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All the Seas of the World
by Guy Gavriel KayReturning triumphantly to the brilliantly evoked near-Renaissance world of A Brightness Long Ago and Children of Earth and Sky, international bestselling author Guy Gavriel Kay deploys his signature &‘quarter turn to the fantastic&’ to tell a story of vengeance, power, and love. On a dark night along a lonely stretch of coast a small ship sends two people ashore. Their purpose is assassination. They have been hired by two of the most dangerous men alive to alter the balance of power in the world. If they succeed, the consequences will affect the destinies of empires, and lives both great and small. One of those arriving at that beach is a woman abducted by corsairs as a child and sold into years of servitude. Having escaped, she is trying to chart her own course—and is bent upon revenge. Another is a seafaring merchant who still remembers being exiled as a child with his family from their home, for their faith, a moment that never leaves him. In what follows, through a story both intimate and epic, unforgettable characters are immersed in the fierce and deadly struggles that define their time. All the Seas of the World is a page-turning drama that also offers moving reflections on memory, fate, and the random events that can shape our lives—in the past, and today.
All the Seas of the World
by Guy Gavriel Kay&“This is an immersive reading experience; readers will taste the dust in their mouths, see the high seas from the deck of a merchant ship, feel the bustle of the city market. What results is necessary sustenance for the starving reader. A masterpiece from a master of the craft.&” —Booklist (starred review) Returning triumphantly to the brilliantly evoked near-Renaissance world of A Brightness Long Ago and Children of Earth and Sky, international bestselling author Guy Gavriel Kay deploys his signature &‘quarter turn to the fantastic&’ to tell a story of vengeance, power, and love.On a dark night, along a lonely stretch of coast, a small merchant ship sends two people ashore: their purpose is assassination. They have been hired by two of the most dangerous men alive to alter the balance of power in the world. The consequences of that act will affect the destinies of empires as well as lives both great and small. One of those arriving on that stony strand is a young woman who had been abducted by corsairs as a child and sold into years of servitude far from her home. Having escaped, she is trying to chart her own course—and is bent upon revenge. The man who will bring the others out from the city on his ship—if they survive their mission—still remembers being exiled as a boy with his family, for their faith; it is a moment that never leaves him. In what follows, through a story both intimate and epic, unforgettable characters are immersed in the fierce and deadly struggles that define their time.All the Seas of the World is a stand-alone page-turning drama that also offers moving reflections on memory, fate, and the random events that can shape our lives—in the past, and today.
All the Seas of the World: International bestseller
by Guy Gavriel Kay'Kay is a genius' Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times bestselling authorReturning to the near-Renaissance world of A Brightness Long Ago and Children of Earth and Sky, international bestselling author Guy Gavriel Kay deploys his signature 'quarter turn to the fantastic' to tell a story of vengeance, power, and love.On a dark night along a lonely stretch of coast, a small ship, the Silver Wake, sends two people ashore to a stony strand. Their purpose is assassination. They have been hired to do this by two of the most dangerous men alive. The consequences will affect so many lives both great and small, and possibly alter the balance of power in the world.One of those arriving on that night strand is a woman abducted by corsairs from her home as a child, escaping that fate, that destiny, years after, now trying to chart her own course - and bent upon revenge. Another figure, on the boat, bringing it to meet the secretive landing party at the city where they are going, is a merchant who still remembers being exiled as a child with his family from their home, for their faith.Returning triumphantly to the brilliantly evoked near-Renaissance world of his most recent novels, international bestseller Guy Gavriel Kay deploys his signature 'quarter turn to the fantastic' to offer listeners a wide-ranging, vividly memorable set of characters in a story of vengeance, power, and love, built around profoundly contemporary themes of exile, loss, and memory.In a narrative of high drama, All the Seas of the World also offers moving reflections on choices, fate, and the random events that can shape our lives.(P) 2022 Penguin Audio
All the Stars Align
by Gretchen SchreiberAll the Stars Align is the magical love story that is Taylor Swift’s Enchanted meets Cyrano, from the author of Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal. All the women in Piper’s family know their true love at first sight, complete with butterflies, heart eyes, and a gut instinct. The kind of fated love that lasts forever. Piper grew up with her ancestors' epic love stories repeated like fairy tales, and yearns for the day she’ll start her own. Already singled out in her family due to her physical disability, Piper collects a second strike against her when her parents announce their divorce, which convinces her family that she’s doomed.When she finally finds her true love at a party, she’s more determined than ever to attain her love story and earn a spot in her family. But after completely botching their first meeting, she realizes that she’ll need help from her best friend Leo, who is sort of a love expert. The catch—he and Piper haven’t talked in six months, since he needed a “break” from their friendship.To win over the love of her life and a place in her family, Piper must convince Leo to teach her his ways. And it’s all going as planned…until Leo confesses his own love for Piper. Now, she must decide: will fate choose her love, or will love choose her fate?
