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Fontaine (Signos para la noche #Volumen 3)
by Díaz De TuestaVuelve la serie de romance paranormal «Signos para la noche», de Díaz de Tuesta. Una nueva y apasionante entrega llena de misterio, pasión, magia y peligros. <P><P> Laura Mendizabal ha viajado con Jaime Ispizua hasta Nueva Orleans, con la intención de conseguir información sobre «La Red Dorada», una misteriosa sociedad relacionada con la magia. Allí, vuelve a encontrarse con el hombre que se hace llamar Tony Fontaine, hechicero peligroso y mercenario sin escrúpulos, y el destino la arrastra a iniciar con él una relación intensa, empapada de miedo y pasión a partes iguales. <P><P> ¿Es Fontaine un aliado? ¿Un enemigo? ¿Se ha enamorado de ella? ¿O la matará sin pensárselo dos veces, en caso de que el jefe de «La Red Dorada», ese inquietante «Centro» del mundo de los magos, lo ordene? A saber... Lo único cierto, es que Fontaine tiene algún plan de futuropara Laura. Y también que, para ella, todo su pasado ha quedado muy lejos. En su presente, solo existe Fontaine.
Food City (Moderation Online #1)
by Michael La RonnThe science fiction series that will make you scratch your head, then say “this is awesome!” The year 2067: Obesity becomes the #1 killer of humanity. The only salvation: a virtual RPG called Moderation Online, where patients live in a fantasy kingdom. Vegetable NPCs subconsciously train humans how to make better choices in life. The only problem: a virus that introduces an evil empire of processed foods who undo all of the vegetables’ progress. Kendall Barnes is the newest entrant in this idyllic world. African-American, obese, diabetic, and a survivor of a heart attack, the game is his last chance at a normal life…until he finds himself in the most epic food fight of all time. Food City is the first book in Michael La Ronn’s Moderation Online series, inspired by Final Fantasy and JRPGs. With a fast-paced story, fun characters, and lots of action, Moderation Online is mouthwateringly cool. Click now to buy your copy today! V2.0
The Food of the Gods: And How It Came to Earth (Mobi Classics Ser.)
by H. G. WellsWhat happens when science tampers with nature? A riveting, cautionary tale with disastrous results reveals the chilling answer.Hoping to create a new growth agent for food with beneficial uses to mankind, two scientists find that the spread of the material is uncontrollable. Giant chickens, rats, and insects run amok, and children given the food stuffs experience incredible growth--and serious illnesses. Over the years, people who have eaten these specially treated foods find themselves unable to fit into a society where ignorance and hypocrisy rule. These "giants," with their extraordinary mental powers, find themselves shut away from an older, more traditional society. Intolerance and hatred increase as the line of distinction between ordinary people and giants is drawn across communities and families. One of H. G. Wells' lesser-known works, The Food of the Gods has been retold many times in many forms since it was first published in 1904. The gripping, newly relevant tale combines fast-paced entertainment with social commentary as it considers the ethics involved in genetic engineering.
The Food of the Gods
by H. G. WellsTwo scientists develop a foodstuff that causes unparalleled growth in animals and humans. The results of their experimentation lead to chaos and unforseen consequences throughout the land.THE FOOD OF THE GODS deals with many issues which are still present in science today and is a both witty and disturbing tale.
The Food of the Gods (Hesperus Classics)
by H. G. WellsPublished in 1904, this forgotten classic is sci-fi and dystopia at its best, written by the creator and master of the genreFollowing extensive research in the field of "growth," Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood light upon a new mysterious element, a food that causes greatly accelerated development. Initially christening their discovery "The Food of the Gods," the two scientists are overwhelmed by the possible ramifications of their creation. Needing room for experiments, Mr. Besington chooses a farm that offers him the chance to test on chickens, which duly grow monstrous, six or seven times their usual size. With the farmer, Mr. Skinner, failing to contain the spread of the Food, chaos soon reigns as reports come in of local encounters with monstrous wasps, earwigs, and rats. The chickens escape, leaving carnage in their wake. The Skinners and Redwoods have both been feeding their children the compound illicitly—their eventual offspring will constitute a new age of giants. Public opinion rapidly turns against the scientists and society rebels against the world's new flora and fauna. Daily life has changed shockingly and now politicians are involved, trying to stamp out the Food of the Gods and the giant race. Comic and at times surprisingly touching and tragic, Wells' story is a cautionary tale warning against the rampant advances of science but also of the dangers of greed, political infighting, and shameless vote-seeking.
