![]() Born in South Korea, he came to the United States to study film, only to find himself pulled into the spiritual life. Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in the world. The more than twenty full-color illustrations that accompany his teachings serve as calming visual interludes, encouraging us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you. This bestselling mindfulness guide by Haemin Sunim (which means “spontaneous wisdom”), a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher born in Korea and educated in the United States, illuminates a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life.īy offering guideposts to well-being and happiness in eight areas-including relationships, love, and spirituality-Haemin Sunim emphasizes the importance of forging a deeper connection with others and being compassionate and forgiving toward ourselves. The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Is it the world that’s busy, or is it my mind? ![]() ![]() “Wise advice on how to reflect and slow down.” - Elle ![]() The multimillion-copy bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world, by the Buddhist author of Love for Imperfect Things ![]()
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![]() I was quite hyped after reading the synopsis of the book as it sounded like a fascinating Victorian-era urban fantasy with angels, vampires and werewolves. But then again, plenty of fiction has been written around the one of the most infamous serial killers in history. I should somewhat have guessed Sherlock from the mention of Jack the Ripper. This book is Sherlock Holmes fan-fiction written in the subgenre of wingfic, where some of the characters have wings (in this case, they are angels). The Angel of the Crows was a decent and fun read, though not at all what I was expecting from the blurb. The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison ![]() ![]() ARC received from the publisher, Tor, in exchange for an honest review ![]() ![]() They were meant to parody the various 'Boys Adventure' series that were popular around the turn of the last century, and for a while, coming up with Heterodyne Boys titles was a fun exercise during cut-throat games of charades. These are the original Heterodyne Boys, based upon Phil's real-life scientist friends Bill Higgins and Barry Gehm. If you recognize some of the names, well, that's because Studio Foglio believes in recycling. This is writer's shorthand for, "Anything that I think of can happen here, regardless of genre, causality, logic, or what I thought was going to happen when I started writing this thing, so watch it." The story takes place in a place called Cynosure, which is a dimensional crossroads. It is actually set in the Grim Jack universe-Grim Jack being a comic book from the 1980s that Phil did a few backup features for. ![]() This is NOT a Girl Genius story, nor is it actually set in the Girl Genius universe. The Heterodyne Boys A Really Old Comic by Phil Foglio ![]() ![]() ![]() There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. These times are an estimation, not a guarantee. These delivery times are the maximum delivery periods that a purchase can take to reach our customers. Standard Delivery: Free (2-4 working days) Express Delivery: £2.99 (reduced rate, 1-2 working days)Įxpress Delivery: Free (1-2 working days) In 2016, the first work was adapted in an animated film produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shoko Nakamura, Doukyusei. Standard Delivery: £2.99 (2-4 working days) Express Delivery: £5.99 (1-2 working days) They were in love that felt like a dream, like sparkling soda pop.' Classmates ( Doukyusei) is a manga by Asumiko Nakamura with several sequels and Spin-Offs. If any items are missing from your delivery, please allow 2 working days for the rest of your order to arrive before contacting us at of our books are 100% brand new, unread and purchased directly from the publishers in bulk allowing us to pass the huge savings on to you! Items from our extended range section are dispatched separately. From: Classmates: Author: Asumiko Nakamura: Artist: Asumiko Nakamura: Published by: Seven Seas Entertainment Llc. We sometimes split orders between multiple parcels. The touching Boys’ Love story that inspired a hit animated film, in an all-new translation for digital and print. Please note orders are only processed Monday-Friday. The orders go into our warehouse to be picked, packed and consolidated into one parcel where appropriate. We aim to process and dispatch our orders within 24 hours. ![]() ![]() ![]() Note: it’s dodgy, but not illegal, to copy an artist’s style directly by using their name (for living artists at least) but you could also just paste in 2 pieces of artwork and reproduce something much closer to their originals. I’ll go through soon and make examples of some of these so you can see the differences, but here’s a handy reference guide. ![]() What are the best text-to-image prompt keywords for unique types of art and photographic styles? For best AI art results? How about architecture, fantasy art, character renders and logo design? I’ve been playing with Midjourney and other text to image generators built around stable diffusion and I have my own prompts to get the best quality images, but recently I let chatGPT3 help me brainstorm some new ones… so here’s a huge list! Scroll all the way down for new prompts, V5 examples and best midjourney prompts for stunning results. Update! Version 5 just came out, and it’s more photographic and less artistic. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The success of one of her other novels has helped to become a finalist for the prominent RITA Award which was organized by the RWA. Later on, Geissinger also won the Golden Quill Award in the category of Best Urban/Paranormal Fantasy novel. The first novel of her writing career went on to win the Prism Award in the category of the Best First Book. ![]() Throughout her writing career, author Gessinger has written several bestselling novels, many of which have helped her to win several prestigious awards. Geissinger is believed to be an author of sexy and smart romance books. The immense success of her exciting books has allowed her to become an international bestselling and an award winning author. Geissinger is one of the popular authors of America who has written a number of successful novels and series based on the romance, contemporary, literature, and fiction genres. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() My only gripe is that he didn’t write this when we were in the early days of Box as it would have saved my ass countless times. 'If you want the chance to turn your startup into the next Google or Twitter, then read this trenchant guide from someone who played key roles in the growth of these companies. ![]() His advice has been key for Coinbase as we go through hypergrowth, from hiring executives to improving M&A."Īaron Levie: “Elad jam packs every useful lesson about building and scaling companies in a single, digestible book. by Elad Gil High Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Book Cover: High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil. Max Levchin: "Armed with observations gathered scaling some of the most successful and important companies of Silicon Valley, Elad has no-nonsense, highly applicable advice to any operator transitioning a company from the proverbial garage to the next stage and beyond."īrian Armstrong: "Elad is one of the most experienced operators in Silicon Valley having seen numerous companies hit their inflection point. Well known technology executive and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high growth tech companies like. Reid Hoffman: "If you want the chance to turn your startup into the next Google or Twitter, then read this trenchant guide from someone who played key roles in the growth of these companies."Īlexis Ohanian: " book is required reading"Ĭhris Dixon: “This is a great book that complements Peter Thiel’s classic Zero to One (an alternative title for Elad’s book would be “1 to n”).Įveryone interested in the growth stage of startups should read it.” ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She feels bound by what her friends think of who she is and she's dying to break free, fall in love and kiss a girl. They are all searching for romance yet none of them has had a date or kissed anyone. They've been friends since elementary school and hang out often together. Late to the Party is a totally readable, enjoyable book.Codi feels stifled by her two friends, Maritza and JaKory. The only problem? Codi never tells Maritza or JaKory about any of it. In return for never talking about that kiss, Ricky takes Codi under his wing and draws her into a wild summer filled with late nights, new experiences, and one really cute girl named Lydia. Straight kids.īut then Codi stumbles upon one of those cool kids, Ricky, kissing another boy in the dark, and an unexpected friendship is formed. ![]() So when Maritza and JaKory suggest crashing a party, Codi is highly skeptical. It’s because she and her two best friends, Maritza and JaKory, spend more time in her basement watching Netflix than engaging with the outside world. She’s never crashed a party, never stayed out too late. Seventeen is nothing like Codi Teller imagined. Late to the Party is an ode to late bloomers and wallflowers everywhere. From author Kelly Quindlen comes a poignant and deeply relatable story about friendship, self-acceptance, and what it means to be a Real Teenager. ![]() ![]() Still, Spencer is a man of mystery, perhaps connected to the shocking murder of the Stud Club's founder. When Amelia demands that Spencer forgive her scapegrace brother's debts, she never imagines that her game of wits and words will lead to breathless passion and a steamy proposal. Kindle 8.99 Rate this book Stud Club 1 One Dance with a Duke Tessa Dare 3.86 14,953 ratings1,159 reviews In One Dance with a Duke-the first novel in Tessa Dare's delightful new trilogy-secrets and scandals tempt the irresistible rogues of the Stud Club to gamble everything for love. In a moment of desperation, the unconventional beauty claims the duke's dance and unwittingly steals his heart. But none of the women catch his interest, and nobody ever bests the duke-until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries""her luck. ![]() ![]() And Spencer has plenty of it, along with an obsession with a prize horse, a dark secret, and, now, a reputation as the dashing "Duke of Midnight." Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. In One Dance with a Duke-the first novel in Tessa Dare's delightful new trilogy-secrets and scandals tempt the irresistible rogues of the Stud Club to gamble everything for love.Ī handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, is a member of the exclusive Stud Club, an organization so select it has only ten members-yet membership is attainable to anyone with luck. ![]() |