All the Stars Came Out That Night
by Kevin KingKevin King's debut novel, All the Stars Came Out That Night, is a vivid portrait of Depression-era America written in a voice at once humorous and poetic. Set at Boston's Fenway Park on October 20, 1943, All the Stars Came Out That Night imagines a late-night baseball game bankrolled by Henry Ford, pitting Dizzy Dean's all-white all-stars against Satchel Paige's black all-stars. Not a contest waged for money or trophies, the outcome of this game carries with it both the weight of a historic injustice-the barring of blacks from baseball-and the promise of vindication and redemption. Steeped in baseball lore and featuring an array of iconic American figures-from Babe Ruth to Clarence Darrow-All the Stars Came Out That Night far transcends the sport of baseball, creating a tale that is mythic, captivating, and above all, quintessentially American.
All the Stars and Teeth (All the Stars and Teeth Duology #1)
by Adalyn GraceShe will reign. As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer—the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous soul magic. <p><p> When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic. But sailing the kingdom holds more wonder—and more peril—than Amora anticipated. <p> A destructive new magic is on the rise, and if Amora is to conquer it, she’ll need to face legendary monsters, cross paths with vengeful mermaids, and deal with a stowaway she never expected… or risk the fate of Visidia and lose the crown forever. I am the right choice. The only choice. And I will protect my kingdom.
All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do
by Noé Carlain Ronan BadelImagining Santa Claus in a number of worst-case scenarios shows children that everything may not always go as planned, but Christmas magic will always prevailParents and children will add laughter to their Christmas tradition with a story that reassures them that they'll never be forgottenColorful, silly illustrations depicting Santa in hilarious situations such as taking a selfie with his reindeer enhance the fun and encourage holiday spirit
All the Tides of Fate (All the Stars and Teeth Duology #2)
by Adalyn GraceThe thrilling sequel to instant New York Times bestseller All the Stars and Teeth, called “captivating” by Tomi Adeyemi, “Vicious and alluring” by Hafsah Faizal, and “phenomenal” by Adrienne Young. Now author Adalyn Grace is back with more high seas adventure in All the Tides of Fate, this electrifying fantasy, perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber’s Caraval and Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series.Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses.No one can know about the curse in her bloodline. No one can know that she’s lost her magic. No one can know the truth about the boy who holds the missing half of her soul. To save herself and Visidia, Amora embarks on a desperate quest for a mythical artifact that could fix everything—but it comes at a terrible cost. As she tries to balance her loyalty to her people, her crew, and the desires of her heart, Amora will soon discover that the power to rule might destroy her.An Imprint BookPraise for All the Stars and Teeth: “Jam-packed with swashbuckling adventure, swoonworthy romance, and dark, lush magic.” - Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring Gray “If an epic sea fantasy filled with strange pirates and vengeful mermaids speaks to your interests, well…we may have found your favorite book ever....a tale of magic and second chances that’s fresh and thrilling in equal measure.” –Entertainment WeeklyOne of Buzzfeed's "Most Anticipated YA Books of 2020"
All the Traps of Earth
by Clifford D. SimakRobots, strange planets with creatures that aren't quite vegetables or mammals, aliens that steal childhood laughter... these are the subjects of the yarns Clifford D. Simak spins in this book containing a selection of his short stories.
