Wicked men stole the boy she loved. But when she found him again, he'd become more wicked than them all. Malin Strom has been searching for Kase, her childhood sweetheart, since he was lost at the annual masquerade years ago.With her gift for stealing memories, Malin crosses more than one dangerous line to take secrets from those who know what goes on behind the curtain of the wicked festival.But when her brother is traded into the masquerade as punishment for using magic to hide Malin’s gift, her only chance to save him is to enlist the services of a brutal crook—the Nightrender—and he bears a striking resemblance to a face from the past.No longer the boy she knew, her lost love, Kase, now rules as the amoral leader of brutal thieves. Pulled into his world of tricks and schemes, tantalizing attraction returns, but so do the secrets behind Kase’s disappearance, and the masquerade.When their plan to save Malin’s brother takes them back to the dangers of the festival, painful betrayal forces Malin to face a cruel choice: save her brother’s life? Or give up the thief who has always held her heart.Filled with luscious world building, spicy romance, and epic battles, this first book in the Eastern Kingdom is part Viking, part fairy tale retelling.*This book begins a new couple and new kingdom in the dark fantasy romance series, The Broken Kingdoms, however for the best reading experience it is recommended to read books 1-3 first since the storylines interconnect in later books.*One-click to start reading today. Read more

Join Outstanding Owlette, Grow Grow Gekko, Catboy and the Shrinker on an action filled adventure. Eight illustrated books come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising sounds! Follow along in the book for a fun, independent reading experience that builds confidence in beginning readers. Story sounds and expressive narration enhance reading comprehension. This Electronic Reader Library is special because: Hands on interaction engages young readers Connecting words with pictures builds vocabulary Multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readers

Few modern voices have had as profound an impact on the black identity and critical race theory as Frantz Fanon, and Black Skin, White Masks represents some of his most important work. Fanon's masterwork is now available in a new translation that updates its language for a new generation of listeners.A major influence on civil rights, anti-colonial, and black consciousness movements around the world, Black Skin, White Masks is the unsurpassed study of the black psyche in a white world. Hailed for its scientific analysis and poetic grace when it was first published in 1952, the book remains a vital force today from one of the most important theorists of revolutionary struggle, colonialism, and racial difference in history. Read more

Explore the power of myth as it exploded from medieval Europe into the modern worldIn this fourth volume in The Masks of God series - Joseph Campbell’s major work of comparative mythology - the preeminent mythologist looks at the birth of the modern, individualistic mythology as it developed in Europe beginning in the twelfth century A.D. up through the modernist art of the twentieth century.The Masks of God is a four-volume study of world religion and myth that stands as one of Joseph Campbell’s masterworks. On completing it, he wrote: “Its main result for me has been the confirmation of a thought I have long and faithfully entertained: of the unity of the race of man, not only in its biology, but also in its spiritual history, which has everywhere unfolded in the manner of a single symphony, with its themes announced, developed, amplified and turned about, distorted, reasserted, and today, in a grand fortissimo of all sections sounding together, irresistibly advancing to some kind of mighty climax, out of which the next great movement will emerge.” Read more

Roped into helping his favorite millionaire author host a charitable Halloween gala at her mansion, Deputy Chief Vasily Korsokovach finds himself unusually annoyed at having to set aside his clandestine wedding planning; with the possible New Years date now visible on the horizon, not only are there far too many items to get pinned down than he would like, Vas is increasingly worried his fiancé has begun to realize something is afoot — and he knows from experience a suspicious Alejandro Ortega-Cortez is a force to be reckoned with. Constitutionally being unable to say no to Rosie Frankenhoffer does offer one benefit: dragging Alex along to the party will temporarily distract the diver-turned-career counselor from his quest to uncover the truth. While it may only be a reprieve of a few hours, it’s one that Vas sorely needs.Unbeknownst to Vasily, someone else has also chosen to use the gala as cover, albeit for far more nefarious reasons. The discovery of a mask belonging to one of the very teens the gala was meant to support is the first clue that a darkness, long dormant in Rancho Linda, has finally awakened, one with a sinister design to rid the city of anything deemed insufficiently adherent to cultural norms that never existed in Southern California. Thrust into a race to find the missing teenager before the unthinkable happens, Vasily is startled to discover that more than a few residents in Rancho Linda feel the same way — otherwise normal people who seem to have latched on to a philosophy that makes it acceptable to blame society’s ills on those considered to be an other.No stranger to placing himself into harm’s way, Vasily knows he has to tread carefully in order to protect those he holds dear. For the closer he gets to the truth, the more unwanted attention he and his fiancé will attract — attention that could spell the end of their dreams to have a happily-ever-after together… Read more

