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'This book will profoundly change the way you consider your own mind' Lewis Dartnell, bestselling author of The Knowledge, Origins and Being Human'You will not a find a more up-to-date or more compelling account of how a mind emerges from the brain' Chris Frith - Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at University College LondonHow does your brain decide what it's seeing, from the physical world to other people? For decades, scientists have tried to understand how our brains work, not realising that the answer lies much closer to home than it seems.The latest research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that the brain is doing the same thing that the scientists are: using past experiences to build theories of how the world works, and using these models to predict and make sense of it. Through this process, your brain constructs the reality that you live in.In this book Daniel Yon takes the research one step further, uncovering how your brain colours your perception of the world, the judgements you make about other people and the beliefs you form about yourself. With transformative applications for how we engage with other communities and approach mental illness, A Trick of The Mind will revolutionise the way you think.

In a den of vipers, revenge is the deadliest venom. They shattered my world; now, I'll bring down theirs. The problem? I have virtually no way to trace the puppet master. My only lead: The Vipers. An elite college hockey team that rules the ice-and the shadows beyond it. To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link. Kane Davenport. The charismatic captain and the lone green flag in a nest of serpents. But too late, I realize I've enticed the most venomous snake. Kane's friendly façade hides a predator more dangerous than I imagined. He quickly unveils the monster lurking beneath the surface. A monster who lured me in only to trap me in a lethal game with no escape.

Juvelian's fake boyfriend wants to date for real . . . but will she accept him after discovering his true identity?Stunned by her contract boyfriend's confession of real love and her aloof father's unexpected display of loyalty, Lady Juvelian begins to wonder if her second life might have a happy ending after all. But her bubble is quickly burst at Princess Beatrice's coming-of-age ceremony, where Juvelian's unhinged ex, Mikhail, stirs up trouble yet again. When an unexpected hero saves the day, Juvelian learns that the person she fears most - the tyrannical crown prince - may be much closer to her than she realized. Meanwhile, Juvelian's father is running out of options as he struggles to break free from the wicked emperor's grasp. As Duke Floyen's inner turmoil grows, he becomes all the more determined to protect his daughter, even if it means relying on the last person in the world he wants to trust. Volume 5 collects episodes 65-80 of the webcomic Father, I Don't Want This Marriage.

He's everything she's ever wanted, she's the one thing he knows he can never have... A small town romance full of second chances, forbidden love, and secrets that will change everything as one family knows it.

Only those who have died know how long a lifetime is. Inés Valeztena's first life ended at the age of twenty-six. The manhwa adaptation of CHACHA KIM'S webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. Inés Valeztena, daughter of a powerful noble family, and Cárcel Escalante, cousin to the crown prince, have been engaged since they were six years old. Their long-delayed marriage has been the talk of high society for years, and although her fiancé is the empire's most notorious playboy, Inés seems inexplicably content to keep the arrangement. In fact, she encourages him to do whatever he pleases even after their wedding, as long as they maintain order among the nobles. What the gossips - and Cárcel - don't know is that Inés has plans for her marriage of obligation, and they have nothing to do with love. But when Cárcel suddenly declares he is ready to reform his rakish ways, marry immediately, and prove to Inés that he is worthy of her true affection, she must to keep her wits about her or risk losing everything she's spent lifetimes of heartache and desperation to obtain. Volume 1 collects episodes 1-16 of the webcomic The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway.

'There is no contemporary American writer quite like Richard Powers ... It is rare to find a novel as intellectually and emotionally engaging as this' GUARDIANJonah, Ruth, and Joseph are the children of mixed-race parents who aspire to raise them beyond the constraints of time and identity, immersing them in a world of song. However, they cannot shield them from the realities of the outside world forever. Jonah, a talented young tenor, finds that the opera world remains preoccupied with his race. Ruth, rejecting classical music, disappears instead into a life dedicated to activism and a new relationship. Over the years, Joseph - the middle child, a pianist, and our narrator - struggles not only to stay connected to his siblings but also to carve out a future on his own. A powerful story of a tragedy of race in America, The Time of Our Singing is an enthralling, harrowing novel about the lives of choices of one family at the crossroads of identity.

'A love story of charm and substance, brimming over with ideas, yet anchored in emotional truth' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHIn 1957, brilliant biologist Stuart Ressler sets out to crack the genetic code. Yet his efforts are sidetracked by other, more complex codes - social, moral, musical, and spiritual - as he falls in love with a member of his research team. Years later, another young man and woman investigate a different mystery: why did the promising Ressler suddenly vanish from the world of science?Strand by strand, these two love stories intertwine in a double helix of desire in an enthralling tale about new love and the mysteries of science.

A young witch who inadvertently curses her brother to live a life without love must find a way to undo her spell in this enchanting novella set in the world of Uprooted and Spinning Silver from the Sunday Times bestselling author Naomi Novik. Celia discovers her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother Argent leaves home. Furious at being left behind, she lashes out, not realising her childish, angry words will suddenly become imbued with the power of prophecy, dooming him to a life without love. While Argent wanders the world, forced to seek only fame and glory instead of the love and belonging he truly desires, Celia attempts to undo the curse. Yet she cannot find the solution - until she learns the truth about the centuries-old war between her people and the summerlings, the immortal beings holding a relentless grudge against their mortal neighbours. With the aid of her unwanted middle brother, Celia may be able to undo her eldest brother's curse and heal the lands so long torn apart by the Summer War. But what price will she have to pay?

