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The Attic Tragedy
by J. Ashley-SmithSylvie never called them ghosts, but that's what they were—not that George ever saw them herself. The new girl, Sylvie, is like a creature from another time, with her old-fashioned leather satchel, her white cotton gloves and her head in the clouds. George watches her drift around the edge of the school playing fields, guided by inaudible voices.When George stands up for Sylvie, beating back Tommy Payne and his gang of thugs, it brings her close to the ethereal stranger; though not as close as George would have liked. In the attic of Sylvie's father's antique shop, George's scars will sing and her longing will drive them both toward a tragedy as veiled and inevitable as Sylvie's whispering ghosts.
Attica
by Garry KilworthGarry Kilworth's ATTICA reveals a twilight world of forgotten wonders, and extraordinary adventures - all happening just above our heads. Join Jordy, Alex and Chloe as they cross the portal from our world to a strange and wonderful other place.
Attica
by Garry KilworthA novel with echoes of timeless classics such as THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, THE BORROWERS and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Garry Kilworth's ATTICA reveals a twilight world of forgotten wonders, and extraordinary adventures - all happening just above our heads. Join Jordy, Alex and Chloe as they cross the portal from our world to a strange and wonderful other place, accessible for just a moment in time through the trap-door of the attic in their family home. From hat-stand forests, to towering hills of old musical instruments, deserts of old books and a great water-tank lake, the vast continent they stumble upon is one of limitless surprises - and that's before they meet the inhabitants: strange clans of small and lumpen people who live in homes constructed from all manner of found things and drive vehicles powered by old sewing-machine parts. It is against this remarkable backdrop that the three children will embark on a spellbinding adventure to recover a prized possession, save a life, and - somehow - find a way back home.
Attica
by Garry KilworthA novel with echoes of timeless classics such as THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, THE BORROWERS and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Garry Kilworth's ATTICA reveals a twilight world of forgotten wonders, and extraordinary adventures - all happening just above our heads. Join Jordy, Alex and Chloe as they cross the portal from our world to a strange and wonderful other place, accessible for just a moment in time through the trap-door of the attic in their family home. From hat-stand forests, to towering hills of old musical instruments, deserts of old books and a great water-tank lake, the vast continent they stumble upon is one of limitless surprises - and that's before they meet the inhabitants: strange clans of small and lumpen people who live in homes constructed from all manner of found things and drive vehicles powered by old sewing-machine parts. It is against this remarkable backdrop that the three children will embark on a spellbinding adventure to recover a prized possession, save a life, and - somehow - find a way back home.
Atticus the Storyteller: 100 Stories from Greece
by Lucy CoatsAtticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who'll listen.The 100 myths include all the favourites, such as the wanderings of Odysseus, the labours of Heracles, the stories of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, and Theseus and the Minotaur.Volume 3, read by Simon Russell Beale.(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths
by Lucy Coats Anthony Lewis<p>Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who'll listen. <p>The 100 myths include all the favourites, such as the wanderings of Odysseus, the labours of Heracles, the stories of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, and Theseus and the Minotaur. Atticus's journey takes the reader to all the sites of the myths and gives a captivating glimpse of how life was lived in Ancient Greece. <p>This is an unparalleled introduction to the Greek myths for younger children, excitingly told, wonderful to read aloud, and illustrated on every opening with lively, engaging, colourful pictures full of authentic detail. In Orion's tradition of extra-large great-value story books, this is an outstandingly good resource for every family.</p>
Attraversamento di Cora
by Malcolm R. Campbell Luca TinnirelloDurante una tempesta, due giovani amici vengono misteriosamente attratti verso un vecchio ponte nel mezzo di una palude in Florida. Lì scoprono che delle presenze erano in attesa. Le loro stesse vite saranno in pericolo, e dovranno salvare una giovane donna ferita che trovano sul ciglio della strada.
Attraverso il vortice
by Rebekah LewisChristophe Jones non ha mai voluto diventare un pirata. Imbarcato a forza, il suo piano è sempre stato quello di salire i ranghi per poter scappare più facilmente. Quando finalmente ottiene l’occasione giusta per tagliare la corda e tornare alla sua vita precedente, la coglie… o almeno ci prova. Un vortice lo risucchia tra le onde, però lui annega. Si risveglia trecento anni nel futuro, ammaliato da una bellissima ragazza. La crociera regalo di Serena per i suoi ventotto anni non sta andando secondo i piani. Solo una delle sue amiche è riuscita a partire con lei, per poi stare male a bordo, obbligandola a passare il suo compleanno da sola. Essendo introversa, ci sono poche possibilità per lei di incontrare persone nuove. Dopo aver espresso un desiderio al passaggio di una stella cadente mentre la nave attraversa il triangolo delle Bermuda, potrà aprire il suo cuore a un affascinante sconosciuto con una storia incredibile? Christophe ritornerà nel suo tempo o rimarrà intrappolato? Quell’incognita è un peso che si trascina mentre si strugge per Serena, che con il suo desiderio l’ha evocato attraverso i secoli. Sono davvero destinati a stare insieme?
