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Patricia Highsmith published The Price of Salt in 1952 under a pseudonym. At a time when love between women was either hidden or portrayed as shameful or doomed, Highsmith dared to imagine another scenario. The Price of Salt-now a major film, Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara-tells the story of Therese, a young woman starting out in New York City, and Carol, a suburban wife facing divorce, whose chance meeting sparks an unexpected and life-changing connection. With extraordinary acuity and burning tenderness, Highsmith depicts the evolution of their relationship in powerfully resonant terms.Highsmith, rightly famous for psychological thrillers including Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley, here focuses her singular powers of observation on the nature of desire, intimacy, and freedom. The Price of Salt, one of the great novels of the twentieth-century, is a deeply moving love story and a gripping work of art that dramatizes an ethical path toward human happiness. This Warbler Classics edition includes a new introduction by pathbreaking literary scholar Catharine R. Stimpson.

In this illuminating compendium of far-ranging information, no topic is too trivial for serious consideration, from how one might determine the most average-size country in the world to the details of humanity's most ridiculous wars and the answer to who would win in a fight between Harry Potter and Spider-Man.

Elledge's Nontrivial Trivia covers the breadth and depth of human experience, weaving its way through words and numbers, science and the arts, the spiritual and the secular. It's a feast of facts for a hungry mind, including entries on the cosmos, the human planet (and the lines we draw on it), questions of measurement, history and politics, the natural world, leisure, and many "oddities" that don't fit elsewhere. Bizarre, brilliant, and filled with things you didn't know you didn't know, Elledge's Nontrivial Trivia evokes a sense of wonder at the scale of this planet, and the universe in which it sits.

Publisher's note: Elledge's Nontrivial Trivia was previously published in the UK as The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything.

Embark on a scavenger hunt journey--without ever leaving the comfort of your home! Brain Games Scavenger Hunt Puzzles features more than 100 scavenger hunt scenes, from ice cream parlors and busy shopping malls, to coral reefs and enchanting mushroom forests.

• Puzzle your way through each of 101 scenes to find animals, balloons, buttons, airplanes, sweet treats, and more!
• Each puzzle comes complete with a checklist of up to 16 objects to find.
• This book's compact size makes it easy to take with you on the go.
• Answer key found in the back of the book.
• Spiral bound, 256 pages.

Calling All Baseball Fans! Discover One of the Best Baseball Books - Packed with MLB Statistics and Amazing Trivia!Are you a baseball lover who lives for the stats, records, and history behind America's favorite pastime? Step into the batter's box with The Ultimate Baseball Trivia Challenge - the perfect addition to any fan's collection of cool things for baseball lovers and one of the top gifts for baseball fans of all ages.This book takes you on a journey through baseball's iconic moments, legendary players, and fascinating MLB statistics. With 34 engaging chapters, each featuring 18 challenging questions, you'll discover:

• • The story behind the first-ever box score in an American newspaper
  • When baseball was first outlawed
  • The record-breaking 2003 Detroit Tigers season
  • How many AL East teams reached the World Series in its first 50 years
  • What was the original name of the World Series?

Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual follower, this trivia book offers a deep dive into baseball history that will challenge and entertain. Grab your copy today, and knock it out of the park with every page!

A balanced and thought-provoking guide to all the big questions about AI and ethics

Can computers understand morality? Can they respect privacy? And what can we do to make AI safe and fair?

The artificial intelligence revolution has begun. Today, there are self-driving cars on our streets, autonomous weapons in our armies, robot surgeons in our hospitals - and AI's presence in our lives will only increase. Some see this as the dawn of a new era in innovation and ease; others are alarmed by its destructive potential. But one thing is clear: this is a technology like no other, one that raises profound questions about the very definitions of human intelligence and morality.

In Moral AI, world-renowned researchers in moral psychology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence - Jana Schaich Borg, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and Vincent Conitzer - tackle these thorny issues head-on. Writing lucidly and calmly, they lay out the recent advances in this still nascent field, peeling away the exaggeration and misleading arguments. Instead, they offer clear examinations of the moral concerns at the heart of AI programs, from racial equity to personal privacy, fake news to autonomous weaponry. Ultimately, they argue that artificial intelligence can be built and used safely and ethically, but that its potential cannot be achieved without careful reflection on the values we wish to imbue it with. This is an essential primer for any thinking person.

In a dystopian world ruled by pharmaceutical companies, an orphan named Beck sets off to find her missing mentor following the only lead she has: unlicensed cage fights!

Fifteen years after a global civil war brought on by health, economic, and ecological crises, the world has settled into tenuous peace under a regimented civilization. The majority of the populace lives in large, sprawling urban centers under strict military and medical surveillance. The remainder lives in smaller rural areas, resisting the rigidity of the cities.

A stranger to both worlds, a young girl named Beck has entered the rural town of Bajara in search of her missing mentor, Kal. The trail leads her to a free-fighting ring known as The Cage and a fight organizer named Mr. Eddy. Now, she finds herself fighting her way to the answers she seeks, each victory a step closer to Kal. But there's something special about Beck, and it's grabbed the attention of local officials, as well as the underground fighters!

From French mangaka Mathieu Reynes comes The Theory of K.O., a hard-hitting, high-kicking, faster-than-lightning story that's sure to be right at home on the bookshelf of any shonen manga fan.

The chilling manga adaptation of Uketsu's bestselling horror phenomenon, brought to life by artist Kikou Aiba.

For fans of Junji Ito: this eerie mystery unravels in chilling childlike sketches and obscure clues that will haunt you long after the last page.

From Japan's breakout horror sensation comes a chilling new manga experience.

