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by Scott MackayAward-winning author Scott Mackay delivers an “intriguing alternate history” of conquest, rebellion and the destiny of humanity… (Booklist).Two thousand years ago, as the Roman Empire beat back the rise of Christianity, the saviors of mankind arrived. And they weren’t Jesus of Nazareth or his Disciples.They were the Benefactors.They appeared as heavenly beings on a mission of hope, convincing the people of Earth to accept their kindly dominion by hi-jacking the insurgent Christian Movement and turning it into an instrument of control. When the mighty Roman Empire refused to bow down, it was destroyed.Ever since, the Benefactors have guided and led, and humankind has followed and prospered, but at a price.In an alternate 1947, the truth behind the Benefactors’ origins and motives are about to be discovered. And unless three ordinary people can find the courage to fight against everything they’ve been taught to believe and obey, the end of humanity may already be inevitable…With this “riveting drama,” Scott Mackay once again proves himself a writer of rare talent and captivating imagination in the realm of science fiction (Locus).
Orb and Arrow: Book 1: Exploration
by V. L. Stuart<p>She was raised to be a healer, but does her true destiny lie in the battle against Darkness?<p> <p>Brillar was expected to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a healer, but she had other plans. Now a highly skilled archer, she has been forced to kill to release a bound mage. It may have been self-defense, but that is no excuse for a healer.<p> <p>Releasing such a skilled War mage from bondage could get you killed . . . or apprenticed. When she chooses the latter, Brillar finds herself on a desperate journey to stop the rising tide of Darkness. Her decision to apprentice herself to Elden, the man she rescued, sets her further from the healer’s calling. Still, her healing spells serve them both well as they face the dangers of a world often torn between the Light and Darkness . . .<p>
Orange World and Other Stories
by Karen RussellFrom the Pulitzer Finalist and universally beloved author of the New York Times best sellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a stunning new collection of short fiction that showcases Karen Russell’s extraordinary, irresistible gifts of language and imagination. <P><P>Karen Russell’s comedic genius and mesmerizing talent for creating outlandish predicaments that uncannily mirror our inner in lives is on full display in these eight exuberant, arrestingly vivid, unforgettable stories. In“Bog Girl”, a revelatory story about first love, a young man falls in love with a two thousand year old girl that he’s extracted from a mass of peat in a Northern European bog. In “The Prospectors,” two opportunistic young women fleeing the depression strike out for new territory, and find themselves fighting for their lives. <P><P>In the brilliant, hilarious title story, a new mother desperate to ensure her infant’s safety strikes a diabolical deal, agreeing to breastfeed the devil in exchange for his protection. <P><P>The landscape in which these stories unfold is a feral, slippery, purgatorial space, bracketed by the void—yet within it Russell captures the exquisite beauty and tenderness of ordinary life. Orange World is a miracle of storytelling from a true modern master.
The Orange Fairy Book
by Andrew LangAndrew Lang (1844-1912) was a prolific Scots man of letters, a poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and fairy tales. He was educated at the Edinburgh Academy, St Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford. As a journalist, poet, critic and historian, he soon made a reputation as one of the ablest and most versatile writers of the day. Lang was one of the founders of the study of "Psychical Research," and his other writings on anthropology include The Book of Dreams and Ghosts (1897), Magic and Religion (1901) and The Secret of the Totem (1905). He was a Homeric scholar of conservative views. Other works include Homer and the Epic (1893); a prose translation of The Homeric Hymns (1899), with literary and mythological essays in which he draws parallels between Greek myths and other mythologies; and Homer and his Age (1906). He also wrote Ballades in Blue China (1880) and Rhymes la Mode (1884).
