Becoming a true friend of the Buddha is within our reach—all we need is a discerning eye and an open mind.In A True Friend of the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh employs the spirit of investigation and free inquiry to revisit and critically assess some key Buddhist teachings. Even in the time of the Buddha, there were many people—including those in the monastic community—who did not recognize the true spirit of what the Buddha taught. As such, misunderstandings ha...

Bestselling apologist Doug Powell and bestselling children's author Amy Parker team up to discuss questions Jesus asked and answered—presenting theological information in a way that kids–and adults–can understand.This Big Book of Questions Jesus Asked and Answered will cover fifty different biblical questions asked or answered by Jesus, explained in a way that is relatable and engaging for kids.The perfect addition to Sunday school classrooms, home...

“Absolutely filthy.” – Geoffrey Chaucer“Rather raunchy for a fairy tale, but we liked it.” – The Brothers Grimm“Elegantly depraved. I’d love to have them to dinner.” – Lord Byron“I enjoyed the anal punishments. And the happy ending!” – Vlad the Impaler“Seriously? I mean, really? He was far too gentle with her.” – Marquis de SadeThere’s a problem in the kingdom of Hastings: the princess is too headstrong and ill-mannered to carry on the royal line. In...

The wedding’s a week away, and the princess has prepared herself to wed the duke. Mostly.But unbeknownst to Violet, they won’t spend their wedding night alone. In order to safeguard the royal bloodlines, marriage consummations are witnessed by an audience of Hastings councilmen and their wives. Can Violet make it through the trying ordeal with her newly improved manners intact? Can her husband use his disciplinary prowess and sensual finesse to guide her to ecstasy?This fiv...

After her husband’s death, Fiona Macrae expects nothing more from life than quiet days and lonely nights beside Loch Corrin. She does not expect the music.The villagers call it a curse — a haunting melody blamed for drownings, disappearances, and old sins best forgotten. Fiona hears something else: intention. Meaning. A voice reaching through fear.Her pursuit of the truth draws her to Lachlan, a man condemned by history and forced into isol...

Lady Ophelia’s voice is so lovely, so incomparable, she’s permitted to break convention and appear on the London stage. The young ingenue has more admirers than she realizes, but after long years cloistered at a Viennese music school, she has no idea how society’s games of courtship and seduction are played. The Marquess of Wescott is prone to bucking convention too—not always in a good way. He and his friends are frequent subjects of gossip for their rakish behavior, like their regular fo...

The Void Dragon continues the epic fantasy tale that began with The Outcast Mage**, following a young woman whose strange powers may destroy the world, and packed with intrigue, adventure and dragonfire.**“An explosively brilliant sequel. Everything I loved about the first book is here in spades and more: nail-biting stakes, political subterfuge around every corner, and emotional betrayals to keep...

‘A swoony slow‑burn romance set against one of the most magical backdrops imaginable.’ Reader Review ★★★★★A heartwarming, romantic adventure that will leave you dreaming of snowy escapes and new beginnings this Christmas! Perfect for fans of Julie Caplin and Sarah Morgan.Will sparks fly under a starlit sky?Violet loves her job as an event planner, but lately she’s been feeling uninspired. So when sh...

Becoming a true friend of the Buddha is within our reach—all we need is a discerning eye and an open mind.In A True Friend of the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh employs the spirit of investigation and free inquiry to revisit and critically assess some key Buddhist teachings. Even in the time of the Buddha, there were many people—including those in the monastic community—who did not recognize the true spirit of what the Buddha taught. As such, misunderstandings ha...

A beautifully illustrated look at how weaving has influenced art, industry, and society worldwideWeaving is one of humanity’s oldest technologies and remains central to our global economies. Yet because of the fragility of textiles and their association with women’s labor and craft, they have often been marginalized in art history. From the early-modern Andes to the contemporary artist’s studio, weaving has shaped artistic practice and raised important questions fo...

This detailed guide to herbs and all of their properties from magical to medicinal will be an essential guide for anyone looking to bring them into their daily practice. Each herb will get their own profile where Annabel dives into the magickal properties, planet, element, and suggested use of each one. Who knew that mint can be used in money spells just as well as it can be used to ease an aching head or nauseous stomach? Readers will find endless ways to use herbs not only medicinally, b...

**A woman falls in love with the one man she shouldn’t over a complicated, exuberant beach house summer, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dolly All the Time."An Annabel Monaghan novel is like a place I never want to leave." —Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author**She loved him first.Summer, 2011. Eve meets August on the train to Montauk. She’s never known anyone like him before, someone who drinks her e...