Collection: Adult

The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr

As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated.

In this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest galáctico of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety.

This is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.

Ever wondered how all those treasure chests seemingly appear in dungeons frequented by adventurers? See how one elf ensures every dungeon has its loot in this fantasy adventure manga!

Whenever adventurers enter a dungeon, they're sure to find two things: monsters and treasure chests. The monsters make sense, but...how do the treasure chests get there? And why do they happen to have the exact items needed by adventurers? Is there some magical elf who puts them there?

Yes, in fact!

Meet Snail, a dedicated and mysterious elf who braves treacherous peaks, deep caverns, and fearsome monsters in order to conveniently place treasure chests for adventurers to find on their journeys. But what is Snail's purpose? Is she an altruistic do-gooder, a chaotic ne'er-do-well, or something else entirely? Follow her to the ends of the earth and find out!

A riveting, dark, and layered thriller that cuts through the glamorous façade of the publishing world to expose the true cost of ambition.

Some stories are too dangerous to tell, especially when they're your own.

Addison Comstock is a literary icon, known for her bestselling crime novels, razor-sharp tongue, and relentless rise to the top. But behind her polished brand lies a ruthless past filled with secrets, betrayals, and broken lives--including those of the writers she's employed to ghostwrite her success.

When her longtime editor collapses and dies during a team retreat in Jamaica, what appears to be a medical emergency soon begins to feel like something far more sinister. Tensions rise, loyalties fray, and whispers of sabotage grow louder. Someone in Addison's inner circle has decided enough is enough, and truth is becoming stranger than fiction.

As the body count climbs and buried truths resurface, Addison is desperate to maintain control of her crumbling empire. But with accusations flying and her dirty past threatening to go public, even Addison begins to question who she can trust . . . and how far she's willing to go to protect her legacy.

Writer/artist Walter Simonson's groundbreaking Thor run starts here!

Walter Simonson's Thor raises its banner high and stands with the series' Stan Lee/Jack Kirby glory days and then some! With truly cosmic stakes, a new character worthy enough to lift Mjolnir high in Beta Ray Bill and a villain of deadly cunning in Malekith, Simonson launched his epic run with a powerful art style and a majestic narrative that reminds the reader why the legendary tales of Asgard are so compelling. After handling Malekith's ice-cold plot with the Casket of Ancient Winters, Thor must head into the fiery pits of Surtur's realm for a war that may mean the very end of Asgard. Simonson's four fabled years of storytelling with Thor starts here!

COLLECTING: Thor (1966) #337-356

Written by Walter Simonson With Bob Harras
Penciled by Walter Simonson With Sal Buscema & Butch Guice

Parasites are taking over magicians left and right. Several of Lina's infected teammates make an attempt on her life, but after the rebellion at the Stars' headquarters, she successfully escapes. Thankfully, Tatsuya and Miyuki can give her refuge on Miyaki, an island controlled by the Yotsuba clan. They're not out of the woods yet, though, as everyone is eager to capture Lina for their own purposes. Meanwhile, Minoru--who has become a parasite himself--launches an assault on the hospital to kidnap Minami, and only the Saegusa sisters can stop him! The parasite invasion continues, pressure mounts, and magicians around the world prepare to clash. How will Tatsuya navigate this maelstrom?!

A country girl longing for adventure and a kid with a dragon tail set off on a rip-roaring adventure in this hot new fantasy shonen manga perfect for fans of One Piece, Soul Eater, Fairy Tail, and Gachiakuta.

The first leg of Geo and Nereid's journey brought them to Haweila Town, where Geo settled a labor dispute and Nereid dueled a violence-loving granny. They then encountered Reno, a former dragon knight who lost his territory to a vicious gang. After learning that the gang included a lackey of Yuri Holst, Geo and Nereid head for the city of Uballe to find out more about this notorious figure. But if they want answers, they will have to contend with the dragon knight Chalk and his mad cronies...

The third anthology from DOPAMINE Books that considers the many-sided splendor of the clown.

A blogging dog sitter cringes out on celebrity, Slinkys, and self-promotion. A poet experiences the clowny vulnerability of falling in love. Drunk Muppets ponder the uselessness of art. A transitioning drag queen muses on being "the crazy one, the one who doesn't give a fuck."

