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A Radical Act of Free Magic: The Shadow Histories, Book Two
by H. G. ParryA Radical Act of Free Magic is the epic conclusion to the genre-defying Shadow Histories series following A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians; a sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own.The Concord has been broken, and a war of magic engulfs the world. In France, the brilliant young battle-mage Napoleon Bonaparte and has all but conquered Europe. Britain fights back, protected by the gulf of the channel and powerful fire-magic, but Wilberforce's own battle to bring about free magic and abolition has met a dead end. In Saint Domingue, Fina watches as Toussaint Louverture navigates these opposing forces to liberate the country.But there is another, even darker war being fought beneath the surface. A blood magician is using the Revolutionary Wars to bring about a return to dark magic. Across the world, only a few know of his existence and the choices they make will shape the new age of magic.Praise for A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians:'A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic' Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author'An absolute delight to read' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library'Impressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted' Alexandra Rowland, author of A Conspiracy of TruthsThe Shadow HistoriesA Declaration of the Rights of MagiciansA Radical Act of Free MagicFor more from H. G. Parry, check out The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep.
A Radical Arrangement
by Jane AshfordClassic Regency romance from beloved author Jane AshfordBrash and HandsomeSir Justin Keighley is all wrong for a proper young lady like Margaret Mayfield. Everyone knows he is shocking in his opinions, arrogant in his manner, and completely without respect for the common decencies of civilized society. Margaret absolutely will not marry him-no matter what her parents say.Beautiful and ShyMargaret was everything Sir Justin detested in a woman-timid, sheltered, and obedient to a fault. It's not until she runs away from him that he finds he must give chase. Margaret is discovering she can be bold and rebellious-intrepid enough to do what she must, and more exciting than Justin ever imagined possible. She's the last woman he would have expected to lead them both into uncharted territory...Praise for The Bride Insists: "Perfectly delightful Regency romance." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Deft writing. An engaging cast of characters... a charming plot. " -RT Book Reviews"Marvelously engaging...richly nuanced, impeccably crafted." -Booklist
A Radical Departure (The Willa Jansson Mysteries #2)
by Lia MateraA California lawyer&’s dream job becomes a nightmare when her boss is murdered in this mystery by the author of Where Lawyers Fear to Tread.Fresh out of law school, Willa Jansson nabs a first-year associate position at a family friend&’s law firm. Famous progressive attorney Julian Warneke has gotten Willa&’s hippie parents out of legal trouble on several occasions, though his reputation for grandstanding landed Willa in jail for two traumatic months after she was arrested during a protest march. Regardless, she&’s happy to be working for such an influential firm, even if it pays less than any other outfit in town and she&’s assigned to all the divorces, landlord-tenant cases, and drunk-driving defenses . . .Willa&’s caseload is the least of her worries when Julian&’s poisoned to death at a fancy work lunch. When the investigation begins, the authorities are drawn to Willa as a suspect in the &“law school murders.&” Then there&’s the matter of her mother being listed to inherit Julian&’s house. As Willa begins working to clear their names, she must dodge a terrible ex-boyfriend and a charming cop—not to mention a killer who&’s drawing ever closer . . .Praise for the Willa Jansson Mysteries &“Matera's wit, grace with language, irreverence toward the legal system, and wry dissection of being a child of the Sixties make this a standout.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Intelligent and entertaining . . . Absorbing . . . With sharp descriptions and crisp dialogue . . . Admirably delivers the complex situations and memorable characters of a &‘real novel&’ while still managing to let the detective story have its day in court.&” —The Wall Street Journal
A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair
by Nicholas FiskAt the end of the 22nd century, following a nuclear accident, the birth rate is falling.Faced with a rapidly shrinking human race, governments come up with a solution: new people from old. Cloning.But these Reborn people are kept closely monitored, in controlled scenarios. Will they really fit into futuristic society? What other secrets are being hidden outside of the worlds in which they are contained?
