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This propulsive, gorgeously-written fantasy romance will pull you into a dazzling world of dancing and danger, fae and fairytales, and a love that endures against all odds.Musical and immersive, this stunning debut is perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Moonlight Market. London, 1986. Trix, a young dancer in the British Classical Ballet Company, has been striving for years to make a name for herself in the competitive and unforgiving world of elite ballet. Aleksander Sander Sylvan is the companys mysterious, meteoric rising star, whose talents are like nothing anyone has seen before.An eleventh-hour illness among the cast of The Sleeping Beauty changes everything; Trix and Sander are thrown together in the lead roles, surprising everyone with their chemistry. Soon the pair become the companys star attraction, their sizzling on-stage partnership fuelling speculation about their private lives. Trix knows shes falling for Sander, but relationships have always been difficult for her, and as they grow closer, she cannot help but wonder about his past. Who is Sander really? Why wont he talk about his family, or where he comes from? On the opening night of Romeo & Juliet at the very height of their fame, Sander vanishes without trace. With only a cryptic note to go on, Trix begins to wonder if the magic of the ballets they danced together has invited something truly strange and wondrous into the mortal world.

A wildly inventive and unputdownable robbery-gone-wrong novel, soaked in Mississippi sweat and with a supernatural twist, from acclaimed author Neena Viel. Perfect for fans of My Sister, The Serial Killer and How to Kill Your Family1974. Lottie Turner is already infamous. Running a wheel of schemes and scams, shes willing to work for what she wants increative ways. But no business is more lucrative than desperate families looking to adopt a childand theres only one way to procure children quickly.And the only way to take whats owed you is to cross the line no one else is willing to cross.1994. Bless has finally found the family she deserved. After suffocating slowly with lackluster parents and a non-starter past, shes found the friends that means everything to her. That shed live and die for. As they make their way across the country, one smash and grab at a time, Bless is used to acting fast and thinking quickly.But someone is playing a long game. Someone has unfinished business. Soon Bless is forced to extricate the horrifying pain of her past and choose to find forgiveness in her heart, or get revenge.A suffocating and sharp narrative horror novel for fans of Victor LaValle and My Sister the Serial Killer, Ill Watch Your Baby is a riveting portrayal of one womans lifepursued, scrutinized and vilifiedand the impact her image has had over the course of generations.

Bringing Integrity to the Stories Numbers Tell When we tell stories with numbers, we depend on the field of statisticsbut how do we know that those stories are true? Almost everything in life is connected to data, and that data can help us make sense of truth in a world that feels increasingly challenging to navigate as Christians.But in a world where we are told to "do our own research," it can be nearly impossible to know whether were just gravitating toward stories that confirm our own untested biases, or whether were analyzing the data in a way that is illuminating truth.Exploring a range of contemporary topics, professor of statistics Jason Wilson shows both non-experts and experts alike that statistics has something to say when it relates to the polarizing issues that we face today. Exploring topics such as gambling, Covid, and media bias, Wilson shows that the ways we collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data have something to say in conversation with the Christian faith.In Statistics and Faith, youll find examinations of contemporary issues using statistical concepts, tools, and theories; case studies from history that show how statistics can be used in ways that are helpful or harmful; application chapters based on over fifteen years of research; and reflection questions to help you explore how to do statistics with integrity. This book is ideal for professors seeking to help students explore the history and application of statistics from a Christian worldview as well as for Christians who are curious about how we understand truth through numbers. It serves as an ideal supplementary text for statistics courses and other disciplines that incorporate statistical methods, and it offers an insightful perspective on how statistics in conversation with Christian faith can speak to todays polarizing issues, empowering readers to discern truth through data in a noisy world.

