-Titulo Original : Everyday Drinking The Distilled Kingsley Amis-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Kingsley Amiss drink writing is better than anybody elses, ever. EsquireNew in giftable hardcover, with an introduction by Christopher Hitchens-a collection of witty and deeply informed writings on wine, beer, and cocktails, from one of the all-time experts.Kingsley Amis was one of the great masters of comic prose, and no subject was dearer to him than the art and practice of drinking.Everyday Drinking brings together the best of his writing on the subject: Kingsley Amis in Drink,Everyday Drinking and Hows Your Glass?. In one handsome package, the book covers a full shelf of the masters humorous and erudite thoughts on the drinking arts. Along with a series of well-tested recipes (including a cocktail called the Lucky Jim) are Amiss musings on The Hangover, The Boozing Mans Diet, and (presumably as a matter of speculation) How Not to Get Drunk--all leavened with entertaining quizzes on the making and drinking of alcohol all over the world.Mixing practical know-how and hilarious opinionation, Everyday Drinking is a delightful cocktail of wry humor and distilled knowledge, served by one of our great gimlet wits. Review “There has never been a more charming, erudite, eager, generous and devoted lover of drink--to judge by his writing--than Kingsley Amis.” The New York Times Book Review“Essential reading for any literate bibber.” Wall Street Journal About the Author Born in London in 1922, Kingsley Amis was one of the best-loved British novelists of the twentieth century. He was the author of more than twenty novels, including the classic Lucky Jim, and a number of other works of criticism, poetry, and memoir. He was knighted in 1990, and died in 1995 at the age of seventy-three...

-Titulo Original : The Mask Falling (the Bone Season)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree, the stunning fourth novel set in the world of Scion.Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scions downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaims puppet empire. The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel. With Arcturus Mesarthim-her former enemy-at her side, she embarks on an adventure that will lead her from the catacombs of Paris to the glittering hallways of Versailles. Her risks promise high reward: the Parisian underworld could yield the means to escalate her rebellion to outright war. As Scion widens its bounds and the free world trembles in its shadow, Paige must fight her own memories after her ordeal at the hands of Scion. Meanwhile, she strives to understand her bond with Arcturus, which grows stronger by the day. But there are those who know the revolution began with them-and could end with them . . .The Mask Falling is a gripping, fantastical new addition to this “intoxicating urban-fantasy series” (NPR.org) that will leave readers begging for more. Review “Keenly imagined . . . Atmospheric and unnerving . . . Once again, the predicaments are complicated and suspenseful, the new and returning characters are intriguing . . . For all its superbly choreographed action and paranormal inventiveness, this is, at heart, a gripping tale of trust and love, valor and sacrifice, and equality and justice.” Booklist“Shannon expertly blends genres to create a story that is at once a political thriller, a dystopian epic, and a paranormal adventure. This bold series installment will leave fans eager for more.” Publishers Weekly“An intoxicating urban-fantasy series . . . Fans will be calling for more.” NPR.org“Real entertainment. Shannon has continued to build on this imagined world with intricacy, and Paiges voice comes through to deliver a suspenseful story.” The Washington Post“Invokes the tyranny of George Orwell. . . and the mythmaking of JRR Tolkien” USA Today“An author clearly driven to go deeper and deeper into a unique world [--] many will surely follow her.” Wall Street Journal“A great imagination at work.” People“Epic in every sense of the word, a dystopian drama set in a future version of London… [Shannons] worldbuilding is next-level good.” Culturess“Thrilling . . . A tantalizing, strategic setup for the next installment, which has all the ingredients to be a knockout.” Kirkus Reviews About the Author Samantha Shannon is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Season series. Her work has been translated into twenty-six languages. This is her fourth novel and her first outside of The Bone Season series. She lives in London.samanthashannon.co.uk / @say_shanno...