The Orange Fairy Book: Large Print (The Fairy Books of Many Color)
by Andrew LangA collection of children&’s fairy tales—including &“The Ugly Duckling&” by Hans Christian Andersen—that captures storytelling traditions from all over the world. Andrew Lang&’s Fairy Books of Many Colors would not be complete without this entry, which includes fairy tales from Rhodesia, Uganda, Finland, Scotland, Scandinavia, France, Spain, and from the folklore of the Punjabis, Jutlanders, and Native Americans. As with the other volumes in this series, The Orange Fairy Book contains the best English translations of the stories within and is rich and wide-ranging in scope. Along with the classic &“The Ugly Duckling&” by Hans Christian Andersen and Madam d&’Aulnoy&’s &“The White Doe,&” this collection features stories such as &“The Fox and the Wolf,&” &“The Two Caskets,&” &“The Three Treasures of the Giants,&” &“The Girl-Fish,&” &“The Clever Cat,&” &“Adventures of an Indian Brave,&” and others. &“The old favorite series on which most of us were brought up—and our parents before us . . . Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting—from all over the world—fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love.&” —Kirkus Reviews
El oráculo oculto (Las pruebas de Apolo #Volumen 1)
by Rick Riordan¿Cómo castigar a un inmortal?Haciéndolo humano. Descubre #LasPruebasDeApolo, la nueva serie de ritmo trepidante y personajes extraordinarios de Rick Riordan. Tras enfurecer a Zeus, el dios Apolo es desterrado del Olimpo. Débil y desorientado, aterriza en la ciudad de Nueva York convertido en un chico normal. Sin sus poderes divinos y bajo la apariencia de un adolescente que disimula sus cuatro mil años de edad, Apolo deberá aprender a sobrevivir en el mundo moderno mientras busca la manera de recuperar la confianza de Zeus. Pero entre dioses, monstruos y mortales, Apolo tiene muchos enemigos a quienes no les interesa que recupere sus poderes y vuelva al Olimpo. Cuando Apolo se ve en apuros, solo le queda un lugar donde acudir: un refugio secreto de semidioses modernos conocido como el Campamento Mestizo. El oráculo oculto ha sido galardonado con el premio Best Middle Grade & Children's Book por los Goodreads Choice Awards 2016. Reseñas:«En Las pruebas de Apolo vuelve a estar presente el estilo narrativo de Riordan: ligero, ameno y muy divertido. La nota perfecta para hacer que la novela se convierta en una lectura más que agradable para grandes y pequeños.»Revista Krítica «Una novela extraordinaria que yo os recomiendo un montón.»Sebas G. Mouret, El coleccionista de mundos «Muy chulo. 4 estrellas. Me ha gustado. ¡Leedlo!»Flye Tamako en Youtube «Personajes bien estructurados, una trama que te atrapa desde el primer momento, un humor propio del autor y, por supuesto, mucha mitología. Una lectura que recomiendo si te gustaron los libros anteriores y quieres saber qué ha sido de los protagonistas.» Los lectores dicen...«El oráculo oculto es mi libro favorito de Rick Riordan hasta la fecha. Se trata de un comienzo brillante para una saga que sé que no nos decepcionará. Al fin y al cabo, Riordan nunca lo hace.» «Con un ritmo de lectura entretenido nos adentraremos en una aventura de fantasía con cierta peculiaridad que me ha parecido realmente buena, además del interés por descubrir más sobre este tema, la historia nos deja con la miel en los labios, lo que hará que esperemos con ganas el próximo tomo.»
El Oraculo de Venus
by Antonio Almas Andre BarrosoHay en todo el tiempo un tiempo para se puede descolorarse y soñar. Así fue, y así ha sido, en esta eternidad que nos separó y en este momento que nos unió, en los brazos un doy otro, llenando el la inmortalidad con la espiritualidad de los ancestros, con la sapiencia de la La diosa, con la experiencia del adorador, que se ha perdido, tan solo, para que te encuentras.
El oráculo de los tres soles (Elías Esparta #Primer tomo)
by Agnès Ruiz Laura Viesca GómezUn rayo alcanza a Elías Esparta. Zeus, el dios del trueno, le transporta a Eforia, un mundo extraño y misterioso. <P><P>De repente, un rayo alcanza a Elías Esparta a pesar de que el cielo está despejado. Zeus, el dios del trueno, decide transportarlo hasta Eforia, un mundo extraño y desconocido. Nada más llegar se enfrenta al antipático Antares, el hijo del rey, pero también se encuentra con Sandros, quien se convertirá en su amigo. Elías va de sorpresa en sorpresa y descubre que forma parte de los tres elegidos al igual que Sandros, que tiene un don muy particular, y Oxana, la aprendiz de sacerdotisa. Ahora los elegidos por Zeus tendrán una misión muy importante: cumplir el oráculo de los tres soles y devolverles la vista a los dragones ancestrales. Agnès Ruiz es la autora de varios best seller de los que se han vendido más de 360.000 ejemplares. Ha tenido un enorme éxito con su primera novela, "Ma vie assassinée". Ha escrito literatura tanto para adultos como para jóvenes. Sus noticias sobre las investigaciones de la detective Rachel Toury también han tenido un gran éxito tanto en Europa como al otro lado del Atlántico. Hay disponibles varias traducciones de sus obras. Es originaria de Normandía (Francia) y ha vivido casi 20 años en Canadá. Está casada y tiene tres hijos
El oráculo de Delphi Keep (El oráculo de Delphi Keep #Volumen 1)
by Victoria LaurieDos jóvenes con increíbles poderes tendrán que enfrentarse a las fuerzas del Mal para que el Bien prevalezca sobre la Tierra. Hace tres mil años, un oráculo griego vaticinó que llegaría un tiempo de terrible oscuridad, un tiempo en que las fuerzas del Bien y del Mal se enfrentarían en una batalla de incierto vencedor; sólo con la ayuda de dos jóvenes huérfanos, dotados de increíbles poderes, podría el Bien prevalecer sobre las fuerzas malignas. Estamos en 1931, en Gran Bretaña. Ian y Theo son dos niños que viven en el orfanato de Delphi Keep. Una fatídica mañana deciden adentrarse en una cueva y cuál no sería su sorpresa cuando descubren que las paredes están llenas de incomprensibles símbolos y que en el suelo descansa una pequeña cajita de plata. Sin tiempo para pensar, tendrán que salir corriendo porque una extraña bestia con cabeza de lobo y cuerpo de león les persigue... La guerra entre el bien y el mal acaba de empezar.