The Food of the Gods (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by H.G. WellsTwo scientists develop a foodstuff that causes unparalleled growth in animals and humans. The results of their experimentation lead to chaos and unforseen consequences throughout the land.THE FOOD OF THE GODS deals with many issues which are still present in science today and is a both witty and disturbing tale.
The Food of the Gods: And How It Came to Earth
by H.G. WellsThe groundbreaking science fiction classic by H.G. Wells Imagine a food…that could change the course of human history. In The Food of The Gods and How it Came to Earth, legendary science fiction author H.G. Wells provocatively chronicles this very idea: a food so powerful it transforms society as we know it. Two young scientists, Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood, begin their study of “growth” on a whim, then proceed to develop Herakleophorbia IV, a growth serum quickly named “The Food of the Gods.” The serum is tested on chickens, who quickly grow to six times their size. It’s deemed a success, but after the serum makes its way into the local food chain, the gigantism spreads—giant plants, earwigs, wasps, and even rats. English villages are terrorized and ransacked. But the scientists have yet to learn their lesson, administering the serum to numerous young children. “Boomfood” has now taken the entire country by storm, forcing all of England to reckon with the recklessness of the scientists. Will the giants find peace among the common citizens, or will they be forced to shed blood to ensure their own survival? “If any writer could overcome the hurdles inherent in humanizing giants, that writer would be H. G. Wells, the fellow who practically pioneered all the major tropes of science fiction.”—Paul Di Filippo, Hugo-nominated author of The Steampunk Trilogy
The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth: Large Print (Mobi Classics Ser.)
by H. G. WellsThere&’s a heavy price to pay for the manipulation of nature in this novel from the revered author of The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine. It begins as a boon for mankind—the creation of the substance Herakleophorbia IV. When fed to farm animals, it causes them to grow to enormous size. But when it is accidentally allowed to enter the local food chain, the consequences prove monstrous: Human children exposed to it grow into giants, reaching forty feet in height. At first, these giants are tolerated. Then, as they mature, they are scorned. And as they slowly begin to realize their own power and right to exist, they are feared. Humanity must face the dawn of a new era of manmade evolution—while grappling to comprehend the possibility of its own ultimate demise. The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth is a thought-provoking and thrilling novel from a four-time nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, the author of such all-time classics as TheIsland of Doctor Moreau and The Invisible Man. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Fool
by Gordon PhillipsKeith, single and in his thirties, is given a paid tarot reading session with a top psychic for his birthday. Unexpectedly, after the Lovers card is drawn, the reading produces four nines in a row, which the psychic says is a strong message from the universe. To find love, Keith must keep his eyes open for occurrences of nine.On his way to meet up with his friend George, Keith meets George’s friend Zvika, someone he has always found unnerving. As Keith also gets to know Zvika, though, he finds himself drawn to the enigmatic man. But they are unalike, and while opposites might attract, can they live happily ever after? Is the persistent number nine a problem or a solution?
Fool Emperor and Hartless Consort: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Feng SiNiangWho is she she does not have a name only a code 001 it is the night killer that the world makes a person feared it is the killer that night organization once most appreciates value but this moment the organization chooses to sacrifice her to save oneself unexpectedly
Fool Emperor and Hartless Consort: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Feng SiNiangWho is she she does not have a name only a code 001 it is the night killer that the world makes a person feared it is the killer that night organization once most appreciates value but this moment the organization chooses to sacrifice her to save oneself unexpectedly
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Immortal Pill Emperor: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Hong Yethe heavenly court's alchemy child was very proficient proficient in the art of alchemy he was forced to reincarnate after being framed yet he was possessed by a fool he might as well play the fool until the end how could he not feel displeased when he was pretending to be a pig and playing the role of an expert to the end
Fool Me Twice
by Matthew HughesIn another sparkling and slightly askew adventure in the mode of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams and Jack Vance, Fools Errant's Filidor Vesh sashays once more through the penultimate age, finding that love is a many splintered thing. The dandified Archon's apprentice is literally bowled over by beautiful Emmlyn Podarke -- she knocks him flat and steals his credentials, daring him to pursue her to a remote and mostly forgotten corner of Old Earth. Now Filidor must cope with philosophical pirates, prophet-seeking aliens, light-fingered mummers, and a tiny, bothersome voice in his left ear. Meanwhile, the Archon may or may not have been kidnaped, and somebody's digging up a mysterious ancient artefact buried on the Podarke family farm.