-Titulo Original : This Is Happiness-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST and REAL SIMPLEA profound and enchanting new novel from Booker Prize-longlisted author Niall Williams about the loves of our lives and the joys of reminiscing. You dont see rain stop, but you sense it. You sense something has changed in the frequency youve been living and you hear the quietness you thought was silence get quieter still, and you raise your head so your eyes can make sense of what your ears have already told you, which at first is only: something has changed.The rain is stopping. Nobody in the small, forgotten village of Faha remembers when it started; rain on the western seaboard was a condition of living. Now--just as Father Coffey proclaims the coming of electricity--it is stopping. Seventeen-year-old Noel Crowe is standing outside his grandparents house shortly after the rain has stopped when he encounters Christy for the first time. Though he cant explain it, Noel knows right then: something has changed. This is the story of all that was to follow: Christys long-lost love and why he had come to Faha, Noels own experiences falling in and out of love, and the endlessly postponed arrival of electricity--a development that, once complete, would leave behind a world that had not changed for centuries. Niall Williams latest novel is an intricately observed portrait of a community, its idiosyncrasies and its traditions, its paradoxes and its inanities, its failures and its triumphs. Luminous and otherworldly, and yet anchored with deep-running roots into the earthy and the everyday, This Is Happiness is about stories as the very stuff of life: the ways they make the texture and matter of our world, and the ways they write and rewrite us. Review “Comic and poignant in equal measure.” The New Yorker“Escaping into the pages of “This Is Happiness feels as much like time travel as enlightenment. Halfway through, I realized that if I didnt stop underlining passages, the whole book would be underlined…. Williams is engaged in the careful labor of teaching us to hear the subtler melodies drowned out by the din of modern life… This is a story about the beginnings of love and the persistence of affection, about the loss of faith and the recovering of belief. If youre a reader of a certain frame of mind, craving a novel of delicate wit laced with rare wisdom, this, truly, is happiness.” Ron Charles, Washington Post“This big-hearted story is an intimate study of a small place on the brink of change.” New York Times“An often delightful, rural rhapsody.” Wall Street Journal“A breahtaking tale… Williams, a Man Booker Prize-longlisted author for his History of the Rain, is a master of Irish storytelling, crafting sentences that tempt the reader to double back and read again - and characters that get under your skin.” The Associated Press“Warm and whimsical, sometimes sorrowful, but always expressed in curlicues of Irish lyricism, this charming book makes varied use of its electrical metaphor, not least to express the flickering pulse of humanity. A story both little and large and one that pulls out all the Irish stops.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review“With a beckoning gentleness that belies the deeper philosophies at play, superb Irish author Williams (History of the Rain, 2014) offers a lilting, magical homage to time and redemption, and a stirring, sentimental journey into the mysteries of love and the possibilities of friendship.” Booklist, starred review“This Irish novel made me deeply happy... The sentences and insights stirred and surprised me on every page.” Chicago Tribune“A charming, often moving book, enriched by beautifully drawn characters and brilliantly depicted scenes from country life.” Minneapolis Star Tribune“The beauty and power of Irish author Niall Williams writing lies in his ability to invest the quotidian with wonder. A truly peerless wordsmith, he even makes descriptions of gleaming white applianc...

