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BookNov 3

Renegades #2: The Broken City

Erin Hunter

The second book in a new series from blockbuster Warriors author Erin Hunter about two orphaned cat sisters who discover a secret world of magical creatures . . . and the humans who are out to control them. Willow and Luna have always relied on each other to survive in the city. But when the sisters stumbled on a hidden world of magical animals and human witches, they realized they were no ordinary cats. They have magic themselves. Now, for the first time, they must forge their own paths. Willow is on the run with Violet, a witch girl with whom she shares a powerful bond. But Violet’s parents, the Rousseaus, are determined to hunt them down and destroy Willow. Meanwhile Luna is reeling from a deadly attack by the same Rousseaus. She and her fellow Renegades are driven to join forces with the Truthtellers, a sinister coven of animals with secrets of their own. As tensions explode into magical conflict, Willow and Luna must grapple with the same question… What if your worst enemy is your own sister?

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BookNov 3

Roll the Calls: A Memoir

Ari Emanuel

One of Hollywood’s most accomplished, feared—and funny—dealmakers has some stuff he wants to get off his chest. A lifetime worth of stuff. And secrets. And stories. And it all makes for one hell of a ride, and one of the must-read books of the year. Ari Emanuel has long been one of the most influential people in the world, but he’s also something of a mystery. Part of the reason is Emanuel’s job description. As Hollywood’s best-known super-agent—the inspiration for Ari Gold in the classic TV drama Entourage—he’s paid to speak for his A-list clients, not himself. Now, for the first time, the agent, the mogul, the ferocious power broker, speaks for himself, about himself, and about the game of life—often at the top of his lungs. In Roll the Calls, his take-no-prisoners memoir, Emanuel tells the incredible stories behind the signings and firings, the triumphant mergers and nasty breakups, the hard-won victories and crushing mistakes. With great comic zest, and in precise cinematic detail, he traces the arc of a classic rags-to-riches career, from suffering through severe dyslexia, to clerking in the mailroom of CAA, to striking out on his own with three fellow agents, launching a new talent agency that would go on to represent some of the most glittering names in show business, including Larry David, Quentin Tarantino, Denzel Washington, Billie Eilish, Martin Scorsese, and Oprah Winfrey. Along the way Emanuel was also raising four kids, fighting and reconciling with friends and colleagues, coping with a failing marriage, and struggling to find love again. Shattering the mold of stodgy CEO memoirs, Roll the Calls is told in a punchy, telegraphic style, with disarming humility and ribald candor. It’s a fable about success and failure, about creativity and persistence, and a master class in how to ignore the haters, how to overcome withering self-doubt, and, at moments of profound crisis and despair, how to be a fearless advocate for your most vulnerable client: yourself.

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BookNov 3

The Gift

Freida McFadden

"A THRILLER SHORT STORY! A gripping Christmas-themed short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid! What price would you pay for the perfect gift? It's Christmas Eve and Stella Hansen is broke. She is so broke, that despite working two jobs, she can't even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas since tying the knot. But then a mysterious pawn shop owner offers Stella an intriguing trade. Stella wants more than anything to buy her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams. But to get it for him, she might have to pay the ultimate price . . . Inspired by the classic O. Henry tale, The Gift of the Magi, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden explores what happens when the magic of the holidays turns deadly..."-- Provided by publisher.

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BookNov 3

Cozy Planner (Cozy Spaces Coloring)

Coco Wyo

Plan your days and fill your life with color! This cozy coloring planner is filled with undated monthly and weekly spreads, including fun elements to color on every page! Be ready for every day with Coco Wyo at your side! This beautiful and thoughtful undated planner lets you plan out your months and weeks with a fun coloring twist! Every page has an adorable element to color, along with fun motivational spreads to give everyone a moment for refelction and a well needed boost! The undated spreads makes this perfect for Coco Wyo fans of all ages at any time of the year! This planner has adorable and calming images for all ages of coloring lovers! This planner includes: • Undated monthly and weekly spreads • Layflat binding and a ribbon marker • Inspirational and adorable spreads to color • Bold designs that are easy to color • Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

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BookNov 3

Cozy Woodlands

Jade Summer

Journey into the magical forest and meet the cute animal friends who live there In this whimsical and magical cozy coloring book, you'll find the creatures and critters who call the forest their home. From the tiny mouse who lives in a tree root to the fairy friends who add a touch of magic wherever they go, Cozy Woodlands is the perfect collection of hidey holes, toadstools, and treetops. In this coloring book you'll find: 45 hand-illustrated pages to enjoy Art suitable for both kids and adults Clean, bold lines for easy coloring Paper that can hold up with markers or pencils Relax and let your anxiety melt away with this adorable cozy coloring experience.

