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Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamour of any racetrack.

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Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women is the story of Brooks’ intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and cultural forces that shape their lives. In fundamentalist Iran, Brooks finagles an invitation to tea with the ayatollah’s widow—and discovers that Mrs. Khomeini dyes her hair.

As she puts the final stitches in her wedding dress, Sarah Love receives news which wrecks her future plans. Heartbroken, she leaps at a chance to make a fresh start. Within a week she has crossed the Irish Sea, and is lodging with other young women in a house in Newcastle, just a short walk from Harrison's, the rundown sewing shop where she will work for troubled spinster, Lucy Harrison. Putting the past behind her, she channels her energies into rebuilding Harrison's into a thriving business and her wonderful sewing and design skills soon lead her down a new path in life.

Liverpool, 1925. Fourteen-year-old Lillian Taylor has spent her childhood in a loveless orphanage after the death of her mother. When a well-dressed young woman claiming to be her aunt arrives and whisks her away to her large townhouse, Lillian hopes it signals a change in her fortunes. However there's more to Aunt Joan than meets the eye and when Joan discovers Lillian's budding romance with one of her coworkers she swiftly threatens his family. Events take a tragic turn when Joan becomes ill and reveals the secrets she's been keeping that will change Lillian's life forever....

Martha Pennydrop is ten, and desperate to grow up. But growing up is a tricky business. It means turning your back on imagination, fun and magic, because those were the things that led to the Terrible Day when something awful nearly happened to Martha's younger brother, Scruff, which would have been All Her Fault. But when Martha and Scruff discover a drawer full of mysterious gold dust in the bedroom of their new house - along with a window that's seemingly impossible to close - it's the start of an incredible adventure to a magical world: Neverland!

Every time a lad came fowling on the St Kilda stacs, he went home less of a boy and more of a man. If he went home at all, that is.... In the summer of 1727, a group of men and boys are put ashore on a remote sea stac to harvest birds for food. No-one returns to collect them. Why? Surely nothing but the end of the world can explain why they have been abandoned to endure storms, starvation and terror. And how can they survive, housed in stone and imprisoned on every side by the ocean?

What have scientists learned about the causes of autism spectrum disorder? Why do different kids have such different symptoms, and what are the best ways to deal with them? Will there ever be a cure? From leading autism researchers, this accessible guide helps you put the latest advances to work for your unique child. Separating fact from fiction about causes, treatments, and prevention, the book guides you to make lifestyle choices that support the developing brain.

As Granddad's ominous words echo through time, a chilling truth becomes evident: in the mysterious town of Kip Witch, once you tread the treacherous path, there's no turning back. Desperation drives ordinary townsfolk to make unthinkable choices, unleashing a relentless force that leaves them forever altered. In the eerie embrace of Kip Witch, homecomings become impossible, and the grip of the unknown tightens with an unyielding hold.

As Merry Claus embarks on a heartwarming journey back to her childhood home this holiday season, her life takes an enchanting turn when she crosses paths with the son of Jack Frost. In a world where both families guard countless mysteries, the question arises: can the bonds of love prevail? Amidst the backdrop of holiday magic and Yuletide wonder, a heartwarming tale unfolds. Join Merry as she navigates a landscape filled with secrets and unexpected connections, where the frosty touch of destiny and the warmth of love collide.

In the memories of history, the echo of the Fae's departure still lingers, and their descendants remain ever-watchful for the return of the Seers and Guardians. Victoria, unsuspecting and yet undaunted, is thrust into her greatest trial—a prophecy that will challenge her in ways she could never have imagined. Her destiny, intertwined with a Fae Prince who yearns to explore a world far removed from his own, unfurls before her. The Prince's life takes an unexpected turn as he becomes a captive in a realm he longed to understand.

In an age when myths and legends are dismissed as mere fairy tales, a young woman named Cora finds herself thrust into a realm where ancient lore and prophecies come to life. Her own existence is imperiled, but a deeper destiny awaits her. Born from the depths of the sea, a young man shrouded in mystery and legend emerges, a guardian of a realm concealed beneath the waves, tethered to Cora by a powerful artifact—the Ring of Mer. Their fates are intertwined, and their connection is vital to the fulfillment of an age-old prophecy.

When Kreel reluctantly accepts a position on the eerie midnight shift at a nearby cemetery, little does he realize that his proximity to the resting souls around him may soon become alarmingly intimate. His world is turned upside down when a woman with eyes as dark as the night itself, and a soul equally mysterious, lays claim to him as her own. Now, Kreel finds himself thrust into a desperate quest for a remedy, racing against the relentless advance of the new moon. As the lunar cycle wanes, he clings to the hope that his hourglass of time hasn't already run dry.

In the quiet confines of her own world, Crystal discovers that a hidden realm of intense desire exists when she crosses paths with John. While John's allure lies partly in his mysterious charm and striking good looks, there's a captivating secret that sets him apart—he's a shape-shifter with an insatiable craving for honey, and for Crystal. As their worlds collide, the temperature soars, awakening the dormant Kodiak within John, a primal force longing for the connection it senses in Crystal.

Maxine Lewis is about to discover a realm she never fathomed existed, but what awaits her is far beyond her wildest imaginings. Unbeknownst to her, she's about to become a pawn in a perilous game of survival, where her wits are her only defense. Nate Jackson, a formidable leader of a werewolf pack, faces a dire situation. His kind is on the brink of extinction, with a relentless enemy systematically erasing his pack members. As the pack's alpha, it falls upon him to unravel the sinister mystery behind these killings.

Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical head of state, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria steps into the Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a corrupt world where she must take decisions that will affect the life and death of thousands of citizens of Afalia, including her own....

Territory of Light is the radiant story of a young woman living alone in Tokyo with her two-year-old daughter. Its 12 chapters follow the first year of the narrator's separation from her husband. The novel is full of light, sometimes comforting and sometimes dangerous: sunlight streaming through windows, dappled light in the park, distant fireworks, dazzling floodwater, desaturated streetlamps and mysterious explosions. The delicate prose is beautifully patterned: the cumulative effect is disarmingly powerful and bright after-images remain in your mind for a long time afterwards.

This ambitious, electrifying work traces the harrowing journey of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, a beautifully illuminated Hebrew manuscript created in 15th-century Spain. When it falls to Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, to conserve this priceless work, the series of tiny artifacts she discovers in its ancient binding—an insect wing fragment, wine stains, salt crystals, a white hair—only begin to unlock its deep mysteries.

From Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March, and crafted a story "filled with the ache of love and marriage and with the power of war upon the mind and heart of one unforgettable man" (Sue Monk Kidd). With "pitch-perfect writing" (USA Today), Brooks follows March as he leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs.

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian myth.