Achille and his teddy bear, Benji, are heroic adventurers and best friends.One night, Benji is lost, and Achille feels helpless. When Achille learns that Benji is on top of the monstrous Mount NeverEnd, Achille embarks on a difficult journey to recover him. He braves the steep slopes, outsmarts a horrible ogre, and travels through a wondrous forest . . . but Achille performs his most courageous and selfless act of all after reaching the top of Mount NeverEnd....

We are proud to present the next book of a 20-volume edition of classics of the erotic genre published before World War II. A total of 104 titles are included, most of them from the pen of authors who, for obvious reasons, wished to conceal their real names. This approach, on the other hand, allowed them to give free reins to their unbridled imagination and go wild, so that the eroticism in their works is at times over the top, remaining the benchmark for the authors of contemporary obscen...

FAME: Koyoharu Gotouge: Creator of Demon Slayer chronicles the inspiring rise of one of manga’s most influential voices. From a quiet childhood in Fukuoka Prefecture to becoming a global sensation, Gotouge’s journey is one of creativity, perseverance, and passion. After early struggles with short stories, their breakout hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba captivated the world with its rich characters, emotional depth, and breathtaking action. The series became a cultural phenomenon, spawnin...

The book explains how business analysts and information technology professionals can work together to create innovative business solutions using the agile approaches now emerging in practice. It explains the methods used by such cross disciplinary teams to create business value based on the use of information technology. These methods combine concepts now found in agile system development, such as stories, features, roles and business activities, into collaborative processes that lead to i...

Benjamin Britten was one of the most important and unusual figures in twentieth-century music. This is the perfect introduction to his many wonderful works and his fascinating, controversial life.Benjamin Britten single-handedly transformed the reputation of British classical music. The enormous popular appeal of his great works, such as Peter Grimes (1945) and the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (1946), make him the most successful opera co...

A pivotal chapter in the history of Battlestar Galactica, the reimagined series... set before the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol! In developing the next generation of Cylons, getting the models to look human was the easy part. But acting human is another story. Witness the evolution of Number Six as she learns to live, to love... and to hate.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, and Tales of a Traveller is a timeless collection of short stories written by Washington Irving, one of America's foremost literary figures. Originally published in the early years of XIX century, this collection has captivated readers for centuries with its haunting and humorous tales that have become iconic pieces of American literature. The book begins with the legendary tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, set in a small village in New York ...

Join Igor and his caring companions, Miss Elli and Mr. Curt, on this humorous, banana-filled adventure that promises not only giggles but valuable life lessons. Designed for young readers aged 2-8, this story brings to life Igor's newest escapade with exquisite photo-realistic AI imagery.In this lighthearted tale, Igor finds himself in a sticky situation when his love for bananas goes a tad too far. Temptation leads him to gobble down more bananas than he should - ...

**The international bestseller.‘A clear, provocative guide to thinking more freely‘ – Christine Gross-Loh, bestselling author of The PathStop living on autopilot and take back control of your own mind.**We are surrounded by stupidity. Yet we rarely ask what it really means or where it comes from. If we can identify that someone else is stupid, there’s a good chance that we are not. That’s enough for most people.In this provocative exploration of hum...

This work explores the development and applicability of core theories in cultural psychology, focusing on Brazil and Japan. It analyses systems of thought (holistic vs. analytic cognition), emotional frameworks (ideal affect, happiness), cultural logics (dignity, face, honour), relational mobility, monumentalism/flexibility, tightness/looseness, individualism/collectivism, and self-construal (independent/interdependent). Brazil and Japan display pronounced contrasts in certain domains, yet...

In the "quiet" town of Whitestone, New York, circa 1973, twelve-year-old Samantha Davis spies a mysterious, grumpy, old man, nicknamed "Igor", sneaking out of his garden apartment in the middle of the night. She and her best friend, Richie O'Brien, along with their neighborhood gaggle of buddies, hatch a plan to follow him. Richie and Sam's midnight trip down "Cemetery Alley" and beyond, leads them to the secret world of "The Intersection". The Intersection, buried in the dark, dank baseme...

THE LGBTQ SAFETY PROTOCOL is a practical, evidence-informed guide to recognizing risk, making safer decisions, and building a personal protection system.Written for LGBTQ adults, this book moves beyond vague advice such as "be careful" or "avoid dangerous places." Instead, it presents a structured framework that helps readers identify where risk is concentrated, understand the warning signs that often precede harm, and choose appropriate responses without sacrificing their autonomy...