El oráculo de Delphi Keep
by Victoria LaurieHace tres mil años, un oráculo griego vaticinó que llegaría un tiempo de terrible oscuridad, un tiempo en que las fuerzas del Bien y del Mal se enfrentarían en una batalla de incierto vencedor; sólo con la ayuda de dos jóvenes huérfanos, dotados de increíbles poderes, podría el Bien prevalecer sobre las fuerzas malignas.Estamos en 1931, en Gran Bretaña. Ian y Theo son dos niños que viven en el orfanato de Delphi Keep. Una fatídica mañana deciden adentrarse en una cueva y cuál no sería su sorpresa cuando descubren que las paredes están llenas de incomprensibles símbolos y que en el suelo descansa una pequeña cajita de plata. Sin tiempo para pensar, tendrán que salir corriendo porque una extraña bestia con cabeza de lobo y cuerpo de león les persigue...La guerra entre el bien y el mal acaba de empezar.
Oracle's War (Olympus Trilogy)
by David HairOdysseus must fight for the honor of his family, the survival of his people, and the glory of his goddess—from the author of Athena&’s Champion. When Prince Odysseus is sent on a quest to recover his family honor, he&’s led to Delos where a mysterious new prophecy has captivated the gods. Caught in a tangled web of intrigue, he discovers that this prophecy is tied to his own destiny and the fate of his patron goddess, Athena. With the future of his people hanging by a thread, Odysseus, the daemon Bria, the hero Diomedes and a small band of loyal Ithacans, must unveil the truth before it&’s too late. But opposing them is Tiresias, the greatest seer of the age, who will do anything to burn his own vision onto the face of history. Caught between the prophecy, the gods and his mortal enemies, Odysseus must start a war: one that may be impossible to win . . . Oracle&’s War, second in the epic Olympus Series, is perfect for fans of David Gemmell and Madeline Miller. Praise for Athena&’s Champion &“If you like magic and mayhem wrapped around ancient historical legends, this cup of nectar has your name on it. Recommended.&” —Historical Novel Society &“A refreshing, modern take of Odysseus&’ story. It has humor and exciting action.&” —Book Rambler
The Oracle's Queen (Tamir Triology #3)
by Lynn FlewellingUnder the rule of a usurper king, the realm of Skala has suffered famine, plague, and invasion. But now the time for the rightful heir has come, a return to the tradition of warrior queens. And the Lightbearer's prophecy is to be upheld at last: so long as a daughter of the royal line defends and rules, Skala will never be subjugated. Now a mystical fire has burned away the male body known as Prince Tobin, revealing Princess Tamír, a girl on the verge of womanhood-and a queen ready to claim her birthright after a life in disguise under the protection of wizards and witches. But will her people, her army-and the friends she was forced to deceive-accept her? Worse, will the crown's rival heir, friend to Tobin, turn foe to Tamír, igniting civil war in a fierce battle for Skala? (From the Paperback edition.)