All the Wandering Light (Even the Darkest Stars #2)
by Heather FawcettThe second in a sweeping and action-packed fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mount Everest—perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore.After the terrifying events on Mount Raksha, the witches have returned, and River has betrayed Kamzin to regain his dark powers. The witches’ next step: march on the Three Cities and take over the Empire—led by River’s brother, Esha.If Kamzin is to save Azmiri and prevent the destruction of the Empire, she must find a star that fell in the Ash Mountains to the north. Fallen stars have immense power, and if Kamzin and Lusha can find the star, they can use its magic to protect their homeland. To get there, Kamzin has allied with Azar-at, the dangerous and deceptive fire demon, who can grant her great power—in exchange for pieces of her soul. But River wants the star too, and as their paths collide in dangerous and unexpected ways, Kamzin must wrestle with both her guilt and her conflicted feelings for the person who betrayed her. Facing dark magic, a perilous journey, and a standoff against the witches, can Kamzin, Lusha, and Tem find the star and save their Empire?
All the Water in the World: A Novel
by Eiren CaffallIn the tradition of Station Eleven, a literary thriller set partly on the roof of New York’s Museum of Natural History in a flooded future."Gripping...tense, delightful and rich with resonance." —Scientific American"Captivating...The setting, the detailed emotive descriptions, and nail-biting adventure are incandescent." —Library Journal (starred)All the Water in the World is told in the voice of a girl gifted with a deep feeling for water. In the years after the glaciers melt, Nonie, her older sister and her parents and their researcher friends have stayed behind in an almost deserted New York City, creating a settlement on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History. The rule: Take from the exhibits only in dire need. They hunt and grow their food in Central Park as they work to save the collections of human history and science. When a superstorm breaches the city’s flood walls, Nonie and her family must escape north on the Hudson. They carry with them a book that holds their records of the lost collections. Racing on the swollen river towards what may be safety, they encounter communities that have adapted in very different and sometimes frightening ways to the new reality. But they are determined to find a way to make a new world that honors all they've saved. Inspired by the stories of the curators in Iraq and Leningrad who worked to protect their collections from war, All the Water in the World is both a meditation on what we save from collapse and an adventure story—with danger, storms, and a fight for survival. In the spirit of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Parable of the Sower, this wild journey offers the hope that what matters most – love and work, community and knowledge – will survive.
All the Weyrs of Pern
by Anne McCaffreyThe rediscovery of AIVAS stunned the whole planet of PERN - it's announcement that it could eliminate thread for good would change the world forever.PERN has been turned upside down by the knowledge that AIVAS has shared, revolutionising medicine, music and technology. Against the backdrop of deep suspicion of this new source of wisdom, every dragon and rider will be called upon to enact it's audacious plan to defeat the thread of thread for all time.
All the Weyrs of Pern: Nerilka's Story; Dragonsdawn; All The Weyrs Of Pern; The Renegades Of Pern (Pern #11)
by Anne MccaffreyLed by Masterharper Robinton and F'lar and Lessa, the people of Pern excavate the ancient remains of the planet's original settlement and uncover the colonists' voice-activated artificial intelligence system.
All the Wind in the World
by Samantha MabryLonglisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Keep your eyes open . . . your head down . . . and your love secret. Sarah Jac Crow and James Holt have fallen in love working in the endless fields that span a bone-dry Southwest in the near future—a land that’s a little bit magical, deeply dangerous, and bursting with secrets. To protect themselves, they’ve learned to work hard and, above all, keep their love hidden from the people who might use it against them. Then, just when Sarah Jac and James have settled in and begun saving money for the home they dream of near the coast, a horrible accident sends them on the run. With no choice but to start over on a new, possibly cursed ranch, the delicate balance of their lives begins to give way—and they may have to pay a frighteningly high price for their love. All the Wind in the World is a breathtaking tale of dread and danger, romance and redemption.