Attrazione gravitazionale
by Angel Martinez Victor MillaisAttirato da una misteriosa richiesta di soccorso, l’equipaggio della nave mercantile *Hermes* trova alla deriva nello spazio un vascello militare in apparenza vuoto. Al suo interno, sangue e resti umani imbrattano i corridoi e vi è un unico sopravvissuto, rinchiuso in una cella di custodia. L’uomo, bellissimo ma traumatizzato, attira l’attenzione dell’addetto alle comunicazioni della nave, Isaac Ozawa, che decide di prendersene cura, offrendogli la gentilezza e il calore di cui l’altro ha bisogno dopo gli orrori vissuti. Isaac ha imparato sulla propria pelle cosa significhi essere diverso, essere un emarginato, e questo rafforza il loro legame. Un tempo pilota promettente, ha subito dei danni fisici dopo che il suo cervello non è riuscito a fondersi con l’impianto necessario a pilotare i potenti caccia della Flotta. Il cervello di Turk non è da meno. Come risultato di un esperimento militare fallito, le sue naturali capacità sono state aumentate a livelli pericolosi. Quando un ammiraglio senza morale e assetato di potere rapisce Isaac, usandolo per convincere Turk a diventare l’arma catastrofica che ha sempre sognato, saranno necessari tutta la forza di Turk, l’ingegnosità dell’equipaggio della *Hermes*, l’aiuto degli enigmatici Drak’tar e la testardaggine dello stesso Isaac per riuscire a salvare l’intero universo.
Au clair de lune rouge (Prophéties du clair de lune)
by Amanda MeuwissenBashir Bain, loup-garou alpha, patron du crime et Voyant secret, est en train de négocier un mariage de convenance avec un alpha voisin lorsqu&’une situation tendue va de mal en pis. Un candidat à un emploi dans l&’une des entreprises de Bash, un homme qui était censé être un simple tatoueur ex-flic et ex-taulard, se révèle soudainement être un mort-vivant. Un nouveau-né vampire dévoyé aurait été un gros obstacle aux plans de Bash, même sans son attirance pour cet homme. Après tout, les nouveaux vampires sont sous le contrôle de leur sire, et Ethan Lambert ne sait même pas qui l&’a transformé. Lorsque Bash épargne sa vie, il s&’expose à une mutinerie, à des fiançailles rompues et à une relation inattendue et – risquée.Ethan veut simplement prendre un nouveau départ après avoir été libéré de prison. Avant de pouvoir l&’obtenir, il devra se faire détective privé pour découvrir qui l&’a engendré et ce qu&’il veut. Il a intérêt à faire vite, car la lune est pleine et, selon la prophétie de Bash, la vie et la mort sont dans la balance.
Au cœur du typhon (La saga des métamorphes #2)
by Iriam Shostakovich M. D. GrimmLa saga des métamorphes, tome 2Ryan et Caleb sont devenus les meilleurs amis au monde alors que Caleb guidait et accompagnait Ryan sur les pas d'une existence humaine. Ryan est un métamorphe né taureau sous le nom de Typhon, et recueilli par la mère de Caleb afin de le protéger. Caleb ne tarde pas à se montrer protecteur lui aussi. Au fil du temps passé ensemble, la teneur des sentiments qui lient l'humain au métamorphe taurin évolue et l'intensité ne fait que s'approfondir. Mais alors qu'ils décident enfin de donner une chance à leur relation de couple, Ryan est enlevé. Caleb est donc forcé de contacter l'Agence - une organisation qui veille sur les animorphes - s'il ne veut pas que leur nouvelle vie ne se termine avant même d'avoir pu réellement commencer.