In this anthology of poetry, fiction, screenplay, and more, writers explore and explode the archetype of the CLOWN in all of its humiliating, earnest, magical, subversive glory. From fiction that reveals the humanity beneath the smeared greasepaint to psychedelic autofiction to poetry that exposes normal folk for the sickening anomalies they are, CLOWNS will get under your skin until it liberates your own inner clown, be it a smart-ass or trickster, sad sack or buffoon.

With work from Megan Milks, Tania De Rozario, Nicole J. Georges, Clement Goldberg, Catherine Christina Martinez, Julián Delgado Lopera, Justin Chin, Andrea Lawlor, MariNaomi, Sophie Robinson, Chris E. Vargas, and other holy fools.

A gorgeously illustrated forty-card oracle deck, unlocking the power of birds for daily wisdom.

Whether it's the patient heron, the hopeful bluebird, or the perceptive owl, birds are potent symbols for transformation, freedom, and spiritual connection.

Each card pairs a stunning bird illustration with an empowering meaning drawn from global myths, folklore, and the natural behavior of the species itself.

The accompanying guidebook suggests multiple ways to work with the cards - whether you're new to oracle decks or have an existing practice - and helps you connect each bird's message to your own life and the insight you seek.

Perfect for everyday inspiration, meditation, or divination, The Wisdom of Birds invites you to reconnect with nature's ancient guidance.

Features:

• High-quality card stock
• Vibrant, full-colour cards
• Illustrated companion guidebook
• Elegant storage box

A queer, science-fiction re-imagining of Moby-Dick.

The year is 2776. When celebrated xenozoologist Abelard Cousteau returns five years after his assumed death following an accident in deep space, he seeks out his former protégé, Noah Starbuck, to accompany him on his first post-resurrection assignment. The two of them and the other six in their crew are tasked with auditing the first batch of humanity's exoplanet research bases, but Abelard's attention is focused elsewhere--on the creature that allegedly caused his accident, the creature he and Noah studied as theory, the creature he now wants to kill.

Still, too, is the issue of the research bases. Founded as part of an effort to backfill extinct ecological niches after averting climate collapse, their purpose appears innocent enough. But as the mission unfolds, darker motives creep to the surface, just as Abelard's quest for revenge tugs too hard at arcane secrets of existence.

The Uncontinented Stars questions humanity's place in the universe as well as our individual places in the galaxy of our fellow humans--and what we owe each other.

Carter

I've spent my whole life proving people wrong.

From foster homes to the football field, I clawed my way out, one yard at a time. And now? I'm on the verge of everything I've worked for. The draft. The NFL. The future I've always dreamed about.

Except all I can think about... is her.

Lyla Harding- my coach's daughter.

Lyla

Carter Hayes is a walking headline waiting to happen.

And I'm the one who's supposed to keep his image clean.

He's infuriating. Arrogant. Impossible to ignore. And the more I tell myself he's just another assignment... the harder it gets to pretend he isn't everything I've ever wanted.

Choosing him could cost me everything I've worked for.

But staying away might break me anyway.

​A brand-new entry in the Art of Coloring series based on The Mandalorian and Grogu, featuring over 100 pages of art.

Visit a galaxy far, far away with the next entry in the bestselling Art of Coloring series! This adult coloring book will include dynamic artwork of fan-favorite iconography, scenes, and characters from the highly anticipated film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, as well as from The Mandalorian Disney+ series. This paperback format is filled with over 100 pages of patterns, portraits, and scenes.

In this captivating journey through time, an art historian makes an extraordinary discovery from the past that may foretell our future--if she can keep her connection to the woman who started it all.

2053. Haverford College.

Nineteenth-century art expert Derryn Witt documents an impossible find: gorgeously detailed paintings depicting the modern world...from 1859. But when a massive solar flare forces a shutdown of all integrated technology, her discovery is jeopardized.

The threat intensifies when a group of rebels attack the college, their movement resting upon the rejection of technology. Derryn flees to New York with the help of a sympathetic Sovereign, under the guise of being one herself.

But those Civil War-era paintings continue to confound her. Helen Bywater was surely more than an artist--but what? How could she possibly know what the world would look like beyond her own lifetime?

