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Always Coming Home: A Novel
by Ursula K. Le Guin“One of [Le Guin's] most radical novels. . . . Always Coming Home is a study in what a complete and utter rejection of capitalism and patriarchy might look like—for society and for the art of storytelling."—The MillionsReissued for a new generation of readers, Ursula K. Le Guin’s magnificent work of imagination, a visionary, genre-crossing story about a future utopian community on the Northern California coast, hailed as “masterly” (Newsweek), “hypnotic” (People) and “[her] most consistently lyric and luminous book” (New York Times). This new edition includes an introduction by Shruti Swamy, author of A House is a Body.Midway through her career, Ursula K. Le Guin embarked on one of her most detailed, impressive literary projects, a novel that took more than five years to complete. Blending story and fable, poetry, artwork, and song, Always Coming Home is this legendary writer’s fictional ethnography of the Kesh, a people of the far future living in a post-apocalyptic Napa Valley.Having survived ecological catastrophe brought on by relentless industrialization, the Kesh are a peaceful people who reject governance and the constriction of genders, limit population growth to prevent overcrowding and preserve resources, and maintain a healthy community in which everyone works to contribute to its well-being. This richly imagined story unfolds through a series of narrated “translations” that illuminate individual lives, including a woman named Stone Telling, who travels beyond the Valley and comes to reside with another tribe, the patriarchal Condor people. With sharp poignancy, Le Guin explores the complexities of the Kesh’s unified society and presents to us—in exquisite detail—their lives, histories, adventures, customs, language, and art. In addition to poems and folk tales, Le Guin created verse dramas, records of oral performances, recipes, and even an alphabet and glossary of the Kesh language. The novel is illustrated throughout with drawings by artist Margaret Chodos and includes a musical component—original recordings of Kesh songs that Le Guin collaborated on with composer Todd Barton—bringing this utterly original and compelling world to life.
Always Emily
by Mary SullivanThis time, it has to be forever Emily Jordan has been in and out of Salem Pearce's life for years. As an archaeologist, her work often took her far away-even when he asked her to stay. She called it bad timing. He called it running away. Now she's back and asking for one last chance. But Salem is a single father with more than himself to think about. If he gives Emily another shot and she takes off again, it'll hurt his daughters, too. He can't take that risk. But deep down, he needs Emily. He always has. Maybe this time she'll stay....
Always Follow Your Goat
by Nora RothCamp Pooka has been a summer staple for Noah Matthews since he learned he was a shifter, and he's looking forward to spending a final summer there before beginning his career as a veterinarian. But the season takes an unexpected turn when Noah meets blunt but charming Jack Rideaux and his goat, Milly. Soon Noah is sneaking off every night, gladly following Milly to Jack's cabin. When life and Noah's work intrude and the two men lose touch, it's time for meddling Milly to work her magic and help them reconnect.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side".
Always Forever (Age of Misrule #3)
by Mark ChadbournThe modern world has been transformed into a land of myth, a magical place where fabulous beasts soar on the air currents, a terrifying place where shape-shifting monsters stalk the cities. Mankind's days appear numbered. Our only hope--the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons --are scattered and broken after a terrible defeat. Their last chance may lie in the great court of the old gods, reached by an otherworldly ship filled with fantastical and frightening creatures. But if our champions fail, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain will dawn, and the dark god Balor will usher in the eternal night.
Always Forever: Book Three of the Age of Misrule
by Mark ChadbournThe ancient gods of Celtic mythology have returned, and all that stands between them and complete domination are five flawed mortalsThe Eternal Conflict between the Light and Dark once again blackens the skies and blights the land. On one side stand the Tuatha de Danaan, golden-skinned and beautiful, filled with all the might of angels. On the other are the Fomorii, monstrous devils hell-bent on destroying all human existence.And in the middle are the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons, determined to use the strange power that binds them to the land in a last, desperate attempt to save the human race.Church, Ruth, Ryan, Laura and Shavi have joined forces with Tom, a hero from the mists of time, to wage a guerrilla war against the iron rule of the gods. ALWAYS FOREVER is the stunning conclusion of a powerful fantasy saga by one of Britain's most acclaimed young writers.