The Oracles of Troy: The Adventures Of Odysseus (The Adventures of Odysseus #4)
by Glyn IliffeOnly the determination of one man can bring victoryThe Trojan War has been raging for ten years. Greece’s greatest warriors have fallen. But then a series of oracles appear with utterances from the gods, commands that must be fulfilled if Troy is to be defeated.Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks, knows that only one man has the courage and intelligence to complete the tasks set by the Olympians: Odysseus, King of Ithaca.From an island haunted by a vengeful madman to a forsaken tomb and its deadly guardian, from the palace of a hostile king to the sacred heart of Troy itself, Odysseus and his friend Eperitus must follow the trail toward the greatest deception of all time…The Adventures of Odysseus1. King of Ithaca2. The Gates of Troy3. The Armour of Achilles4. The Oracles of Troy5. The Voyages of Odysseus6. Return to IthacaPraise for Glyn Iliffe‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action… it will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement'This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece’ Lifestyle Magazine‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels Review‘I found it utterly fascinating, the historic detail was excellent. This was an easy and enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the next instalments. As a personal read I can absolutely recommend it’ Book Talk Bournemouth‘An exciting story with plenty of action, and the requisite supernatural elements … if you are a fan of writers like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden you will enjoy this.’ Rachel Hyde, Myshelf.com
Oracle's Moon
by Thea HarrisonWhen Grace Andreas's sister, Petra, and her husband are both killed, Grace inherits the Power and responsibilities of the Oracle of Louisville, as well as her sister's two young children--neither of which she is prepared for. Then Khalil, Demonkind and Djinn Prince of House Marid, decides to make himself a part of the household both as guardian and counterpoint to Grace's impudence towards the Elder Races.
Oracle's Moon (Elder Races #4)
by Thea HarrisonAs a second daughter, Grace Andreas never had to worry about the intrigues of the Elder Races. But when her sister, Petra, and Petra's husband are both killed, Grace inherits the Power and responsibilities of the Oracle of Louisville, as well as her sister's two young children--neither of which she is prepared for. Yet, she is not alone. Khalil, Demonkind and Djinn prince of House Marid--driven by his genuine caring for the children--has decided to make himself a part of the household both as their guardian and as an exasperating counterpoint to Grace's impudence toward the Elder Races. But when an attempt is made on Grace's life, she realises that Khalil is the only one who can protect her--and offer her more than a mortal man ...
The Oracle's Daughter (Landeron I #1)
by Paula De VeraAldin has always felt out of place. In her fifteen years of life as a refugee alongside her parents in the small elf enclave of Lar, she's never displayed a single one of the gifts for which her race, the oracles, are known. But what if she isn't who everyone wants her to believe she is? What if there's another explanation? The Oracle's daughter is the first book in the Landeron saga, a coming-of-age story that explores the power of friendship, solidarity, and the love that's possible between people of different origins, whose paths will cross in the fight for survival in an unforgiving world. Because the only limits that exist are the ones we place on ourselves.
The Oracle Sequence: The Scarab
by Catherine FisherThe final story in the Oracle sequence.We are again in the distand land of deserts and islands ruled by one god whose wishes are conveyed through the Oracle. The Archon, child god-on-earth, returns from his journey across the desert to the Well of Songs, to find the tyrannical General Argelin has siezed control and his reign of madness is oppressing the Two Lands. He has publicly denounced the gods, and established a reign of terror. Mirany is in hiding, and the Nine are scattered. Will Argelin's obsession bring the Rain Queen's wrath down on them all? And whose is the sinister new power hidden in the sign of the Scarab? In the descent into anarchy, Mirany and the Archon must attempt the final, impossible journey of the soul. Through the Nine Gateways into death. And back.
The Oracle Sequence: The Oracle
by Catherine FisherIn the distant land of deserts and islands, the servants of the god rule the land, his wishes conveyed through the Oracle and interpreted by the High Priestess. Mirany is the new Bearer, afraid of her perilous duties for the god in the rituals of the Oracle, and fearful of her secret questioning ... Does the god truly exist?The priestess is corrupt and in secret partnership with the General, ruler, since the God-on-Earth, the Archon, has no real power - chosen as a child, his face always masked, never seen by outsiders. Should any national tragedy occur, he is also the sacrifice. When the old Archon dies, his spirit migrates into a child, and there are several candidates for succession. But Mirany begins to experience the real visions of the god, discovers which child is the rightful heir, and that the General and High Priestess intend to choose another child and seize power. With only a tomb-robbing scribe and a mad musician for allies, Mirany begins her quest - knowing that, if she is betrayed, her fate will be to be walled up alive in the Archon's tomb ...
