Swiss painter Lucien Happersberger; and with his collaborators, the famed Turkish actor Engin Cezzar and the iconoclastic French artist Yoran Cazac, whose long-overlooked significance as Baldwin's last great love is explored in these pages for the first time.

Nicholas Boggs shows how Baldwin drew on all the complex forces within these relationships--geographical, cultural, political, artistic, and erotic--and alchemized them into novels, essays, and plays that speak truth to power and had an indelible impact on the civil rights movement and on Black and queer literary history. Richly immersive, Baldwin: A Love Story follows the writer's creative journey between Harlem, Paris, Switzerland, the southern United States, Istanbul, Africa, the South of France, and beyond. In so doing, it magnifies our understanding of the public and private lives of one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century, whose contributions only continue to grow in influence.

This book is an evidence-based, practical guide to coaching medical learners who are struggling with clinical reasoning. Filled with case examples and actionable approaches to real-time coaching in the classroom and authentic clinical contexts, this valuable resource promotes holistic, growth-oriented strategies to engage learners in their own improvement. This thorough guide equips teachers to help medical learners achieve competence in clinical reasoning, a challenging area to remediate and a clinician's most critical ability. Drs. Warburton and Parsons have created a much-needed addition to the medical education literature.

*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER*

Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir--from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma--may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age.

Raised on soundstages and studio lots from the age of six, shuffling between auditions for Disney Channel, Cheaper by the Dozen, or Missy Elliott music videos, Alyson Stoner experienced many of the defining moments of childhood inside the bizarre fishbowl of Hollywood. From working eighty hours a week at eight years old, to learning how to distinguish fan mail from kidnapping plots, to TV execs saying they weren't "anorexic enough" to stop working and get help, Alyson struggled to find stability and sanity in a chaotic world.

In Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, Alyson shares their powerful story for the first time, detailing a turbulent home life fractured by substance abuse, harrowing accounts from rehab, the messy process of discovering their sexuality in church, rebuilding a life after an early professional peak, and charting a path of self-discovery and advocacy. With striking introspection, Alyson connects the dots across the entertainment industry ecosystem, child development, and media culture, exposing the "toddler to trainwreck pipeline" of child stars and sparking timely conversations about success and society's enchantment with fame.

Bold, entertaining, warm, and galvanizing all at once, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything is more than a personal memoir: it's a beacon for industry reform, a road map for breaking the bonds of generational trauma, and a testament to the freedom and strength that come from finally trusting your own voice and power.

"Reminiscent of Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See . . . Heart-stopping in its suspense and dramatic reveals." --The Boston Globe

A moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies, all while protecting the ones he loves

In 1932 Berlin, a trans man named Bertie and his friends spend carefree nights at the Eldorado Club, the epicenter of Berlin's thriving queer community. An employee of the renowned Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld at the Institute of Sexual Science, Bertie works to improve queer rights in Germany and beyond. But everything changes when Hitler rises to power. The Institute is raided, the Eldorado is shuttered, and queer people are rounded up. Bertie barely escapes with his girlfriend, Sofie, to a nearby farm. There they take on the identities of an elderly couple and live for more than a decade in isolation.

In the final days of the war, with their freedom in sight, Bertie and Sofie find a young trans man collapsed on their property, still dressed in Holocaust prison clothes. They vow to protect him--not from the Nazis, but from the Allied forces who are arresting queer prisoners while liberating the rest of the country. Ironically, as the Allies' vise grip closes on Bertie and his family, their only salvation is to flee to the United States.

Brimming with hope, resilience, and the enduring power of community, The Lilac People tells an extraordinary story inspired by real events and recovers an unknown moment of World War II and trans history.

The Nightshade Crown is in the hands of a ruthless god and Lore will stop at nothing to defeat him in the final installment of this lush, romantic, New York Times bestselling fantasy series from breakout star Hannah Whitten.

Lore has failed. She couldn't save King Bastian from the rotten god speaking voices in his mind. She couldn't save her allies from being scattered across the continent--their own lesser gods whispering to them in their dreams. She couldn't save her beautiful, corrupt city from the dark power beneath the catacombs. And she couldn't save herself.

Banished to the Burnt Isles, Lore must use every skill she earned on the streets of Dellaire to survive the prison colony and figure out a way to defeat the power that's captured everything and everyone she holds dear. When a surprise ally joins her on the Burnt Isles she realizes the way forward may lie on the island itself. Somehow, her friends must help her collect the far-scattered pieces of the broken Fount--the source of all the god's powers--and bring them back together on the Burnt Isles, returning all magic to its source and destroying, once and for all, the gods corrupting the land.

But as Lore gets closer to her goal, her magic grows stronger... and to a woman who's always had to fight for survival, that kind of power may be hard to give up.

The Complete Ethiopian Bible in English - 88 Sacred Books including Enoch, Jubilees & Meqabyan - Original Ethiopian Orthodox Bible Translation➡️ Audio, Video, and Digital Versions Included!

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Discover the Complete Ethiopian Bible in English - the only authentic, faithful English translation of the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox canon. This extraordinary edition includes all 88 sacred books, featuring the Book of Enoch, Jubilees, Meqabyan, and other deuterocanonical Apocrypha excluded from Western Bibles.

For centuries, many sacred texts have been excluded from traditional Bibles. The Original Ethiopian Bible offers a unique perspective on spirituality and biblical history, compiling 88 sacred books, including Enoch, Jubilees, and Meqabyan.