All the Windwracked Stars: All The Windwracked Stars, By The Mountain Bound, Sea Thy Mistress (The Edda of Burdens #1)
by Elizabeth BearIn Elizabeth Bear's All the Windwracked Stars the last of the Valkyries has come to the last city at the end of time, to reclaim the ancient swords of her dead brothers and sistersIt all began with Ragnarok, with the Children of the Light and the Tarnished ones battling to the death in the ice and the dark. At the end of the long battle, one Valkyrie survived, wounded, and one valraven – the steeds of the valkyrie.Because they lived, Valdyrgard was not wholly destroyed. Because the valraven was transformed in the last miracle offered to a Child of the Light, Valdyrgard was changed to a world where magic and technology worked hand in hand.2500 years later, Muire is in the last city on the dying planet, where the Technomancer rules what's left of humanity. She's caught sight of someone she has not seen since the Last Battle: Mingan the Wolf is hunting in her city.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
All the Wounds in Shadow: The Healing Edge - Book Two (The Healing Edge #2)
by Anise EdenFor fans of Karen Robards and Shiloh Walker, the mesmerizing sequel to the award-winning paranormal romantic suspense novel All the Broken Places. Cate&’s enemies aren&’t just surrounding her—they&’re inside her head. Therapist Cate Duncan has just accepted a job with the MacGregor Group, a unique collective of alternative healers. She&’s excited by the prospect of honing her empathic healing techniques among others like herself—aura readers, telepaths, crystal healers, and more. The fact that Cate just started dating Ben, her magnetic new boss, is an added bonus. Before Cate can settle into her new routine, the poisoning of a prominent neuroscientist draws the entire MacGregor Group into both a federal investigation and an even more insidious threat. But for Cate, unraveling the mystery means reopening wounds that had just begun to heal—and discovering differences between her and Ben that strain their budding romance. When a new crisis looms, Cate must trust in her colleagues&’ gifts and the strength of Ben&’s love, finding the courage to confront her deepest and most terrifying demons—or her own life will be at risk. &“Peopled with engaging characters and filled with intrigue, this book will delight readers of paranormal romance. This series occupies a special place at the top of my favorites list and I can&’t wait to see what Ms. Eden brings us next.&” —Rosanna Leo, author of Covet
All's Fair
by Nancy Krulik John WendyThe fair has arrived in town! Countless games and rides, a Ferris wheel, a beauty pageant, and a whole lot of fun are in store for Katie and her friends. But guess what else has arrived? The magic wind! Talk about unfair!
All's Fair in Love and Wolf (Silver Town Wolf #8)
by Terry SpearThe Silver Town wolf pack has your back Wolf shifter Sarandon Silver's in trouble with the law, and bounty hunter she-wolf Jenna St. James is determined to bring him in for trial. Lucky for Sarandon, the entire Silver Town pack is ready to fight for his innocence. But until the case is solved, Jenna's sticking to Sarandon like glue...Silver Town Wolf: Destiny of the Wolf (Book 1) Wolf Fever (Book 2) Dreaming of the Wolf (Book 3) Silence of the Wolf (Book 4) A Silver Wolf Christmas (Book 5) Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply (Book 6) Between a Wolf and a Hard Place (Book 7)All's Fair in Love and Wolf (Book 8) What People Are Saying: "Sweet and sexy."—Fresh Fiction for Between a Wolf and a Hard Place "Spear has become a master storyteller."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply"Magnificently entertaining."—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars TOP PICK! for Billionaire in Wolf's Clothing
All's Fair in Mate Bonds and Publishing
by Alana AnkhFor Killian Marsden, werewolf romance is overrated. After all, he should know, since he's a half-werewolf and an editor for a romance-publishing house. He's tired of reading mate bond fairytales, because real life doesn't work that way. In the real world, Alphas abandon their half-breed children. Not that Killian's jaded or anything. Simply realistic. So when werewolf Alpha Brett comes knocking, demanding explanations on a rejected manuscript, Killian reels away, or at least tries to. Brett is a walking, talking Alpha cliché: big, possessive, and growly. His last name is Wolfe, for crying out loud. But Brett is also trustworthy, devoted to his pack, and a little silly when in love. Soon, Killian discovers that maybe, just maybe, he might love Brett in return. Unfortunately, Killian is not the only one who wants to claim Brett. He will have to set aside his beliefs about mate bonds and deadbeats if he wants his own happily ever after werewolf romance.