Always Forever: Book Three of the Age of Misrule (The\age Of Misrule Ser. #Bk. 3)
by Mark ChadbournThe ancient gods of Celtic mythology have returned, and all that stands between them and complete domination are five flawed mortalsThe Eternal Conflict between the Light and Dark once again blackens the skies and blights the land. On one side stand the Tuatha de Danaan, golden-skinned and beautiful, filled with all the might of angels. On the other are the Fomorii, monstrous devils hell-bent on destroying all human existence.And in the middle are the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons, determined to use the strange power that binds them to the land in a last, desperate attempt to save the human race.Church, Ruth, Ryan, Laura and Shavi have joined forces with Tom, a hero from the mists of time, to wage a guerrilla war against the iron rule of the gods. ALWAYS FOREVER is the stunning conclusion of a powerful fantasy saga by one of Britain's most acclaimed young writers.
Always Means Forever
by Deborah Fletcher MelloOut of the frying pan...With his smooth moves and killer smile, celebrity chef Darwin Tolliver was the stuff sexual fantasies were made of. He'd been the object of attorney Bridget Hinton's fantasies for years. But despite their attraction, Bridget wasn't interested in a casual fling. So why was she thinking more and more about getting him from the kitchen to the bedroom?Into the fireWhen Darwin found himself in need of legal advice, he knew just the lawyer to call. Seeing Bridget again sparked a longing in him for something he never knew he wanted-beauty and brains. But with his star rising and tabloid scandals running amok, could he convince Bridget that there's more to him than just the playboy bachelor she remembered?
Always Neverland
by Zoe BartonSchool has only been out for one whole day, and Ashley can already tell her vacation is going to bore her to tears. With her friends out of town and her parents working nonstop, she finds herself alone and with nothing to do—until one night she wakes up and discovers Peter Pan in her bedroom, wrestling with his shadow. Since his original adventure with the Darlings, Peter Pan has been bringing new “Wendy girls” to Neverland to take care of the Lost Boys. But Ashley’s made of much tougher stuff than the Wendy girls before her—she’d rather befriend the mermaids or fight Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Creating new adventures for her friends, Ashley is bringing change to Neverland . . . and not everyone is happy about it.
Always Plan Ahead
by Elizabeth NobleJuan Vizquel and Victor Fortrey have been together for a long time. Victor is a sweet man but hides it well. Most people see him as cold and distant, but Juan knows better. He is given a powerful reminder when an accident on the space station where they live and work leaves Juan temporarily helpless. Victor steps in, becoming Juan's hero in some very unexpected ways.
Always a Princess
by Alice GainesEve Stanhope masquerades as a foreign princess at ton parties, stealing jewels from the nobility she despises and returning to her London slum at the end of the night. She's carefully plotting revenge on her former employer-a society cad who's ruined her reputation. Now it's her turn to ruin him. What she doesn't expect is to encounter the criminally handsome Orchid Thief on one of her heists...Philip Rosemont, Viscount Wesley, is also in disguise. Bored and stifled by society, he steals jewels for fun and leaves orchids as his calling cards. He knows the woman he's cornered at the ball is no aristocrat, much less the Princess of Valdastock. But something tells him she's not exactly common, either. Now he must uncover her motives while he enjoys her illicit kisses. Can these two become partners in crime even as they give in to their mutual seduction? Previously published, newly revised by author.83,000 words
Always a Qurono
by Jim HarmonYou too can be a Qurono. All you need do is geoplanct. All you need know is when to stop!
Always a Witch (Once a Witch #2)
by Carolyn MacCulloughIn the second novel of this &“fantastic urban fantasy series,&” a teenage witch must travel back in time to save her family from ruin (Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of City of Bones). Since the gripping conclusion of Once a Witch, Tamsin Greene has been haunted by her grandmother&’s prophecy that she will soon be forced to make a crucial decision—one so terrible that it could harm her family forever. When she discovers that her enemy, Alistair Knight, went back in time to Victorian-era New York in order to destroy her family, Tamsin is forced to follow him into the past. Stranded all alone in the nineteenth century, Tamsin soon finds herself disguised as a lady&’s maid in the terrifying mansion of the evil Knight family, avoiding the watchful eye of the vicious matron, La Spider, and fending off the advances of Liam Knight. As time runs out, both families square off in a thrilling display of magic. And to her horror, Tamsin finally understands the fateful choice she must make.