A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair
by Nicholas FiskAt the end of the 22nd century, following a nuclear accident, the birth rate is falling.Faced with a rapidly shrinking human race, governments come up with a solution: new people from old. Cloning.But these Reborn people are kept closely monitored, in controlled scenarios. Will they really fit into futuristic society? What other secrets are being hidden outside of the worlds in which they are contained?
A Rag-mannered Rogue
by Hayley Ann SolomonIn The Game Of Love. . . Resourceful, intrepid, but nonetheless a lady, Miss Theresa Hampstead is spoiling for adventure. . .and about to stumble upon it. Having set out--alone--for London to investigate the state of her pending inheritance, Tessie soon finds herself stranded at a roadside inn, where she is denied a room--until a well-heeled, but decidedly arrogant stranger secures her accommodation. Far from feeling gracious, however, Tessie is infuriated at the man's brusqueness. . .and intrigued when she spies him creeping stealthily from his room for a midnight rendezvous. . . . . .Turnabout Is Fair Play Romance is most certainly not on Lord Nicholas Cathgar's agenda when he comes to the aid of lovely but vexatious Theresa Hampstead. His secret mission to foil a group of anarchists brings him to a meeting spot near the inn where, as he fights a losing battle with the bloodthirsty gang, he is rescued by none other than a certain spirited female--who happens to be a crack shot! To his chagrin, Nicholas now owes the lady his life, as well as the forty guineas that were pilfered from her room. He insists on escorting her to London, and presents her with a debt of honor. It's a debt he'd gladly repay with his heart--if the captivating Tessie would accept his hand. . .
A Rage in Harlem: A Rage In Harlem, The Real Cool Killers, The Crazy Kill, Cotton Comes To Harlem (Harlem Detectives #1)
by Chester HimesA rip-roaring introduction to Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, patrolling New York City&’s roughest streets in the groundbreaking Harlem Detectives series. &“[This] Harlem saga vies with the novels of David Goodis and Jim Thompson as the inescapable achievement of postwar American crime fiction.&” —The New York TimesFor the love of fine, wily Imabelle, hapless Jackson surrenders his life savings to a con man who knows the secret of turning ten-dollar bills into hundreds—and then he steals from his boss, only to lose the stolen money at a craps table. Luckily for him, he can turn to his savvy twin brother, Goldy, who earns a living—disguised as a Sister of Mercy—by selling tickets to Heaven in Harlem. With Goldy on his side, Jackson is ready for payback.
A Rage in Paradise
by Gary BrandnerThe Pragers are Hawaii's golden family#151;they have wealth, power, land. They also have dark secrets and forbidden passions that threaten to tear the family apart. Meredith is in love with a pureblood Hawaiian but cannot face her father's unyielding disapproval. Dennis, the family's fair-haired boy, hides his true desires behind his hired mistress, Adriana. Marcus, the exiled black sheep, vengefully seduces Adriana, then realizes too late that he loves her. And in this whirlpool of emotional and sexual blackmail one terrible danger looms over them all: the tsunami, the tropical tidal wave. Only one man knows it is coming and that man is Meredith Prager's outcast lover.
A Rage in Paradise
by Gary BrandnerThe Pragers are Hawaii's golden family-they have wealth, power, land. They also have dark secrets and forbidden passions that threaten to tear the family apart. Meredith is in love with a pureblood Hawaiian but cannot face her father's unyielding disapproval. Dennis, the family's fair-haired boy, hides his true desires behind his hired mistress, Adriana. Marcus, the exiled black sheep, vengefully seduces Adriana, then realizes too late that he loves her. And in this whirlpool of emotional and sexual blackmail one terrible danger looms over them all: the tsunami, the tropical tidal wave. Only one man knows it is coming and that man is Meredith Prager's outcast lover.