As the ethereal tie binding them grows stronger, Derryn begins to see what perhaps Helen did too. That no matter the time, the space between us isn't so vast. The struggles we face aren't so different. And the connection we need to survive isn't so out of reach.

A waterfall is a perfect destination for a day hike. In this revised and updated guide, native South Carolinian, photographer, and hiker Thomas E. King lists 147 waterfall destinations in the mountains of Upstate South Carolina. Ranging from easy-to-access roadside locations to those that require a six-mile trek, these hikes feature some of the most famous, and some of the most remote, waterfalls in the region.

The guide can be used by those of all levels of hiking ability, whether expert or novice. These easy-to-reach waterfalls of Upstate South Carolina are a fun and fascinating retreat for the entire family. Most of these falls are within the ability of the average hiker to reach on a day hike. Some sites are of particularly easy access, such as the pristine falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which families with young children and mature adults are encouraged to visit.

King has provided the most recent trail directions and waterfall locations available to the public. He also lists and catalogs many remote or hard-to-find waterfalls and waterfalls that nature has reclaimed because the trails have ceased to be maintained. Each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, trail length and estimated hiking time, a difficulty rating, and a detailed description of the waterfall itself, including a photograph.

Introducing our Simple Large Print Coloring Book for Seniors! Dive into a world of relaxation and creativity with our beautiful designs tailored for adults, seniors, and beginners alike. Featuring a delightful array of landscapes, nature scenes, flowers, and sweet treats, this Bold & Easy Coloring Book offers a perfect blend of tranquility and joy.

Designed with larger print for ease of use, this coloring book provides a soothing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're seeking a mindful activity to unwind or looking to explore your artistic side, our carefully curated illustrations offer something for everyone.

Features:

• - Large print for easy color
• - Relaxing designs suitable for seniors and adults
• - Stress-relieving images to promote relaxation
• - Perfect for adults of all skill levels
• - Ideal for individuals with visual impairments or dexterity issues

Rediscover the joy of coloring and unlock your inner artist with our Simple Large Print Coloring Book for Seniors. Embrace the therapeutic benefits of coloring while immersing yourself in captivating designs that inspire and delight.

A new translation of Lady Nijo's diary--one of classical Japan's greatest literary works

A Penguin Classic

Lady Nijo's A Tale Unasked (Towazugatari) is the last, and arguably the finest, among classical Japanese literature's famous "women's diaries." Thought to have been completed around 1307, when the author was in her late forties, the first two-thirds of this autobiographical work document in rich and compelling detail the experiences of an imperial concubine whose time at court was ruled and finally ruined by her passionate and complicated love life. The final third of the work equally memorably describes her peripatetic life after the emperor expelled her from the court in her mid-twenties and she became a nun, wandering the roads of Japan as a form of Buddhist austerity. Meredith McKinney's superb translation breathes new life into Lady Nijo's fascinating diaries, which survived her era in a single copy and were rediscovered only in the 1940s.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Seasoned Experts Liam Bastick and Kathryn Newitt unveil a groundbreaking guide to mastering data analysis and automation with Python in Excel

Python in Excel: Unlocking powerful data analysis and automation solutions is a hands-on, practical guide that leverages the authors' decades of expertise to teach you how to harness the newly integrated Python capabilities within Microsoft Excel, mapping familiar Excel concepts to Python foundations. Covering essential topics such as Python syntax, data structures, data analysis with pandas, visualization, and the use of complementary tools such as Power Query and Copilot (AI), this book empowers you to elevate your data analysis and automation skills. Readers will gain the ability to perform advanced forecasting, build predictive models, and streamline workflows, making you more efficient and competitive in today's data-driven workplace.

By reading this book, you will:

• Understand the fundamentals of Python programming directly within Excel
• Map your existing Excel skills to Python concepts for easier learning
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows
• Analyze and visualize data with powerful Python libraries like pandas
• Build advanced forecasting and predictive models without leaving Excel
• Explore and manipulate data efficiently using Python's concise syntax
• Integrate AI tools such as Copilot to assist with coding and analysis
• Connect Excel with external data sources using Python and Power Query
• Develop custom solutions for business modeling and data science
• Prepare for further study and mastery of Python in Excel