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How can you stop your brain being manipulated, deceived, and led astray?Read this brilliantly interactive book that explores the relationship between science and illusions!You will learn: How your brain works and how easily it is manipulated. How attention works. How illusionists influence their audience with words, body language and subliminal messages Feats of apparent dexterity that even the clumsiest person can perform How to be better at flirting and get more swipes on dating apps How to bend spoons like a psychic ...and create the illusion that you can read everybodys mind!A highly illuminating combination of fun and education for the whole family.

15 brand-new short stories inspired by and in honour of legendary writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Featuring Ann Leckie, Karen Joy Fowler, Charlie Jane Anders, Kelly Link, Ai Jiang and many others.Revolution in the Heart is a collection of 15 brand new stories by a group of celebrated authors, all inspired by one of the iconic figures in all of science fiction and fantasy: the legendary and award-winning Ursula K. Le Guin.From the appearance of her first work of short fiction in 1962 to the publication of the last in 2016, Ursula K. Le Guin was a master storyteller, winning innumerable awards, and achieving both commercial and literary success. She created the beloved stories of Earthsea alongside the urgent and essential stories of the Hain, pushing forward the form and concepts of science fiction and fantasy - reshaping them into forward-thinking genres.This collection honours her legacy with stories from authors she inspired:Ann Leckie Molly Gloss Kelly Link Charlie Jane Anders Sarah Pinsker Chana Porter Ai Jiang Alaya Dawn Johnson S. Qiouyi Lu E. Lily Yu Vandana Singh Aliya Whiteley Premee Mohamed Darice Little Badger Karen Joy Fowler

Obsession and depravity shatter suburban life and academia in this compelling double dose of psychological suspense, pairing two complete novels and two rare short stories, from six-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Joyce Carol Oates. Perfect for readers of Margaret Atwood, Shirley Jackson, and Donna Tartt.CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF PSEUDONYMOUS SUSPENSE FROM JOYCE CAROL OATESFour decades ago, acclaimed literary author Joyce Carol Oates penned her first novel of psychological suspense under the name "Rosamond Smith." In the Smith books, Oates explored themes of betrayal and deception, lust and murder, through stories involving twins, doubles, and hidden second identitiesinitially, keeping her own double identity a secret.Hard Case Crime is proud to bring these extraordinary works of crime fiction, long unavailable in bookstores, back into print in definitive double editions, each pairing two complete novels and two never-before-collected Oates short stories, all linked thematically, to weave a sinister web filled with dark reflections.In This Volume...A model suburban husband grows obsessed with a beautiful stranger in DOUBLE DELIGHT, while an eminent professor preys on a vulnerable student in NEMESIS and the echoes continue in the rare short stories "A Girl Worth Twenty Million" and "First Death."

What a Time to be Alive! So lettuce remember Liz Truss, relive the last days of the Tories, meet the guy they called No-Drama Starmer, and succumb to hyper-resistant superbug Nigel Farage. Travel stateside to meet our supranational Silicon Valley overlords, Donald Trump and his cavalcade of henchmen - then head for infinity and beyond with Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. Experience testing times for misunderstood men in television, create wonder in every moment with Meghan, and relive the horror of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski massacre trial. Truly, these are times that make you want to put your hands over your eyes, even when your hands are already over your eyes. The only thing to do is read Marina Hyde and howl with laughter.This countrys foremost living satirist.VogueHydes columns are the solid-silver lining of Britains political shitstorm. Caitlin Moran

From New York Times-bestselling author Christopher Golden comes a high concept horror novel about a man trying to protect his dead mothers body from the evil that is hunting them.Maggie Wise will take your eyes.When Malcolm was growing up, the local kids made up that chant about his mother, claiming she was a witch. He and his siblings did their best to ignore it. Now, Maggie is dying, and those same siblings have left Malcolm and his sister-in-law Violet to hold a vigil at her bedside.But theyre not as alone as they think they are. A dark figure waits and watches from beneath the willow tree across the street. Hundreds of miles away, an ancient evil stirs in its burrow under a farmers cornfield. Across the country, other buried things begin to dream in anticipation of Maggies demise. On her deathbed, the old woman elicits a promise from Malcolm, her youngest childwhen she dies, he and Violet must return her body to her birthplace in Shediak, Maine.From the moment she takes her last breath, before her remains are even loaded aboard the baggage car of the Imperial Limited, there are forces trying to stop Malcolm from fulfilling that promise. Violence erupts on the train, evil preys on its passengers, and once the sun goes down, those long-buried things are coming to make Maggie Wise pay for her past. God help anyone who stands in their way.