Gods Providential Work in Creation Before Life Began God has been present and active in creation from the moment he created it ex nihilo. Few Christians would question this claim, but its implications for ongoing theology and science dialogues have not been fully explored.In this pathbreaking and field-advancing work, Ross Hastings brings his expertise in both scientific and theological disciplines to bear on the topic of divine providence in chemical evolution. Based on the latest research in the developing field of chemical evolution and the work of theological giants such as Karl Barth, Hastings shows how God may have been providentially and non-competitively at work in the process by which simple prebiotic molecules gave rise to the complex molecules in the first living organisms.In God and Molecules, Hastings provides cutting-edge theological engagement with the developing scientific field of chemical evolution, advances the discussion in theology and science with this new integrative work, and offers a holistic alternative for thinking about chemical evolution that overcomes the binary of theology versus science. God and Molecules pushes toward new frontiers in theology and science and casts a compelling, integrative, and ultimately healing vision for how God has been lovingly involved in the developmental process of the earliest life on earth.

Lead Your Congregation to Connect Sunday Worship to Monday Work Work matters to God. Does it matter to his church? Many Christians experience vocational restlessness and anxiety, unsure or unaware how their faith can guide them in their workplaces. What would it look like for your church to affirm, equip, and commission your congregation to embrace a sense of calling and mission in their everyday labor? In Pastoring for Monday, Matt Rusten helps you lead your church to form Christians who follow, represent, and commune with Christ amid their daily work. This book equips you to bridge the divide between the sacred and secular, transforming how your church disciples people for the workplace.Rusten shows how you can intentionally change your language and liturgy to celebrate the ordinary working lives of church members, providing concrete discipleship pathways and pastoral priorities for living out the gospel through vocational discipleship. Youll learn how you can prioritize faith and work as a necessary focus, rather than an optional add-on, for the thriving and collective mission of your church.With Pastoring for Monday, you will: Learn to connect Sunday worship with the realities of Monday work to equip people to follow Jesus through the work week. Find practical discipleship ideas to help believers live out their faith in professional contexts. Transform your preaching and leadership to help your congregation see the value of their daily vocation as a ministry. This book empowers pastors to foster a church culture where every believer is equipped to follow Jesus not just on Sunday but through the workdays that follow. With Pastoring for Monday, help your congregation connect Sunday worship to Monday work and transform the way your ministry bridges faith and work.

Throughout 2024, Samar Yazbek met with hundreds of survivors from Gaza, posing a singular question: What were you doing on October 7, 2023? She has selected twenty-six of these narratives to share with the world. Yazbek captures the raw, chilling accounts of ordinary civilians aged thirteen to sixty-five, who have witnessed what history may one day remember as one of the most savage wars of our time. Their stories reveal a nightmarish dystopia, where each survivor has endured unimaginable loss homes shattered, loved ones vanished, limbs obliterated and many have been treated in hospitals ravaged by Israeli attacks. But these survivors remain determined to share their stories, and cling to the hope that their voices will resonate. The title, Your Presence Is a Danger to Your Life, is adapted from one of the flyers dropped on the residents of Gaza minutes before a bombing.

In 2021, Magorzata Lebda ran the entire length of the longest river in Poland, the Vistula, from its source in the Beskid Mountains to its mouth at the Baltic Sea. She set out to run as a poet, not as an athlete, to use the rhythms of her own body as a means of understanding and connecting to the rhythms of the rivers body of water, under threat of environmental ruin. Her collection Mer de Glace, which won the Szymborska Prize, is the culmination of her remarkable journey, and a profound meditation on the porosity, reactivity and receptivity of both the body and the natural world, and of their influences on one another.

The first novel written about the enigmatic literary legendAustralia, 1901. Miles Franklin, the young daughter of poor bush farmers, manages to publish her first novel against all odds. A work of remarkable boldness and passion, it becomes an immense success in the English-speaking world. While she strives to maintain her anonymity under a male pseudonym, her identity is revealed and she is exposed to the misogynistic prejudices of her time. Alone and penniless, she sets sail for America where a life of service to the most vulnerable, and feminist causes awaits her. She forges countless friendships, experiences magnificent loves, and, through it all, nurtures her passion for writing and her ambition for literary success. Guided by her generosity and sense of humour, she embarks on numerous adventures across Europe before returning to her homeland. There, she will deliver a final blow to the critics who proclaimed that her wit and her genius had dried up.

