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In 1850, only one man stands between the living and the dead; only one man can uncover the secrets of the afterlife. His name? Ebenezer Scrooge.An uncanny festive sequel to the classic novel, written in the tradition of Charles Dickens.Perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Kate Griffin. Seven years have passed since the events of A Christmas Carol, seven years since the night Ebenezer Scrooge took to a life of philanthropy and kindness.But there is another side to Scrooge. Those afflicted by spirits and hauntings know of him as a man who can help rid them of the unquiet dead. Alongside his trusted companion and old friend, Captain Ambrose, Scrooge faces off against malevolent poltergeists, and supernatural wickedness.So when Louisa Fell invites him to investigate her family home on the coast of England, he is more than happy to oblige. But the mysteries at the Fell house are deep and terrifying, and the more Scrooge uncovers, the more he risks awakening the ghosts of his past, present, and of things yet to come.

Once upon a time, three young sisters survived a catastrophic house fire Years later, one of them disappears and then another and it is left to the eldest sister to find out whether something else survived A dark, twisty, page-turning modern gothic horror from the multi award-winning author of The Cold House.When sisters Chloe, Zoe and Dido were children, their father died and their mother could no longer care for them, so they were sent to live with the local doctors family: mother, father and three sons. Soon after, however, Ashwood Farm burned to the ground, and only the three young girls survived.Years later, the sisters live very separate lives, each dealing with their painful past in different ways. But when first Chloe, and then Zoe disappears, its left to Dido to rake through their history and find out if her sisters are still in the world or paying the price for what happened that long ago summer night.

The triumphant conclusion to the Villains trilogy from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.The ExtraOrdinary of Merit City, a secret group of individuals gifted with a power connected to their manner of near-death experience, have been keeping a low profile, avoiding the ever-watchful eye of EON in the wake of the showdown with Marcella, Eli, and Serena.But when EONand its relationship to the ExtraOrdinaries begins to change under the leadership of a new director with a terrifying agenda, the time for hiding is over. The path to the truth of what happened to EON leads Victor, Sydney, Mitch and the rest into the enemys lair at EON headquarters, where they encounter unexpected allies, shocking new abilities, and the ultimate confrontation.Against all the years, the betrayals, and the oddsthe arch rivals and their allies will meet for a final time, on a chess board laid out by a rival they didnt expect.

FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR She means to save us by telling us stories. . . She comes closer than anyone else I know ANN PATCHETT [Kingsolver] reminds us that a novel can be wildly entertaining and still have a social conscienceNEW YORK TIMES, 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (on Demon Copperhead)Youve taken Demon to your hearts, prepare for another emotionally raw, riotously entertaining read as you meet Livia.Heres my question: How does a person step in front of a train and leave everything right there? Livia Bohusz misses her big brother, Cyrus. But since the day he took his own life, a day that changed everything, eleven-year-old Livia has also known she has no choice but to survive.Her solace is music. A gifted pianist, Livias only escape is the quiet rapture it brings as she practices. The promise of a new life her talent might offer is intoxicating, a life away from the stifling silence that has enveloped the farm since Cyrus death.When Livia starts college as a music major and scholarship prodigy, it feels as if a new life might begin. Immersing herself in her passions in a world where she excels, even as she struggles to fit in with more urbane classmates, she glimpses the possibilities of a life beyond the farm and her parents.Then one springtime, the smell of reviving grass and crocuses and the sounds of songbirds fill the air, and Livia catches a glimpse of shirt sleeves rolled to the elbow, muscles you wouldnt miss in the rear view:Who is that man?It is a question Livia may come to wish she had never asked.Partita is Livias story: It is a tale of thwarted ambitions, accumulated pain, of newfound hope, unexpected love, and endless resilience. It is as compelling and profound as the pieces Livia has mastered, and as heart-rending and engrossing as the music that makes, breaks and mends her.Readers love Barbara Kingsolver: Barbara Kingsolvers way with words is beyond description! Thats the magic of Barbara Kingsolver I guess - to make you laugh in one line and then absolutely wreck you in the next. What a genius I love Kingsolver because I never know where she will go next but it will always be somewhere that Ive never been before Barbara Kingsolver has an understanding of the human condition and the abuses inflicted by an unjust society upon those who do not deserve that A trademark ability to tell a story with empathy One of those writers who somehow can produce writing that sounds as natural as talking and yet that somehow comes out as poetry Kingsolver is a magician with words