-Titulo Original : A Court Of Frost And Starlight (a Court Of Thorns And Roses, 4)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: A tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming books.Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.Bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the later books in the series, A Court of Frost and Starlight explores the far-reaching effects of a devastating war and the fierce love between friends. Review “Simply dazzles.” - starred review, Booklist on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Passionate, violent, sexy and daring…. A true page-turner.” - USA Today on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Suspense, romance, intrigue and action. This is not a book to be missed!” - Huffington Post on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Vicious and intoxicating…. A dazzling world, complex characters and sizzling romance.” - Top Pick, RT Book Reviews on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“A sexy, action-packed fairytale.” - Bustle on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Fiercely romantic, irresistibly sexy and hypnotically magical. A veritable feast for the senses.” - USA Today on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“Hits the spot for fans of dark, lush, sexy fantasy.” - Kirkus Reviews on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“An immersive, satisfying read.” - Publishers Weekly on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“Darkly sexy and thrilling.” - Bustle on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“Fast-paced and explosively action-packed.” - Booklist on A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN“The plot manages to seduce you with its alluring characters, irresistible world and never-ending action, leaving you craving more.” - RT Book Reviews on A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : House Of Earth And Blood (crescent City)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: A #1 New York Times bestseller! Sarah J. Maass bestselling Crescent City series begins with House of Earth and Blood, which follows the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. Shell do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his bosss enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, hes offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent Citys underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if theyd only let it. With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom-and the power of love. Review “The mystery element presents a stunning twist, and the emotional depth of Bryces relationships with both Hunt and Danika is incredibly moving. Fans will eagerly await the next installment.” Booklist, starred review“A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn.” Entertainment Weekly“A master class in world-building adventure. Dont miss it.” #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris“A richly imagined tale spiced with snarky humor and smoldering romance.” Publishers Weekly“House of Earth and Blood is a gamechanger! A must read. Sarah J. Maas has set the new standard with this book.” #1 NYT bestselling author J. R. Ward“Tender, funny, frustrating, hot, and satisfying… Modern day paranormal mixed with good old-fashioned fantasy…of truly epic proportions.” #1 NYT bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : House Of Earth And Blood (crescent City)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: A #1 New York Times bestseller! Sarah J. Maass brand-new CRESCENT CITY series begins with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life working hard all day and partying all night until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom and the power of love. Review “The mystery element presents a stunning twist, and the emotional depth of Bryces relationships with both Hunt and Danika is incredibly moving. Fans will eagerly await the next installment.” Booklist, starred review“A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn.” Entertainment Weekly“A master class in world-building adventure. Dont miss it.” #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris“A richly imagined tale spiced with snarky humor and smoldering romance.” Publishers Weekly“House of Earth and Blood is a gamechanger! A must read. Sarah J. Maas has set the new standard with this book.” #1 NYT bestselling author J. R. Ward“Tender, funny, frustrating, hot, and satisfying… Modern day paranormal mixed with good old-fashioned fantasy…of truly epic proportions.” #1 NYT bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : A Court Of Wings And Ruin (a Court Of Thorns And Roses, 3)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: The epic third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything and everyone she holds dear.As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers both magical and political and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must decide whom to trust amongst the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places. In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the fate of Feyre’s world is at stake as armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy it. Review “Simply dazzles.” - starred review, Booklist on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Passionate, violent, sexy and daring…. A true page-turner.” - USA Today on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Suspense, romance, intrigue and action. This is not a book to be missed!” - Huffington Post on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Vicious and intoxicating…. A dazzling world, complex characters and sizzling romance.” - Top Pick, RT Book Reviews on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“A sexy, action-packed fairytale.” - Bustle on A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES“Fiercely romantic, irresistibly sexy and hypnotically magical. A veritable feast for the senses.” - USA Today on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“Hits the spot for fans of dark, lush, sexy fantasy.” - Kirkus Reviews on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“An immersive, satisfying read.” - Publishers Weekly on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“Darkly sexy and thrilling.” - Bustle on A COURT OF MIST AND FURY“Fast-paced and explosively action-packed.” - Booklist on A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN“The plot manages to seduce you with its alluring characters, irresistible world and never-ending action, leaving you craving more.” - RT Book Reviews on A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Crown Of Midnight (throne Of Glass, 2)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Never trust an assassin.Celaenas story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the Kings Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion-not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaenas world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie . . . and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one womans truth is the only thing that can save them all. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Fight Night-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Move over, Scout Finch! Theres a new contender for feistiest girl in fiction, and her name is Swiv. -USA Today, Best Books of the YearToews is a master of dialogue. -New York Times Book Review, Editors ChoiceA revelation. -Richard Russo NPR Best Books of the Year * Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize * Writers Trust Fiction Prize Finalist * Indie Next Pick * Amazon Editors Pick * Apple Book of the MonthFrom the bestselling author of Women Talking and All My Puny Sorrows, a compassionate, darkly humorous, and deeply wise novel about three generations of women.“Youre a small thing,” Grandma writes, “and you must learn to fight.” Swivs Grandma, Elvira, has been fighting all her life. From her upbringing in a strict religious community, she has fought those who wanted to take away her joy, her independence, and her spirit. She has fought to make peace with her loved ones when they have chosen to leave her. And now, even as her health fails, Grandma is fighting for her family: for her daughter, partnerless and in the third term of a pregnancy; and for her granddaughter Swiv, a spirited nine-year-old who has been suspended from school. Cramped together in their Toronto home, on the precipice of extraordinary change, Grandma and Swiv undertake a vital new project, setting out to explain their lives in letters they will never send.Alternating between the exuberant, precocious voice of young Swiv and her irrepressible, tenacious Grandma, Fight Night is a love letter to mothers and grandmothers, and to all the women who are still fighting-painfully, ferociously- for a way to live on their own terms. Review “Toews is a master of dialogue, swirling the adults perspectives through Swivs imperfect ventriloquism as if she were mixing paints.” New York Times Book Review, Editors Choice“Ardent, hilarious, and moving.” NPR.org“If the books overwhelming tenderness makes the reader cry, theyll be, as Swivs mother teaches her, tears of happiness.” Nadja Spiegelman, New York Times“A touching tribute to the matrilineal bond among three women of different generations.” Los Angeles Times“Toews will make you cheer and sob for all concerned.” Boston Globe“Go Grandma Elvira!” Margaret Atwood via Twitter“The last book that made me cry. It took only a line or two to be reminded of why I read fiction and why I write it. Toews doesnt simply narrate a story; she fashions a world.” Joshua Ferris, The Guardian“A big-hearted, briskly paced family saga about the extraordinary love that binds three generations of free-spirited women together, and the tools and techniques that theyve had to develop to survive.” USA Today, Best Books of the Year“You wouldnt think its possible to write a book about a family grappling with the legacy of mental illness thats also hilarious. But Miriam is such a beautiful and funny writer. She really locates the comedy in difficult life situations. I recommend it [Fight Night] so highly.” Rumaan Alam on NBC-TV TODAY, “What to Read”“I laughed and cried reading this book; I cant think of a higher endorsement.” BuzzFeed, “Best Books of the Year”“Toews can always see the light through the darkness, and with grace and tenderness and humor, tells how to live with it, really live.” Literary Hub, “Favorite Books of the Year“A love letter to our brave and brilliant matriarchs.” Glamour“A novel as moving as it is full of humor . . . As Susan Cole, in Now Magazine, says, Few authors mix humor and deep emotion with Toewss skill.” The Millions, “Most Anticipated”“Miriam Toews [is] a master of the novel. Every book of hers is magic. This ones magic is terrifying, perhaps even more than others, but its compelling and inescapable, demanding to be read.” New York Journal of Books“Nobody writes books like Miriam Toews-you feel her characters down to the bone, and she can straddle the horrific to the humorous across a single sentence. Fight Night is a hymn to ...

-Titulo Original : Brother Of The More Famous Jack The 40th Anniversary Edition Of A Classic, With New Introductions By Rachel Cusk & Maria Semple-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: ________________________ A JOYFUL 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A COMING-OF-AGE CLASSIC ________________________ There are few modern tales of first love and its disillusions that are as thoroughly realised, as brilliantly lewd, and as hilariously satisfying to men and women of all ages as this one - Rachel Cusk Eighteen-year-old Katherine - bright, stylish, frustratedly suburban - doesnt know how her life will change when the brilliant Jacob Goldman first offers her a place at university. When she enters the Goldmans rambling bohemian home, presided over by the beatific matriarch Jane, she realises that Jacob and his family are everything she has been waiting for. But when a romantic entanglement ends in tears, Katherine is forced into exile from the family she loves most. And her journey back into the fold, after more than a decade away, will yield all kinds of delightful surprises... ________________________ The perfect book - Meg Mason The best possible company in this difficult world - Ann Patchett A daisy bomb of joy - Maria Semple Funny, charming, teeming with life, and real - Nick Hornby I adored it . Redolent of classics like The Constant Nymph with both its true voice and wonderfully sage and sanguine heroine - Sophie Dahl One of those books that when people have read it, they just push it into your hands silently: You have to read this book, you will love this book. Theres no other book I love more - Caroline ODonoghue, Sentimental Garbage Reading it again is as comforting as eating toast and Marmite between clean, fresh sheets - Rachel Cooke, Sunday Times Think Brideshead Revisited set in the 1970s, only sexier and much funnier. It kills me that I didnt read it at university, when I really needed it - Meg Rosoff, New Statesma...