All's Well
by Mona Awad&“Dear Readers: This is one wild book! . . . No holds barred.&” —Margaret Atwood via Twitter&“Mind-blowing. Equal parts brilliant and hilarious.&” —Heather O&’Neill, bestselling author of The Lonely Hearts Hotel and Lullabies for Little CriminalsFrom the critically acclaimed author of Bunny, a darkly funny novel about a theatre professor suffering chronic pain who, in the process of staging a troubled production of Shakespeare&’s most maligned play, suddenly and miraculously recovers. Miranda Fitch&’s life is a waking nightmare. The accident that ended her burgeoning acting career left her with excruciating, chronic pain, a failed marriage, and a deepening dependence on painkillers. And now she&’s on the verge of losing her job as a college theatre director. Determined to put on Shakespeare&’s All&’s Well That Ends Well, the play that promised—and cost—her everything, she faces a mutinous cast hell-bent on staging Macbeth instead. Miranda sees her chance at redemption slip through her fingers. That&’s when she meets three strange benefactors who have an eerie knowledge of Miranda&’s past and a tantalizing promise for her future: one where the show goes on, her rebellious students get what&’s coming to them, and the invisible, doubted pain that&’s kept her from the spotlight is made known. With prose Margaret Atwood has described via Twitter as &“no punches pulled, no hilarities dodged . . . genius,&” Mona Awad has concocted her most potent, subversive novel yet. All&’s Well is the story of a woman at her breaking point and a formidable, piercingly funny indictment of our collective refusal to witness and believe female pain.
All-Terrain Survival for Fortniters: An Unofficial Guide to Battle Royale (Master Combat)
by Jason RichKnow your terrain and use it to your advantage with All-Terrain Survival. This all-new, unofficial, illustrated guide series will turn you into a master Fortnite: Battle Royale gamer by uncovering all the best strategies and secrets of this wildly popular game. Whether you play Fortnite: Battle Royale on a PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or your mobile device, you’ll find everything you need to stay at the top of your game. <P><P>Each book is packed with useful insider tips on topics like, staying alive longer, exploring, collecting a powerful arsenal, building, and snagging more victories during each match. When it comes to achieving #1 Victory Royale, the Fortnite Battle Royale: Master Combat Series provides the ultimate competitive edge. There are more than a dozen unique points of interest in Fortnite, all with different settings. <P><P>The best gamers know how to soldier their way through deserts, tropics, forests, villages, cities, ice-covered plains, mountains, small islands, and any other terrain they encounter. Thanks to this illustrated, how-to guide, you can learn to spot the key differences between terrains, rise to the unique challenge each one poses, and master each setting where matches are held. <P><P>Use the tips and secrets in this book to explore, survive, and battle your way to #1 Victory Royale. Master Combat: All-Terrain Survival has everything you need to tough-it-out through every terrain and be the last soldier standing.