Rediscover Humanitys Worth Through Christs Incarnation In our rapidly changing world, we face a rising tide of threats to our humanity. From artificial intelligence and the erosion of free speech to bioengineering and euthanasia, the humanistic values we cherish, like intrinsic human rights and the dignity of all persons, are increasingly at risk. We are in danger of losing our humanity without even realizing it.In response to such challenges in the past, Christian thinkers like Irenaeus, Luther, Bonhoeffer, Merton, and more rallied around the ideas of Christian humanism. But what is Christian humanism and why does it matter in this day and age? What Is Christian Humanism? is an inviting introduction to how humanistic values rooted in the incarnation of Jesus Christ can help us reclaim our humanity in all of life. Theologian Jens Zimmermann shows why "Christian" and "humanist" not only belong together, but argues that true humanism flows directly from the gospel and is impossible without Christianity.In What Is Christian Humanism? Zimmermann: defines Christian humanism as the greater Christian traditions interpretation of the gospel as Gods promise that we will achieve our full humanity in Christ; provides an inviting introduction to the ideas and history of the Christian humanist tradition and why it matters today; argues that the incarnation of Christ is central to understanding what it means to be human, offering an alternative to secular humanism; and demonstrates how Christian humanism can address the challenges in different areas of society, like art, technology, politics, and more. Perfect for those seeking a fresh way to engage the challenges of our day, this book demonstrates that our identity is found not in secular philosophies, but in Christs revolutionary act of the Incarnation. Christian humanism can help us recover the vision of what it means to be and become fully human in Christ, more important now than ever.

A punk rock love letter to Gothic horror, about class, grief and the ghosts of the past, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and Rachel HarrisonFollowing the death of her husband, Sandra Riley is left all but destitute: jobless, penniless and about to lose her home. But an encounter with an old university friend seems to offer a lifeline. Gerry McManus was always well-to-do; now hes risen to join the landed gentry, as his wife Joy takes possession of her aristocratic familys remote, dilapidated but undeniably impressive stately home: Hautmond Hall.Accepting Gerrys invitation, Sandra arrives at the house intending to gather her thoughts, face her grief and plan her next move. But life at Hautmond isnt so simple. Why is she having such dreadful dreams? Why do visitors to the house keep suffering inexplicable accidents? Whats hidden in the secret room buried deep in the lightless cellar? And who are the distant, shadowed figures she keeps glimpsing in the mirrors?As the truth about Hautmond Hall begins to reveal itself - and as her relationship with her hosts shifts inexorably from mutual support to something more complicated and transactional - Sandra will find herself trapped inside a waking nightmare, one that has afflicted generations of desperate people before her.

Every quilter, modern or traditionalist, has either made a bargello pattern or has one on their list of future projects to make. Its essentially strip piecing, a beginner technique learned early on, but with fabrics and colors strategically placed so the results are a design in motion. Unlike scrappy patchwork, bargello starts and follows a plan one fabric misplaced can spoil the effect, but the organized approach is well worth it. Bargello can be multi-colored or varying shades from the same family, but every quilt is bold and eye-catching, and bargello will forever be part of the quilting landscape. Beginner Bargello Quilting will ease quiltmakers into this technique and give them the confidence to start and finish that quilt theyve been itching to tackle.Quilters will find this book: Covers different methods strips set, and "unsewing" Includes 10 patterns of varying sizes including baby Shares tips and tricks for fabric selection, seam alignment and more Adds a clever applique touch Provides finishing and binding information

From Goodreads Choice and Stoker Award-winning author Alma Katsu comes a terrifying modern reimagining of Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray for the internet age. An illuminating, haunting tale of algorithmic worship and beauty that can kill, for fans of Paul Tremblay, Clay McLeod Chapman, and Stephen King. Beauty doesnt fade. It feeds.Dorothy Wagner has spent her whole life wanting nothing more than to be seen. But after failing to make her mark (any mark, really) as an influencer, she takes a job at a company focused on cutting-edge deepfake technology. And there, in secret, she creates her salvation. Isabella: an impossibly gorgeous girl who takes social media by storm. Dorothys code is brilliant, and Isabella seems real, so real that she garners millions of followers. Brands beg to partner with her. Everyone wants to meet her IRL. The adorationand the cashflows in. Dorothy is finally happy. Shes getting all the attention she ever wantedisnt she? Then the cracks begin to show. Dorothy can barely stay ahead of the partnership requests, and love letters and the rabid fans filling her DMs trying to track Isabella down. All this time working in secret with all this pressure is getting to Dorothyshe cant tell where she ends, and her creation begins. And when someone gets a little too close to her secret, a violent confrontation sends Dorothy on the run, forcing her to confront what shes willing to sacrifice to keep her secrets.