Salem Salazar is the black sheep of her wealthy family. Plagued by scandal, she enrols at the elite Mortimer University to find out what happened to her perfect, missing older sister Olivia. There, she soon discovers Olivia is only one of many girls who have disappeared at Mortimer, and vows to uncover the dark forces responsible. Even if it means using herself as bait. And Cazimir van der Waal has caught her scent. Caz may look as though he was carved by the Gods, but he also has a dark past, a hidden agenda, and a ravenous appetite for a beautiful, golden-eyed girl. But whilst Caz is obsessed with Salem, he is far from the most dangerous thing at Mortimer.As Salem and Caz's investigations intertwine, their undeniable chemistry ignites a passionate bond. Can they uncover the truth before it consumes them both?

Humanity is under assault by malevolent "antimemes"--ideas that attack memory, identity, and the fabric of reality itself - in this wickedly brain-bending tale of science-fiction horror, an entirely reimagined and expanded version of the beloved online novel.They're all around us, hiding in plain sight.One could be in the room with you, now, just to your left. You could be seeing it right now - but from this second to the next, you'll forget that you did. If you managed to jot down a note, the paper would look blank to you afterwards.These entities can feed on your most cherished memories, the things that make you you - and you'll never even know anything changed.They can turn you into a living ghost - make it so that you're standing next to your spouse, screaming in their ear, and they won't know you're there.They are the perfect predators, equipped with the ultimate camouflage - the ability to wipe out memories of their own existence.And they aren't just feeding on us. They're invading.But how do you fight an enemy when you can never even know that you're at war? How do you contain something you can't record or remember?Welcome to the Antimemetics Division.No, this is not your first day.

It's four days til Christmas, and a huge snowstorm has brought England to a standstill. At Mistletoe Manor, twelve strangers are trapped together until the roads are cleared.Nick, seeking refuge at the hotel, longs to get home to his wife and baby daughter. As he joins the group by the crackling fire that first night, carols playing softly in the background, he's relieved to have made it to safety. But little does he know that one of the other guests isn't quite what they seem...Because the next day, one of their number is discovered murdered, a chilling note by the body declaring 'I know what you did.' And twelve strangers suddenly become eleven suspects.Cut off from the outside world, tensions rise as secrets are spilled. Can Nick uncover the killer before another life is lost?This festive locked-room mystery is perfect for fans of cosy whodunits, Agatha Christie and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett.

From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in fullTo the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies-The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon-that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force.But Pacino was in his mid thirties by then, and had already lived several lives. A fixture of avant-garde theater in New York, he had led a bohemian existence, working odd jobs to support his craft. He was raised by a fiercely loving but mentally unwell mother and her parents after his father left them when he was young, but in a real sense he was raised by the streets of the South Bronx, and by the troop of buccaneering young friends he ran with, whose spirits never left him. After a teacher recognized his acting promise and pushed him toward New York's fabled High School of Performing Arts, the die was cast. In good times and bad, in poverty and in wealth and in poverty again, through pain and joy, acting was his lifeline, its community his tribe.Sonny Boy is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide. All the great roles, the essential collaborations, and the important relationships are given their full due, as is the vexed marriage between creativity and commerce at the highest levels. The book's golden thread, however, is the spirit of love and purpose. Love can fail you, and you can be defeated in your ambitions-the same lights that shine bright can also dim. But Al Pacino was lucky enough to fall deeply in love with a craft before he had the foggiest idea of any of its earthly rewards, and he never fell out of love. That has made all the difference._________________________________________________________________________Praise for Al Pacino:'Al Pacino is magical' Martin Scorsese'A legend' Francis Ford Coppola'So unique and special' Robert De Niro'A singular, special talent, whose work stands the test of time' Robin Williams'A wicked sense of humour' Oliver Stone'Charming, hilarious, a nonstop talker. There is an aspect of him that is like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant' Diane Keaton'As Michael in The Godfather, Pacino was everything I wanted that character to be on screen. I couldn't believe it. It was, in my eyes, a perfect performance, a work of art' Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather 'Comedic, talented, and certifiably insane' Johnny Depp'Al is money, the man in charge, making it happen. I got to act with Al Pacino and it was worth more to me than anything' Samuel L Jackson'A marvellous actor and man' Sean Connery'The depth of Al Pacino's artistry is only more overwhelmed by the generosity of his spirit and his warmth. Al Pacino is Van Gogh. Modigliani' Andy Garcia'The greatest actor in the world' Jamie Foxx

The sixth Will Trent novel, from the No. 1 Bestseller. A woman is found brutally murdered in a sordid Atlanta apartment.Her blood-soaked body bears a chilling similarity to a woman found dead almost 40 years earlier.Soon Special Agent Will Trent finds himself returning to the home he grew up in, and a past that could hold the clue to the killings...