Alla Caccia degli Anormali
by Vianka Van Bokkem Sara Dal PontUn gruppo di scienziati dell'Area 51 mi diede il nome di Elixia. Ero un'abile cacciatrice. La mia storia iniziò in uno dei loro laboratori fondati dalla "Società dei Cacciatori degli Anormali", un gruppo di stravaganti milionari. Il mio compito era quello di uccidere o catturare i nemici che non sono umani. Mi diedero l'aspetto di una ragazza di diciannove anni: la mia pelle e miei capelli avevano un colore tra il blu e il verde. Le mie vene erano bianche e gli occhi erano del giallo più chiaro che potete immaginarvi. Infatti, dovevo indossare sempre occhiali da sole molto scuri perché, se gli umani li avessero visto, avrebbero pensato che fossi un vampiro o un licantropo. Non sapevo modificare la mia forma, potevo solo cambiare il colore dei capelli in argento platino e quello della pelle in bianco. Gli occhi rimanevano dello stesso colore. Le mie capacità mi permettevano di fare il lavoro per cui ero stata creata: cacciare alieni, vampiri, angeli cattivi, licantropi, ecc. Genere: adolescenti e adulti Genere secondario: fiction fantascientifiche e fantasia
Alla Fine: Un romanzo pre-apocalittico
by Edward M WolfeQuattro studenti universitari vanno sulle montagne del Colorado per due settimane di riposo, relax e divertimento invernale sulle piste per principianti. Ciò che invece trovano è la fine del mondo che conoscevano, quando la città di Denver viene distrutta da un'esplosione nucleare poco dopo il loro arrivo. Senza elettricità, senza cellulari e senza comunicazioni, sono isolati sulla cima di una montagna e non hanno la possibilità di scoprire cosa stia accadendo altrove nel paese. Si trattava di un incidente nucleare o di un attacco intenzionale? Era limitato a Denver o era l'inizio della Terza Guerra Mondiale? Data l'assenza di forze dell'ordine e di minacce di punizione da parte del sistema giudiziario, le persone con tendenze antisociali o criminali sono libere di fare ciò che vogliono. I precedenti diritti alla vita, alla libertà e al conseguimento della felicità sono scomparsi. Ora tocca ad ogni uomo e donna garantirsi e assicurarsi questi diritti … … o morire nel tentativo
Alla deriva
by Ellisa Barr Ernesto PavanSena Morgan si è appena imbarcata per un viaggio fantastico - una crociera in Alaska - ma non giungerà mai a destinazione. L'impulso elettromagnetico scatenato da un gruppo di terroristi distrugge i generatori e il sistema di comunicazione della nave, scatenando inoltre un incendio a bordo. Migliaia di passeggeri si ritrovano alla deriva nelle acque gelide del nord del Pacifico. Proprio quando cibo e acqua cominciano a scarseggiare, un gruppo di naufraghi che nasconde segreti terribili è accolto a bordo della nave. L'unica speranza di Sena è stare il più lontano possibile dai nuovi arrivati, ma in mare aperto non c'è nessun luogo dove scappare. Sena conosce una coppia che vorrebbe raggiungere la giovane figlia in una cittadina in provincia di Washington. Insieme affronteranno difficoltà indicibili nel tentativo di ricongiungersi alle loro famiglie in un mondo che si è fatto terrificante. Scritto per i fan del genere post-apocalittico, Alla deriva è un romanzo Young Adult che unisce a una storia piena di azione i temi della famiglia, della speranza e della forza di volontà.
Alleanza di Sangue (Legami di sangue #1)
by Ariel Tachna Emanuela CarderelliSerie Legami di sangue, Libro 1Un mago disperato e un vampiro disilluso e amareggiato possono trovare il modo di costruire un'alleanza che possa salvare il loro mondo? In un mondo scosso da una guerra combattuta a colpi di magia, i vampiri sono considerati meno che umani, le tipiche creature della notte che, come nelle leggende, danno la caccia agli uomini. Ma all'inasprirsi dei combattimenti, i maghi capiscono di aver bisogno di un vantaggio che volga gli eventi in loro favore: la forza che i vampiri possono dare loro nella lotta contro i maghi oscuri, i quali cercano di distruggere la vita così come la conoscono. Con una mossa azzardata, ma indice di buona volontà, i maghi chiedono al capo dei vampiri di incontrali, per perorare la loro causa. Un uomo disperato, Alain Maigner, e un vampiro amareggiato e disilluso, Orlando St. Clair, si incontrano a Parigi, e il destino del mondo dipenderà dalle loro decisioni: i vampiri si uniranno alla causa e formeranno un'alleanza con i maghi per vincere la guerra?