Always and Forever
by Lindsay McKennaRediscover a fan-favorite tale of finding a second chance at love from New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKennaCaptain Kyle Anderson can&’t believe his buddy Mike is tying the knot. And when his fellow captain in the US Air Force asks Kyle to be his best man, of course Kyle says yes. When he flies home, Kyle finally gets to meet the woman Mike has been talking about for a year. But what he never expected is for Gale Remington to be so…alluring. And he certainly isn&’t prepared for sparks to fly between them.Gale is beyond happy to be marrying Mike. So when she meets Kyle, why does her heart beat a little quicker, her breath come a little faster? He&’s her fiancé&’s best friend—nothing can happen between them. But nothing is certain in the theater of war, and fate may have other plans for her and Kyle.
Always the Best Man
by Fiona HarperStanding at the altar, Damien is breathless as the woman he loves walks toward him-to marry another man. Knowing bridesmaid Zoe's watching him makes it harder still. The opposite of the bride, Zoe's too loud, too vibrant, too...everything!Zoe can't resist provoking him-just once, she'd like to see "Mr. Perfect" lose his cool. She can tell there are fireworks smoldering behind those pale blue eyes.But before the wedding night is over, their unexpected connection will threaten to undermine everything they both believe about themselves and each other....
Always the Vampire
by Nancy HaddockIt's not easy being a dutiful maid of honor when you're a vampire in the Sunshine State... Cesca Marinelli has been slacking on her duties as a vampire princess, but she will be the best maid of honor ever for Maggie's Victorian wedding. However, when her mostly-human honey, Saber, falls ill due to a magical construct called the Void, she knows she'll have to go beyond the call of bridesmaid duty... The Void is affecting every supernatural being in Cesca's afterlife, including her shapeshifter ex, Triton. To counter the Void's reign of terror, Cesca must fully summon her vampire powers-which may lead to her own doom.
Always, Angel
by Heather Killough-WaldenFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Big Bad Wolf paranormal romances, a brand-new novella in the world of the Lost Angels. For millennia, the archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with this culmination, her true nature will finally be revealed--opening her to the impossible desire, and the one man, she desperately craves...
Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up!Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy makes sure that everyone is happy throughout winter in both the human and fairy worlds. But when nasty Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everything becomes an icy misery! Can Rachel and Kirsty help get them back before Fairyland freezes over? There's a magical snowflake, an enchanted mirror and an everlasting rose in this book. Read it to see if Kirsty, Rachel and Alyssa can find them!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Alyssa's Wolves (Wolf Masters #4)
by Becca JamesonAfter fleeing an arranged marriage in a polygamist community in Oklahoma, Alyssa Franklin wants nothing more than to enjoy her early twenties, take some classes at the local college, and learn about the world outside the confines of her childhood pack. Embraced by the loving Masters family in Oregon, Alyssa is beyond grateful for her good fortune. Nothing can upset her new life, except maybe the scent of her mate wafting toward her at a local rodeo… Tyler Evans has been sent from Alyssa’s Oklahoma pack to ensure she is indeed mated to one of the Masters. Blindsided, he’s completely unprepared to realize Alyssa is his mate. In a rash, split-second decision, he flees her presence, not wishing to upset the perfect life his mate is living. Tortured with the need to be with Alyssa and unprepared for his inability to avoid the pull she has on him, Tyler abandons his family in Oklahoma and treks to Oregon to claim his mate. Michael Masters has been living in Spain for two years, knowing Alyssa is his mate and wishing to give her time to mature and experience life before claiming her. When he learns she believes another man is destined for her, he returns from abroad to claim his mate. Hoping she was mistaken, Michael treads lightly with his fingers crossed that Fate has not deemed it necessary to share her. When these three souls collide, tension rises. None of them are prepared for or interested in a ménage. However, Fate has other plans. Can the three lovers, drawn to each other by a power they can’t deny, work together to become a family? Or will outside forces, both local and distant, tear them apart before they’ve had a chance to consummate their mating?
