Collection: Adult

A sweeping, witty, and wise novel following an actress and a writer-director--told through the plays they make together and the time they spend apart

You could probably run cities on the energy generated between directors like him and actresses like her.

When Frida Slattery and John Reddan meet in a Dublin pub in 2006, neither can imagine how they will come to shape and define each other's lives. Frida is struggling to launch her acting career, while John is already gaining a name for himself as a director. From the first, they see in each other potential and the chance to create work that matters, though the lines between collaboration and exploitation, friendship and desire will prove dangerously slippery.

John decides to cast Frida as the lead in his next play, putting the pair on a path to success, fame, and critical acclaim. With the financial crisis looming, the next fifteen years take them from Dublin to London, New York, and Los Angeles, and through success and disappointment, joy and heartbreak. Careers are built, marriages made and destroyed, but across great distance and time, Frida and John can never quite shake the other. Though their connection is tested and stretched to the point of rupture, something remains that outlasts their work and the social transformations of the period. Tracing the complex, winding path of a relationship, Frida Slattery As Herself is an exhilarating, richly imagined examination of art, authorship, love, betrayal, and finding one's voice.

Discover the fascinating world of Italian folk magic with this beautifully illustrated guide, part of the Folk Magic series!

Italian Folk Magic unveils the traditions of popular magic deeply rooted in Italy's cultural heritage. From protective rituals against the evil eye and love and luck spells to healing practices, divination methods, and plant-based remedies, this book explores how magic shaped everyday life across regions and generations. Discover the symbolic power of herbs like garlic, rosemary, and St. John's wort, explore traditional fortune-telling practices, and encounter spirits, legendary figures, and historical practitioners from Italian folklore. Edited by experts in folk traditions, this volume blends authenticity with visual storytelling, offering collectors, folklore enthusiasts, and curious readers alike a captivating journey into Italy's folklore and superstition.

Explore Italian Folk Magic: Rituals, spells, healing practices, divination, spirits, and historical figures Richly Illustrated: Original artwork brings traditional practices, symbols, and folklore vividly to life Comprehensive & Fascinating: From protective charms and folk remedies to plant magic and popular superstition, learn about Italy's magic and folklore Expert Insight: Carefully edited by experts in in folk traditions for authentic, well-researched storytelling Perfect for Fans of Folklore: Ideal for curious fans of folklore and esotericism Part of the Folk Magic series: A collection of illustrated books unveiling the secrets of some of the most interesting magical and folk traditions in the world!

Step into the mysterious and captivating world of Japanese folk magic with this beautifully illustrated guide, part of the Folk Magic series!

Japanese Folk Magic explores centuries-old magical practices, rituals, divination techniques, legendary figures, and mythical creatures from Japan's rich spiritual traditions. From esoteric Buddhism to Kanpo medicine, purification rituals, and divination methods like omikuji and Seimei handan, each page presents these fascinating practices through stunning illustrations. Encounter iconic deities like Amaterasu, historical figures such as Abe no Seimei, and legendary creatures including Kitsune and Yuki-onna. Edited by experts in folk traditions, this volume blends authenticity with clarity, perfect for collectors, mythology enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the enchanting world of magic.

Explore Japanese Folk Magic: Covers rituals, spells, divination techniques, deities, historical figures, and legendary creatures Richly Illustrated: Original portraits and artwork bring ancient practices and folklore to life in a visually immersive way Comprehensive Coverage: Includes magic, rituals, healing practices, and cultural lore from Onmyodo to Kuji kiri and Kanpo medicine Expert Insight: Carefully edited by experts in in folk traditions for authentic, well-researched storytelling Perfect for Fans of Folklore: Ideal for curious fans of folklore and esotericism Part of the Folk Magic series: A collection of illustrated books unveiling the secrets of some of the most interesting magical and folk traditions in the world!

Tracing the moments after its creation, this groundbreaking book follows how news of the Declaration of Independence spread to people throughout the thirteen United States and the Atlantic world.

In 1776 people could hear the Declaration of Independence proclaimed in public squares and could read it in the pages of their local newspapers. Stories of the Declaration typically recount the work that took place inside the Continental Congress, focusing on the men tasked with drafting the text. Although Congress declared independence, the work of spreading the news involved printers, post riders, ship captains, civic leaders, soldiers, clerks, orators, preachers, diplomats, and translators.

When the Declaration of Independence Was News reveals the stories behind how the Declaration was communicated in the United States and around the Atlantic. Tracing the travels of the founding document of the United States from Philadelphia to New York, Boston, Charleston, London, Leiden, Paris, and beyond, Emily Sneff shows how people both celebrated the Declaration and critiqued it. In the weeks after the document was penned, it was printed in the columns of newspapers, translated into German and French, and shared with Native American allies. The document induced some people to make public their privately held beliefs about whether they wanted the United States to be independent or to reconcile with King George III. The Declaration was met with unique circumstances everywhere it went, and people modified the text along the way. The questions of who experienced the news of independence, when, and how reveal an expansive and complex history of a critical moment in the American Revolution.

