Fans of Netflix\'s Bridgerton series will be swept away by a Regency romance of broken engagements, second chances, and stolen kisses from the author whom Publishers Weekly calls \"irresistible\". After her third fianc leaves her at the altar, Lenora Hartley is beginning to think she\'s cursed. One thing\'s for certain: she needs to escape London and her father\'s tyrannical attempts to find her yet

This book looks at fatwa in Indonesia during the period following the fall of President Suharto. It takes a close look at three fatwa-making agencies--Majelis Ulama Indonesia, Lajnah Bahth al-Masail Nahdlatul Ulama, and Majelis Tarjih Muhammadiyah--all of which are highly influential in shaping religious thought and the lives of Muslims in Indonesia. Rather than look at all the fatwa that have emerged

Designed to guide you through a structured approach to building your leadership skills, this book uses case studies, practical examples, and reflective questions to help you engage with every aspect of leadership. It explores a wide range of topics and ideas from teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, to emotional intelligence, critical self-reflection, and quality of care to provide an ideal

A personal guide to Yorkshire by the county\'s beloved vet, Channel 5\'s Peter Wright. From wild animals and wild swimming, to great places for walking, running, eating, and sleeping--the Yorkshire Vet takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world. Peter Wright describes the bygone ways of his childhood, and the fusion of traditional and modern

From the modern intrigue of conspiracy theories to the immense popularity of The Da Vinci Code, the fascination with secret societies-and their arcane knowledge and power-has never been so rampant. This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations and ceremonies, the codes and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world. First published in 1875 and completely

Something\'s always been off with Eva Moss, but in the African-American community, everything is prayed away, including \"crazy.\" What happens when the answer to prayer is therapy and medication? According to Eva\'s mother, that\'s taboo. All it takes is a little more Jesus, and Eva will be normal. Normal never lasts long. After Eva\'s brother, Michael, is killed in a car accident, she is finally

The Richter-Veresov Attack is characterized by the moves 1 d4, 2 Nc3 and 3 Bg5. It is a great system for players who want to take their opponents away from well-known theory, force them into unfamiliar situations and make them fight on their own resources. There are various modern interpretations of the Richter-Veresov Attack which usual involve White playing f3 at some point. However, in this book,

Are you striving for improved self-reliance and self-sufficiency for yourself and your family? Author Jessica Sowards of YouTube\'s Roots & Refuge Farm is the warm and welcoming guide you\'ve been waiting for. Homesteading is a mindset and a lifestyle aimed at living lightly on the land, being more resourceful, appreciating the value of hard work, and understanding the diverse and amazing connections

Four hundred years after William Shakespeare\'s death, his works continue to not only fill playhouses around the world, but also be adapted in various forms for consumption in popular culture, including in film, television, comics and graphic novels, and digital media. Drawing on theories of play and adaptation, Playfulness in Shakespearean Adaptations demonstrates how the practices of Shakespearean

This bright and beautifully illustrated children\'s book tells of the guinea pig that has big dreams. Join in the fun and see if dreams really do come

The only official sequel, penned by Lewis himself, to the ever-popular \'Screwtape Letters\' - published alongside other short

Aldus Manutius (c. 1451-1515) was the most important and innovative scholarly publisher of the Renaissance. His Aldine Press was responsible for more first editions of classical literature, philosophy and science than any other publisher before or since. Aldus was particularly concerned to preserve through the printer\'s art the most important remains of Greek literature that had survived the age of

The acclaimed New York Times bestselling biography of the legendary Sioux warrior Red Cloud: \"a page-turner with remarkable immediacy...and the narrative sweep of a great Western\" (The Boston Globe).

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Warren W. Wiersbe tackles this question as he explores the life of Job in his commentary Be Patient. Through Job\'s story, we are reminded of God\'s sovereignty and encouraged to endure the suffering in our own lives. In a single day, Job\'s wealth was plundered, his ten children were killed, and his health was taken. His friends judged him and

Lapinski\'s gorgeously produced objects constitute a symbolic universe exploring the production of desire and meaningThis is the most comprehensive monograph to date on Los Angeles-based artist Lisa Lapinski (born 1967), celebrated for her formally complex sculpture in a variety of mediums--including wood, wire, cement and clay--in addition to painting, photography, drawing and found material, often

Funny, fierce, and gritty, Bleeding Blue recounts every struggle and success of Wendel Clark\'s rough-and-tumble journey to becoming one of hockey\'s greatest heroes. As a young boy growing up in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Wendel Clark never dreamed of an NHL career. The pro league just seemed too far away from the young man\'s small-town life in the Prairies. But Wendel had a talent for hockey that