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Strixhaven- Omens Of Chaos (magic- The Gathering) [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>Marking the fortieth anniversary of <i>Please</i>, the duo's first album release, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> presents their entire visual output to date in a contemporary literary format.</b><br/><br/> Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - are the most successful duo in the history of pop music. Three-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees, they have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, including No. 1 hits such as 'West End girls', 'It's a sin', and 'Always on my mind', and platinum-selling albums <i>Please</i>, <i>Actually</i>, and <i>Very</i>.<br/><br/> Uniquely spanning the worlds of music, art, film, theatre, design, and fashion, Pet Shop Boys have forged an identity as unforgettable as their sound. From the seminal graphic design of their record sleeves to their groundbreaking videos and innovative stage shows, they have set the bar for the visual presentation of pop.<br/><br/> Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the release of their first album in 1986, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> is the definitive retrospective of the duo's career. Expanding upon <i>Pet Shop Boys Catalogue</i>, published two decades ago, it presents their entire visual output to date, year by year. Sleeve artworks and packaging, stills from every video, film, and performance, stage sets and costume designs, photoshoots, publications, and even Christmas cards all feature, as does every collaboration with luminaries including Mark Farrow, Wolfgang Tillmans, Martin Parr, Bruce Weber, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Derek Jarman, Scott King, Zaha Hadid, Tom Scutt, and Es Devlin.<br/><br/> Concise commentaries by Chris Heath and Philip Hoare provide illuminating insights into the genesis of each project. Hoare's original introduction is accompanied by a new introduction from Libby Sellers who considers the importance of Pet Shop Boys within the history of design, while a new foreword by Jeremy Deller reflects on the enduring impact of their music and image.<br/><br/> With a jacket designed by Farrow and a new conversation between Heath, Tennant, and Lowe, <i>Pet Shop Boys Volume</i> is a visual feast and a sumptuous tribute to four decades of creative innovation.

The Wings That Bind (deluxe Edition) [Bok / Inbunden]

A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson's enchanting adult fantasy debut packed with twists, tricks, slowburn romantic tension, and magical creatures -- perfect for fans of S.A. MacLean, Mai Corland, and K.A. Linde.<br/><br/>"Absolutely fantastic-I couldn't put this book down! A stunning, absorbing, and timely tale about a wondrous library, magical beasts, and a conwoman with both everything and nothing to lose. I loved it! " -Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop<br/><br/>Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she's working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But Kasira's past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to protect all six kingdoms-the Library of Amorlin.<br/><br/>When Kasira assumes the role of the new Assistant Librarian, she enters an enchanting world brimming with books and beasts, tempting her with a life she can never have. But Kasira's real future depends on her long con to bring down the Librarian. Unfortunately, Allaster is as prickly as he is handsome, and his monstrous secrets are about to catch up with them both . . .

The Sea Spinner [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>An officially licensed, richly illustrated inside look at the case files of Mulder and Scully's encounters with extraterrestrial activity and the Syndicate</b><br/><br/> Following the revelations of the cases declassified in <i>The X-Files: The Official Archives: Cryptids, Biological Anomalies, and Parapsychic Phenomena</i> comes this vital second volume of top-secret X-files. <i>The X-Files: The Official Archives: Volume II: Extraterrestrial Activity and the Syndicate</i> details Agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder's close encounters with alien beings and exposes the secrets of the shadowy Syndicate. Featuring UFOs, little green men, and the conspiracies to hide them from the public, these richly detailed and painstakingly recreated case files open up the <i>X-Files</i> universe like never before.<br/><br/> These vital cases served as the backbone to the cult television series and provided a powerful throughline and emotional lifeline for Agent Mulder. Now, through archival imagery and reports, fans can experience firsthand the thrills of some of the series' most beloved episodes, including "Deep Throat," "Jose Chung's from Outer Space," "Fight the Future," "Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man," and many more.

The Wim Hof Method For Women [Bok / Inbunden]