Uncover the full richness of God's Word with the Original Ethiopian Bible - now faithfully translated into clear, beautiful English. This Ethiopian Bible is an authentic and faithful translation of the original texts with language that is natural, clear, and emotionally resonant. Unlike older, formal translations that can feel distant or confusing, this edition flows smoothly and is engaging to read. The translators worked to preserve the spiritual depth, poetic rhythm, and ancient beauty of the Ethiopian Bible while ensuring it is easily understood by today's readers.

Whether you're a Bible scholar, a seeker of truth, or someone who wants to explore lesser-known Christian traditions, this faithful translation of the Ethiopian Bible will allow you to:

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By purchasing the print edition, you'll gain lifelong access to 801 sacred books and a private area for Bible Study with exclusive tools for study and reflection:

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More Than a Book - A Key to Unlock Hidden Truths

If you want to expand your biblical knowledge and explore texts rarely studied, this Bible is the perfect guide for your journey.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable Bible-begin your journey into the fuller story of God's Word today!

Bring the world of Blood and Ash to life--your way.

From the desperation of golden crowns to the awakening of the Harbinger and the Bringer of Death and Destruction, this official coloring book invites you to journey through the captivating epic that began with a Maiden and a golden-eyed guard.

Featuring over 50 stunning original illustrations inspired by the New York Times bestselling Blood and Ash series, this immersive collection captures the heart-pounding romance, fierce battles, and unforgettable characters that have enchanted readers far and wide.

From stolen moments beneath a willow tree to vows forged in fire, step into the world of Poppy, Casteel, Kieran, and more as you reimagine iconic scenes from across the novels--and discover a few surprises along the way.

Whether you're a devoted fan or a newcomer to the realms, this coloring book is the perfect companion for those who dare to rise from blood and ash.

Embark on an emotional journey with Joanna Johnson as she navigates life's twists and turns, encountering remarkable individuals and absorbing life-changing insights along the way. Prepare to dive into your own memories, finding solace and inspiration in the enduring forces of love, strength, and human bonds that resonate throughout this captivating story!

Learn more about Joanna Johnson at www.unlearn16.com.Editorial Reviews

"It is with unbridled enthusiasm that I demand that you stop what you are doing and read this book! Jo's constant hunger for knowledge as a teacher and her passionate, sarcastic, and unique way of storytelling make her an example to us all to never give up. She gives me hope that we can achieve anything we set our minds and hearts to accomplish, as long as we do it together."
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"As an educator, a creator, an artist, a queer champion, a mentor, and a true force of nature, Joanna's new book brings us along on a journey through her life and what indeed made Unlearn16 who she is today, and perhaps more importantly, why she is."
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A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his "family jewel," so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!

Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they'll believe in and what they won't. Their quest to prove each other wrong leads them down a path of secret crushes and paranormal battles they'll have to participate in to believe!

Momo has fallen into a cursed diorama, where she meets a guy named Zuma--the same Zuma who stole Okarun's family jewel! The inside of the diorama is laid out a bit like a game board, and it isn't long before Momo's forced to team up with Zuma to retrieve the family jewel after he drops it in enemy territory. Now the two must fight some frogs and a giant chef to get it back. Meanwhile, in the outside world, Okarun clashes with Zuma's friends over how best to rescue them!

A hotshot young attorney. An enigmatic billionaire accused of murder. To uncover the truth, she'll have to play his game-and try not to fall in love with the devil.

James Woodsen is used to being underestimated. Top of her class at Harvard Law, she's brilliant, beautiful, and now the youngest female associate at Boston's most elite criminal defense firm. But after a devastating misstep on her first case, she has one last shot at redemption. Her assignment? Defend Damien Blackhollow-a dangerously charming billionaire accused of murdering his fiancée.

When James follows the trail to a small New England town with a dark history, she realizes this case is far more twisted than she ever imagined. Alone in Salem's Fall with her trusted black cat, she uncovers Damien's haunting family legacy with ties to a secret society and a pattern of ritualistic murders. James begins to wonder if she's defending a monster... or worse, falling for one. As Halloween looms and the bodies pile up, James fears that losing this case doesn't just mean her career-it means her life.

The Silence of the Lambs meets Labyrinth in this dangerously addictive blend of twisty psychological thriller, legal suspense, and gothic dark romance-perfect for fans of Verity, Haunting Adeline, and The Housemaid.

After many, many bumps in the road, Sangwoo and Jaeyoung have finally reached a great point in their relationship--so great that Jaeyoung can almost forget about his study-abroad plans looming over him. But as the end of the school year steadily approaches, the two must begin to seriously consider the not-so-distant future, and whether there is one for them at all...

A mother begins to challenge everything she's been told about her daughter's murder in a shocking novel of suspense by a New York Times bestselling author.

Ten years after her daughter, Melanie, was murdered, Bree Winter is finally moving on with a new love, a new home, and a new beginning. Then a deathbed confession from the convicted killer throws Bree's life into a tailspin all over again. He readily confesses to murdering four girls. But not Melanie.

At first, Bree and her ex-husband don't buy a word of it. Until inconsistencies about the crime emerge. So does the dreadful feeling that the monster who shattered Bree's family isn't lying. The only way she can get to the truth is to power through the trauma and return to the town in upstate New York where Melanie's life came to a brutal end.

Bree will do anything to find justice for her daughter and finish this nightmare forever. Instead, it's just beginning. Not only could the real killer still be in their midst, but as Bree begins to dig through Melanie's past, what she discovers calls into question everything she has believed--about the crime and about Melanie herself.