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Lithuania: A History
Lithuania is often portrayed as a small nation-state that has survived against the odds of history: together with Estonia and Latvia, it won independence at the end of the First World War, lost it to the Soviet Union in 1939-40, regained it in 1990-1, and joined NATO and the EU in 2004, angering the Kremlin. But Lithuania's rich and complex history stretches back much further than these events, and much further than many realise. In the fourteenth century, Europe's last pagan dynasty ruled a vast empire stretching from forests on the Baltic shores to the steppes north of the Black Sea. Forging a remarkable, liberty-based union with the Kingdom of Poland, for 400 years the Grand Duchy of Lithuania blocked Moscow's pretensions to rule all of Rus', particularly Belarus and Ukraine. Yet it was in competition with Poles, and under Russian imperial rule, that the modern ethnic Lithuanian nation emerged in the nineteenth century. This is a lively and accessible history of a fascinating country that was once much larger than it is today; a land where, for centuries, peoples and communities--including Belarusians, Ukrainians, Germans, Poles, Russians, Jews, Karaites and Tatars--lived together in concord and discord. -
Cupid Is Struck by Lightning Vol. 2
ARROW TO THE HEART Shingo met his match--literally--in his senpai, the darkly mysterious Ao. Now the two have begun a relationship, and Shingo is starting to see the cuter, gentler sides of Ao. It's enough to make him fall in love all over again! But trouble looms as the sports festival approaches, bringing a steadfast and handsome third-year student who singles out Ao as his rival. Can Shingo put his worries aside and support the boy he loves? The final volume! -
Lonely Planet Journey Iceland's Ring Road
Lonely Planet's JourneyIceland'sRing Road is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures - bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.
Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Spot ice-capped volcanoes, gaze at glacial lagoons, and zig-zag through idyllic coastal villages.
InsideLonely Planet's JourneyIceland'sRing Road travel guide:
- Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with mile-by-mile coverage of this iconic drive
- Six of our favorite ways to explore Iceland Ring Road with itineraries
- Easy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey and a birds' eye route tracker
- Discoverthe best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours
- Interviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips and insights
- 'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, driving laws and more
- Stunning photography throughout
Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's JourneyIceland'sRing Road - your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.
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Rozen Maiden Collector's Edition Vol. 5
"I'M GOING TO LIE, JUST THIS ONCE..." When Jun accidentally orders a magical doll named Shinku, he gets swept up in a supernatural adventure beyond his wildest dreams! Shinku and her sisters are facing off against each other for the title of "Alice," but only one of them can win this deadly game. When a major threat rears its head only the gardener twins, Suiseiseki and Souseiseki, can stop it. But since Sugintou has Souseiseki's Rosa Mystica, Souseiseki must strike a deal with Sugintou to get it back. Sugintou is intrigued, but she's not going to give it up easily. Can the twins afford the cost? For that matter, can they trust Sugintou to hold up her end of the bargain?Meanwhile, the two Juns each face their own ordeals to return to their original worlds. What does the Jun from the "unwound" world truly wish for? -
Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book: Legends, Stats, and Stories from Soccer's Biggest Game
Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know!
From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-color photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia. Dive into the history of the world's most beloved tournament, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and unforgettable games that have shaped the World Cup legacy.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, you'll discover exciting stories, eye-popping facts, and all the essential details that make the World Cup the greatest sporting event on the planet.
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Fast and Fastidious
Pride and Prejudice meets The Fast and the Furious in this rollicking, romantic Regency adventure in which a meticulous young woman must abandon the rules of propriety to save Britain--and perhaps even find love along the way. . . .
England, 1810. Lucy Elliot has often been described as fastidious, given her belief that there is an objectively correct and logical way to do things. And while she strives to be proper in every way, she does have one rather scandalous secret: Lucy, the prim and gentle lady, is a frequent attendee of the entirely disreputable and illicit Night Races, where unchaperoned men and women from all social classes gather on dark country lanes to gamble on the outcomes of furiously fast carriage races.
But her secret might become more than just a danger to her reputation when her mysterious new neighbor, Captain Dashwood, begins partaking in the races. Lucy can't help but feel there's something more to the handsome Captain Dashwood than meets the eye, and she suspects that his arrival in the neighborhood in the midst of a spate of curious and alarming carriage robberies is no mere coincidence--something is most certainly afoot in the county, and it's a mystery Lucy intends to solve.
Though Lucy prides herself on her preparedness, she never could have anticipated the web of lies, deceit, and espionage that she finds herself and Captain Dashwood entangled in; nor could she have known that the very fate of Britain would hang in the balance. But will her meticulous nature be the very thing that saves her, or will it be her--and England's--undoing?
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Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids: An Introduction to Herpetology
Get to know herptiles (herps) with this fun and fascinating children's guide that includes an introduction to herpetology and a section for identifying over 70 species.
Reptiles and amphibians are some of the most exciting animals for children to discover. These small but mighty creatures spark curiosity and inspire outdoor learning. Become a young herpetologist. Learn all about frogs, lizards, snakes, turtles, and other cool critters. Jessica Hua, a professional educator and researcher, presents a kids' introduction to herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians. From alligators and crocodiles to skinks and salamanders, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.
Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids features expert insights on a variety of common and important species. It delves into such topics as the differences between reptiles and amphibians, their evolutionary beginnings, and staying safe when encountering them. In the field-guide section, featured species are organized by type and then by size. Full-color photographs and descriptions of key markings help readers to identify the critters they see in nature.
