Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue. In this in-depth exploration, anti-racist educator Robin DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what can be done to engage more constructively.

Birthed in shadow. Forged in fire. A Splintered Kingdom An ancient grudge has kept humans and the magical races of Arcanis at odds for centuries. The Arcane Crucible, a legendary series of trials that occurs every 25 years, offers a chance for peace. A Haunted Warrior Elyria Lightbreaker, once a celebrated fae war hero, is a shadow of her former self. Drowning in grief after losing the man she loved to the previous Crucible, now she must rise to stop his sister from falling to the same fate. A Vengeful Knight Hardened by loss and fueled by hate, Cedric Thorne’s lifelong goal to conquer the Crucible on humanity’s behalf is finally within reach. The only problem? Getting through the trials alive means working with Elyria—the very fae he blames for his parents’ deaths. An Unwinnable Challenge With alliances fragile as spun glass and betrayal lurking at every turn, Elyria and Cedric must navigate deadly trials that test their strength, spirit, and magic… as well as their increasingly complex feelings for each other.   This is the Arcane Crucible.

Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue. In this in-depth exploration, anti-racist educator Robin DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what can be done to engage more constructively.

From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor! When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just need someone to help her out. Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help! Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…

Pour écrire la série THE GOOD PLACE, l’un des grands succès de ces dernières années, Michael Schur s’est plongé dans les théories morales les plus sophistiquées, au point de devenir un expert. Il nous les restitue dans cet essai très accessible qui pose des questions pratiques et universelles, et y apporte des réponses rigoureuses, avec talent et humour. Comment être parfait s’ouvre sur des questions éthiques simples telles que « Dois-je frapper mon ami sans raison ? » (la réponse est non), jusqu’aux dilemmes moraux les plus complexes. Par exemple, « Puis-je aimer un livre écrit par un auteur raciste ? » ou « Pourquoi s’embêter à faire le bien quand il n’y a aucune conséquence à faire le mal ? » On en ressort avec un peu plus de sagesse et une meilleure idée de ce que pourrait être une vie bonne.

When the rules no longer apply, the only thing left to break is your heart. Cassandra Fortin is a Shrouded Sister no longer, unshackled from her vows. But she's struggling to find her purpose outside the Temple. And her feelings for Tristan are more complicated than ever, given his recently revealed secrets. Tristan Saros’s past has come back to haunt him—guilt-ridden memories of a tragedy that crushed his dreams and nearly cost him his life. And could cost him the future he so desperately wants with Cassandra. A surprise visit from the Fae Emperor brings deadly new burdens and a new assignment for Tristan and Cassandra. As the pair travel the colonies, enemies emerge wielding long-dead magic while a divine influence threatens to pitch the continent into turmoil--an influence that hints Tristan and Cassandra have larger roles to play in the looming battle for the soul of Ethyrios. If they can learn to trust each other again. Though their passion comes easy, unguarding their hearts is another matter. Even as the fate of their world may very well rest upon their combined power. For when the Exile and the Savior unite, an Empire will tremble. The Exile and the Savior is the heart-pounding second installment in The Memory Puller series, new adult fantasy full of epic adventure, thrilling twists, swoony romance, and witty banter. And hot Fae males with wings, of course. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and Carissa Broadbent. This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains mature themes. Please check trigger warnings in the beginning of the book or on the author's website.

The complex moral ambiguities of seduction and revenge make Les Liaisons dangereuses (1782) one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. The subject of major film and stage adaptations, the novel's prime movers, the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, form an unholy alliance and turn seduction into a game - a game which they must win. This new translation gives Laclos a modern voice, and readers will be able a judge whether the novel is as "diabolical" and "infamous" as its critics have claimed, or whether it has much to tell us about the kind of world we ourselves live in. David Coward's introduction explodes myths about Laclos's own life and puts the book in its literary and cultural context.

A Rising Hope is the 3rd book in the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy trilogy The Freckled Fate. This is the final book in Finn’s story, so if you have not read book one, A Broken Promise, and book two, A Simple Truth, please read it first.With Insanaria gaining power and threatening obliteration to all Esnox in pursuit of her goals, Finn and Gideon are forced to make impossible decisions. Pushed to their limits, they fall short. But just when darkness closes in, an unexpected help arrives, reigniting hope in the hearts of the war-ridden Esnox.Love, death, triumph and justice all united into one in this final epic installation of the Freckled Fate trilogy.This trilogy is perfect for readers who love stories with strong heroines, magical powers, and swoon-worthy sizzling angst and romance. This story will capture your heart and take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as you follow Finn's journey.Get lost in a world of fantasy and romance today!Authors Please note this book contains mature content and is best suited for 18+

ASIN moved from less recent edition Sutton Spencer’s ideas for her life were fairly simple: finish graduate school and fall in love. It would be a lot simpler if she could pinpoint exactly what she should do when she graduates in less than a year. Oh, and if she could figure out how to talk to a woman without feeling completely hopeless, that would be great too. Charlotte Thompson is very much the opposite. She's always had clear steps outlining her path to success with no time or inclination for romance. Her burgeoning career in politics means everything to her and she’s not willing to compromise it for something as insignificant as love. Fleeting, casual, and discreet worked perfectly fine. When they meet through a dating app, it's immediately clear that they aren't suited for anything more than friendship. Right?

The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love. Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz—a magically sentient spider plant—have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor who can’t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she’s fed and to help fix up her new home. In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn’t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries. But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island’s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop. Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.