Au-delà du réel
by Eric ArvinQuand Joe reprend conscience dans un champ d’orge, il est nu et amnésique ; il ignore comment il s’est retrouvé là. Avant d’en comprendre davantage, il se retrouve à accomplir le plus étrange voyage initiatique de toute sa vie. Durant sa quête, Joe est accompagné d’un guide, Baker, tandis qu’un bel et mystérieux Étranger ‒ qui, pour une raison étrange, lui semble familier ‒ ne cesse de lui recommander le courage. Joe arpente donc un monde fantastique en perpétuel changement afin d’affronter son passé.En cours de route, il rencontre de nombreux défis et les souvenirs qui lui reviennent ne sont pas toujours faciles, mais s’il espère enfin trouver la paix – et rejoindre celui qui l’attire tellement – Joe doit aller jusqu’au bout, malgré les tentations qui le poussent à s’arrêter en chemin…
Au diable, le duc: Les Seigneurs de la Nuit - Tome 1
by Sandra SookooIl l’accepte telle qu’elle est, mais n’est pas amoureux d’elle… Donovan James Arthur Sinclair, huitième duc de Manchester, est victime d’une malédiction qui l’oblige à se métamorphoser en loup tous les soirs. L’animal ne le dérange pas la plupart du temps parce que la vie d’un duc est plutôt fabuleuse, mais cette malédiction est parfois pesante, pour être honnête. Quand il sauve une demoiselle en détresse dans un petit village de campagne en lui évitant une collision avec un attelage hors de contrôle, il lui vient à l’esprit qu’il a peut-être tort. Elle l’aime, mais n’accepte pas ce qu’il est vraiment… Miss Alice Morrowe est aveugle, célibataire, mal-aimée et rejetée par presque tous ceux qu’elle a rencontré. Si elle est heureuse de la vie qu’elle mène, elle souhaite être acceptée telle qu’elle est. Quand elle se retrouve plaquée au sol dans un enchevêtrement de bras et de jambes par un homme entièrement nu, au milieu d’un tonnerre de sabots de chevaux, elle ne peut s’empêcher de se demander si sa vie n’est pas sur le point de changer. Une alliance temporaire qui est tout sauf ça… Donovan voit en elle le moyen de vaincre sa malédiction s’il parvient à la séduire et à s’en faire aimer. Alice espère trouver auprès de lui du réconfort et le frisson d’une histoire d’amour. Elle est plus que ravie de vivre enfin la vie dont elle a toujours rêvé, mais est-ce de son amour que Donovan a besoin pour se débarrasser de la bête en lui ? Quand les choses ne tournent pas comme ils l’avaient prévu l’un et l’autre, les tempéraments s’échauffent. Seule la vérité et un amour sincère pourront ramener un peu de clarté, d’espoir… et une fin heureuse.
Au lever de la lune bleue (Prophéties du clair de lune)
by Amanda MeuwissenLes fiançailles rompues de l&’Alpha Jay Russell pourraient bien être la meilleure chose qui lui soit arrivée. Le jumeau de son ex-fiancé, Bari, est beaucoup plus son type et franc dans son flirt et son désir d&’unir leurs meutes. Jay rentre chez lui après ses mésaventures à Centrus City avec une nouvelle prophétie, un ennemi inconnu et des conflits entre tribus à la suite d&’une série de meurtres racistes. Furieux, Jay est déterminé à traduire le responsable en justice, mais les troubles bouleversent la paix fragile qu&’il s&’est efforcé de mettre en place, menacent la vie de son nouvel amant et sapent sa position d&’Alpha, ce qui rend l&’enquête difficile. Jay et Bari peuvent-ils travailler ensemble pour combattre leurs démons intérieurs – et un étrange adversaire déterminé à faire revivre le passé – ou la méfiance et les machinations politiques vont-elles les déchirer ?
Au revoir, A672E92 Quintus
by Laurel A. RockefellerLa planète A672E92 Quintus tombe en ruines. Alors que l'astre A672E92 prend de l'expansion à l'approche de la fin de son existence, menaçant d'envelopper la planète et tout ce qui y vit, les habitants s'entre-déchirent dans des conflits armés. La tâche revient à deux invraisemblables délégués de ramener la paix entre les clans et de préparer leur peuple à l'inévitable : l'évacuation d'A672E92 Quintus et la migration de ses habitants vers les étoiles.
Auberon: An Expanse Novella (Expanse #7)
by James S. CoreyA novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series, Auberon explores a new and alien world and the age-old dangers that humanity has carried with it to the stars. Now a Prime Original series. Auberon is one of the first and most important colony worlds in humanity's reach, and the new conquering faction has come to claim it. Governor Rittenaur has come to bring civilization and order to the far outpost and guarantee the wealth and power of the Empire.But Auberon already has its own history, a complex culture, and a criminal kingpin named Erich with very different plans. In a world of deceit, violence, and corruption, the greatest danger Rittenaur faces is love. The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathThe Expanse Short FictionThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberon
Auberon: An Expanse Novella (The Expanse)
by James S. CoreyA novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's NYT-bestselling Expanse series, Auberon explores a new and alien world and the age-old dangers that humanity has carried with it to the stars. Now a Prime Original series.Auberon is one of the first and most important colony worlds in humanity's reach, and the new conquering faction has come to claim it. Governor Rittenaur has come to bring civilization and order to the far outpost and guarantee the wealth and power of the Empire.But Auberon already has its own history, a complex culture, and a criminal kingpin named Erich with very different plans. In a world of deceit, violence, and corruption, the greatest danger Rittenaur faces is love.The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathThe Expanse Short FictionThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberon
Auberon: An Expanse Novella (Expanse #11)
by James S. CoreyA novella set in the universe of James S. A. Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series, Auberon explores a new and alien world and the age-old dangers that humanity has carried with it to the stars. Now a Prime Original series. Auberon is one of the first and most important colony worlds in humanity's reach, and the new conquering faction has come to claim it. Governor Rittenaur has come to bring civilization and order to the far outpost and guarantee the wealth and power of the Empire.But Auberon already has its own history, a complex culture, and a criminal kingpin named Erich with very different plans. In a world of deceit, violence, and corruption, the greatest danger Rittenaur faces is love. The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathThe Expanse Short FictionThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberon
Audacious (Kris Longknife #5)
by Mike ShepherdYou can't keep a good woman down-Kris Longknife returns. Once again Kris finds herself caught in the crosshairs of unknown enemies who want her dead. Factions, both legitimate and underground, vie for control of the planet New Eden. And someone is taking advantage of the chaos to unleash a personal vendetta against Kris.