Dylan, Stevie and Ben have been inseparable since their days at Trinity, when everything seemed possible. A glance between them can still conjure their younger selves: dancing beneath pulsing lights, the sharp taste of salt after swims in Dublin Bay.Two decades on, life feels smaller. Dylan, once a rugby star, is stranded on the sofa, cared for by his wife Rachel. Across town, Stevie and Bens relationship has settled into weary routine. Then, after countless auditions, Ben lands a role in Pinters Betrayal. As rehearsals unfold, the plays shifting allegiances seep into reality, reviving old jealousies and awakening sudden longings, as each must reckon with how far theyre willing to go in pursuit of desire.Wry, sexy and deftly observed, Little Vanities is a novel about the dangerous thrill of stepping outside the roles weve been given - and the distance between the lives we imagine and the ones we live.

At this dead hour of the morning, the lorry park is deserted. It is a bitterly cold night, with rain falling and an edge of snow, and under the sickly yellow lighting the great lorries and tarpaulined trailers are dark and bulky as huddled beasts. For the last six months, Callan has been spending nights looting the lorries for their precious cargos - and its all been going well. But this fateful evening something will change, and Callan will find himself at the heart of a murder, and DCI Kelso Strang finds himself at the heart of the investigation .

Restores Dr Howard Somervell to his rightful place in the story of Himalayan exploration an unsung pioneer whose courage, compassion, and heroism shaped the foundations of high-altitude mountaineering... Hoyland writes with rare authority, empathy and insight, delivering a vital and beautifully told biography. Sir Chris BoningtonThe pioneers who attempted the first climbs of Mount Everest in 1922 and 1924 knew nothing about the mountain other than its height. They had to learn the hard way about the lack of oxygen, the jet-stream winds, the illnesses of altitude, and the vital importance of the Sherpas. They fought cerebral oedema, frostbite, hypothermia, and raging thirst in the cold, thin air. They had to find a route, avoid avalanches, and work out what to do when confronted by an insurmountable rock climb at extreme altitude. Many of them died.Howard Somervell was Mallorys closest friend on the mountain during those groundbreaking first ascents. An exceptionally gifted man, his life takes us far beyond the mountain: he had a double first from Cambridge, was a talented artist and an accomplished musician. He served as a surgeon at the Battle of the Somme during the First World War and was one of the foremost alpinists of the day when he was invited to join the 1922 expedition. After Everest, he was awarded an Olympic gold medal for Alpinism in 1924. But in India, he will be remembered as a surgeon who dedicated the remainder of his life to healing the sick.Those early climbers showed the way. Somervell took part in the first attempt to climb the mountain, and his oxygen-free height record in 1924 stood for over 50 years. This is his climb.

Michael and Julia Glynn seem like the model couple. Wealthy and devout, theyre the envy of their neighbours and bear Michaels crippling arthritis with stoicism. Hoping for a miracle, their priest suggests a family pilgrimage to Lourdes.As these pious plans develop, Julia continues her affair with Michaels nephew - until she begins receiving anonymous letters that describe their trysts in obscene detail. Shaken by anxiety and frustrated desire, Julia starts to spin out of control, risking catastrophe in their small, curtain-twitching town.Frank in its depiction of sexuality and queerness in 1950s Ireland, The Pilgrimage was immediately banned on original publication. Scandalous and bleakly funny, it is a powerful evocation of the corrosive effects of repression.

