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A fun and inspiring daily drawing journal from beloved artist and author Lisa Congdon! With 365 creative prompts and enough space for a whole year's worth of drawings, this is the perfect tool for starting or switching up your daily drawing practice. Who better than Lisa Condon, bestselling author and inspiring illustrator, to guide you on a yearlong journey to find and refine your own artistic voice. Practice every day, experiment with different styles and approaches, and make new discoveries on every page! Congdon's encouraging and meaningful drawing prompts give you a springboard to draw from each day, all wrapped up in a beautiful package featuring her gorgeous cover art and a ribbon bookmark for keeping your place. By the end of the year, you'll have a lovely keepsake that shows all your progress, how much you've learned about your own artistic voice, and all the fun along the way.

<p><b>'I <i>loved </i>this book. What else is there to say?' Patrick Rothfuss</b><br/><br/>According to mythology mankind used to live in The Tranquiline Halls. Heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms. And the Voidbringers followed...<br/><br/>They came against man ten thousand times. To help them cope, the Almighty gave men powerful suits of armor and mystical weapons, known as Shardblades. Led by ten angelic Heralds and ten orders of knights known as Radiants, mankind finally won.<br/><br/>Or so the legends say. Today, the only remnants of those supposed battles are the Shardblades, the possession of which makes a man nearly invincible on the battlefield. The entire world is at war with itself - and has been for centuries since the Radiants turned against mankind. Kings strive to win more Shardblades, each secretly wishing to be the one who will finally unite all of mankind under a single throne.<br/><br/>On a world scoured down to the rock by terrifying hurricanes that blow through every few day a young spearman forced into the army of a Shardbearer, led to war against an enemy he doesn't understand and doesn't really want to fight.<br/><br/>What happened deep in mankind's past?<br/><br/>Why did the Radiants turn against mankind, and what happened to the magic they used to wield?<br/><br/><b>Readers absolutely love The Way of Kings:</b><br/><br/>'<b>Incredible, impressive or fantastic</b>, all these words are an understatement to the quality this book holds. <b>The Way of Kings is the beginning of a masterpiece series in epic fantasy</b>' Novel Notions<br/><br/><b>'It's multi-POV, action-packed, heartfelt, exciting, thrilling, and I am running out of adjectives' </b>Goodreads Reviewer, Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'<b>The story is mind-blowing</b>, the ideas and thoughts create a world that is believable and intriguing. <b>A strong tale with a well fleshed out world</b> and multidimensional characters that are easy to care about' Goodreads Reviewer, Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/><b>'The Way of Kings is a huge opening act to The Stormlight Archive which took every single one of these elements of a good fantasy story and elevated the art of storytelling to a different league'</b> Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Brandon Sanderson is <b>probably the most gifted storyteller of his generation</b>. He's a silent force that strikes you when you least expect it, and <b>with The Way of Kings he introduces a series that will change the history of Fantasy'</b> Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'I've been struck speechless. I've loved Sanderson's books in the past, but this one completely blew me away. <b>I really wish I could give The Way of Kings a sixth star</b>' Goodreads reviewer, </p>

Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his bride! And be sure to watch the beautiful anime streaming on Crunchyroll!

<b>With lessons on grief, love, and the incredible joy of parenting, Jennifer Love Hewitt's debut memoir shares wisdom learned from her late mother and shows her readers her real self-who can't be defined by a single label.</b><br/><br/>When Jennifer Love Hewitt lost her mother to cancer, everything changed. Overwhelmed by grief, she found a path through the heartache by embracing her mom's mission: Make ordinary days special and special occasions unforgettable.<br/><br/><i>"The everyday world wasn't magical. But mom made sure our little world was."</i><br/><i>-Jennifer Love Hewitt</i><br/><br/>In the pages of <i>Inheriting Magic</i>, Jennifer recounts her journey, sharing memories, photographs, recipes, and the magic-making ethos of a self-proclaimed Holiday Junkie.<br/><br/><b>A heartfelt, candid chronicle that charts a course from sorrow to celebration, this unique memoir includes:</b><br/><ul><li>Never-seen-before family photos and vintage snapshots.</li><li>Jennifer's favorite family recipes, from her grandmother's chicken and dumplings to her husband's holiday cocktail.</li><li>An explosion of festive images sure to inspire your decorating plans for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and a whole year's worth of holidays.</li><li>Moon water, baskets of joy, glowing dinners, and other foolproof strategies for adding magic to your family's everyday routine.</li></ul><br/><i>Inheriting Magic</i> is about how grief, being a mom of three, having a deep love for party planning, and being passionate about the holidays turned what could have been an ordinary life into something magical. Through it, Jennifer hopes to inspire all readers to add more love, light, and the making of core memories into their everyday lives.