Fool Me Twice
by Matthew HughesIn another sparkling and slightly askew adventure in the mode of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams and Jack Vance, Fools Errant's Filidor Vesh sashays once more through the penultimate age, finding that love is a many splintered thing. The dandified Archon's apprentice is literally bowled over by beautiful Emmlyn Podarke -- she knocks him flat and steals his credentials, daring him to pursue her to a remote and mostly forgotten corner of Old Earth. Now Filidor must cope with philosophical pirates, prophet-seeking aliens, light-fingered mummers, and a tiny, bothersome voice in his left ear. Meanwhile, the Archon may or may not have been kidnaped, and somebody's digging up a mysterious ancient artefact buried on the Podarke family farm.Praise for Matthew Hughes:"Criminally underrated" - George R.R. Martin"Heir apparent to Jack Vance" - Booklist"Hughes's boldness is admirable"- New York Review of Science Fiction"Hughes effortlessly renders fantastic worlds and beings believable"- Publishers Weekly"A towering talent"- Robert J. Sawyer
Fool Moon: The Dresden Files, Book Two (Dresden Files #2)
by Jim ButcherMeet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in.Business has been slow lately for Harry Dresden. Okay, business has been dead. Not undead - just dead. You would think Chicago would have a little more action for the only professional wizard in the phone book. But lately, Harry hasn't been able to dredge up any kind of work - magical or mundane. But just when it looks like he can't afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. A brutally mutilated corpse. Strange-looking paw prints. A full moon. Take three guesses. And the first two don't count . . . Magic - it can get a guy killed.'The Dresden Files is my favourite series ever' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind'Butcher's storytelling is satisfying on a level that's bone-deep' io9'One of the most reliable post-Buffy supernatural thriller series on offer'Time Out'Dresden has a vitality that few urban fantasy heroes can match'SFXThe Dresden Files novels begin with STORM FRONT, and continues with FOOL MOON, GRAVE PERIL, SUMMER KNIGHT, DEATH MASKS, BLOOD RITES, DEAD BEAT, PROVEN GUILTY, WHITE NIGHT, SMALL FAVOUR, TURN COAT, CHANGES, GHOST STORY, COLD DAYS and SKIN GAME.For more of Harry Dresden's adventures, check out the Dresden Files short story collections SIDE JOBS and BRIEF CASES.
Fool Moon: Fool Moon Vol. 1 (Dresden Files #2)
by Jim ButcherCould a werewolf be loose in Chicago? Common sense says no. The grisly evidence says yes. So does Harry Dresden. And with his weird connections, he should know.
Fool on the Hill
by Matt RuffFool on the Hill is a 400 page unconventional fantasy novel first published in 1988 and written by the young Cornell English major Matt Ruff. The summary by Morgan Entrekin Books reads as follows: It is a literary event when a genuinely new fictional voice comes along. When that voice achieves its newness not through a certain formal facility but through the freshness of its vision, then there is truly something to celebrate. Matt Ruff is only twenty-two. But in FOOL ON THE HILL he has given us a story that will win readers of every persuasion. Not your usual first effort, it is a full-blown epic of life and death, good and evil, magic and love. Think of the imaginative daring of Mark Helprin's Winter's Tale. The zany popism of Tom Robbins' Another Roadside Attraction. The gnomish fantasies of J.R. Tolkien. Think of these and you begin to get some idea of one of the most remarkable first novels to come along in years. In the world of FOOL ON THE HILL dogs and cats can talk, a subculture of sprites lives in the shadows and underfoot (if you're the sensitive type, or drunk enough, you might see them cavorting across the lawn), and the Bohemians, a group of Harley- and horseback riding students dedicated to all things unconventional, hold all-night revels for the glory of their cause. Then there is Stephen Titus George, the novel's youthful hero, who somehow finds himself the main player in a story that began well over a century ago. George is a mild-mannered flier of kites, a sometimes writer of bestselling fiction, and would-be knight looking for a maiden. George will find his girl and the century-old story will provide the proverbial dragon whose slaying will sanctify their love. But it will not be a sword that fells the foe but the transforming power of the imagination. FOOL ON THE HILL is itself a truly extraordinary imaginative achievement the auspicious debut of an Immensely talented young writer.
Fool Prince’s Super-power Consort: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xiao BaoBaoher father did not like her and her mother died young she was bullied by the princess' stepmother and her younger sister making her weak and useless an imperial edict had chosen the daughter of the country's noble family as the silly wangfei of the duke of qin she who had originally admired king zhao had become his stepsister's shield after the wrong hand was killed a weak soul would be replaced by a genius with superpower just what kind of brilliance would he be able to produce so what if she was a fool her ability could take a person's life and also change their life force how could she be afraid of not being able to deal with a fool