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Europa’s Lost Expedition
by Michael CarrollThis classically styled, chilling murder mystery about an expedition under the ice of Jupiter's ocean moon Europa, backed up by the latest scientific findings on this icy satellite. The science fiction premise explores real possibilities of exploring other bodies in the Solar System, including probing their possible astrobiology. Now that the most recent world war has concluded on Earth, human explorers are returning to exploration, carrying out a full-court press to journey into the alien abyss using tele-operated biorobotics and human-tended submersibles. Nine scientists head out to Jupiter's icy ocean-moon. But at Europa's most remote outpost, one by one, the team members who shared the cruise out begin to die under suspicious circumstances. All was well until humans begin diving into Europa's subsurface ocean. The deaths have all the symptoms of some sort of plague, despite Europa's seemingly sterile environment. Besides providing thrills, a science section covers the very latest in undersea robotics, discussing the assets future explorers may have available for exploring subsurface oceans on moons including Europa, Enceladus and Titan. The book explores the most recent results in Europa research, from safe radiation levels for human habitation, landing sites, subsurface ocean currents and makeup, possible plate tectonics, geyser activity on the surface, volcanic activity on the ocean floor, and Europa's bizarre exosphere. The book also covers extremophiles and the various possible biomes on--and inside of--Europa.
European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club #2)
by Theodora GossIn the sequel to the Nebula finalist The Strange Case of the Alchemist&’s Daughter, Mary Jekyll and the rest of the daughters of mad scientists from literature embark on a madcap adventure across Europe to rescue another monstrous girl and stop the Alchemical Society&’s nefarious plans once and for all.Mary Jekyll&’s life has been peaceful since she helped Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the Whitechapel Murders. Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherine Moreau, Justine Frankenstein, and Mary&’s sister Diana Hyde have settled into the Jekyll household in London, and although they sometimes quarrel, the members of the Athena Club get along as well as any five young women with very different personalities. At least they can always rely on Mrs. Poole. But when Mary receives a telegram that Lucinda Van Helsing has been kidnapped, the Athena Club must travel to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to rescue yet another young woman who has been subjected to horrific experimentation. Where is Lucinda, and what has Professor Van Helsing been doing to his daughter? Can Mary, Diana, Beatrice, and Justine reach her in time? Racing against the clock to save Lucinda from certain doom, the Athena Club embarks on a madcap journey across Europe. From Paris to Vienna to Budapest, Mary and her friends must make new allies, face old enemies, and finally confront the fearsome, secretive Alchemical Society. It&’s time for these monstrous gentlewomen to overcome the past and create their own destinies.
Eutopia: A Novel of Terrible Optimism (The Book of the Juke Series #1)
by David NickleThis debut horror novel by the author of acclaimed short story collection Monstrous Affections &“establishes him as a worthy heir to the mantle of Stephen King&” (National Post). Set in 1911, Eutopia &“mixes utopian vision, rustic Americana, and pure creepiness. . . . Nickle blends Little House on the Prairie with distillates of Rosemary&’s Baby and The X-Files to create a chilling survival-of-the-fittest story&” (Publishers Weekly). Situated on the edge of the woods and mountains of northern Idaho, the tiny settlement of Eliada is an industrialist&’s attempt to create heaven on earth. But its secrets are soon to be unveiled, as Jason Thistledown, the sole survivor of a mysterious plague in Montana, and Andrew Waggoner, a black doctor nearly lynched by the KKK, delve beneath the façade of the utopian mill town. What they discover is science warped by ideology—and an unearthly monster that preys on the faith of its own true believers . . . &“A story of piano-wire suspense, grotesque horrors, and, above all, visceral insight into the race politics of American horror, and how they are bound up with the American project itself.&” —Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing Praise for David Nickle &“His stories are dark, wildly imaginative, and deeply compassionate—even when they&’re laced with righteous anger.&” —Nathan Ballingrud, author of Wounds &“David Nickle is Canada&’s answer to Stephen King. His writing charms even as it slices like a blade between the ribs: sharp, subtle, and never less than devastating.&” —Helen Marshall, author of Gifts for the One Who Comes After
Eva
by Peter DickinsonEva's hospital room looks out onto the skyscrapers of a huge city, but since waking up from her coma she only dreams of trees <P><P> Thirteen-year-old Eva opens her eyes to find herself in a hospital, her body paralyzed while it heals from a devastating accident. Her mother says that Eva will be able to move her hands and face soon and that everything is going to be fine, but something in her voice tells Eva it's not that simple. The doctors give Eva a keyboard that turns her typing into speech and controls a mirror that rotates to look around the room and out the window--every direction except back at her bed. What are the doctors trying to hide from her? And why, in an overpopulated world where humans have tamed all the wild places, does Eva keep dreaming of a forest she's never seen?<P> Winner of Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Senior Award
Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch (Eva Evergreen #2)
by Julie AbeIn this thrilling sequel to Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, Eva must put a stop to the violent Culling or risk the fate of Rivelle Realm forever—perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service.From this day forward, we will believe in the impossible.Eva Evergreen has fulfilled her dream of earning the rank of Novice Witch, and discovered the chilling truth behind the mysterious Culling -- the violent magical storm wreaking havoc across Rivelle Realm.Revealing the truth, however, proves to be a difficult task and soon the culprit is at large. To make matters worse Eva learns what might be the horrible truth behind her pinch of magic and her mother's own mysterious connection to the Culling and rogue magic.With her spirits at an all-time low, Eva must muster up the courage to prove her mother's innocence and learn to believe in her own magic, if she wishes to put a stop to the Culling once and for all.
Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch (Eva Evergreen #1)
by Julie AbeA young witch must pass a coming-of-age quest or risk losing her magic forever in this enchanting fantasy -- perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and Aru Shah and the End of Time. <P><P>Sometimes all you need is a pinch of magic... <P><P>Eva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Novice Witch before her thirteenth birthday. If she doesn't, she'll lose her magic forever. For most young witches and wizards, it's a simple enough test: <P><P>One: Help your town, do good all around. <P><P>Two: Live there for one moon, don't leave too soon. <P><P>Three: Fly home by broomstick, the easiest of tricks. <P><P>The only problem? Eva only has a pinch of magic. She summons heads of cabbage instead of flowers and gets a sunburn instead of calling down rain. And to add insult to injury, whenever she overuses her magic, she falls asleep. <P>When she lands in the tranquil coastal town of Auteri, the residents expect a powerful witch, not a semi-magical girl. So Eva comes up with a plan: set up a magical repair shop to aid Auteri and prove she's worthy. She may have more blood than magic, but her "semi-magical fixes" repair the lives of the townspeople in ways they never could have imagined. Only, Eva's bit of magic may not be enough when the biggest magical storm in history threatens the town she's grown to love. Eva must conjure up all of the magic, bravery, and cleverness she can muster or Auteri and her dreams of becoming a witch will wash away with the storm.
Eva Fairdeath
by Tanith LeeToday, tomorrow, always...the white-haired girl from the marsh is running for her life down a derelict highway In a future world polluted to the point of dissolution, the trees are dead, the sky is yellow, and no birds sing. Everyone and everything is tinged with madness. For Eva Belmort there seems no role except to become some man's plaything and drudge. Then, one day, arrives the stranger with the gun - with blue eyes and hair as white as her own. Roaming the tortured landscape in his wagon, Steel is a seller of death...but for Eva he provides hope of escape from Foulmarsh. Urged on by a power of love and hate impossible to fathom, Eva's travels now take her to distant towns and villages full of danger and surprises - and arouse in her strong passions she cannot harness...
Eva Luna: A Novel (Jet;168-3. Bib. Isab Ser. #Vol. 168)
by Isabel Allende&“A remarkable novel&” (The Washington Post) from New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende&’s introducing her most enchanting creation, Eva Luna: a lover, a writer, a revolutionary, and above all a storyteller.Eva Luna is the daughter of a professor&’s assistant and a snake-bitten gardener—born poor, orphaned at an early age, and working as a servant. Eva is a naturally gifted and imaginative storyteller who meets people from all stations and walks of life. Though she has no wealth, she trades her stories like currency with people who are kind to her. In this novel, she shares the story of her own life and introduces readers to a diverse and eccentric cast of characters including the Lebanese émigré who befriends her and takes her in; her unfortunate godmother, whose brain is addled by rum and who believes in all the Catholic saints and a few of her own invention; a street urchin who grows into a petty criminal and, later, a leader in the guerrilla struggle; a celebrated transsexual entertainer who instructs her in the ways of the adult world; and a young refugee whose flight from postwar Europe will prove crucial to Eva's fate. As Eva tells her story, Isabel Allende conjures up a whole complex South American nation—the rich, the poor, the simple, and the sophisticated—in a novel replete with character and incident, with drama and comedy and history, with battles and passions, rebellions and reunions, a novel that celebrates the power of imagination to create a better world.
