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Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.

Brought to you by Penguin. What can humankind’s rich history of radical revolts teach us about the power of disobedience to tackle the climate crisis? What inspiration could we take from eighteenth century Japan to create a regenerative economy today? How might understanding the origins of...

Incredible true stories reveal strange new magic in American history in this wondrous first book from the creator of the award-winning podcast The Memory Palace. “One doesn’t often find the words imagination and history in the same sentence. Nate DiMeo has forever woven them together. The...

When I escape to the charming town of Blue Mountain to hide, I'm immediately hired as a personal assistant by the oldest son of the billionaire family in town. My new boss, Weston Keith, is irresistible and completely off-limits. I can keep things professional between us, I swear. When his housekeeper twists her ankle after tripping over the dog, I take over her responsibilities. Only, I have no idea how to cook and clean. Let's just say the situation gets real interesting, real fast. On top of that, I have a teensy-weensy secret he knows nothing about.

"Er starrte träumerisch aufs Wasser und versenkte sich ein weiteres Mal in die Gewissheit, ein Leben ausgelöscht zu haben. Ihm war endgültig klar, dass es seine Bestimmung war. Sein Schicksal! Daran gab es keinen begründbaren Zweifel mehr." Jahrelang zieht ein Serienmörder eine Blutspur durch Deutschland. Seine Taten haben nur eines gemeinsam: Sie sind nicht aufzuklären. Es gibt kein Muster, keine Zeugen, kein erkennbares Motiv, keine Verbindung zwischen den Opfern. Die Mordkommission ist hilflos.

As if things couldn't get any worse, Arthur is trying to survive yet another dreadful shift at the Hammy Burger when a supervillain barges in and takes him as a hostage. It's clear, from the get-go, that this villain is a poor schmuck who just happened on a dose of ChemX. And so, in an attempt to save the poor bastard from the consequences of his foolish actions, Arthur tries to convince him to surrender. But when the caped cavalry arrives, something happens and Arthur is exposed to a leak of the mysterious chemical substance.

The spoken word has immense potential for either building up or tearing down. Too often, it's the latter. Many of us are daily carrying around hurtful words, sometimes without even knowing it. These negative words have great influence over our lives and the lives of those around us. But thankfully, they are not the last word. Mary Busha speaks to the hurting and guides them toward victory over the harmful, demeaning, or insulting words of their past. 

It was no small feat but Arthur, aka Brick Breaker, managed to pass the Combine and earn the right to keep his powers. And so, his work as a superhero may finally begin, with his team, the Eon City Champions. Their first mission sounds easy enough: rid the Climb of all the baddies squatting in the abandoned housing projects, and they'll get to keep the building as their new headquarters.

This book contains a selection of unedited, authentic, pure material from articles in which Yogananda focused on happiness. These writings are dedicated to “Spiritual realization; development of body, mind, and soul; and Hindu psychology.”

Roman Mars and co-author Kurt Kohlstedt zoom in on the various elements that make our cities work, exploring the origins and other fascinating stories behind everything from power grids and fire escapes to drinking fountains and street signs. With deeply researched entries and beautiful line drawings throughout, The 99% Invisible City will captivate devoted fans of the show and anyone curious about design, urban environments and the unsung marvels of the world around them. You are about to see stories everywhere, you beautiful nerd. Now get out there.

In Level Up: Exploration, adrenaline-soaked battles and heart-pounding action collide in an epic whirlwind of adventure! Brace yourself as Leo and his intrepid crew plunge headfirst into uncharted territories, where danger lurks around every corner and the thrill of discovery knows no bounds...

The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow. “A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of...

Beautiful Blue World is a thrilling and moving story of children who become the key to winning a war. Sofarende is at war. For twelve-year-old Mathilde, it means food shortages, feuding neighbors, and bombings. Even so, as long as she and her best friend, Megs, are together, they’ll be all...

Fifteen-year-old Wonder Blake and her family are trying to recover from the death of Wonder's older sister Lucky, who was about to sign a major record deal when she died. When Lucky's talent manager runs into Wonder at the Dairy Queen where she works, her life takes a dramatic turn--suddenly...

Embark on a thrilling journey of adventure, magic, and self-discovery in Level Up: Progression, the exhilarating second installment of the It's an RPG World series. Join Leo and his loyal companions as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of a world transformed by the rules of an immersive...

Was, wenn du ab sofort keinen Wecker mehr bräuchtest und stattdessen voller Energie und Tatendrang aufwachen würdest? Wenn die Tage, an denen du niedergeschlagen und ohne jeglichen Elan aus dem Bett steigst, endlich der Vergangenheit angehören würden? Wenn du morgens nicht dein ganzes Leben infrage stellst, sondern mit klaren Absichten und Visionen in den Tag startest? Wenn du Entscheidungen ab sofort für und nicht länger gegen dich triffst und jeden neuen Tag zu dem schönsten deines Lebens machst?

Épouser son meilleur ami : plan de secours… ou cœur en danger ? Pour sauver l'entreprise familiale, Addison « Roe » Monroe n'a qu'une seule option : se marier avant la fin de l'année. Son problème ? Indépendante et farouchement attachée à sa liberté, elle ne se sent pas encore...

Mara Dyer believes life can't get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there. It can. She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her strangely unharmed. There is. She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love. She's wrong.

Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past. She can’t. She used to think her problems were all in her head. They aren’t. She couldn’t imagine that after everything she’s been through, the boy she loves would still be keeping secrets. She’s wrong.

He's the love of her life, but he doesn't know it. She's his one moment of sacrifice in a lifetime of survival. He was damaged and wild but resilient. She's always been obedient; now she's restless. Home for the summer between college and med school, Pearl Torres Frank knows two things: Boyce Wynn is the embodiment of everything she should run from and everything she wants to run to. Rebellious and loud. Unconcerned with society's opinion of him. Passionate. Strong. Dangerous. And one more trait he hides from everyone but her: Sweet.