From Black-and-White Belief to a Faith Full of Color God is so much bigger than the box we often try to put him in.Spiritual platitudes, easy answers, and rigid expressions of belief often cannot bear the weight of lifes real questions. For those whose faith has been shaped by black-and-white certainty or narrow church cultures, what can it look like to untangle your faith and experience Jesus more fully?In The Other Side of Certainty, Kristin Mockler Young invites you to shift from a faith of pressure, judgmentalism, and conformity to one of curiosity, exploration, and freedom. Kristins gentle guidance will help you navigate through the confusion to find where Gods grace and love are present, helping you see that God really is bigger than all your doubts, choices, past selves, or difficult circumstances.The Other Side of Certainty will help you Move beyond rigid, black-and-white beliefs toward a faith with room for wonder; Embrace curiosity and questions as vital parts of your spiritual growth; and Encounter a deeper understanding of who God is and the joy and freedom he wants you to live in. Rather than clinging to certainty, you can choose wonder. Rather than fearing questions or tensions, you can embrace the mystery of a God who is far beyond your understanding. As you shift your focus from legalism to love, you can make room for not knowing and discover youre getting to know Godand yourselfbetter in the process.As much as you want to hold on to Jesus, he is holding on to you all the more. Discover a vibrant, honest faith on the other side of certainty.

Knit 365 Stitch Dictionary covers 365 stitches that will grow your skills. This visual dictionary of knitting stitches selected for both popularity and diversity, modernity and simplicity of execution, is a must have for any yarn-lovers library. Each stitch is pictured with instructions and a step-by-step stitch glossary is included for easy replication; variants are covered. QR codes will take knitters to online visual instruction as well. Organized not only by day, but by season, the stitches for each section are presented in yarn colors and weight appropriate to the time of year. All knitters love a good stitch dictionary. They are collected, examined, and are timeless. As one craft writer observed about knit dictionaries, "stitch dictionaries demystify the brickwork that supports the architecture of knitting." Knit 365 Stitch Dictionary includes: 365 different knit stitches Hundreds of photos Stitch Variants Easy step-by-step instructions Learn a stitch-a-day approach Stitches organized by seasonal colors and density

Smart Guide: Using Your Lathe gives woodworkers the practical knowledge they need to move beyond basic setup and start turning with confidence. Covering essential safety, machine setup, tool selection, and sharpening, this hands-on reference helps you get the most performance and value from your lathe. Step-by-step guidance walks you through core turning techniques, including spindle work, faceplate turning, and bowl turning, along with tips for improving accuracy and control. Whether youre new to woodturning or looking to refine your skills, this compact, durable guide is designed for quick reference right where you need it mostat the lathe.

Smart Guide: Using Your Router provides the practical information woodworkers need to use this versatile tool safely, accurately, and efficiently. Covering essential safety, machine setup, bit selection, and basic project preparation, this hands-on reference helps you get the most performance and value from your router.Clear diagrams and step-by-step instruction demonstrate key techniques for edge treatments, grooves, dadoes, joinery, and decorative details. Compact, durable, and easy to use, this pocket-sized guide is designed for quick reference right where its needed mostin the workshop.

Show off your pups style with this collection of 24 dashing knitwear designs for dogs of all sizes. Cute everyday sweaters, special occasion designs, and even a felted, waterproof sweater will have your little dogs strutting his stuff, while jackets, pullovers, and even a pill-pox hat will have your large dog feeling his fancy. Non-wearables include a pillow, blanket, and knitted leash. All are knitted in quality yarns that are soft, sumptuous, and never itchy. A measuring chart for breeds of all sizes, knit-to-fit instructions, and a primer on basic stitches make this an all-in-one guide. Quick to knit and very functional, these are knits that any pooch would be happy to wear. 24 easy-to-knit patterns Adorable dog models in a variety of different breeds Basic, easy-to-follow stitch instruction for all stitches required.

Smart Guide: Using Your Band Saw provides practical guidance for getting safe, accurate, and reliable results from this essential workshop tool. The book covers safety fundamentals, machine setup, blade selection, and key techniques for making straight cuts, smooth curves, and clean resawing. Clear diagrams and step-by-step instruction help woodworkers improve performance while getting the most from their equipment. Compact and durable, this pocket-sized guide is designed for quick reference right where its needed mostat the bench.

Do henna hands last forever? asked Ravi.After a while it fades then disappears, replied Madam-Mehndi. But special henna hands never really go. They stay right here she said pointing to Ravis heart. Theyre chosen out of love and no-one forgets the ones they love.Its the day before Ruhis mehndi party and there is so much to prepare. Her lengha has been tailored, the guests have been invited. All her little brother Ravi wants to do is help her get ready for the big day. But mehndi and henna hands are not for boys.Spend the day with Ravi as he helps make the henna paste, decorate the home and dreams of his very own henna hands.