This Wonderful PJ Mask Coloring Book about adventures of Gecko, Catboy and his Owlette for kids. 33 high-quality illustrations. Each illustration is printed on a separate sheet (8.5 x 11) to avoid bleed through.Age specifications:Big pictures perfect for beginners33 high-quality Illustrationscoloring books for kids ages 4-8, ages 3-8coloring books for toddlers ages 2-4, ages 1-3Perfect gift for child

Discover the power of critical thinking with Let's Be Critical Thinkers, a captivating book designed to equip children with essential skills to navigate today's world. Follow Darlene Data, an aspiring investigative journalist, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind pandemic policies like those mandating masks, lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccines. Through her adventures, young readers will learn to question propaganda, embrace diverse perspectives, and understand the value of open scientific exploration. Join Darlene and empower your child with the tools to think critically and ask bold questions—because the truth matters!   Age range for this book: 9–15 or 4th–8th grade.   Read more

All three books in the American Book Award–winning Memory of Fire Trilogy available in a single volume for the first time. Eduardo Galeano’s Memory of Fire Trilogy defies categorization—or perhaps creates its own. It is a passionate, razor-sharp, lyrical history of North and South America, from the birth of the continent’s indigenous peoples through the end of the twentieth century. The three volumes form a haunting and dizzying whole that resurrects the lives of Indians, conquistadors, slaves, revolutionaries, poets, and more. The first book, Genesis, pays homage to the many origin stories of the tribes of the Americas, and paints a verdant portrait of life in the New World through the age of the conquistadors. The second book, Faces and Masks, spans the two centuries between the years 1700 and 1900, in which colonial powers plundered their newfound territories, ultimately giving way to a rising tide of dictators. And in the final installment, Century of the Wind, Galeano brings his story into the twentieth century, in which a fractured continent enters the modern age as popular revolts blaze from North to South. This celebrated series is a landmark of contemporary Latin American writing, and a brilliant document of culture.  Read more

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Five little Ninjalinos run into Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko on Halloween night. What’s going on? The Ninjalinos are in for a big (and fun!) surprise in this rhyming board book based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!When five Ninjalinos run into the PJ Masks on Halloween night, at first they are unsure of what is going on. The Ninjalinos and the PJ Masks are not always on the same team. Is there trouble brewing? But much to the Ninjalinos surprise, the PJ Masks are there to extend an invitation to their Halloween party. The Ninjalinos are thrilled—they’ve never been invited to a party before! It turns out to be the best Halloween ever for everyone! Written in rhyme, this adorable board book is sure to be a big hit with PJ Masks fans. PJ Masks © Frog Box / Entertainment One UK Limited / Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited 2014 Read more