Eva Sees a Ghost (Owl Diaries #2)
by Rebecca Elliott<p>Is there a ghost in Treetopolis? Eva sure thinks so! <p>This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! <p>In this second book in the series, Eva sees a ghost! Or at least, she thinks she does . . . With her friend Lucy by her side, Eva goes in search of the ghost. Eek! This owl-dorable series will appeal to girls who love stories about animals and friendship!</p>
Eva the Enchanted Ball Fairy: The Princess Fairies Book 7 (Rainbow Magic #7)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty have been invited to meet the seven nieces of King Oberon and Queen Titania - the Princess Fairies! But when Kirsty and Rachel arrive in Fairyland things soon go wrong, Jack Frost and his wicked goblins steal the princesses' tiaras! The tiaras contain special fairy magic that look after happiness and fun in both the human and fairy worlds. They need to get them back so everyone can be happy once again! 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Princess Fairies set! Honor the Happy Days Fairy; Demi the Dressing-up Fairy; Anya the Cuddly Creatures Fairy; Elisa the Adventure Fairy; Lizzie the Sweet Treats Fairy; Maddie the Playtime Fairy; Eva the Enchanted Ball Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Evan Miller Is Waking Down: A Dreambending Novel
by Jerel LawWhat if dreams were dangerous? What if your strongest abilities made you a fugitive? Tweens and middle grade readers who enjoy dystopian and fantasy fiction will be pulled into a world of secrets, control, and power in this novel from Jerel Law, the author of the Jonah Stone: Son of Angels series.In City 47, uniformity is celebrated, individuality is stamped out, and the Elders who run the government demand strict obedience to an ancient writing called the Primary Code. It's been like this ever since the Incident. Fifteen-year-old Evan Miller has an increasingly disruptive secret--a powerful ability that has attracted the attention of the Elders. When disguising himself as ordinary is no longer an option, he's forced to flee to the place he fears the most. What will he discover about the true past of City 47, the Elders, and himself in the forbidden Old City?Evan Miller Is Waking Down: A Dreambending Novelexplores the power of dreams and the cost of conformity;encourages readers to be themselves and pursue the truth; andis perfect for fans of The City of Ember, supernatural fiction, and mysteries.Older children 11 to 14 will dream, question, and find power within their own gifts as they follow Evan's journey from typical teen to revolutionary for truth.
Evanescence
by Rae MorganRe-Release (Liquid Silver Books - Edge of Night Anthology - 2007)In a world of dark secrets is love enough to conquer all? A shadow man. A woman on the run. Two lonely people brought together by circumstances beyond their control. Rae Morgan's paranormal romance Evanescence takes you on a suspenseful journey into a mysterious world.Security specialist Kai Axton blends into the night, a mist-like shadowy image of his human form. Because of his freakish nature, he feels doomed to live his life alone--until he meets Sian York.Sian is not who or what she seems; her past is shrouded in a veil of mystery. As Kai prepares to make his move to claim her, Sian's past explodes onto the scene, forcing him to reveal his darkest secrets. Can Sian accept Kai's nature, or will he be doomed to live in the shadow world, forever alone?Content Notes: Spicy, Paranormal, Magic, Wizardry, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense
Evangelina
by Maryjanice Davidson Anthony AlongiA fatal incident at a medical facility sends U.S. government agents on the trail of Evangelina Scales-Jennifer's sister and an extraordinary figure with deadly intent. But not everything is as it seems.
Evangeline of the Bayou
by Jan EldredgeA spooky, funny middle grade adventure with a sassy, memorable heroine and a charming Southern feel, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Kate Messner, and Natalie Lloyd.Twelve-year-old haunt huntress apprentice Evangeline Clement spends her days and nights studying the ways of folk magic, honing her monster-hunting skills while pursuing local bayou banshees and Johnny revenants.With her animal familiar sure to make itself known any day now, the only thing left to do is prove to the council she has heart. Then she will finally be declared a true haunt huntress, worthy of following in the footsteps of her long line of female ancestors.But when Evangeline and her grandmother are called to New Orleans to resolve an unusual case, she uncovers a secret that will shake her to the soles of her silver-tipped alligator-skin boots.Set in the evocative Louisiana bayou and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Evangeline’s is a tale of loyalty and determination, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be.