-Titulo Original : A Swim In A Pond In The Rain From The Man Booker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling Author Of Lincoln In The Bardo-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPICKED BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, IRISH TIMES, SPECTATOR, TLS, NEW STATESMAN, MAIL ON SUNDAY, I PAPER, PROSPECT, REVEW31 AND EVENING STANDARD AS A BOOK OF 2021A masterclass from a warm and engagingly enthusiastic companion Guardian Summer Reading Picks 2021This book is a delight, and its about delight too. How necessary, at our particular moment Tessa Hadley________________From the New York Times-bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves - and our world today.For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been teaching a class on the Russian short story to his MFA students at Syracuse University. In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, he shares a version of that class with us, offering some of what he and his students have discovered together over the years. Paired with iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, the seven essays in this book are intended for anyone interested in how fiction works and why its more relevant than ever in these turbulent times.In his introduction, Saunders writes, Were going to enter seven fastidiously constructed scale models of the world, made for a specific purpose that our time maybe doesnt fully endorse but that these writers accepted implicitly as the aim of art-namely, to ask the big questions, questions like, How are we supposed to be living down here? What were we put here to accomplish? What should we value? What is truth, anyway, and how might we recognize it? He approaches the stories technically yet accessibly, and through them explains how narrative functions; why we stay immersed in a story and why we resist it; and the bedrock virtues a writer must foster. The process of writing, Saunders reminds us, is a technical craft, but also a way of training oneself to see the world with new openness and curiosity.A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a deep exploration not just of how great writing works but of how the mind itself works while reading, and of how the reading and writing of stories make genuine connection possible...

-Titulo Original : Kingdom Of Ash (throne Of Glass, 7)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Together they will rise. Or together they will fall.The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people-but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day.With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maass #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : The Assassins Blade The Throne Of Glass Novellas-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend.Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas.Celaena Sardothien is her kingdoms most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassins Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynns clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade . . . knowing that if she fails, shell lose not just a chance at freedom but her life.A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling-and deadly-world.Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate LordThe Assassin and the HealerThe Assassin and the DesertThe Assassin and the UnderworldThe Assassin and the Empire Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Ageless The New Science Of Getting Older Without Getting Old-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: A stunner ... If you havent got this book in your house, I dont know why Chris EvansA startling wake-up call . . . Writing with the vim of a Bill Bryson and the technical knowledge of a scientist, Steele gives us a chance to grasp whats at stake IndependentAn exhilarating journey . . . Steele is a superb guide TelegraphA fascinating read with almost every page bursting with extraordinary facts . . . Read it now Mail on SundayAgeless is a guide to the biggest issue we all face. Ageing - not cancer, not heart disease - is the worlds leading cause of death and suffering. What would the world be like if we could cure it?Living disease-free until the age of 100 is achievable within our lifetimes. In prose that is lucid and full of fascinating facts, Ageless introduces us to the cutting-edge research that is paving the way for this revolution. Computational biologist Andrew Steele explains what occurs biologically as we age, as well as practical ways we can slow down the process. He reveals how understanding the scientific implications of ageing could lead to the greatest discovery in the history of civilisation - one that has the potential to improve billions of lives, save trillions of dollars, and transform the human condition...