Homemade Natural Hair Care (with Essential Oils): DIY Recipes to Promote Hair Growth, Shine & Repair Learn how to treat your hair at home using organic treasures today! If you are sick and tired of the amount of toxins we are all bombarded with in commercial hair care products, which are loaded with damaging chemicals and harsh ingredients, then look no further. This book will be your ultimate guide to improving and restoring your hair’s overall health, condition, growth and appearance. This book will provide you with the basic steps and ingredients that will enable you to prepare your hair care products at home, including shampoo, conditioner and deeply moisturizing hair masks. It will also help you discover a few simple steps for the most effective, nourishing and aromatic ingredient combinations in order to combat hair loss and promote growth, shine and repair. Using essential oils in your hair care recipes will evoke an enticing feast for your senses as well as add many nutritive benefits for effective hair repair. By discovering how certain ingredients contribute to the health of your hair, you will learn to tailor each recipe to treat your hair with the most nourishing formula that is most suited to your hair type, whilst indulging your senses in a deeply fulfilling mind and body experience. Why you must have this book: • This book will teach you how to make use of the powers of essential oil, herbs, and other natural ingredients to revitalize your hair, promote growth, and treat other problems such as dandruff or split ends • This book contains a variety of shampoo, conditioner and mask recipes to help combat a number of hair troubles in normal, dry and oily hair • This book will guide you on your journey to mastering the craft of homemade hair care while enjoying the creative process • You will learn how to use raw ingredients and the best combinations to achieve healthy, beautiful hair • This book will help you understand why it is essential to ditch commercial, store-bought products filled with damaging chemicals • This book will give you confidence in the freedom in experimenting with your own ingredients to create ingenious products of your own • All ingredients within this book are cruelty free and vegan to ensure none of our furry friends are harmed in the pursuit of beauty The benefits you’ll receive from ‘Homemade Natural Hair Care’ • How to dilute essential oils and use them in optimal combinations • The wonderful benefits of many herbs, fruits and oils to use in your hair care • Which plants can help you combat your hair troubles most effectively • The importance of knowing the powerful restorative properties of many plants and essential oils • Reaping the benefits of the gorgeous, shiny, healthy hair you desire • Learning about the amazing potentials of essential oil to treat a myriad of hair problems whilst enchanting your senses Interested in learning more? Download your copy today to achieve beautiful, healthy hair! Read more

WINNER OF:Frantz Fanon Outstanding Book from the Caribbean Philosophical AssociationCanadian Political Science Association’s C.B. MacPherson PrizeStudies in Political Economy Book Prize Over the past forty years, recognition has become the dominant mode of negotiation and decolonization between the nation-state and Indigenous nations in North America. The term “recognition” shapes debates over Indigenous cultural distinctiveness, Indigenous rights to land and self-government, and Indigenous peoples’ right to benefit from the development of their lands and resources.In a work of critically engaged political theory, Glen Sean Coulthard challenges recognition as a method of organizing difference and identity in liberal politics, questioning the assumption that contemporary difference and past histories of destructive colonialism between the state and Indigenous peoples can be reconciled through a process of acknowledgment. Beyond this, Coulthard examines an alternative politics—one that seeks to revalue, reconstruct, and redeploy Indigenous cultural practices based on self-recognition rather than on seeking appreciation from the very agents of colonialism.Coulthard demonstrates how a “place-based” modification of Karl Marx’s theory of “primitive accumulation” throws light on Indigenous–state relations in settler-colonial contexts and how Frantz Fanon’s critique of colonial recognition shows that this relationship reproduces itself over time. This framework strengthens his exploration of the ways that the politics of recognition has come to serve the interests of settler-colonial power.In addressing the core tenets of Indigenous resistance movements, like Red Power and Idle No More, Coulthard offers fresh insights into the politics of active decolonization. Read more

Featuring breathtaking photographs of masks created by a renowned twenty-first-century craftsman, this book provides a unique perspective into noh and kyogen, two of the oldest surviving forms of theater in the world.Kitazawa Hideta is a traditional Japanese master craftsman, Shinto-temple carver and noh mask maker who creates masks for both classical noh and kyogen theatre. This gorgeous volume features more than sixty of his performance masks, presented in striking full-page photographs that allow readers to appreciate the level of detail that goes into these meticulous creations, which are carved from hinoki wood, decorated with layers of gesso-paint, thin watercolor antiquing, and sometimes include materials such as horsehair and gold paint.Readers are introduced first to classical and then contemporary noh and kyogen masks and are then invited into Hideta’s workshop to explore the characteristics of the wood he uses; the processes of creating, restoring, and wearing the masks; and the basic principles of noh and kyogen theater.Reflections from those who have worked with Kitazawa complete this vibrant, immersive journey that celebrates the work of a contemporary artisan who is not only preserving a centuries-old theatrical tradition, but also remaking it for modern audiences. Read more