Discover the Spirits Movement Throughout Scripture The Holy Spirit is often regarded as the most mysterious and misunderstood person of the Trinity. Though it is important to understand specific topics associated with the Holy Spirit, such as spiritual gifts, our understanding must expand to encompass the Holy Spirits powerful role throughout the entire canon of Scripture. The Spirit has been at work since the very beginning.In Gods Presence with Us and in Us, biblical scholar Miguel Echevarria explores how the divine personal Spirit has one of the most prominent roles in the Bible. The Holy Spirit is both with Gods people and also in them, guiding and bringing about Gods mission of new creation. From Genesis to Revelation, the Holy Spirit is at work in Gods people and in the world.What youll find in Gods Presence with Us and in Us: A comprehensive biblical theology of the Holy Spirit that follows the story of the Holy Spirits work throughout both the Old and New Testaments. An invaluable resource for preaching, teaching, and study of Scripture. Discussion questions and practical insights to foster reflection and application. This insightful biblical theology offers a comprehensive look at the Holy Spirits presence, making it an essential resource for pastors, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirits work in the world.About the Series Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or essential themes of the Bibles grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 13, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.

From Ramsey Street to global icon, this is the revelatory exploration of one of the worlds most successful pop stars, Kylie Minogue.From her late-80s beginnings, capturing our hearts as Charlene in Neighbours and singing I Should Be So Lucky in a bubble bath, to her gold-plated hits like Spinning Around and Padam Padam soundtracking the euphoria of dancefloors the world over, there is only one Kylie Minogue.She has sold over eighty-million records internationally, is the best-selling Australian pop star of all time and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, fashion and photography across her various shape-shifting eras. She is, undoubtedly, a modern-day icon. But who is the real Kylie? And how has she remained a mystery while also navigating a forty-year career in the fickle world of pop?Award-winning writer Michael Cragg takes us on a journey into the psyche of one of the worlds most enigmatic pop stars. Via a mix of brand new interviews, a dash of oral history and some playful music writing, Cant Get You Out of My Head aims to put the pop puzzle pieces together.

Recover the Wonder and Weight of the Sunday Service "Do I have to go to church?"Whether weve fielded this question from others or have at times wondered ourselves, pastor Adriel Sanchez invites us to consider afresh why Sunday corporate worship matters.Why We Worship reenchants our spiritual imagination, helping us rediscover the beauty of worship in Scripture and draw upon the richness of Christian liturgy through the ages. Sanchez delves into the biblical underpinnings and historical development of the core parts of a worship service, casting a vision for corporate worships vital role in healthy Christian spirituality and discipleship.In Why We Worship, Sanchez draws on Scripture and history to uncover not only the what but also the why of elements of the Sunday service including music, the sermon, Communion, baptism, confession, prayer, and the benediction. Church isnt meant to be a dull routine or an entertainment-driven spectacle. Its a weekly heavenly ascent that transforms us to live the Christian life here on earth. Enter anew into the wonder of Sunday worship as a transcendent, joy-filled journey into Gods presence.

Sunday at 11 a.m. remains Americas most segregated hourbut healing wont happen in the pews alone. In this timely and hopeful book, pastor Nathan Walton calls readers to embrace a multiethnic lifestyle between Sundays. He argues that its not enough to have a diverse-looking church if we live separate lives the rest of the week. When advocacy for justice doesnt lead to relationship, and when diversity is performative rather than embodied, true multiethnicity remains elusive.Embodying Gods Multiethnic Kingdom offers practical steps toward unity without uniformity and diversity without division through an accessible framework for living out reconciliation in your daily rhythms, moving beyond performance to authentic, life-giving community. Youll learn how a multiethnic lifestyle, though challenging, is both possible and necessary for Christians.This book walks through Waltons Four Rs of Multiethnic Living: Residence: Where we live impacts our capacity to become rooted in diverse communities. Recreation: The way we live our social lives affects our ability to pursue multiethnicity. Resources: We can use our resources in ways that promote racial justice. Religion: Pursuing a united, multiethnic church is affected by the way we interact with Christians across demographic differences. Embodying Gods Multiethnic Kingdom is for pastors, church leaders, and everyday Christians who desire to see a more unified church but feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. Whether you serve from the pulpit or the pew, this book equips you to live out reconciliation in everyday life and reflect the beauty of Gods kingdom across every line that divides us.