Published for the 250th anniversary of American independence, When the Declaration of Independence Was News returns to a time before the legacy of these words and the outcome of the war against Great Britain were known to reconsider what the founding of the United States meant to the people who were living through it.

Make classic Greek recipes with a side of humor and heart.

Stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis draws inspiration for his material and online content from his family, especially his mother, Julia, who became a social media star and "Greek mother" for an entire online community. And when she died suddenly in August 2023, that community mourned with him. My Greek Mom's Recipes is Gus's deeply personal tribute, a cookbook in which every dish comes with a story about his mother, an immigrant who never learned English yet managed to achieve the American dream.

Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this book offers a comedian's candid look at grief and family. It will resonate with anyone who's ever had an overbearing but fiercely loving mother, the kind who expresses affection through food, tough love, and a whole lot of opinions. And the 75 recipes themselves are the real deal--because if there was one thing Julia was known for, besides her razor-sharp humor, it was her unforgettable cooking, including:

• A Greek Easter feast
• Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
• Tzatziki (Yogurt-Garlic Sauce)
• Pastitsio (Baked Ziti)
• Avgolemono (Chicken Lemon Soup)
• Patates Lemonates (Lemon Potatoes)
• Baklava
• and much more!

These village-style recipes are tried-and-true Greek classics stripped down to their delicious essentials, making them perfect for cooks of all skills. Whether you're a fan of Greek food or seeking some lighthearted anecdotes, My Greek Mom's Recipes is a celebration of classic Greek food and culture, and a love letter to mothers everywhere.

Your handy, inspirational reference guide to the iconic Art Deco Style.

Art Deco was a bold rejection of everything that came before it, trading Art Nouveau's flowing arabesques and the Arts & Crafts movement's natural forms for clean lines and a distinctly industrial aesthetic.

This immersive sourcebook brings the movement to life through 60 key pieces and the leading designers behind them, accompanied by 80 color photographs. Opening with an introduction by a leading design expert, it takes readers from the landmark exhibitions of Paris to the speakeasies of Manhattan and aboard the era's first streamlined vehicles. Along the way, you'll discover the creatives and craftsmen who left an enduring design legacy, from elegant living room decor to the bold urban and technological architecture that defined an age.

• An essential guide to Art Deco, the pioneering movement that influenced art forms
• Covers Art Deco product design, graphic design, architecture, interiors, ceramics and textiles.
• Learn how to incorporate Art Deco aesthetics into your home
• Part of the collectable guidebook Design series which helps you learn the essential themes of iconic design eras

Discover 50 visionary gardens from around the world offering vibrant solutions for healing landscapes, people, and communities.

Gardens are the vanguard of positive change, modern-day crucibles for ideas and innovation that provide solutions to some of our most persistent problems, from loneliness and illness, to flooding and drought. Ecologically minded plant-people and pioneering gardeners around the world are harnessing the power of nature to find small-scale strategies to make powerful change. This is no longer just about aesthetics, but what nature-inspired gardens can do, whether that means save water, transform mental health, bridge social divides, educate children, or reimagine polluting industries.

Celebrating both the garden and gardener as integral players in a healthier future, Gardens Can Save the World presents a series of strategies that will help the reader imagine the potential that lies in the garden through 65 projects that showcase how gardens are working to repair, heal, empower, nourish, and reimagine. Including both popular and lesser-known gardens at a variety of scales, the book also includes profiles of ten leading garden changemakers from around the world. Plus, there's tools to take action--with a glossary of plants, materials, and techniques, gardeners can start right away applying these lessons in their own gardens.

How humanity's long pursuit of ever-larger numbers broke the boundaries of mathematics and propelled us into the Information Age

"A charming tour"--Jordan Ellenburg, author of Shape

What if, every time you wanted to write down 1,000,000, you had to draw a picture of a god? And what if that number were the biggest you had a symbol for? If you were doing math in ancient Egypt, those were the rules: anything bigger broke math.

As mathematician Richard Elwes shows in Huge Numbers, this is the strange story of math. Even today, writing down some numbers is beyond us: try it with all the zeroes in a googolplex, or an outrageous alien number like TREE(3). Safer not to try: even harnessing every particle in the universe, you wouldn't come close. But this book is no mere bestiary of numerical monsters. It shows how, by hunting down and studying ever-bigger numbers, arithmetic has reshaped human thought and made our modern era of science and computation possible.

Where many math books celebrate abstract algebra or ineffable infinities, Huge Numbers is both more practical and far weirder. It reveals a world where most numbers remain out of reach until we discover how to chase them down and tame them, and so remake our world again.