Inside You'll Find
- Beginner's guide to reptiles and amphibians
- The basics of herpetology and animal anatomy
- Identification guide to common and important species to know
- Fun bonus activities for the whole family
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Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist's Patients Taught Him about the Brain (Main)
'Powerful' FINANCIAL TIMES
'Thought-provoking' NEW SCIENTIST
'Fascinating' DAILY MAILWINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE
Award-winning author and leading neurologist Masud Husain shares seven fascinating cases of brain disorders from across his career - and shows what they can teach us about our own brains
What makes us who we are?
These compelling human dramas reveal how our identities are created by different functions within the brain. It will ignite new ideas about who we really are - and why we act in the ways we do.
Through the stories of seven of his patients, acclaimed Oxford University neurologist Masud Husain shows us how our brains create, change and can even restore our identity. Husain introduces us to a man who ran out of words, a woman who lost all inhibitions and another who believed she was having an affair with the man who was really her husband. -
Senpai Is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate 6
The beloved webtoon finally comes to print in a beautiful new full-color edition! A cheerful high school girl, Saki, confesses her love to a pretty upperclassman only to find out her senpai's actually a cross-dressing boy (otokonoko). But Saki has competition for the heart of her daring classmate in the form of Hanaoka's devoted best friend... The romcom manga about vibrant, messy, adolescent love makes the move from digital hit to collectible paperback! First-year high school student Saki is head-over-heels for the older Makoto. After all, this senpai is tall, beautiful, and oh-so-cool... Who wouldn't fall for a girl like her? The bright and bubbly Saki doesn't hesitate to confess her feelings. But Makoto turns her down, because Makoto isn't a girl, but rather a cross-dressing boy! Second-year Makoto is used to the negatives that come with his love of cross-dressing: harsh gossip from his classmates, the disapproval of his mother... Most of his classmates already know, but still, when he tells Saki, he expects her to be disgusted. Yet Saki's feelings only grow stronger, and she says she doesn't care about Makoto's gender expression. In fact, she's determined to win him over and become his first love! Caught between the straightforward Saki and his overly protective childhood friend Ryuji--who may have feelings for Makoto of his own--Makoto must navigate a complicated love triangle and chart his own course to happiness. -
365 Days to the Wedding Vol. 11
BEGINNING THEIR NEW LIVES TOGETHER Honjouji Rika and Oohara Takuya have been through a lot together in the past year. From their colluding to avoid getting transferred to Siberia to their struggles over what kind of marriage suits them best. All that's left is for Rika to finally have a heart-to-heart with her evasive mother. Meanwhile, the couple's coworkers have been invited to the quiet countryside wedding and have their own plans to make it a day to remember. It's not an ending--it's a new beginning! The final volume! -
Man and His Cat 15
In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn't take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they're inseparable. Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul! Fukumaru knows the scarred-up cat he saw outside is his big brother. Despite wailing for him to stay, the other cat wandered away in total disregard of his heartfelt cries. But Kanda's fluffy feline refuses to give up! He ventures with Daddy into the great outdoors in search of his long-lost sibling. A canine acquaintance may hold the key to the stray cat's whereabouts! Can Fukumaru find him?! -
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No Place to Be Single
Love and conflict come unexpectedly for old friends reuniting in Tuscany in a sparkling and witty romantic comedy about wine, second chances, and new horizons that has become a bestselling sensation in Italy.
In the lush Italian wine region of Chianti is the small town of Belvedere where nothing ever happens. Especially for single women.
So when financial investor Michael D'Arcy returns after sixteen years to claim his late grandfather's estate, the handsome and eligible bachelor is in the crosshairs of every swooning mother, daughter, and sister in town. Save for vintner Elisa Benetti. Once Elisa's cherished childhood friend, Michael has morphed into an arrogant, dismissive, money-mad businessman who only wants to settle his inheritance and hightail it back to London.
Where, behind that cold heart and those chiseled features, is the joyful boy Elisa used to know? Okay, true, she's not quite the girl with wistful dreams that Michael remembers either. Funny how things change. Who knows? Maybe it's not too late to fulfill old promises and get to know each other all over again. It could be an adventure in second chances that Elisa and Michael didn't even realize they were looking for.
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Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael
A young woman, perceived dead, plots to reinvent herself in a gripping historical gothic about secrets, superstition, and murder by the bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport.
South Carolina, 1853. Lillian Carmichael, privileged daughter of a disgraced Charleston family, is due to be hanged for the murder of her sister when fate gives her a second chance at life.
After a catatonic episode on the long walk to the gallows, Lillian is declared dead and entombed in the family mausoleum. She awakens days later, buried alive, and flees to the Lowcountry marshes to survive on her wits and reinvent herself. All the while, a series of exsanguination murders holds the terrorized city in thrall--as do the superstitions that the vanished Lillian is some craven creature, resurrected and out for blood.
Lillian finds sanctuary in a crumbling former plantation and a friend in Kate O'Malley, a charismatic actress adept at fashioning new identities. The two form an intimate and powerful alliance, but as the body count rises, the manhunt for Lillian reaches a fever pitch. It will take both women's cunning for her to escape the gallows again, and to find her freedom, Lillian must first cross paths with the real killer and confront her own family's deepest, darkest secret.
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Hate Me, But Let Me Stay Vol. 6
TRUST IN ME Summer has arrived and Naoto, Hazuki, and the kids are looking forward to fun, festivals, and fireworks! Things kick off with a weekend trip to the home of Naoto's mother, who lends some much-needed support as little Minato enters his terrible twos. Then, a stray ball in the neighboring yard leads to the discovery that Shizuku's favorite band is living in the house next door! While Naoto may be keen to make friends with the young musicians, Hazuki's overprotectiveness of his omega mate causes a rift to form between them. Is their bond strong enough to weather this new storm?