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"Griffith's new Band of the Hawk assume their unholy forms to battle the monstrous Kushan emperor and his horde of demons, leaving the terrified Midland citizenry to wonder if their rescuers are another horrific curse. Meanwhile, Guts and his companions seek refuge on a small island that is not the safe haven they'd hoped forit's a sinister place watched over by an ancient, vengeful god whose power is about to be unleashed!"--

The go-to reference for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike of the most useful Sashiko embroidery stitches! Essential Sashiko provides full-size templates and patterns for 92 beautiful sashiko stitches -- all the patterns you are likely to need for any project you wish to undertake. It provides detailed lessons on how to form the stitches and how to use the accompanying templates to create your patterns. Instructions for 11 easy projects are included so you can try out these lovely stitches for yourself! This comprehensive all-in-one book includes: Templates for all the most useful Moyozashi (straight, curved and zigzag line) and Hitomezashi ("one-stitch") patterns A handy grid for creating diagonal stitch patterns Instructions for 11 simple bags, pouches, placemats, book covers and more!For quilting, mending, and the sheer joy of needlecraft, Essential Sashiko is the perfect choice for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.

Get ready to experience the Rules effect. Begin to get more out of life, shrug off adversity more easily and generally be a happier, calmer, more fulfilled person. Youll feel the benefits, and so will everyone around you.

Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world¿s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones12 Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience. Drawing from his own life, and those of his many creative collaborators past and present, Quincy Jones presents readers with lessons that are hardworking and accessible, yet speak to the passion of self-expression. He includes sections as deep as how to transform grief into power, and as practical as how to set goals and articulate intentions through daily affirmations. Weaving his story throughout, Jones lets readers in on his own creative process, as well as the importance of letting honesty, hard work, and good relationships drive your career.

One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care

From Hernn Diaz, Pulitzer finalist and author of &i>In the Distance&/i>, &i>Trust&/i> is a novel of extraordinary ambition and scope, told in four parts that slowly reveal the real woman behind the stories written about her by others. For fans of Kate Atkinson and Donna Tartt, &i>Trust &/i>is an American classic in the making.

For decades, Nike's campaigns have been so radically creative that they make an indelible mark on the public imagination - and, just sometimes, change how the world thinks. It's an art form that Greg Hoffman understands better than anyone.

Republished after many years out of print, Richard Rudd's The Revelation is one of the classic Human Design texts, packed with over 200 pages of information, insight and inspiration on Human Design. With hundreds of images, charts of well known people and examples, this is one of the best and most clearly written introductions to Human Design, covering all the basics - Type/Strategy, Definition, Authority, defined and undefined centres as well as how Human Design came to be. The Manual also includes intriguing 'red' sections with stories, articles and meditations to help our right brain integrate the knowledge. A must-have for all beginners or serious students of Human Design.

A science-backed guide for navigating and thriving through uncertainty—based on interviews and insights from world-renowned innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives.A bounty of tools and exercises so readers can build their uncertainty capabilities.Based on primary research of innovators, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, as well as gamblers, paramedics, surfers, and artists.Translates fascinating research in psychology, creativity, innovation, and behavioral sciences for a lay audience.Great, inspirational stories from people who've transformed uncertainties into possibilities.Audience:Smart business readers; those who read books like Nudge or Originals.Innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives¿anyone who wants to make better life and work. decisions and find new avenues for professional and personal growth.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, pocket-size inspiration and guidance to keep your transformation on track

Complete summaries of all 780 games in the SNES library. Each game is illustrated with a screenshot and supported with extra trivia.

Fortune favours the bold. All great leaders of history have known this, and were successful because of the risks they dared to take. But today so many of us are paralysed by fear. Drawing on ancient Stoic wisdom and examples across history and around the world, Ryan Holiday shows why courage is so important, and how to cultivate it in our own lives. Courage is not simply physical bravery but also doing the right thing and standing up for what you believe; it's creativity, generosity and perseverance. And it is the only way to live an extraordinary, fulfilled and effective life. Everything in life begins with courage. This book will equip you with the bravery to begin.

From the #1 Best-Selling author, Jeff Ashworth, comes the latest addition to The Game Master series, with more than 500 NPCs ready to populate your campaign whenever you need them! As is often the case in tabletop roleplaying games, players often venture into locales or look for answers in places and among people busy Game Masters simply didn't anticipate. Or, just as often, an adventure won't have fully fleshed out characters in place for the locations and encounters outlined for gameplay. The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters solves these issues and more by providing Game Masters with the information they need to "fill in the holes" in their campaign play. It will enable GMs to instantly add depth, color, motivation and unique physical characteristics at a moment's notice to unexpected or underwritten characters as they pop up during gameplay, ensuring every session is a memorable one for players and GMs alike.This edition also includes more than 50 hand-drawn illustrations of select NPCs detailed in the book, 3 bonus one-shot adventures, and a foreword by online influencer Jasmine Bhullar.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold!Tiny Changes, Remarkable ResultsNo matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.Learn how to: • make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); • overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; • design your environment to make success easier; • get back on track when you fall off course;...and much more.Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

For more than 80 years The Shell Channel Pilot has been the ultimate authority on English Channel navigation and pilotage.

Greenhouses have universal appeal, fusing together cultures and countries under one glass roof. In their new book, photographers India Hobson and Magnus Edmondson take you on a worldwide journey through their favourite botanical spaces.