Alyzon Whitestarr
by Isobelle CarmodyCrushes, concerts, and conspiracies collide in this paranormal romance for teens!Contemporary YA fiction gets a "super" twist when award-winning author Isobelle Carmody applies her talent for adventure and suspense to a contemporary suburban setting and an offbeat, lovable cast of characters. The result is a young-adult novel with appeal for fans of everything fromTwilightandLostto Tamora Pierce and Ann Brashares. Alyzon Whitestarr doesn't take after her musically talented father or her nocturnal, artistic mother. In fact, she's easily the most normal member of a very eccentric family . . . until the day that an accident leaves her more unique than she ever could have dreamed. Suddenly Alyzon's senses and perceptions are enhanced to the nth degree. Colors are more vibrant, her memory is flawless, and even her sister's cooking tastes exquisite. But strangest of all is Alyzon's sense of smell. Through it, she can discern a person's essential nature and perceive the moods and intentions of others. Her new best friend smells of a comforting sea breeze. She registers her father's contentment as the sweet scent of caramelized sugar, and his anxiety over bills is acrid as ammonia. So why does the cutest guy in school smell so rancid? And what reason could he possibly have to ask her on a date? With Alyzon's extrasensory perception comes intrigue, danger, and romance. Will being different prove to be a blessing or a curse? First published in Australia in 2006,Alyzon Whitestarrwon two Aurealis Awards for outstanding sci-fi and YA writing.
Amacoy, fantasmas del viento
by Mila MendozaMía, un alma indígena atrapada en dos mundos. Mía habita en dos mundos. La niña rubia con alma de indígena, que el destino ha llevado a vivir en diferentes países pero siempre anhelando un encuentro definitivo con la selva, con la que siente una conexión sobrenatural. <P><P>Una vida marcada por la tragedia y signada por la muerte de sus seres queridos está a punto de extinguirse. Inesperadamente, la protagonista recibe un mensaje de los Amacoy, seres inmateriales que la conducen hacia universos desconocidos. Tras la experiencia mística, Mía regresa con un mensaje.
Amada Por Um Assassino
by C. F. RabbiosiRaina adorava se apresentar no palco de Londres, mas uma noite se viu dançando apenas para ELE. Ela congelou, seus olhos azuis celeste foram atraídos para a galeria, onde o brilho quente das lâmpadas a gás cintilou sobre sua forma sombria. Se ela soubesse que este monstro — envolto em uma linda pele — iria arrancá-la de tudo no mundo que ela amava, talvez ela não tivesse relaxado tanto. Lorde Marcus Loxley adorava ser um predador sanguinário, mas uma noite sua perambulação o deixou de joelhos na frente dela. Se ele soubesse o que aconteceria quando ela dançasse, que ela o lembraria de alguém que foi tudo no mundo que ele amava, talvez ele tivesse se afastado. Determinado a possuí-la em todos os significados cintilantes da palavra, ele a arrasta mais e mais fundo em seu mundo depravado, desejando que ela se torne sua rainha salpicada de vermelho. Ela luta contra ele, assim como a escuridão dentro que ameaça consumir sua própria existência. E ah, como seu demônio enjaulado implora para ser libertado. Embora o desejo seja uma coisa perigosa, e uma parte dela ainda quer seu capturador. Aproximadamente, profundamente, tremendo, consumindo. Até que ela comece a se apaixonar por outra pessoa. Enquanto isso, prostitutas estão sendo massacradas nas ruas enevoadas de paralelepípedos da extremidade leste de Londres, e ela começa a se perguntar: seu amante sombrio, aquele a quem ela está destinada, é o Estripador? Com a beleza assombrosa dos tempos iluminados a gás da Inglaterra vitoriana e as cenas de crime historicamente precisas de Jack, o Estripador, Amada Por Um Assassino é um romance paranormal envolvente e lindamente escrito. Aviso: conteúdo sexual e violência ilustrativa. "Um conceito bastante interessante para um livro. As voltas e reviravoltas são fáceis de seguir, mas não fáceis de prever. Não consegui parar!“ - Exposure Book Blog
Amal
by Debbie Manber KupferCuando la abuela de Miri murió, se llevó el secreto de la familia consigo. Ahora Miri se encuentra sola, abandonada en una escuela interna de St. Louis. Pero está a punto de descubrir que el secreto está ha muerto. Estaba siendo molestada por los acosadores de la escuela, cuando Miri entró en shock al descubrir que tenía un poder secreto. Este poder la protege, pero ¿es capaz de salvar a aquellos que más ama? Tras hacer unos amigos que comparten el mismo tipo de extraños poderes mágicos, su verdadera historia dará comienzo. Y, en ese momento, su destino se vuelve más incierto y peligroso. Únete a Miri en su viaje sobrenatural y misterioso junto a sus nuevos amigos, miembros de una sociedad del subsuelo de St. Louis llamada la Asociación de Metamórficos, Animagos y Licántropos … mejor conocida como AMAL.