You don't need Mexican ingredients to cook great Mexican food - just an open mind, a few simple tools and a little soul.

In Mexican Soul, chef Santiago Lastra reimagines Mexican cooking using what's local, seasonal and already in your cupboard. From pistachio guacamole to tortillas made with mashed potatoes, this book shows how Mexican flavour can be unlocked anywhere in the world.

In the first pages, discover the foundations of Mexican cuisine using traditional ingredients, organised by the flavours that define it - sour, sweet, spicy, fat, smoky and masa together with traditional Mexican recipes. You can then learn how to apply those principles creatively with the ingredients you already have at home in the second section, cooking Mexican food with freedom and confidence.

With more than 80 vibrant recipes and a philosophy rooted in creativity, Mexican Soul is more than a cookbook - it's a new way to think about what Mexican food really is.

Cook from it. Spill on it. Make it yours.

A masterclass in persuasion, performance, and psychology, The Tao of Fundraising reveals how to navigate the invisible forces of human nature and capital flow to transform great ideas into fully funded ventures.

The Tao of Fundraising delivers a blunt but necessary truth: the best ideas often go unfunded--not because they're bad, but because their creators don't understand how capital flows.

Fundraising is the most neglected art in modern business. Most MBA courses and coaching advice focus on what to do after a business has secured investment. The Tao of Fundraising seeks to fill that void.

No one understands fundraising like John Kim, who has used these concepts to raise more than $70 billion over the course of his career. Here, he lays out all the concepts that allowed him to rise to the top of the fundraising world.

One part how-to, one part psychological study, and one part spiritual guide, The Tao breaks down the fundraising process and all the skills necessary to convince skeptical investors to place their money in your business.

To overcome a system designed to keep money out of reach and the natural hesitancy of investors, you need:

• The conceptual frameworks to understand how fundraising works in practice.
• The practical processes that allow a fundraiser to "sell" their investment.
• The psychological principles that enable a fundraiser to persuade skeptical investors to ignore their fears and trust the investment.
• The performance skills to close the deal.

Drawing from ancient philosophy, modern psychology, economics, and decades of frontline experience, Kim reveals the deeper dynamics that drive fundraising at the highest level.

This isn't just a book about money--it's a masterclass in human nature and the invisible forces that separate good ideas from funded ones.

This irreverent psychological thriller shows the humor and dark side of the life of an influencer - think And Then There Were None but with sponsored livestreams.

Michelle Monroe's fifteen minutes are almost up.

After ten years online, she is a master at her trade: scamming her fans. But her once-bright internet stardom is blinking into oblivion. The brand deals are drying up, the views are plummeting, and even her haters no longer care enough to snark.

When she spots an ornate, scarlet envelope sitting outside her high-rise condo, she realizes her luck is about to change. It's an invite to an exclusive brand trip for the new energy drink company, Excelsior. The answer is easy: Yes. Even if she has to tolerate hours with the peers that surpassed her.

The worst she expects is a blow-out fight or two (filmed, of course, from multiple angles). But no one anticipates joining a different kind of Mile-High Club: witnessing the death of their frenemy at 30,000 feet. Still, the most tragic news of all is that there's no internet on the island, no turndown service, and only each other and their shared grudges for entertainment.

As the backstabbing turns literal, and more influencers die in awful, strange ways, the dwindling group can no longer deny the obvious: someone gathered them there to die.

In this dark and sultry romantasy a mermaid battles hatred--and lust--for the wretched warlock who saved her life.

Mermaid Zephyra of the Syl dreams of freedom. On the run from a dangerous captor and years of abuse, she's shed her tail, grown legs, and hidden herself on land in the merrow-loathing kingdom of Mortia, left to steal and barter on the dirty streets. But her freedom is short-lived when she's caught and sentenced to death by the brutal warlock, Arion Stone.

Arion is as beautiful as he is cold and deadly, only interested in punishing the merrow he views as evil. He has grown as strong as any warlock might, but at great personal cost ... which can only be remedied by the heart of the God of Death, lost to a fabled kingdom beneath the ocean's treacherous depths.

So Arion offers Zephyra a deal she can't refuse; help him find the mystical heart, and he'll spare her life. With no other options, Zephyra agrees, entangling their souls and forbidden desires in a magical bargain until death do they part. But Zephyra's past is catching up to her, and the enemy she fled seeks vengeance. If Zephyra and Arion can't learn to fight together--and trust each other--there are worse things awaiting them than just death. Of course, in the wicked sea, everyone has secrets, and no one should be trusted.

Perfect for fans of:

• Enemies-to-lovers
• Magic
• Sensual Bonds
• Winged Romantic Leads
• Forced Proximity