A man on the edge.A woman hell-bent on revenge.A cheating husband.A desperate wife.A property empire on the brink of collapse.A family at loggerheads.A predator hiding in plain sight.Who will sink an

Three years since the sudden death of her beloved husband Etienne Grenaud, and the end of her life in the beautiful French village of Monpazier, 30 year-old Ava is at a loose end. Now back in London, she spends most of her time with her semi-regular hookup Archie and working on the unfinished draft of her book: The Grief Diary. But when her Editor tells her to head back to Monpazier to focus on finishing the book, Ava finds herself learning how to navigate life back in the small town without Etienne.Ava struggles to come to terms with her feelings towards the town, especially after the arrival of Etiennes estranged brother, Florian, which digs up resentment from the past. But with the support of new friends, including her Octogenarian Landlady, Ava rediscovers the person she was before her husband, and finds out what her life could look like, After Ever After.

"When we interact with our LGBTQ+ neighbors we are not interacting with an ideology, a political movement, a social media post, a caricature from a movie, or a law being debated in Congress. We are interacting with people made in the image of God, who our Savior bled and died to redeem. We are interacting with someone God literally loved to the point of his own death."Cultivate Community With LGBTQ+ Neighbors Too often, fear and suspicion have characterized churches response to LGTBQ+ people. As we remain committed to the historic Christian teachings about marriage and sexuality, American evangelical churches have also harmed a community we have not understood. Our default has been to keep LGBTQ+ people at arms length.But there is another way, one that resists both culture wars and the pressure to revise scriptural teaching; one that embraces people and clings to historic witness.In Love All Our Neighbors, Tony Scarcello shows how holding a traditional sexual ethic does not have to lead toward the exclusion of LGBTQ+ people from church. Drawing from biblical theology, cultural data, and the authors personal experience as a same-sex-attracted pastor, this book teaches traditional Christians and churches how to truly care for LGBTQ+ people. Scarcello explains how churches can and should be places of conviction, humility, and radical love for everyone.In Love All Our Neighbors, youll learn how Jesus loves LGBTQ+ people and desires to know them, how churches have built unbiblical barriers between LGBTQ+ people and Jesus, and how to dismantle these barriers and minister with care, without compromising orthodox theology. If youre a church leader who upholds a traditional sexual ethic and seeks to genuinely care for LGBTQ+ individuals, youll find this book both challenging and transformative. With thoughtful guidance, Love All Our Neighbors equips churches committed to historic Christian teaching to overcome barriers, fostering a Jesus-centered, life-giving community that embraces everyone with grace and love. Our churches can become environments where LGBTQ+ people can find and follow Jesus in life-giving community.

What If You Saw Your Hobbies as a Form of Worship? Maybe youre an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. Your hobbies arent arbitrary passions. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. He understands the delight you feel in your garden or your excitement as you open up a new board game. And he calls it good.We often view play as a distraction from lifes serious responsibilities, but in Created to Play, Brianna Lambert reveals the ways God blesses your hobbies and uses them to form and pull you into worship. Lambert explores ten different titles you may inhabit in your play: Beholder, Curator, Maker, Herald, Restorer, Connecter, Nourisher, Mover, Caretaker, and Historian.This book helps you view your hobbies as opportunities not just for individual expression but also for communal enjoyment. With winsome practicality and theological reflection, Lambert draws you to glory in the God who loves and teaches you through play.With Created to Play, you will: Explore how hobbies shape your spiritual formation, offering a fresh perspective on the theology of hobbies and leisure. Identify yourself among ten unique roles we take on through hobbies, uncovering how play shapes your identity in Christ. Learn to embrace rest and joy through hobbies, reenvisioning leisure as life-giving rather than wasteful. Challenge your guilt around play by learning how hobbies can form you spiritually, draw you into worship, and help you reflect Gods character. You can experience how God is already participating in your hobbies with you, sharing in the joy they bring. If you are seeking a biblical perspective on your hobbies or struggling to enjoy leisure amid the demands of a busy life, this book can help you reclaim play as a vital part of spiritual formation.Play isnt about what you get or achieve but about who you become in the process.