Evangeline's Heaven: A Novel
by Jen BraaksmaWar is ravaging the Seven Heavens. Lucifer and his Commoner supporters, the lowest class of angels, are rebelling against God&’s plan to exile them to the new Earth. When Lucifer departs on a desperate war mission, he leaves his daughter, Evangeline, to defend their home in First Heaven. Fiercely loyal and trained to fight, Evangeline stands ready to do her father&’s bidding. But things change when Evangeline overhears the archangel Gabriel forming a plan to destroy Lucifer—because, as he tells his son, Michael, he believes Lucifer&’s plan is to find the Key to the Kingdom and claim the power of God to control all the Heavens for eternity. Refusing to believe her father capable of such treachery, Evangeline sets off to alert her father. As she battles through the Heavens, however, Evangeline is shocked to discover that what she believed she knew about her father might not be true after all. For the first time in her life, she begins to question whether or not her father&’s motives are pure. With the fate of the Heavens hanging in the balance, she must decide who she&’s going to be: her father&’s daughter, or her own person.
El evangelio del mal
by Patrick GrahamNorte de Italia, siglo XIV: una monja se condena a una muerte horrible para ocultar un texto maldito que procede de las sombras de la historia.Siglos más tarde, una agente del FBI y un sacerdote exorcista se lanzan a una angustiosa aventura en la que desafían a la muerte ya la personificación misma del Mal.Su objetivo: hallar un escrito, desaparecido en la época medieval, cuyo contenido podría hacer que el mundo quedara a merced de los adoradores del diablo.
Evaporando (País das Maravilhas #1)
by Rebekah LewisUma garota vai parar no País das Maravilhas e se apaixona por um cavaleiro. O que acontece quando o herói que salvou o País das Maravilhas da destruição do famoso Jaguadarte, precisa encontrar uma amante digna antes que a Rainha Vermelha escolha uma para ele? Devrel, o último dos Gatos de Cheshire, tem a solução perfeita. Ele simplesmente decide pegar uma garota do mundo humano e dar ela como um presente de desániversario para Gareth. Ao perceber que seus amigos estavam tirando sarro de sua cara, Cadence decide voltar para a casa quando vê um gato sorrindo para ela. A segunda coisa que ela percebe é que está no País das Maravilhas, nos braços de um homem lindo, o qual o primeiro pensamento é que ela está meio confusa com o que está acontecendo. Intrigada por Gareth, Cadence faz uma oferta para agir como sua companheira em troca de sua proteção enquanto eles viajam de Tulgey Wood para o Reino Vermelho – uma simples solução que, assim que o castelo surge no horizonte, coloca o coração de ambos em perigo. Nota da autora: Essa é uma história curta, um prequel de Desembaraçando.
Evaporating Genres: Essays on Fantastic Literature
by Gary K. WolfeIn this wide-ranging series of essays, an award-winning science fiction critic explores how the related genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror evolve, merge, and finally "evaporate" into new and more dynamic forms. Beginning with a discussion of how literary readers "unlearned" how to read the fantastic during the heyday of realistic fiction, Gary K. Wolfe goes on to show how the fantastic reasserted itself in popular genre literature, and how these genres themselves grew increasingly unstable in terms of both narrative form and the worlds they portray. More detailed discussions of how specific contemporary writers have promoted this evolution are followed by a final essay examining how the competing discourses have led toward an emerging synthesis of critical approaches and vocabularies. The essays cover a vast range of authors and texts, and include substantial discussions of very current fiction published within the last few years.