A Rage in Paradise
by Gary BrandnerThe Pragers are Hawaii’s golden family-they have wealth, power, land. They also have dark secrets and forbidden passions that threaten to tear the family apart.Meredith is in love with a pureblood Hawaiian but cannot face her father’s unyielding disapproval.Dennis, the family’s fair-haired boy, hides his true desires behind his hired mistress, Adriana.Marcus, the exiled black sheep, vengefully seduces Adriana, then realizes too late that he loves her.And in this whirlpool of emotional and sexual blackmail one terrible danger looms over them all: the tsunami, the tropical tidal wave. Only one man knows it is coming and that man is Meredith Prager’s outcast lover.
A Rage of Regents
by Nigel TranterIn 1568, the defeat of Mary, Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside and her subsequent flight to England left Scotland a troubled nation. Mary's infant son was crowned James VI, with her illegitimate half-brother, the earl of Moray, as Regent. The population remained bitterly divided as Moray and the Protestant Lords began to wreak their terrible vengeance on supporters of the losing side.Having fought for the Queen at the battle, the Carmichaels of Lanarkshire were in a precarious position to say the least. Poor nineteen-year-old John Carmichael, Younger of that Ilk, whose sole ambitions were land-improvement, organising fishing and raising a family, was to become deeply entangled in the murky world of Scots regency government, eventually finding himself in great danger.'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
A Rage of Regents
by Nigel TranterIn 1568, the defeat of Mary, Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside and her subsequent flight to England left Scotland a troubled nation. Mary's infant son was crowned James VI, with her illegitimate half-brother, the earl of Moray, as Regent. The population remained bitterly divided as Moray and the Protestant Lords began to wreak their terrible vengeance on supporters of the losing side.Having fought for the Queen at the battle, the Carmichaels of Lanarkshire were in a precarious position to say the least. Poor nineteen-year-old John Carmichael, Younger of that Ilk, whose sole ambitions were land-improvement, organising fishing and raising a family, was to become deeply entangled in the murky world of Scots regency government, eventually finding himself in great danger.'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
A Raging Dawn (Fatal Insomnia Medical Thrillers #2)
by CJ LyonsAn ER doctor with a fatal illness turns vigilante to catch a killer in this medical thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author.Between the chaos of the ER and her work at the Advocacy Center, Dr. Angela Rossi desperately needed rest. Then she was diagnosed with Fatal Insomnia—and given only a few months to live. Her plan is to escape Pennsylvania and live her last days on a tropical island. But first she’ll need to wrap up one last rape case . . . and say a final goodbye to Detective Matthew Ryder.The morning before Angela is scheduled to testify, the assault victim murdered—and the rapist goes free. Now Angela will be in town a little longer, because she makes it her personal mission to bring him to justice. With nothing left to lose or fear, Angela has the makings of a perfect vigilante.
A Raging Heart
by Eva MarkertGina has fallen desperately in love - with Matt, her mother’s boyfriend, of all people, and she firmly believes that he reciprocates her feelings. But when Matt and her mother get married, Gina’s world collapses. She decides to lay all her cards on the table – with fatal consequences. It isn’t just her own life that completely falls apart. Until dramatic events force Gina to face up to her family and herself... "A Raging Heart" is a Young Adult novel.
A Railway ABC
by Jack TownendA Railway ABC is a nostalgic, behind-the-scenes look at the railroad, from "A is for All Clear" to "I is for Inspector" to "S is for the Signals, which say stop! or go!" This small, beautiful alphabet book, long out of print, was written and illustrated by Jack Townend and first published in 1942. Townend's endearing lithograph illustrations and gently humorous rhymes will captivate children and adults alike.