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BookNov 3

Defy the Dusk

Danielle L. Jensen

"Lirien Flintspire, known as the Worldbreaker to most, is seeking redemption. Twenty years after an accidental explosion of her earth magic brought civilization to its knees, the remaining survivors of this great catastrophe live aboard high-speed railway rigs so that they can outrun the threats of their ravaged world. By night, monstrous creatures known as straxi rise from the earth to devour everything in their path. And by day, vicious feralist convoys prowl the highways, raiding and slaughtering those rigs too slow to escape them. When Lirien is kidnapped by Vox, the mercurial king of the feralists who seems to swing between wanting to use her powerful magic for his own ends or to kill her, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Because Lirien has a plan that has been two decades in the making-a plan that will see the world restored and her redemption earned. And she'll be damned if she lets the handsome, charismatic Vox get in her way. Yet with the battle to defy the dusk-and to defy her growing feelings-becoming ever more fraught, Lirien will have to decide where her trust lies. For Vox has a plan of his own: a plan that could save humanity . . . and break the Worldbreaker once and for all"-- Provided by publisher.

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BookNov 3

Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 4

Yuval Noah Harari

The fourth and final volume in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series--the illustrated adaptation of the internationally bestselling phenomenon--is a magnificent whistlestop tour through the scientific and industrial revolutions during which rapid scientific advancements transform the social order, usher in modern capitalism, and lead us to our own technological age and the dawn of artificial intelligence. Until 1500 AD, Homo sapiens had reached a plateau of medical, military, and economic power, focusing their resources on preserving a social order that had existed for centuries. So, how did we go from medieval scrolls to ebooks; abacuses to computers? From the Santa Maria to nuclear subs; the earth to the moon? As Yuval Noah Harari shows, the key to jumpstarting the Scientific Revolution was one major discovery: ignorance. Ignorance--coupled with curiosity--drove the pursuit to acquire new knowledge. This pursuit kicked off an endless cycle spurred by science, politics, and capitalism--a feedback loop that has brought us to the brink of a new sort of intelligence poised to supersede humanity as we know it. Grafting onto Part 4 of the original Sapiens book, Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 4 examines how a shift toward scientific thinking has transformed human history. In the sixteenth century, science overtook religion and philosophy as the dominant way of understanding the world--fueling imperialism and colonialism, the Industrial Revolution, and the unraveling of old social and political structures. These revolutions resulted in scientific and technological inventions ad infinitum, each new discovery both a tool and a weapon. Taking us from the sixteenth century through today, Volume 4 also looks ahead, asking how breakthroughs like artificial intelligence might transform human consciousness and the future of our species. Like the three volumes before it, this final installment in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series is an engaging, insightful, and colorful retelling of the story of humankind for curious minds of all ages. Once again, Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, and Daniel Casanave present the complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy, and originality. This final volume can be browsed through on its own or read in sequence with the previous books.

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BookNov 3

The Last King of Faerie

Cassandra Clare

The highly anticipated first book of The Wicked Powers, the final Shadowhunters trilogy! #1 New York Times bestselling author Cassandra Clare brings the saga that began in The Mortal Instruments to a stunning conclusion. This stunning first edition hardcover features intricately designed sprayed edges, full-color illustrated endpapers, and an elegant foil-stamped case! It’s Drusilla Blackthorn’s fourth year at Shadowhunter Academy when a chance encounter at a nightclub turns into a kidnapping. Dru finds herself held prisoner by Prince Ash Morgenstern in the land of Faerie, a place that proves just as dangerous as it is beautiful. Despite herself, Dru is drawn to Ash and the darkness that seems to surround him—but one false move could cost her life. Meanwhile, a shocking disappearance rocks the foundations of the Shadowhunter world. Kit Herondale and Ty Blackthorn must set aside the bitterness that lingers between them and join forces on a perilous quest to save everything they cherish. The first installment of the long-awaited concluding trilogy to the Shadowhunter Chronicles has all the nail-biting adventure, heart-pounding romance, and trademark humor that makes Cassandra Clare the reigning queen of YA romantasy.

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