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow
by Mary Weber“I’ll read anything Mary Weber writes. More please!” —JAY ASHER, New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons WhyThe line between virtual & reality is about to EVAPORATE.In a world where skycams follow your every move and the details of your life are uploaded each hour, Sofi knows that her eyes are the only caring ones watching her brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, she works behind the scenes to protect Shilo as he competes in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb destroys the gaming arena, she is helpless to rescue him—and certain that his disappearance was no accident. Despite all the evidence of Shilo’s death, Sofi ’s nightmares tell her he is still alive. Could the dreams be truer than what everyone else claims?For Miguel—a charming young playboy from Earth—the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets. In the aftermath of the bombing, he fears he has lost Sofi forever, even as he wonders if she is really who she seems. Now he’s a target for blackmail. The game is simple: help the blackmailers or lose more than anyone can fathom—or than Earth can afford.Step into a universe of diverse characters, alien invasions, and high-stakes video gaming. Because when technology reigns, nothing is as true as it seems—and fantasy can become reality after all.
Évat (Diventare umano #3)
by Josiane FortinQuando Évat, un'aliena, si ritrova teletrasportata contro la sua volontà sulla Terra, cerca di adattarsi al meglio a questo strano ambiente. Entrando nel corpo di Thomas, un uomo con gravi problemi psichiatrici, deve ricostruire la sua vita con la sua nuova identità di genere e affrontare tutti i pregiudizi legati alla malattia mentale. Riuscirà a superare questi ostacoli e a trovare il suo posto in un mondo diverso?
Évat (Volverse humano #3)
by Josiane FortinCuando Evat, una alienígena, se ve teletransportada a la Tierra en contra de su voluntad, intenta adaptarse lo mejor que puede a este extraño entorno. Tomando el cuerpo de Thomas, un hombre que sufre graves problemas psiquiátricos, deberá rehacer su vida bajo esta nueva identidad sexual y afrontar todos los prejuicios asociados a las enfermedades mentales. ¿Podrá superar estos obstáculos y encontrar su lugar en un mundo diferente?
Evat: Becoming Human (Becoming Human #3)
by Josiane FortinWhen Evat, an extraterrestrial, finds herself teleported against her will to Earth, she tries to adapt as best she can to this strange environment. Having taken over the body of Thomas, a man with severe mental problems, she has to rebuild her life under this new gender identity and deal with all the prejudices associated with mental illness. Will she be able to overcome these obstacles and find her place in this new world.
Eve (Eve #1)
by Anna CareyWhere do you go when nowhere is safe? Sixteen years after a deadly virus wiped out most of Earth's population, the world is a perilous place. Eighteen-year-old Eve has never been beyond the heavily guarded perimeter of her school, where she and two hundred other orphaned girls have been promised a future as the teachers and artists of the New America. But the night before graduation, Eve learns the shocking truth about her school's real purpose-and the horrifying fate that awaits her. Fleeing the only home she's ever known, Eve sets off on a long, treacherous journey, searching for a place she can survive. Along the way she encounters Arden, her former rival from school, and Caleb, a rough, rebellious boy living in the wild. Separated from men her whole life, Eve has been taught to fear them, but Caleb slowly wins her trust . . . and her heart. He promises to protect her, but when soldiers begin hunting them, Eve must choose between true love and her life. In this epic new series, Anna Carey imagines a future that is both beautiful and terrifying. Readers will revel in Eve's timeless story of forbidden love and extraordinary adventure.
Eve: The Empyrean Age (EVE Ser.)
by Tony GonzalesA man wakes, trapped inside a cloning vat. He has no idea how he got there, no idea where he is, and no idea who he is. But someone is trying to kill him, and they're about to succeed ... <P><P>A disgraced Foreign ambassador leaves his post humiliated, and ignored by his superiors, only to meet Ameline - a woman who seems to know everything about him, and an alarming amount about a conspiracy to overthrow the government. <P><P>And on a back-water world during an economic crisis a worker called Tibus Heth leads a revolt against the corporation which earns him an unexpected and mysterious ally with astounding influence, and an inclination to aid his revolutionary ideas ...
Eve: The Empyrean Age
by Tony GonzalesA man wakes, trapped inside a cloning vat. He has no idea how he got there, no idea where he is, and no idea who he is. But someone is trying to kill him, and they're about to succeed ...A disgraced Foreign ambassador leaves his post humiliated, and ignored by his superiors, only to meet Ameline - a woman who seems to know everything about him, and an alarming amount about a conspiracy to overthrow the government.And on a back-water world during an economic crisis a worker called Tibus Heth leads a revolt against the corporation which earns him an unexpected and mysterious ally with astounding influence, and an inclination to aid his revolutionary ideas ...