-Titulo Original : The Least Of Us True Tales Of America And Hope In The Time Of Fentanyl And Meth-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Apple Best Books of 2021 Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal * Shortlisted for the Zocalo Book Prize From the New York Times bestselling author of Dreamland, a searing follow-up that explores the terrifying next stages of the opioid epidemic and the quiet yet ardent stories of community repair. Sam Quinones traveled from Mexico to main streets across the U.S. to create Dreamland, a groundbreaking portrait of the opioid epidemic that awakened the nation. As the nation struggled to put back the pieces, Quinones was among the first to see the dangers that lay ahead: synthetic drugs and a new generation of kingpins whose product could be made in Magic Bullet blenders. In fentanyl, traffickers landed a painkiller a hundred times more powerful than morphine. They laced it into cocaine, meth, and counterfeit pills to cause tens of thousands of deaths-at the same time as Mexican traffickers made methamphetamine cheaper and more potent than ever, creating, Sam argues, swaths of mental illness and a surge in homelessness across the United States. Quinones hit the road to investigate these new threats, discovering how addiction is exacerbated by consumer-product corporations. “In a time when drug traffickers act like corporations and corporations like traffickers,” he writes, “our best defense, perhaps our only defense, lies in bolstering community.” Amid a landscape of despair, Quinones found hope in those embracing the forgotten and ignored, illuminating the striking truth that we are only as strong as our most vulnerable. Weaving analysis of the drug trade into stories of humble communities, The Least of Us delivers an unexpected and awe-inspiring response to the call that shocked the nation in Sam Quinoness award-winning Dreamland...

-Titulo Original : The Island Of Missing Trees A Novel-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: About the Author Elif Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist. She writes in both Turkish and English, and has published 19 books, 12 of which are novels. Her work has been translated into 55 languages. Her latest novel 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and RSL Ondaatje Prize; and chosen as Blackwells Book of the Year. Her previous novel, The Forty Rules of Love was chosen by BBC among 100 Novels that Shaped Our World. Shafak has been conferred Doctor of Humane Letters by Bard College in 2021. Shafak holds a PhD in political science, and she has taught at various universities in Turkey, the US and the UK, including St Annes College, Oxford University, where she is an honorary fellow. Shafak is an inspiring public speaker and twice TED Global speaker; she contributes to major publications around the world and she was awarded the medal of Chevalier de lOrdre des Arts et des Lettres. elifshafak A REESES BOOK CLUB PICKShortlisted for the Womens Prize for Fiction A wise novel of love and grief, roots and branches, displacement and home, faith and belief. Balm for our bruised times. -David Mitchell, author of Utopia AvenueA rich, magical new novel on belonging and identity, love and trauma, nature and renewal, from the Booker-shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof, and this tree bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings and eventually, to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when war breaks out, when the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and when the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns. He is a botanist looking for native species, but really, hes searching for lost love. Years later a Ficus carica grows in the back garden of a house in London where Ada Kazantzakis lives. This tree is her only connection to an island she has never visited--- her only connection to her familys troubled history and her complex identity as she seeks to untangle years of secrets to find her place in the world.A moving, beautifully written, and delicately constructed story of love, division, transcendence, history, and eco-consciousness, The Island of Missing Trees is Elif Shafaks best work yet. Review “A beautiful contemplation of some of lifes biggest questions about identity, history and meaning.” Time, Most Anticipated Books of Fall“A brilliant novel - one that rings with Elif Shafaks characteristic compassion for the overlooked and the under-loved, for those whom history has exiled, excluded or separated.” Robert McFarlane, author of UNDERLAND“An excruciatingly tender love story that transcends cultures, generations and, most remarkably, species.” Naomi Klein, author of ON FIR...