<b>Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer-songwriter started as a little country girl with a big dream to become a star.</b><br/> <br/>Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, USA. Then, at age six, she went to her first concert - she saw LeAnn Rimes, the country musician. At that moment, Taylor fell in love with country music! Some of the kids at school didn't understand but Taylor managed to <b>shake it off!</b><br/> <br/>She took her first steps towards stardom by recording a demo of cover songs and sent it to record labels in Nashville, the home of country music. However, while, she enjoyed singing others' songs, she knew <b>all too well</b> that she had to express herself in her own words. So, she started writing <b>her own lyrics and melodies </b>and her natural talent for putting her feelings into words shone through.<br/> <br/>After signing with a record label, she started working on her first album. Called 'Taylor Swift', it became very popular, very quickly. She earned a <b>number one single on the country music charts.</b><br/> <br/>Then, she released her second album, 'Fearless', which was country-pop instead of just country and suddenly, <b>everyone knew her name</b>. She won a Grammy for her work and started to write more and more pop music for her albums. She wrote heartfelt lyrics loved by millions around the world.<br/> <br/>Despite the obstacles in her way, Taylor has always stood up for what she believes in, and <b>always believes in herself!</b><br/> <br/>This powerful book will <b>never go out of style</b>. It features <b>quirky illustrations and?extra facts at the back</b>, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Taylor's life.<br/> <br/>Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them <b>achieved incredible things</b>, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br/> <br/>This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. <p>   </p>

<p>'<b>A must-read on how modern football works.</b>' - <i>Ian Wright</i><br/><br/>'<b>In this excellent investigation, Delaney reveals the ugly side of the beautiful game.</b>' - <i>Oliver Bullough</i><br/><br/><i><b>'Brave, forensic and utterly gripping.'</b> - Tom Holland<br/></i><i><br/>'</i><b>Majestic</b><i>... </i><b>the essential guide to how the people's game has become the plaything of the very rich and powerful.</b>' - <i>Jonathan Wilson</i><br/><br/>______________________________<br/><br/><b>The definitive account of how capitalism and the world's elite corrupted modern football</b><br/><br/>As the 2022 World Cup in Qatar drew to a close, there was a bitter undercurrent to Argentina's triumph. Throughout the tournament, numerous allegations of sportswashing and financial misconduct had been made against the state of Qatar, moving what had previously been a smaller conversation into the worldwide spotlight.<br/><br/>The question had been asked, who <i>really </i>owns and runs football?<br/><br/>Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York, journalist Miguel Delaney investigates the allegations of sportswashing and misconduct in the beautiful game. The result is a gripping account of how football has been taken over by the world's wealthiest businessmen, state-backed corporations, media tycoons and oil-rich oligarchs.<br/><br/>From Neymar's GBP198 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Abu Dhabi's construction empire in Manchester to failed Financial Fair Play constraints and the dawn of the European Super League, Miguel draws on exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to key stakeholders to produce an all-encompassing expose of modern footballs highest echelons.<br/><br/><b>Authoritative, riveting and eye-opening,<i> States of Play</i> reveals how football has become a tool for the world's elite.</b><br/><br/>______________________________<br/><br/><i>'</i><b>Delaney's diligence and determination to hold authorities to account is the moral compass that the game needs.</b>' <i>- Andy Brassell</i><br/><br/><b>'The most important football book of its generation.'</b> - <i>Jack Pitt-Brooke</i><br/><br/>'<b>An eye-opening and essential</b><b> investigation into the forces shaping the world's most popular sport.</b>' - <i>Joshua Robinson & Jonathan Clegg</i><br/><br/><i>'</i><b>This book</b> <b>tackles the major issue affecting football today with fearlessness and forensic scrutiny</b><b>. An important investigation for our times.</b>' -<i> Laurie Whitwell</i></p>

<b>A fantastical coming-of-age drama based on the critically acclaimed novel with an anime film!</b><br/><br/>Kokoro is a junior high school student-but after years of bullying, she's become so anxious that she no longer goes to school. One day, she's pulled through her full-length mirror into a castle in another dimension by a girl in a wolf mask. The mysterious girl tells Kokoro and six other kids that they are all competing in a scavenger hunt. If one of them finds a key that unlocks a secret room, that person will get one wish granted. As long as they observe the rules of the world, they can come and go as they please. The seven kids gradually grow closer as they explore the castle, but the scavenger hunt is never far from anyone's mind. After all, only one of them can win and receive their heart's desire.