Strange Pictures is the spine-tingling manga adaptation of Uketsu's bestselling novel, brought vividly to life by artist Kikou Aiba. Uketsu - the enigmatic masked writer who has become one of Japan's most talked-about authors - first captivated readers with a novel that sold in the millions. Now, the terror unfolds panel by panel.

At its core lie nine childlike sketches. A pregnant woman's doodles on her blog conceal a dire warning. A boy's simple drawing of his home hides a message no child should know. A murder victim's final sketch becomes a clue that drags an amateur sleuth into a labyrinth of secrets. Each picture is innocent at first glance ­- yet when pieced together, they reveal a web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches.

For fans of Junji Ito and modern psychological horror, Strange Pictures transforms the mundane into the macabre. Some images fade, but these horrors will be etched in your memory.

A stunning tour de force of a novel based on the true story of a fourteen-year-old boy's harrowing experience fleeing a Hitler youth camp with his best friend in the last days of the Second World War--perfect for readers of All the Light We Cannot See and The German Girl.

At the start of the war, eight-year-old Max Bernot lives with his sister and parents in Lauterbach, Saarland, a narrow strip of territory between the French and German defence lines. His German father, Anton, and his French mother, Marguerite, do their best to shield Max and his sister, Anna, from Nazi violence, but in late 1944, their beloved godfather is executed in their garden by the SS, and Max, now thirteen, is conscripted in the Volkssturm. Less than a month later, Max flees a Hitler Youth camp in Bavaria with his best friend, Hans. His mission: to return home and tell his mother the truth about his godfather's murder As he escapes, he sends postcards to his family that trace his fraught journey across a country in its death throes.

Unbeknownst to Max, his mother is trapped in the German interior, coerced into working for a fanatical Nazi officer. Desperate to escape and reunite her family, Marguerite must first protect Anna from the sinister attentions of their captor, who could hold information on Max's whereabouts even as Allied planes circle closer.

Deftly interweaving the wartime stories of Max and Marguerite, The End and the Beginning maps the loss of innocence of a generation of children raised in the shadow of the Reich and follows the fate of one family, neither wholly French nor entirely German, who find themselves on the wrong side whichever way they turn.

Lily Montgomery's life in Los Angeles is turned upside down on a work trip to Las Vegas, where she meets Kai Brooks-a charismatic, physical, and dynamic defenseman for the Seattle Ice Wolves who claims he's in town to catch a game. A few too many cocktails later, an impulsive wedding and a steamy two-night affair set their lives on an unexpected course. When Lily finds herself facing pregnancy alone, fate brings Kai back into the picture.

Determined to be a part of his child's life, Kai reappears at Lily's doorstep, and soon she finds herself moving to Seattle to navigate the challenges of co-parenting. As roommates and reluctant partners, their shared days are filled with tender moments and undeniable chemistry, even as they struggle to keep their deeper feelings at bay.

But when tragedy strikes, they'll have to face not just their responsibilities-but their hearts. And as their carefully built walls start to crumble, Lily and Kai will have to decide: is love worth the risk, or will fear keep them apart forever?

A small-town police officer transitions to the role of a DEA Special Agent. He elaborates on his journey through the application process and the rigors of basic agent training. He recounts experiences from his tenure as a drug enforcement agent in Indiana, providing both humorous and suspenseful anecdotes. He discusses his personal transition from a law enforcement officer to special agent, along with the challenges he faced adapting to technological advancements, detailing both successes and setbacks. Further, he addresses the complexities involved in confronting government corruption in foreign countries. He shares his experiences as a DEA instructor and his contributions to the development of the agency's satellite tracking program.

Accompany him as he travels to seven countries, participating in diplomatic discussions and covert operations. He will introduce you to some of his remarkable colleagues while giving a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic world of the DEA.

A moving tale of betrayal, family, and belonging in the world

1960, Durban, South Africa: A Jewish father tells Jo-Anne, his ten-year-old daughter, "There'll be a bloody revolution here: revenge, massacres, a blood bath. Don't think of this place as home. We'll have to leave and find home someplace else."

His words leave her feeling frightened, uprooted, and longing for a place to call home. She loves and trusts her father more than anyone in the world until the unimaginable happens: He betrays her.

Jo-Anne represses the betrayal and moves on with her life and career. Years later, she discovers a letter her father had written long ago, confronting her with an agonizing truth she had refused to face, and deepening her confusion about her identity. Seeking clarity, she reexamines her roots, a journey that leads her to explore her Jewish grandfathers who fled pogroms in Russia and Lithuania. How did their quests for home play out in her life? At last, she has an epiphany that leads her to find where she truly belongs.

Somewhere I Belong is a compelling memoir with universal themes of love, betrayal, self-discovery, and finding home.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Is "Rowen Chambers" Freida McFadden's newest pen name? Her plot twists are equally as mind blowing and her books are the same level of incredible.' Nicole

Eight guests. One isolated lodge. One deadly secret.

It's supposed to be a relaxing week in the mountains - one last trip with our college friends before life gets too serious. Just me, my husband, and the people we've known for years.

But the moment we turn off the narrow road and see that cabin, surrounded by snow and silence, I feel it. Something's off.

I tell myself I'm being silly. Until she shows up - the one person who knows exactly what I did, all those years ago.

I want to run. But it's already too late. A storm has hit. The roads are blocked. And then our phones mysteriously disappear.

Some of us won't make it out of here alive.

A tense, addictive psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, J.T. Ellison, Lucy Foley, Jeneva Rose, B.A. Paris, Ruth Ware, Shari Lapena and McGarvey Black.

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