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King Sorrow [Bok / Inbunden]

<b><i>A golden thread joined them, a bond that went deeper than love </i>-<i> and it had nearly destroyed them.</i></b><br/><br/>Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock share a dark and bloody history. With Thezmarr on the brink of another war, and overwhelmed by the force of their feelings for one another, Torj discovers there is far more to their bond than mere passion. The legendary Warsword is determined to protect Wren at all costs, even if it means lying to her . . . Even if it means losing her forever.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Wren is struggling to find her place in the world - both as an advanced student of alchemy at the ancient academy of Drevenor, and as one of the heirs to a lost kingdom. With the midrealms once again facing destruction, Wren must decide: Loyalty or liberation? Legacy or love?<br/><br/>As new political players emerge, Wren discovers that her gift for alchemy is more powerful than she ever imagined - and that it could tear the kingdoms apart.<br/><br/>Will she and Torj find their way back to each other, or will the ancient magic that binds them become their undoing?<br/><br/><b>Perfect for romantasy fans, <i>Thorns & Fire</i>, Helen Scheuerer's spellbinding sequel to <i>Iron & Embers</i>, delivers heart-wrenching choices, a found family to root for and a love that defies the odds.<br/><br/>Tropes include . . .</b><ul><li>Bodyguard romance</li><li>Enemies-to-lovers</li><li>Academia</li><li>Forced Proximity</li><li>Touch her and die</li><li>Found Family</li></ul><b>Readers love <i>Thorns & Fire . . .</i></b><br/><br/>'A captivating romantasy with a slow-burn which will keep you hooked until the end!'<br/><br/>'The chemistry between these two is electric and there were numerous points when I was giggling and kicking my feet.'<br/><br/>'The yearning in this one is absolute perfection.'

<b>This gorgeous collector's edition of the seductive second novel in Alex Aster's #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Lightlark Saga includes a suite of sensational features:</b><br/><ul><li> Premium metallic slipcase </li><li> Satin cover with foil stamping </li><li> Map-illustrated endpapers </li><li> Stenciled edges </li><li> 8 pages of full-color character art and scene illustrations </li><li> An 8-page bonus romance scene written in the POV of Isla's love interest </li></ul><br/> Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers.<br/><br/> Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned.<br/><br/> As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.

<b>YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF A STORY . . .</b><br/><br/>It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor.<br/><br/>Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real.<br/><br/>Her search for the truth leads her to a dazzling new world, a deadly ultimatum hidden at the heart of Los Angeles, and into the path of a magnetic stranger who claims he's been sent to save her life.<br/><br/>But everyone in this intoxicating new world is lying to her, even this stranger. And if she can't figure out whom to trust, her magical reality could change from a Hollywood dream to a nightmare.<br/><br/><b><i>Alchemy of Secrets</i> is the spectacular new novel from global phenomenon Stephanie Garber, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Fusing spellbinding Hollywood secrets with a cinematic mystery, it will transport you into another world.</b><br/><br/><i>*The UK hardback edition features stunning foiled endpaper art and a secret hidden cover design printed in beautiful foil beneath the dust jacket. There are four different designs to collect! If you order online, you will receive one at random. These will be available for a limited time only so make sure you pre-order to guarantee getting one!*</i>

Weekly and monthly spreads offer ample room for planning, making lists, and noting all the important things. Each month showcases an animal-plant pair from beloved artist/author Jessica Roux along with her reflections on their symbolic significance as divined from folklore, mythology, and literature. Monthly prompts encourage you on your own path of personal growth.<br/><br/> Features include: <ul><li> 5" x 7" planner (10" x 7" open) </li><li> Compact size is perfect for your handbag, tote, or backpack while commuting or traveling </li><li> Wire-O binding offers lay-flat ease and convenience </li><li> Elastic band closure </li><li> Printed on FSC (R) certified paper with soy-based ink </li><li> 12-month planner: January-December 2026 </li><li> Two bonus months: December 2025 and January 2027 </li><li> Monthly two-page-spread views facilitate big-picture planning </li><li> Weekly spreads with ample writing space </li><li> Habit-tracker tables - four pages with 12 customizable trackers </li><li> Extra lined pages to record notes and reminders </li><li> Two inside pockets for storing receipts and mementos </li><li> Official major world holidays and observances </li><li> Moon phases, based on Universal Time </li><li> Illustrations of plant-animal pairs, their symbolism, and writing prompts for interpretations in your own life </li><li> From the bestselling artist/illustrator of <i>Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers</i></li><li> Great for journaling and daily gratitude lists </li><li><b>WE PLANT TREES</b> to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage - more than ONE MILLION and growing! </li><li><b>RESPONSIBLY SOURCED</b> - Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC (R) certified. </li></ul>

<b>Break open the cocktail cabinet to prepare gin-based cocktails with this deck of mixologist favourites. </b><br/><br/>Whether you prefer a simple gin and tonic, a bubbly French 75, or more modern creations like the bramble, gin is the foundation of some truly great cocktails. Without it, we wouldn't have the martini, the Tom Collins, or the negroni.<br/><br/><i>The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin</i> distils the best of the spirit with 50 cards that feature recipes for any mood, whether you'd like to get effervescent with a fizz or fly away on an aviation. With something for every palette, get ready to shake, mix and stir your way through the world of juniper.<br/><br/>With mid-century-inspired illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, this deck is the ideal pick for budding mixologists and bartending experts.

<i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> <br/><br/>Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started. <br/><br/>The book is organised by continent. In the Americas we join a family bikepacking trip in Ecuador; we pedal the Natchez Trace Parkway and stop at legendary music spots; we ride the Pacific Coast Highway in Oregon and California; go mountain biking in Moab and Canada; and explore the cities of Buenos Aires and New York by bicycle. <br/><br/>European rides include easy-going trips around Lake Constance, along the Danube and the Loire, and coast-to-coast routes; routes in Tuscany, Spain and Corsica; and professional journeys up Mt Ventoux and around the Tour of Flanders. <br/><br/>In Asia, we venture through Vietnam's valleys; complete the Mae Hong Son circuit in northern Thailand; cross the Indian Himalayas; and pedal through Bhutan. And in Australia and New Zealand we take in Tasmania and Queensland by mountain bike; cycle into Victoria's high country and around Adelaide on road bikes; and try some of New Zealand's celebrated cycle trails. <br/><br/>Each ride is illustrated with stunning photography and a map. A toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - helps riders plan their own trips. There are also suggestions for three more similar rides around the world for each story. Each piece shows how cycling is a fantastic way to get to know a place, a people and their culture. <br/><br/><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. <br/><br/><i>TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category</i> <br/><br/><i>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times</i> <br/><br/><i>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) </i>