Lucien is very sick with cancer and struggles with his parents' worry every day. But each night, through a magical gift from his father, his mind is transported to an enchanting city, Bellezza, a parallel city to Venice of our world. In Bellezza, Lucien discovers that he is a Stravagante, a rare person able to travel through worlds while sleeping.Befriended by a local girl and protected by an older Stravagante, Lucien uncovers a plot to murder the city's beloved ruler, the Duchessa. But to save the Duchessa and the city Lucien risks his only chance to return home to family and his real life. The well-paced, thick-with-plot story will hook the reader immediately and not let go until the superb, unexpected end. City of Masks is the first in the acclaimed Stravaganza series from the gifted Mary Hoffman. Read more

Do you buy things you don't truly use?Do you feel guilt or regret after shopping?Deep down, do you know that money isn't the real problem — but unprocessed emotions are?Compulsive Spending Masks Emotions is more than just a book about money. It’s a journey back to yourself.This book reveals a painful yet liberating truth: we often spend not because we need to, but because we are trying to fill emotional voids.• I will show you how to recognize the subtle patterns between stress, anxiety, sadness, or loneliness and the impulse to spend.• You will understand how unresolved emotions sabotage financial decisions and how to gently bring them to light without judgment.• You will learn how to transform compulsive shopping from an automatic reaction into a conscious, freeing choice.This book is for you if:• You feel that shopping brings only temporary relief, followed by an even deeper emptiness.• You've promised yourself many times, "I won't spend anymore," yet you find yourself repeating the same vicious cycle.• You want to understand what lies beneath your behaviors and reclaim your personal power.You are not weak.You are not lacking willpower.You are not alone.You are a human being trying to heal very real emotional wounds.This book will help you do that — with kindness, clarity, and strength.Available now in Kindle and paperback formats — perfect for mindful reading, reflection, and deep emotional healing.Dare to understand your emotions.Dare to reclaim your life. Read more

Explore the power of myth as it exploded from medieval Europe into the modern worldIn this fourth volume of The Masks of God — Joseph Campbell's major work of comparative mythology — the pre-eminent mythologist looks at the birth of the modern, individualistic mythology as it developed in Europe beginning in the twelfth century A.D. up through the modernist art of the twentieth century.The Masks of God is a four-volume study of world religion and myth that stands as one of Joseph Campbell's masterworks. On completing it, he wrote: Its main result for me has been the confirmation of a thought I have long and faithfully entertained: of the unity of the race of man, not only in its biology, but also in its spiritual history, which has everywhere unfolded in the manner of a single symphony, with its themes announced, developed, amplified and turned about, distorted, reasserted, and today, in a grand fortissimo of all sections sounding together, irresistibly advancing to some kind of mighty climax, out of which the next great movement will emerge.This new digital edition, part of the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell series, includes over forty new illustrations.(Comparative Mythology: Christianity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Arthurian Romance, Modernism) Read more

Have you noticed how some photographs just look better?Some years back, I began seeing wonderful landscape photos that stood out from the crowd. Although I couldn’t understand why, I knew the light, colour and saturation looked better than in other photos. Not only that, but the editing appeared totally natural.After painstaking investigation, I learned that many of these photographs were produced using a technique called Luminosity Masking. There wasn’t much information about, but I eventually pieced together how it was done and started using the techniques myself. Now I’m sharing this so that every photographer can benefit from what I’ve learned.In this comprehensive workbook, you will learn the photo editing skills required to produce beautiful photography. With step-by-step instruction and practical examples, everything is explained in full. Best of all, you don’t need to be a Photoshop expert to use it.In this book you will learn how to:Easily produce Luminosity Masks to work with the tones and colours in any image.Apply photo editing corrections to achieve exceptional results.Seamlessly blend adjustments without creating harsh transitions or artifacts.Blend multiple exposures to produce beautiful light in your photos.This is a step-by-step guide to improving the quality of your photography using Photoshop. It’s packed with examples and exercises, and you can download the sample files to follow along on your own computer.Get it now to begin benefiting from the power of Luminosity Masks. Read more

Activity Books For BoysWe have created a activity for kids book for Big Monster and we need your help to complete it!DETAILS:Coloring pageDot to dot pagesHidden PicturesHow to drawSpot the Difference pagesMazeMaskMonster Coloring Activity Book For Kids picture is printed on its own 8.5 x 11 inch page. Make one of the best decisions for your child this year. Read more