The Oracle Sequence: The Archon
by Catherine FisherBreathtaking sequel to The Oracle, the Archon must face a journey of treachery and adventure across the pitiless desert in a bid to save his people ...The Archon vows to lead a pilgrimage to the Well of Songs to seek peace with the Rain Queen and save the land from the terrible drought. The Well is hidden in the mountains across the desert. But he is not the only one with his sight set on the mountains: Argelin, the tyrannical and power-hungry General, follows behind, an ever-present threat, with his heart set on the riches to be found.With only Oblek, Seth and two tomb-thieves known as the Jackal and the Fox for company, the Archon's journey is treacherous and dangerous. They must face the Great Desolation and the monstrous animals outlined on the desert floor, animals with mythical powers, and they must survive without Mirany, bearer-of-the-god and true friend of the Archon, who has had to remain behind to face a threat much closer to home ...
The Oracle Sequence: The Oracle (Oracle Prophecies Ser. #1)
by Catherine FisherIn the distant land of deserts and islands, the servants of the god rule the land, his wishes conveyed through the Oracle and interpreted by the High Priestess. Mirany is the new Bearer, afraid of her perilous duties for the god in the rituals of the Oracle, and fearful of her secret questioning ... Does the god truly exist?The priestess is corrupt and in secret partnership with the General, ruler, since the God-on-Earth, the Archon, has no real power - chosen as a child, his face always masked, never seen by outsiders. Should any national tragedy occur, he is also the sacrifice. When the old Archon dies, his spirit migrates into a child, and there are several candidates for succession. But Mirany begins to experience the real visions of the god, discovers which child is the rightful heir, and that the General and High Priestess intend to choose another child and seize power. With only a tomb-robbing scribe and a mad musician for allies, Mirany begins her quest - knowing that, if she is betrayed, her fate will be to be walled up alive in the Archon's tomb ...
The Oracle Sequence: The Archon
by Catherine FisherBreathtaking sequel to The Oracle, the Archon must face a journey of treachery and adventure across the pitiless desert in a bid to save his people ...The Archon vows to lead a pilgrimage to the Well of Songs to seek peace with the Rain Queen and save the land from the terrible drought. The Well is hidden in the mountains across the desert. But he is not the only one with his sight set on the mountains: Argelin, the tyrannical and power-hungry General, follows behind, an ever-present threat, with his heart set on the riches to be found.With only Oblek, Seth and two tomb-thieves known as the Jackal and the Fox for company, the Archon's journey is treacherous and dangerous. They must face the Great Desolation and the monstrous animals outlined on the desert floor, animals with mythical powers, and they must survive without Mirany, bearer-of-the-god and true friend of the Archon, who has had to remain behind to face a threat much closer to home ...
The Oracle Sequence: The Scarab
by Catherine FisherThe final story in the Oracle sequence.We are again in the distand land of deserts and islands ruled by one god whose wishes are conveyed through the Oracle. The Archon, child god-on-earth, returns from his journey across the desert to the Well of Songs, to find the tyrannical General Argelin has siezed control and his reign of madness is oppressing the Two Lands. He has publicly denounced the gods, and established a reign of terror. Mirany is in hiding, and the Nine are scattered. Will Argelin's obsession bring the Rain Queen's wrath down on them all? And whose is the sinister new power hidden in the sign of the Scarab? In the descent into anarchy, Mirany and the Archon must attempt the final, impossible journey of the soul. Through the Nine Gateways into death. And back.
The Oracle Queen: A Three Dark Crowns Novella (Three Dark Crowns Novella #2)
by Kendare BlakeThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel e-novella. Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. Poisoners. Naturalists. If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, she’s immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne. But that’s not how it always was. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabet—the legendary, and last, oracle queen—whose reign was tinged with blood and horror.Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabet’s mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. At least, that’s the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who, though born with the gift of sight, could not foresee her swift and sudden fall from power . . . until it was too late.Fans of the Three Dark Crowns series will be enthralled with Queen Elsabet’s genesis, riveted by her madness, and compelled by her tragic—and bloody—reign.
The Oracle of Venus
by Antonio Almas Carolina Vanessa Tamion''Every time there is a time to be, to disperse and dream. It has been this way; it is this way, in this eternity that took us apart and this moment brought us together again, into each other’s arms, filling the immortality with ancient spirituality, with wisdom of the Goddess, with the experience of one lover who lost himself just to find you.''
The Oracle of Stamboul: A Novel
by Michael David LukasSet in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas’ elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan—and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. An enthralling literary adventure, perfect for readers entranced by the mixture of historical fiction and magical realism in Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass, Orhan Pamuk’s My Name is Red, or Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, Lukas’ evocative tale of prophesy, intrigue, and courage unfolds with the subtlety of a Turkish mosaic and the powerful majesty of an epic for the ages.