Alex Cross is back in the thirty-third instalment of James Patterson's bestselling series... but so is an old enemy he thought he'd laid to rest...

Reformed bad witch Grizelda "Zelda" Watson hoped to leave vampires behind when she moved to sunny California seeking a fresh start.But when amnesiac vampire Peter Elliott unexpectantly shows up on her doorstep asking for help, she can't say no-especially since he's tall, gorgeous, and has the surly expression she's been a sucker for for hundreds of years.Peter isn't entirely innocent-he has fangs after all-but he's harmless enough. If Zelda can help him decipher the cryptic notes in his journal, the only clues to his lost memories, she might as well try before saying goodbye.However, an alarming message from Peter's past coincides with a sign that Zelda can't keep running from her own. Together, they embark on a cross-country road trip seeking answers.But what happens when they realise what they've been searching for was in front of them the whole time?AUTHORS ARE OBSESSED WITH JENNA LEVINE'S VAMPIRE BOOKS:'Bloody delightful!' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics'Wonderfully weird and sexy as hell ' Alicia Thompson'A kooky, sparkly piece of happiness' India Holton'This one is good to the last drop' Publishers Weekly'Whimsical, magical, and hilarious' Sarah Hawley'Will leave you laughing so loud you could wake the undead' Elizabeth Davis'Wildly entertaining, delightfully steamy, laugh-out-loud hilarious, wrenchingly romantic' Thea Guanzon'A fresh, charming romp full of heart and some of the best kissing scenes I've ever read' Isabel Cañas

Actor, rock 'n' roll singer, the prince of Halloween, confusing sex symbol. Many labels have been given to the inimitable Tim Curry over the years. All are true, and yet none are quite right.Here, for the first time, Curry reveals the raucous and true story of the man who has captivated audiences on stage and screen for over 50 years.From iconic roles as Frank N Furter, Wadsworth, and Pennywise the Clown, to brushes with the likes of Ian McKellen, Andy Warhol and even Kermit the Frog, Vagabond is a fascinating and riotous portrait of one the most enigmatic performers of our time.

From Nadia El-Fassi, author of the spellbinding Best Hex Ever, comes a brand-new cosy paranormal romance, perfect for fans of Jenna Levine and Sarah Hawley

The year ahead is a gift that has been given to you. What might you do with it?Dive into the year with the wisdom of artists. Gathered from interviews, personal conversations, books and talks, How to Live an Artful Life moves through the months of the year offering you thoughts, reflections and encouragements from artists such as Marina Abramovic, Nan Goldin, Lubaina Himid, Louise Bourgeois and many more. With a thought for every day of the year, whether looking for beginnings in January, freedom in summer, or transformation as the nights draw in, this is a book of words to cherish. The year is full of the promise of work that has yet to be written, paintings that are yet to be painted, people who have yet to meet, talk, or fall in love. With this book in hand, pay attention, and see the world anew. Go out and find it, taste it, seize it, and live it - artfully.

The Church twins are back, heading back in time to Ancient Egypt on the trail of their family secrets and of their nemesis.

The most important thing you can do is become a better dad.Hey, dad.(Or soon-to-be dad.)We get it.You're busy. You're distracted. You're under pressure.But you do love your kids more than anything.You want them to have really good lives.You're doing the best you can.But you know what, you can do better.The ideas in this book can help.Try two or three or five and you'll be a better dad.Maybe a whole lot better.So turn the page, dad.You're in.You just made a big commitment.1 hour."Hilarious and sharp...everything (and more) about being a dad." - Ron Howard

The spark that burns everything down.Ian and Jo are spending more time together, and TJ has taken notice. But TJ's got biggerproblems than his lover's newest fling. The second-in-command of the powerful K35 gang isdying and TJ is the favorite to succeed him. Determined to entice Ian back as his right hand, TJdecides to play nice with Jo . . . but he can't guarantee that his underlings will do the same.Meanwhile, Ian plans his escape from the city and the gang, even as he struggles to cut ties withTJ and to resist his intensifying attraction to Jo.Volume 2 includes episodes 14-26 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

The highly-anticipated sequel to Holly Black's stunning adult debut, the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Book of Night.There'd always been something wrong with Charlie Hall. Crooked from the day she was born. Never met a bad decision she wasn't willing to double down on. She may be good enough to steal a shadow from a tower, but will she be good enough to steal back a heart?

Buckingham Palace, Christmas 1952When plucky young Caroline Stratton is offered a secretarial job at the Palace, she can't believe her luck. Moving upstairs from her friends in the Royal Household's staff is daunting, but she's determined to make her East End family proud.Then, just days later, her brother is framed for murder and arrested. Caroline is devastated. How can she help him, when she risks losing the livelihood that keeps her family afloat if the story came out?With the Palace preparing for the first festive season of the new Queen's reign, can Caroline find the strength to trust her friends, and prove her brother's innocence in time for Christmas?This heart-wrenching, inspiring historical saga for fans of Downton Abbey and The Crown is the perfect novel to curl up by the fire with.