Amala's Blade Volume 1: Spirits of Naamaron
by Steve HortonThe kingdom of Naamaron is bitterly divided into warring factions, Purifiers and Modifiers, with both sides fearing the Great Vizier's deadliest assassin, Amala. With a price on her head—and a ghost monkey on her back—the future of both kingdoms may rest in her bloodstained hands! Collects the entire miniseries and Dark Horse Presents stories and includes a never-before-published Amala's Blade story, an art gallery, and creators' notes! * Debuted in the award-winning Dark Horse Presents. * Featuring art by Michael Dialynas from Superior Spider-Man Team-Up Special #1. "Swashbuckling fun for the whole family."—Comic Book Resources
Amanda Ashley Bundle: Bound By Night & Bound By Blood
by Amanda AshleyA Vampire's Kiss Is Forever. . .Once featured in a horror movie, the crumbling Wolfram estate is said to be haunted by ghosts, witches, and worse. But Elena doesn't believe a word of it--until she spends the night and wakes up in the arms of a compelling stranger. . .Tall, dark, and disturbingly handsome, Drake is the most beautiful man Elena has ever seen. For centuries, he has lived alone, and Elena is the first woman to enter his lair--and survive. And Drake is the first man to touch her heart and soul. By the time she discovers who he really is--and what he craves--it's too late. Blood lust has turned to love, and Elena is deeply under Drake's spell. But forever comes at a price for each of them. . .In the Texas Panhandle, the winters are long, the storms fierce--and the Yuletide nights are sizzling. New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas along with Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda and DeWanna Pace, bring you one tempting holiday delight. . .On the eve before Christmas a blizzard arrived, transforming a small Texas town into a night to remember. Four ladies desperately in need of saving, four hard-ridin' cowboys who aim to please. . . When a lone farmer strides to a pretty store owner's rescue, their deepest wishes just might come true. . . A brave heiress can't believe a rugged angel is riding out of the night to save her and her fellow train passengers--until she gets him under the mistletoe. . . A quiet loner wants to help a stranded widow have a holiday to remember. . . And a female saloon owner tired of being scorned by respectable folk gets some very naughty help from a handsome greenhorn. . .
Amanda Black 3 - El último minuto (Amanda Black #Volumen 3)
by Juan Gómez-Jurado Bárbara MontesLlega el tercer libro de la colección «Amanda Black», la nueva serie para niños de Juan Gómez-Jurado y Bárbara Montes. Aventuras repletas de misterio, acción trepidante y un ritmo frenético. «Su final es tu principio.» Desde que heredó sus poderes, Amanda no ha tenido ni un momento de descanso: entrenos, deberes, misiones... Pero todo está a punto de cambiar, porque por primera vez ha decidido tomarse el día libre para asistir al baile del instituto. Se comprará un vestido bonito, le pedirá a Jason que la acompañe y todo será genial. ¡El sueño de cualquier adolescente! Sin embargo, las cosas nunca son como una quiere. La mañana del baile, la tía Paula le encomienda a Amanda una misión: evitar que una importante tablilla sumeria que lleva años desaparecida caiga en las manos equivocadas. Y Amanda, como heredera del culto a la diosa Maat, nopuede permitirlo. ¿Será capaz de robar la tablilla antes de que se pierda para siempre? Y, aunque, lo consiga, ¿llegará a tiempo al baile más importante de su adolescencia? Si tienes ganas de vivir una gran aventura, ¡únete a Amanda Black! «LA ADICCIÓN LECTORA ESTÁ ASEGURADA.»Adrián Cordellat, El País