A Rainbow Above Us (Blessings, Georgia #8)
by Sharon Sala"Filled with unforgettable charm and delight!" —Robyn Carr #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorWhat will it take to bring people together?Hurricane Fanny left no one in Blessings, Georgia unscathed—including Rowan Harper, the only surviving member of her family. Rebuilding her life now seems almost impossible. Bowie James comes back to help repair his grandmother's house, but he doesn't intend to stay long. He and his mother were forced out of Blessings a decade ago, and he's neither forgiven nor forgotten those responsible. But Rowan is kindhearted, beautiful, and lost, and Bowie discovers that he can entrust her with his deepest secrets. If only their love could bring hope and healing to everyone around them, maybe they'd be willing to give it a chance...Blessings, Georgia Series: You and Only You (Book 1) I'll Stand by You (Book 2) Saving Jake (Book 3) A Piece of My Heart (Book 4) The Color of Love (Book 5) Come Back to Me (Book 6) Forever My Hero (Book 7)A Rainbow Above Us (Book 8)Praise for the Blessings, Georgia series: "A delight... I couldn't put it down."—Fresh Fiction "Engaging, heartwarming, funny, sassy, and just plain good."—Peeking Between the Pages "Sala's novel is one of those rare treats that is not only a pleasure to read, but is so enjoyable it becomes difficult to put the book down."—RT Book Reviews
A Rainbow Inside My Body: Finding Peace Through Yoga, Breathing Exercises, and the Chakras
by Vanitha Swaminathan E. Katherine KottarasLearn yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras!When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe.In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living, young readers will learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras. With a playful and imaginative approach, children can find energy and better understand their feelings by focusing within. With accessible information about the history of yoga and ayurveda, A Rainbow Inside My Body reveals how when the mind, body, and spirit are balanced, we can make better decisions and respond to stress in a peaceful way.
A Rainbow Shopping Day (Early Reader)
by Vivian French Selina YoungEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Jason and his little sister Daisy B go shopping, help wash the car, and splash about in the bath.
A Rainbow Shopping Day (Early Reader)
by Vivian FrenchEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Jason and his little sister Daisy B go shopping, help wash the car, and splash about in the bath.
A Rainbow in Brown
by Pavonis GironJo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors together to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her own secondary colors, each picture as beautiful as the last. But through her exploration of the colors of the rainbow, Jo finds that her favorite is a combination of them all: brown. <p> With stunning artistry from debut author/illustrator Pavonis Giron comes an illuminating story of self-love through color theory.
A Rainbow of My Own
by Don FreemanA small boy imagines what it would be like to have his own rainbow to play with.
A Raindrop's Journey
by Mark GraberCome join the adventures of a single raindrop as it falls from a cloud to begin an exciting journey to the sea. From a beautiful lake high atop a mountain, down a stream and through the forest, to the great waters of the ocean, the raindrop sees many strange and wonderful things. Little by little, it begins to understand just how important water is to the way we all live. Find out for yourself as we begin...
A Rainha Dourada, Marés de Fogo: Livro II
by Hilary LesterA Rainha Dourada, Marés de Fogo: Livro II de Hilary Lester A história contínua de Leelee e Makhulu após os eventos de Marés de Fogo A rainha de ouro, marés de fogo: livro ii Vinte marés se passaram desde que Leelee e seu amante Makhulu se separaram. O tirano Vahtu está morto, e seu filho rebelde Kahlutu está sentado no trono em seu lugar. Leelee foi forçada a retornar aos claros e quentes recifes da cidade para se tornar a relutante Alta Sacerdotisa de seu clã, enquanto Makhulu permanece nas águas proibidas do clã Kiakhu para aconselhar e apoiar o novo rei. Agora, quando a frágil paz entre os Clãs é ameaçada por todos os lados, uma catástrofe atinge os Clanfolk, que torna todas as diferenças irrelevantes e apresenta Leelee e Makhulu a um novo adversário - A Rainha Dourada.
A Rainha das Velas Negras
by P. J. DanielsSarah Chartimands é uma capitã em um mundo mágico. Seu navio: O Lady Flotsam. Sua tripulação: piratas. Depois de resgatar um velho amigo e mentor, Sarah parte para a conquista de sua vida: o ouro do Rei. No entanto, quando nem tudo sai de acordo com o plano, ela se encontra em fuga, em menor número, e questionando sua realidade; tudo com uma cidade tentando matá-la. Essa aventura está carregada de armas, espadas e feitiços. Será que Sarah conseguirá salvar um plano fracassado? Mais importante, ela encontrará uma saída, viva?