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The Spider Queen lives again. But something is different, something her priestesses can hear in the winds, feel in their spirits, and for a select few see with their own eyes. The Demonweb Pits, removed from the Abyss to take its place among the lower planes, is more dangerous, more horrifying than anyone has ever imagined. Teeming with feral spiders bent on ripping each other to pieces - killing, eating, and killing again - the blasted landscape of Lolth’s personal hell is still forming.

The second novel set in the Old Republic era and based on the massively multiplayer online game Star Wars: The Old Republic ramps up the action and brings readers face-to-face for the first time with a Sith warrior to rival the most sinister of the Order’s Dark Lords—Darth Malgus, the...

The stunning conclusion to the Twilight War! One of the Forgotten Realms world's most compelling villains - the Archwizards of Shade - have come down from their flying city with their sights set on the merchant realm of Sembia. They come in the guise of allies, but have invasion and empire as their ultimate aim. The fate of Sembia may be sealed, but Erevis Cale still has a shocking destiny that will end in his destruction - if he's lucky. This trilogy brings about major changes to the Forgotten Realms setting.

“In the modern tradition of Big Books of human history like Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens and David Graeber and David Wengrow’s The Dawn of Everything, Goliath’s Curse provides a novel theory of civilizational development. . . . [It] feels something like reading the French economist Thomas...

The shadows recede from a lost temple in a forgotten wilderness. The sun rises on a new calling for a man as loyal as he is mysterious. The day's beginning finds Erevis Cale holding in his steady hands more power than he dared hope for - and more responsibility than he ever imagined. For now, he will have to put his trust in a god served by theives and born of chaos.

Palermo 1632: Giulia is thirteen when she learns her mother's greatest secret: Teofania makes an undetectable, slow-acting, lethal poison—Acqua Tofana—which she uses to free the broken and abused women of Palermo. Now Teofania wants to pass her recipe on to her daughter, and Giulia soon realizes that in a time when women have no voice, justice is sometimes best served in a cup of wine or broth.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their own ruthlessness to...

Confused by crypto? You’re not alone—and this book is your way out. Whether you’re crypto-curious or tired of feeling left behind, Crypto Made Simple breaks down the digital money revolution in plain English. No hype. No jargon. Just the real-world knowledge you need to build wealth and stay safe.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency for Beginners is your essential roadmap to understanding the digital money revolution. Written in clear, everyday language, this guide demystifies the world of crypto—from the origins of Bitcoin and the mechanics of blockchain to practical tips for buying, storing, and securing your assets. Whether you're curious about Ethereum’s smart contracts, wary of crypto scams, or wondering how digital currencies are reshaping global finance, this book delivers grounded insights without the jargon.

From a mysterious whitepaper in 2009 to a trillion-dollar global phenomenon, Bitcoin has redefined what money can be — and challenged the very foundations of the financial system. In Bitcoin: The Digital Gold Rush, Kevin Kemp takes you on a captivating journey through the origins, mechanics, and realworld impact of the world’s first cryptocurrency. With a storyteller’s touch and a teacher’s clarity, he breaks down complex concepts into plain language, making this book perfect for both curious beginners and seasoned crypto enthusiasts.

Veridia is a city of perfect serenity, its citizens living in a state of perpetual, manufactured calm, their emotions gently regulated by the pervasive Echo Gardens. These lush, bio-engineered sanctuaries offer curated memories, a soothing balm for the traumas of the past, especially the mysterious "Great Forgetting" that reshaped the world a generation ago. Dr. Elara Vance, a brilliant botanist and a key figure in the Echo Garden initiative, understands the intricate science behind this engineered happiness.

As an autistic person or neurodivergent individual with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may sometimes feel as if you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you. You may have sensory sensitivities, social difficulties, struggles with executive functioning, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, burnout and meltdowns, and trauma from a lifetime of marginalization and microaggressions.

From bustling street markets in Accra to remote tea farms in Vietnam, Pi Network: The People’s Network takes you inside the rise of a digital currency unlike any other. What began as a bold experiment—a cryptocurrency mined on mobile phones without expensive hardware—has grown into a global movement connecting millions of merchants, pioneers, and everyday users.

Erevis Cale - simple butler or much, much more? The shadows grow long on the mean streets of Selgaunt...and the sun sets on one man's service to Sembia's merchant lords. The day's end finds Erevis Cale serving a new master, one who is beyond the petty accumulation of wealth. After all, what is gold to one who trades in souls?

In the 2nd book of the multi-author Sundering series launched by New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore, the shadow legacy of Erevis Cale lives on even as his old foe Mephistopheles seeks to stamp it out at any cost. Cale’s son Vasen - unmoored in time by the god Mask - has thus far been shielded from the archdevil’s dark schemes, alone among the servants of the Lord of Light who have raised him since birth. Living in a remote abbey nestled among the Thunder Peaks of Sembia, Vasen is haunted by dreams of his father, trapped in the frozen hell of Cania.

A harmony of body and mind is something we all strive to achieve. But the fast-pacing world we live in, the busy work schedules, and a ton of responsibilities we have at home make it difficult to find time to work on our inner peace and health. Our bodies and minds are interconnected, and focusing on healing only one of those would have a lesser result than approaching it like a whole. The physical ailment can affect the mind, and vice versa. Therefore, it’s important to stimulate and heal both our body and spirit to achieve that incredible balance that leads to happiness.

The Lady has spoken to me. It has already begun. Shadows move out of the shrinking desert, south to the rich and arrogant cities of Sembia. "Be brave, little man," says the shadowman, and the boy thinks his voice is surprisingly soft. "Stay with your mother. This will be over soon." The shadows swallow him and he is gone. On the edge of a war that will change the face of Faern, the world will find that not all shadows serve Shade.

Inside our heads we carry around an infinite and endlessly unfolding map of the world. Navigation is one of the most ancient neural abilities we have - older than language. In Dark and Magical Places, Christopher Kemp embarks on a journey to discover the remarkable extent of what our minds can do.

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, a mysterious stranger named Damien arrives, exuding an otherworldly charm that captivates the curious and independent Elena. As their connection deepens, Damien reveals his true nature as a vampire, a revelation that both frightens and excites Elena. Their forbidden love blossoms amidst ancient secrets and supernatural powers, but danger lurks in the shadows. A rival vampire clan and a relentless hunter threaten their newfound love, forcing Damien to make a heart-wrenching sacrifice.

Raven Merlot is a real-life spanking enthusiast and is proud to present this series of spanking stories. Getting regular spankings is an important part of her marriage. It can be elaborate, with role play and getting told what a bad girl she is. Whether you are a spanking aficionado, just curious, or someone who wishes they could experience the sting of a lover’s hand on your ass, Raven is happy to have you join her in her fantasies.