-Titulo Original : Throne Of Glass (throne Of Glass, 1)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Lethal. Loyal. Legendary.Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas.In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the Kings Champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien.The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. And a princess from a faraway country will befriend her. But something rotten dwells in the castle, and its there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaenas fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival-and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world.Thrilling and fierce, Throne of Glass is the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Empire Of Storms (throne Of Glass, 5)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war.War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who dont.With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what-and who-shes willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Crown Of Midnight (throne Of Glass, 2)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war.War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who dont.With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what-and who-shes willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Queen Of Shadows (throne Of Glass, 4)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Follow an epic story of the Viking Age that traces the historical trail of an ancient piece of jewelry found in a Viking grave in England to its origins thousands of miles east in India.An acclaimed bioarchaeologist, Catrine Jarman has used cutting-edge forensic techniques to spark her investigation into the history of the Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet-and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death-date down to the range of a few years. And her research offers enlightening new visions of the roles of women and children in Viking culture. Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into her temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings’ route was far more varied than we might think-that with them came people from the Middle East, not just Scandinavia, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain. Told as a riveting history of the Vikings and the methods we use to understand them, this is a major reassessment of the fierce, often-mythologized voyagers of the North-and of the global medieval world as we know it. Review Will cast a spell on any reader who enjoys their history well-written and clearly argued. Replete with witches, human sacrifice, Greek fire and funeral orgies. One of the most thrilling works of archaeological detective work I have ever read.” William Dalrymple, Financial TimesA masterly history. River Kings is a mystery and an adventure, the tale of a quest that took Cat Jarman from Repton to Scandinavia, across the Baltic Sea, over to Baghdad and finally to India. I was held captive. In addition to being a wonderful writer, Jarman is a skilled bioarchaeologist. River Kings is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed. Tiny trills of detail give way to pounding drums of drama.” The Times (London)“While opening up the eastern Viking Age to a general audience, Jarman also inducts the reader into the range and wealth of evidence with which Viking scholars grapple. A rich tale of discovery.” The Times Literary SupplementCat Jarman will transform the way you think about the Vikings. -- Dan Snow, historian and television presenterA bead was discovered in a Viking warrior’s grave, and that discovery led Cat Jarman on an amazing journey which is described in this extraordinary story. That bead, in Cat Jarman’s hands, taught me more about the Vikings than a score of history books. River Kings is an astonishing and compelling triumph! -- Bernard Cornwell, New York Times bestselling authorStarting with an enigmatic carnelian bead, Cat Jarman reveals how her own research has contributed to a completely new understanding of the Vikings. A brilliantly, beautifully told story.” -- Alice Roberts, author, anthropologist, and television presenterA thrilling read. Illuminates Viking culture in an utterly intriguing new light.” -- Charles Spencer, author and historianAn extraordinarily imaginative conjuring of the Viking world. This is not archaeology as dry stones and bones, but as the lived lives of the people of the past brought to life with verve, style and sympathetic imagination. Beautifully written. You’ll never see the Viking Age in the same way again.” -- Michael Wood, historian and author About the Author Cat Jarman, PhD, is a bioarchaeologist and field archaeologist specializing in the Viking Age and Viking women. She uses forensic techniques like isotope analysis, carbon dating, and DNA analysis on human remains to untangle the experiences of past people from broader historical narratives. Dr. Jarman has contributed to numerous...

-Titulo Original : Heir Of Fire (throne Of Glass, 3)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: The heir of ash and fire bows to no one.A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life-and her future-forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny-and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaenas epic journey from woman to warrior. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Tower Of Dawn (throne Of Glass, 6)-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: A glorious empire. A desperate quest. An ancient secret.The search for allies extends to a new land in the sixth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Chaol Westfall and Nesryn Faliq have arrived in the shining city of Antica to forge an alliance with the Khagan of the Southern Continent, whose vast armies are Erileas last hope. But they have also come to Antica for another purpose: to seek healing at the famed Torre Cesme for the wounds Chaol received in Rifthold. After enduring unspeakable horrors as a child at the hands of Adarlanian soldiers, Yrene Towers has no desire to help the young lord from Adarlan, let alone heal him. Yet she has sworn an oath to assist those in need, and she will honor it. But Lord Westfall carries his own dark past, and Yrene soon realizes that those shadows could engulf them both. Chaol, Nesryn, and Yrene will have to draw on every scrap of their resilience to overcome the danger that surrounds them. But while they become entangled in the political webs of the khaganate, long-awaited answers slumber deep in the mountains, where warriors soar on legendary ruks. Answers that might offer their world a chance at survival . . . or doom them all.The final battle looms in this sixth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. Review “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” - Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade“A thrilling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight“Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” - New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire“Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” - Booklist on Queen of Shadows“Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms“Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” - HuffPost on Tower of Dawn“A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” - Time on Kingdom of Ash About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaasinstagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : A Court Of Thorns And Roses Collectors Edition-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: Experience Feyre Archerons journey all over again with the beautiful collectors edition of A Court of Thorns and Roses, the seductive first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas, featuring a deluxe new package, an updated map, ribbon pull, and more! When nineteen-year-old Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin-one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world. As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning shes been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever. All of the magic of Feyres epic journey and romance is reflected in this enchanting, collectible edition of A Court of Thorns and Roses, which comes complete with a cloth slipcase featuring unique foil art on the case and book cover, ribbon pull, brand-new interior page designs, metallic endpapers, and a newly illustrated map. About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. Sarah lives with her husband, son, and dog. sarahjmaas /theworldofsarahjmaas instagram /therealsjmaa...