The queer witchy fantasy murder mystery series concludes in one last mystery for Mallory, Cornelia and Diana, as they have to solve their biggest, and most important case of all - who killed Theodore. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.Its three days until Samhain, and the Undetectables are going to die. No longer taking magical cases (not that anyone would hire them), theyve well and truly given up the ghost.Meanwhile, Theodore (the relinquished ghost in question) is on the run. Wanted in connection with the Undetectables last case, hes hiding in the last place anyone would think to look, keeping secrets (badly) and forming unlikely alliances (slightly less badly).When a copycat killer emerges and history appears to be repeating itself, the Undetectables are called up for one last case. Mallory, Diana and Cornelia find themselves in a final race against the clock but this time, the whole of Occulture is at stake.

Once a luxury for sewing enthusiasts, embroidery machines have become the norm in the home sewing industry. Theyre the next step in the sewing journey once the basics are mastered and even non-sewers can learn to embellish readymade objects from towels to T-shirts with an embroidery-capable sewing machine. Like magic, users can download a digitized design in minutes from the thousands of affordable motifs online or even learn to create their own to stitch out. Joi Mahons Perfect Guide covers them all. From selecting designs for different fabrics, hooping and stabilizing, downloading and transferring, thread and needle choices, alignment, and even embroidery on pre-made or hard to handle items, this handy guide will be every machine users go-to, easy-to follow manual offering crucial information at their fingertips every time they start a project.Inside youll find: Overview of Sewing Machines with Embroidery Capabilities Guidance for Downloading and Transferring Designs Top Threads, Bobbin, and Needle Choices Stabilizers, Toppers, and Hooping Overviews How Successfully Machine Embroider a Variety of Fabrics Design Placement and Alignment Tips for Embroidering on Pre-made Items Troubleshooting

Learning to Drink and What Came After is an irreverent take on a life that has been lived across the pages of The Times, within the darkly glamorous haunts of Soho and behind the scenes at The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.Geradines remarkable life has enjoyed a ringside seat in the drinking dens of Soho alongside artists and criminals, the last days (and nights) of 1970s Fleet Street, the lofty world of the Mayfair auction houses and the dangerous glamour of post-glasnost Saint Petersburg.

Everyone knows about Sir Ernest Shackleton or Amelia Earhart, but there are many adventurers whose accomplishments rival those of the most celebrated explorers, yet most people have never heard of them. This new account tells the true but little-known stories of five men and four women who once made world headlines but have virtually disappeared from the historical record. They are a complex mix of heroes and villains when looked at through a modern-day lens, but all pushed the boundaries of their time accomplishing something truly extraordinary, the lessons of which remain relevant today. Driven by fortune, glory, wanderlust, and an insane desire to achieve the impossible, each of these adventurers had to grapple with unexpected twists, brushes with death, disease, disaster, and treachery. Their accomplishments will both surprise the reader and leave them shaking their head in wonder while asking: "What in the world were they thinking?"

Premio Primavera de Novela 2004Esta novela se abre con la guerra de Marruecos, a principios de los años veinte, y se cierra con la guerra civil, en plena década de los treinta. Sin embargo, más allá de narrarnos con nitidez y profundo realismo los avatares del protagonista, Juan Faura, en ambas contiendas, primero como jovencisimo legionario inexperto y desengañado, luego ya como hombre maduro esceptico y baqueteado por la vida, es, sobre todo, la historia de una pasion que va mas alla del tiempo, del destino y del dolor, de un desamor tan intenso que le llevara a desahogar su amargura en una campaña suicida en la que no espera siquiera sobrevivir. Pero lo hara, y el hombre despojado en que se ha convertido se reencontrara con su pasado y descubrira que no puede escapar de el, porque las huellas que deja en el alma la verdadera entrega a otro son las que nos conforman, las que guian nuestro sino, marcado inevitablemente por el desencanto, el conocimiento de los limites de la crueldad humana y el refugio del amor contra todo, frente a todo, como unica redencion y salida. Carta blanca nos muestra una historia valiente, descarnada, profundamente apasionada, que indaga en nuestro pasado y nos ofrece la figura carismatica y apabullante de un antiheroe inmerso en una epoca convulsa en donde se extreman los sentimientos y la autentica relevancia de nuestros actos. Lorenzo Silva, con la franqueza de una prosa madura y directa, sin concesiones, que brilla especialmente por su maestria, ha escrito una novela ante la cual es imposible permanecer indiferente.

