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<b>'James Payne's YouTube Channel "Great Art Explained" gained a huge and appreciative worldwide audience. This beautifully put-together book is simply the best introduction to the lifelong pleasure and rewards of looking at pictures since Gombrich. An instant classic' Stephen Fry</b><br/><br/> <b>Art appreciation made accessible, relevant and entertaining; writer, curator and YouTuber James Payne demystifies great works of art.</b><br/><br/> Based on the popular and enormously successful YouTube channel of the same name, <i>Great Art Explained</i> unveils the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most iconic paintings and sculptures, proving that there's more to art than just watching paint dry. It can be thrilling, if you give it a chance. It is how you view the work, place it in context and understand its history that makes an artwork truly come alive.<br/><br/> A fresh approach to a classic subject, James Payne's no-nonsense analysis sheds new light on thirty different masterpieces from around the globe and reveals what makes them truly timeless works of art. Each chapter delves into not only the art itself but also the artist's life, as well as the work's place in their wider oeuvre; in other words, what makes it 'great'. From Hilma af Klint's occult altarpieces to Claude Monet's <i>Water Lilies</i>, Botticelli's <i>The Birth of Venus</i> to Georgia O'Keeffe's <i>Jimson Weed</i>, each artwork is explored with clarity and passion.<br/><br/> Whether a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this book promises to deepen your appreciation and enrich your understanding of some of the world's greatest treasures.

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<b><i>A golden thread joined them, a bond that went deeper than love </i>-<i> and it had nearly destroyed them.</i></b><br/><br/>Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock share a dark and bloody history. With Thezmarr on the brink of another war, and overwhelmed by the force of their feelings for one another, Torj discovers there is far more to their bond than mere passion. The legendary Warsword is determined to protect Wren at all costs, even if it means lying to her . . . Even if it means losing her forever.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Wren is struggling to find her place in the world - both as an advanced student of alchemy at the ancient academy of Drevenor, and as one of the heirs to a lost kingdom. With the midrealms once again facing destruction, Wren must decide: Loyalty or liberation? Legacy or love?<br/><br/>As new political players emerge, Wren discovers that her gift for alchemy is more powerful than she ever imagined - and that it could tear the kingdoms apart.<br/><br/>Will she and Torj find their way back to each other, or will the ancient magic that binds them become their undoing?<br/><br/><b>Perfect for romantasy fans, <i>Thorns & Fire</i>, Helen Scheuerer's spellbinding sequel to <i>Iron & Embers</i>, delivers heart-wrenching choices, a found family to root for and a love that defies the odds.<br/><br/>Tropes include . . .</b><ul><li>Bodyguard romance</li><li>Enemies-to-lovers</li><li>Academia</li><li>Forced Proximity</li><li>Touch her and die</li><li>Found Family</li></ul><b>Readers love <i>Thorns & Fire . . .</i></b><br/><br/>'A captivating romantasy with a slow-burn which will keep you hooked until the end!'<br/><br/>'The chemistry between these two is electric and there were numerous points when I was giggling and kicking my feet.'<br/><br/>'The yearning in this one is absolute perfection.'

<b>This gorgeous collector's edition of the seductive second novel in Alex Aster's #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Lightlark Saga includes a suite of sensational features:</b><br/><ul><li> Premium metallic slipcase </li><li> Satin cover with foil stamping </li><li> Map-illustrated endpapers </li><li> Stenciled edges </li><li> 8 pages of full-color character art and scene illustrations </li><li> An 8-page bonus romance scene written in the POV of Isla's love interest </li></ul><br/> Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers.<br/><br/> Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned.<br/><br/> As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.

<b>To earn the hand of the prince, she'll have to learn the art of love . . . from a basilisk. The spicy sequel to KISS OF THE BASILISK, perfect for fans of Elise Kova and Katee Robert.</b><br/><br/>Tem's goal was straightforward: learn the art of love from a basilisk so she could marry the prince. But nothing's simple when love is on the line. In the all new, explosive sequel to KISS OF THE BASILISK, the steamy romance that broke the internet, Tem will find herself tested in new and extraordinary ways.<br/><br/><b>Readers LOVE the Split or Swallow series!</b><br/><br/><i>If you don't end up hissing after you read this book, then READ IT AGAIN. This unhinged, addictive, and smutty book was the highlight of my month! 5 freaking stars!</i><br/><i><br/>I am not a monster romance girlie but want me to tell you why I railroaded this book in A SINGLE DAY? BECAUSE ITS INCREDIBLE.</i><br/><i><br/>SOS, I need help because of how in love with this story I am (put me down)</i><br/><i><br/>Monster stuff is weird to me and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. I will die on that hill. THIS monster stuff??</i><i> Give me all of it and more. I will read this again, maybe a third time, before the year is up.</i><br/><br/><i>Serpent summer FOREVER.</i><br/><i><br/>miss straube ATE and left no crumbs with this one.</i>

<b>YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF A STORY . . .</b><br/><br/>It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor.<br/><br/>Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real.<br/><br/>Her search for the truth leads her to a dazzling new world, a deadly ultimatum hidden at the heart of Los Angeles, and into the path of a magnetic stranger who claims he's been sent to save her life.<br/><br/>But everyone in this intoxicating new world is lying to her, even this stranger. And if she can't figure out whom to trust, her magical reality could change from a Hollywood dream to a nightmare.<br/><br/><b><i>Alchemy of Secrets</i> is the spectacular new novel from global phenomenon Stephanie Garber, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Fusing spellbinding Hollywood secrets with a cinematic mystery, it will transport you into another world.</b><br/><br/><i>*The UK hardback edition features stunning foiled endpaper art and a secret hidden cover design printed in beautiful foil beneath the dust jacket. There are four different designs to collect! If you order online, you will receive one at random. These will be available for a limited time only so make sure you pre-order to guarantee getting one!*</i>