Pincushions, poppets, and pinnies galoresecure your sewing pins like never before! In DIY Pincushions, Beanbags, Paperweights, & Softies, beginners and sewing masters alike will create an array of stylish pincushions in a few easy stepsmany of which can be done in just one afternoon! Theyre not only practical little sewing helpers when finished, but theyre also teaching tools for those wanting to build their sewing and quilting skills. All 20 projects are made with approachable techniques, like pieced quilt blocks that are embellished with decorative applique, stitching, buttons, blocked corners, twisted pleats, pockets, and more. Some are shaped like traditional squares, rectangles, and round pillows, while others are shaped like frogs, sailboats, houses, roosters, and blooming flowers that can double as miniature stuffed softies, paperweights, or even bean bags! Each project includes step-by-step instructions and photos to help guide you through the simple process of creating adorable pincushions. Author SusanClaire Mayfield encourages you to use scraps from your fabric stash and be creative with your choices! No matter what you choose, the result is a functional, unique pincushion youll use in your workshop for years to come.

If quilting sometimes feels overwhelming or time-consuming, this book is your new best friend. 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters is packed with practical advice and clever workarounds designed to make your quilting experience smoother, faster, and more enjoyable, no matter your skill level. Youll find expert solutions to common quilting problems, like how to fix bulky seams and tangled threads. With clear, step-by-step photo tutorials throughout, anyone can jump right in with confidence. Every tip is easy to follow, tried-and-true, and designed to help you avoid frustration while making the most of your fabric, tools, and time.Author Ellie Perez, also known as "Ellie the Quilter," is the creative force behind Mojave Farms Quilting Co. and a trusted voice in the online quilting community. Drawing from her years of experience teaching and creating, Ellie shares her favorite hacks for cutting more accurately, pressing more efficiently, storing supplies on a budget, and keeping your projects organized and stress-free. Shes turned those endlessly scrolling Instagram tutorials into something tangible and useful you can reach for anytime. If youre ready to quilt smarter, not harder, this is the book youll reach for again and again!

Step into the world of quilting with Lorelais First-Time Quilters Handbook, the fresh, fun, and confidence-building guide written by 16-year-old quilting sensation Lorelai Kuecker. A rising star in the quilting community, Lorelai is on a mission to bring the joy of quilting to young creatives just like her. With industry buzz, a growing social media following, and her own fabric line with Northcott on the way, Lorelai is quickly becoming a leading voice in modern, youth-driven quilting. Readers will learn what tools they need, how to choose fabrics that fit their personalityincluding quilting cottons, flannel, Minky, fleece, and even T-shirtsand how to master six essential blocks before designing their own. Featuring 12 exciting projects that young makers will actually want to use, display, or gift, like a fun patchwork pillow, a backpack and purse, a phone holder, a laptop case, ornaments, coasters and mug rugs, and more, these are projects with personality and purpose! Lorelai understands what it feels like to be new to sewing, because she was just there a few years ago. Now a nationally recognized quilter with award-winning work and industry partnerships, shes ready to pass the torch and help young creators everywhere fall in love with fabric, thread, and the magic of making something by hand. With step-by-step guidance, clear photos, and friendly encouragement throughout, Lorelai makes quilting approachable, creative, and fun.

A superb writer, by turns funny, graceful, acidly cynical, lyrical.GuardianJem Calder is my new favourite writer. Andrew OHaganCalders writing achieves that rare thing of capturing how it feels to be young.EsquireChuck and Joey meet in a bar. Hes in his mid-thirties; shes twelve years younger. Hes long abandoned his ambition of becoming a novelist and now works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. Lead copywriter, he corrects himself. Joey lives paycheck to paycheck on her barista wages and privately dreams of making it as a poet. They go back to Chucks luxury flat-a world away from Joeys cramped house-share, the crumbs in her bed. Soon, Joeys imagining a future between them, and Chucks moving on from a major change in his recent past. Amazing, how meeting a new person can make you feel so new.Funny, excruciating, and true, I Want You to Be Happy is a sharp-eyed tale of two people searching for meaning and connection in modern times, missing the mark maybe, but trying.