-Titulo Original : Rambutan Recipes From Sri Lanka-Fabricante : Bloomsbury Publishing-Descripcion Original: A true gift to anyone who reads it -Alison Roman Delicious... this book makes me hungry -Yotam Ottolenghi Glorious... like having an encouraging, enthusiastic friend with you in the kitchen as you cook -Nigella Lawson More than 80 lush Sri Lankan recipes for fresh dinners, cold drinks, and sticky sweets that prove small islands can bring big flavors Since Cynthia Shanmugalingam was a young girl, she has worked to piece together her sense of Sri Lanka, her ancestral homeland that she experienced through the wondrous flavors of her immigrant parents kitchen in London. In Rambutan, these ingredients, methods, and tastes-combining Javanese, Malay, Indian, Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences-come together to create an irresistible portrait of modern Sri Lankan cuisine. In more than 80 recipes, Shanmugalingam takes her favorite parts of the islands culinary tradition and adapts them to be accessible and fun for the home cook: with dinners of sticky chicken buriani and crunchy fried potatoes with turmeric, desserts of mango fluff pie and milk toffee, and drinks of lemongrass lime soda and boozy tea cocktails, Rambutan is designed to deliver as much edible Sri Lankan joy as possible. Combining luscious recipe photography and stunning candids from the island, this exuberant guide is perfect for home cooks looking to explore the exciting Sri Lankan tradition in South Asian cuisine. Review “Shanmugalingam enchants with a treasure trove of diasporan recipes…detailed essays offer cultural context as well as personal-and sometimes melancholy-anecdotes. Additionally, acknowledging Sri Lankas unique mix of cultures, [Shanmugalingam] provides fascinating backstories for several recipes... Enthusiastic home cooks and armchair travelers alike will delight in exploring the culinary treasures in this heartfelt tribute.” Publishers Weekly, starred review “Shanmugalingam shares a deeply personal look at Sri Lankan food through 80 recipes. Through green mango curries, herbaceous sambols, and fiery red seafood stews, she provides a picture of a cuisine thats been shaped by natural resources, war, and many generations of innovative home cooks.” Epicurious “Delicious... This book makes me hungry to travel, explore and eat new things, especially curries.” Yotam Ottolenghi “The honesty, humor, and generosity of spirit that flows from each page is a true gift to anyone who reads it.” Alison Roman “This glorious book invites the reader into her life, her memories, the shaping of an appetite, and brings Sri Lanka to life in a way that resonates deep in the soul. Cynthia Shanmugalingams food, like her voice, is bright, warm, and no-nonsense in an immediately trustworthy way. Its like having an encouraging, enthusiastic friend with you in the kitchen as you cook... [a] beautiful book.” Nigella Lawson “Rambutan takes us by the hand to Sri Lanka, a tantalizingly delicious cookbook filled with spirited tales, cooking knowhow and tender family stories.” Lara Lee “A proper (and honest) insiders guide to Sri Lankan home cooking. I picked up this book for the food, but Ill treasure it forever for the stories.” Meera Sodha “The vivacity of storytelling is poured into recipes that beguile and transport the cook if not to Sri Lanka then at least to the kitchen.” Jeremy Lee “A joyous book, stuffed with tantalizing food and beautiful writing.” Shamil Thakrar, author of DISHOOM “Passionate, beautiful, eye-opening & totally engaging.” Ravneet Gill “Full to the brim with bright, vibrant, colorful recipes. I love this book and want to cook and eat my way through every page! ” Skye Gyngell “This is the recipe book Ive been waiting for.” George Alagiah “A thing of great beauty and heart. The food jumps out at you with a promise of deliciousness. ” Anna Jones “[Shanmugalingam] offers recipes from across [Sri Lanka], all illustrated with vivid photographs that capture intense tropical colors of dishe...