«No quiero ofender a la gente». «No sé qué decir». La mayoría de nosotros puede pensar en al menos cien razones para no compartir el evangelio. La evangelización puede resultar intimidante, pero tamb

Rivalries ignite into heated romance, lost lovers seek second chances, and friendships turn to something more in these 12 stunning Romantasy stories.Including brand-new stories from beloved and bestselling authors including Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Kelley Armstrong, Alexis Hall, L. R. Lam, and more.Tumble head-over-heels for these 12 gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors.A pair of harried servants try to romance their respective bosses into a universe-saving marriage. Two bitter political rivals discover they have interests in common, and decide not to let a little thing like murder get in the way. After years apart, childhood nemeses come together to resolve their differences, and face down a common foe.From Regency England to a mysterious Romanian forest, and from a city made of flowers to a sinister faerie train, love conquers all in these 12 beautiful tales.FEATURING BRAND-NEW STORIES FROM: Hannah Nicole-Maehrer Kelley Armstrong Rebecca Thorne Alexis Hall L. R. Lam A.Y. Chao Juliet Marillier Chloe Neill Olivia Atwater Jen Williams Greer Stothers Vida Cruz-Borja

Laying the Foundation for a Classical Christian Theology Good theology requires a firm foundation. But how can we lay a good foundation in our theological work? Moreover, what is theology and how does one do theology?As the first volume in the Pillars of Christian Dogmatics series, The Cathedral of Theology is a work of prolegomena to establish principles for theology. This book takes an exegetical, historical, philosophical, and doctrinal approach to explore: what theology is the necessary virtues for doing theology the relationship between Gods knowledge and human knowledge revelation, both natural and supernatural the relationship between faith and reason the relationship of metaphysics to theology principles of biblical interpretation how to organize theology the covenantal context for theology the use of imagination the boundaries of doctrinal truth and error the pursuit of beauty Using the metaphor of a cathedral, Fesko argues for the supreme importance of attending to the basis of the building before advancing the further work of building out walls, windows, and ceilings. With such topics in hand, his book offers the blueprint, prepares the site, and lays the foundation for a beautiful and lasting theological edifice.The Cathedral of Theology serves as an ideal theology textbook for students and also stands as a rich resource for scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of the foundational structures and enduring beauty of theological study.About the Series The Pillars of Christian Dogmatics series seeks to foster contemplation of the triune God through the retrieval of classical, orthodox theology for the church and the world. Featuring field-leading scholars, each volume offers an intensive study of key topics in theology using exegetical, historical, philosophical, and doctrinal resources, while simultaneously embodying the interpretive commitments exhibited across the Great Tradition.

Showing Up as a Healing Force in a Fractured World In a world thats loud, divided, and constantly shifting, its easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or cynical. For many, finding a home between the right and the left can seem impossible. But what if this tension isnt something to escape but a space to grow into?In Embrace the Tension, pastor and trusted ministry voice Tommy Nixon offers a pathway for those feeling untethered in todays divisive landscape. Nixon guides you on the "Radical Middle" pathway, a fresh framework with Jesus as the foundation for navigating complexity not with fear or nostalgia but with courage.This book is your guide to pressing into the hard stuff, finding clarity in the chaos, and showing up as a healing force in a fractured world. Its not about going back or giving up but becoming who you were created to be.This book is for you if you are feeling politically or spiritually untethered, identifying with neither left nor the right, searching for a better way to constructively engage with a divided world, or eager to transform the tension you feel into a pathway for personal growth and positive change. Embrace the Tension is your invitation to find your footing, press into the tension between extremes, and bring healing and light to the world around you. You can thrive in the Radical Middle.

Because he had the courage to make his passionate protest against a worldwide terror, Castellios feud with Calvin must remain everlastingly memorable Stefan Zweig saw sixteenth-century Geneva as a place gripped by heresy-hunting fanaticism and raging ideologies of violence. A world in which free-thinking humanists too often foresaw, and failed to protest, the disasters that draconian leaders would bring upon Europe. Theologian and writer Sebastian Castellio, however, did condemn the burning of heretics as murder and advocated for religious tolerance, at great personal cost. Written in 1936 when Zweig himself had just fled the rise of Nazism, The Right to Heresy is the story of Castellios feud with Calvinist doctrine, and an urgent polemic on individual sacrifices made, throughout history, in resistance to authoritarianism.