An unputdownable domestic suspense thriller from the bestselling, beloved crime author Emma Curtis________________Emma Curtis is a genius! ANDREA MARAWith an Emma Curtis novel, you know youre in expert hands LESLEY KARAIm a big fan of Emma Curtis. Gripping. Addictive CLAIRE DOUGLAS________________You share a wall. Hes keeping a secret...Mias best friend Beth warns her not to buy the fixer-upper on Taverner Street. After losing her job and her boyfriend, is Mia ready for this? And George, the next-door neighbour, seems like a nightmare.But Mia ignores her. Flipping houses is her dream. Beth should respect that - especially after everything theyve been through.Soon, though, Georges behaviour strays from the erratic to the downright threatening. And when Beth goes missing on Taverner Street, Mia fears her friend was right.This street holds terrible secrets, and uncovering them might be the only way she can find Beth...___________________Readers love Emma Curtis...You cant go wrong with an Emma Curtis bookA masterclass in suspenseKeeps you guessing till the endSo many surprising twistsCharacters are so well-written

Discover the beauty of handmade traditions across cultures and continents.Handmade crafts tell stories of identity, tradition, and creativity. An Artisans Guide to Crafts and Places by Katharina Koppenwallner takes readers on a richly illustrated journey along the Silk Road, the hippie trails, and into remote regions worldwide. The book combines travel narrative, cultural history, and design inspiration while showcasing traditional crafts that continue to evolve in a globalized world. Highlights: Fascinating insights into folk art and traditional crafts from Europe to Latin America Expert knowledge on dying techniques, textile traditions, ceramics, and more Richly illustrated with enchanting stories from remote regions and their people Includes travel tips, market recommendations, and a helpful index This beautifully designed book is a must-have for lovers of traditional crafts, design enthusiasts, globetrotters, and anyone interested in the aesthetics of handmade culture.Katharina Koppenwallner (*1966) studied art history, journalism, and folklore, and lives and works as a freelance editor in Berlin. In 2011, she founded her business "International Wardrobe," which sells textiles, traditional costumes, and ceramics from around the world. She writes freelance articles for publications including the literary magazine Der Freund, Modedepesche, Suddeutsche Zeitung, FAZ Sonntag, and der Freitag. Since 2017, she has been writing the weekly column Souvenirs in the travel section of Welt am Sonntag.

Discover the beauty of handmade traditions across cultures and continents.Handmade crafts tell stories of identity, tradition, and creativity. An Artisans Guide to Crafts and Places by Katharina Koppenwallner takes readers on a richly illustrated journey along the Silk Road, the hippie trails, and into remote regions worldwide. The book combines travel narrative, cultural history, and design inspiration while showcasing traditional crafts that continue to evolve in a globalized world. Highlights: Fascinating insights into folk art and traditional crafts from Europe to Latin America Expert knowledge on dying techniques, textile traditions, ceramics, and more Richly illustrated with enchanting stories from remote regions and their people Includes travel tips, market recommendations, and a helpful index This beautifully designed book is a must-have for lovers of traditional crafts, design enthusiasts, globetrotters, and anyone interested in the aesthetics of handmade culture.Katharina Koppenwallner (*1966) studied art history, journalism, and folklore, and lives and works as a freelance editor in Berlin. In 2011, she founded her business "International Wardrobe," which sells textiles, traditional costumes, and ceramics from around the world. She writes freelance articles for publications including the literary magazine Der Freund, Modedepesche, Suddeutsche Zeitung, FAZ Sonntag, and der Freitag. Since 2017, she has been writing the weekly column Souvenirs in the travel section of Welt am Sonntag.

Museums are anything but wild. Historically, museums have functioned as key sites for the production of boundaries between nature and culture. Nature might be presented in form and image, but its processes must not be allowed to take hold within museum architecture. In a warming world, climate-controlled interiors are increasingly vulnerable to floods, fires, and power failures. In an effort to address environmental crises, artists chop through walls, fill them with dirt, and bring in insects, plants, and animals, while others leave the institution altogether to embrace the specificity of site. Audiences are drawn outside and off-screen, into zones that recalibrate norms of aesthetic attention. Rewilding the Museum explores a paradox that also lurks at the heart of restoration ecology: We cannot return to past fantasies of "nature." Rather, we must foster ecologies that support biodiversity and stable geophysical cycles. This book asks how artists and curators are working with and against exhibition infrastructures to elaborate contemporary ideas of nature.

Museums are anything but wild. Historically, museums have functioned as key sites for the production of boundaries between nature and culture. Nature might be presented in form and image, but its processes must not be allowed to take hold within museum architecture. In a warming world, climate-controlled interiors are increasingly vulnerable to floods, fires, and power failures. In an effort to address environmental crises, artists chop through walls, fill them with dirt, and bring in insects, plants, and animals, while others leave the institution altogether to embrace the specificity of site. Audiences are drawn outside and off-screen, into zones that recalibrate norms of aesthetic attention. Rewilding the Museum explores a paradox that also lurks at the heart of restoration ecology: We cannot return to past fantasies of "nature." Rather, we must foster ecologies that support biodiversity and stable geophysical cycles. This book asks how artists and curators are working with and against exhibition infrastructures to elaborate contemporary ideas of nature.