An Audience for Einstein
by Mark WakelyProfessor Percival Marlowe is a brilliant, elderly astrophysicist who's dying, his greatest achievement still unfinished and now beyond his diminished means. Doctor Carl Dorning, a neurosurgeon, finally discovers a secret method of transplanting memories from one person to another, thanks to Marlowe's millions. Miguel Sanchez, a homeless boy, agrees to become the recipient of Marlowe's knowledge and personality in this unorthodox experiment, enticed by Dorning's promises of intelligence, wealth and respect, but dangerously unaware that his own identity will be lost forever. What results is a seesaw battle for control of Miguel's body, as Marlowe learns to his dismay what his lifetime of arrogance and conceit has earned him. And when Marlowe stumbles upon the shocking procedure Dorning used in desperation to succeed, the professor does what he must to defeat Dorning and redeem himself at last.
Audience Reaction
by Robert F. YoungIn Science Fiction, of the many things an author can do is to take an established trend and carry it on to extremities. Such stories are rarely good prophecy, since they cannot foresee other developments of the future which are most likely to modify the trend with which they are dealing. But such stories make good reading nonetheless, and can be delightfully unpleasant as in the present instance. Robert F. Young was a Hugo nominated author known for his lyrical and sentimental prose. His work appeared in Amazing Stories, Fantastic Stories, Startling Stories, Playboy, The Saturday Evening Post, Collier&’s, Galaxy Magazine, and Analog Science Fact & Fiction.
Aughra's Wisdom of Thra (Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal)
by J. M. LeeFans of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will treasure moments spent with the all-knowing Aughra in this magical gift book illustrated by Cory Godbey.Doesn't everyone get their advice from a feisty three-and-a-half-foot creature with ram horns, a detachable eye, and unlocked secrets to an entire fantasy universe? Allow Aughra to guide you with wisdom beyond this realm and advice only she can give.
Augmented: Building a hero (libro #2)
by F. Rossi Tasha BlackAlcuni eroi non nascono… vengono costruiti. Secondo libro della appassionante trilogia Building a Hero dell'autrice di bestseller Tasha Black. Il primo libro, Reconstructed, è gratuito in tutti gli store. Preso contro la sua volontà, Edward Dalton si risveglia e si ritrova prigioniero dell'organizzazione paramilitare che ha popolato i suoi incubi da quando, tanti anni prima, l'ha lasciato a pezzi. Dalton viene a sapere di essere l'unico soggetto dell'esperimento originale in grado di controllare i suoi nuovi terribili poteri, e di domare la bestia che gli hanno messo dentro. I suoi carcerieri pensano che lui nasconda il segreto per il successo, e vogliono prenderglielo, con qualsiasi mezzo. Elizabeth Sterling è una visione d'amore di un tempo in cui tutto era più semplice, ma anche lei nasconde qualcosa. Se Dalton riuscisse a fidarsi di lei, potrebbe essere la persona che gli serve per salvarsi la pelle, ma forse è troppo tardi per salvare la sua anima. Nel frattempo, Westley Worthington cerca con tutte le forze di usare le sue nuove abilità per salvare il suo amico e riconquistare l'amore della sua vita, Cordelia Cross. Le sue nuove parti del corpo gli permetteranno di fare entrambe le cose? Scopritelo nel secondo romanzo della trilogia Building a Hero dell'autrice di bestseller Tasha Black. Nota dell'autore: Building a Hero è una trilogia di romanzi autoconclusivi di 200-300 pagine ciascuno, non è una serie con puntate brevi e finali in sospeso. Ciascun libro ha la sua storia completa ma, come per tutte le trilogie, i libri 1 e 2 lasciano alcune domande senza risposta, che vengono risolte nel libro finale. Grazie se mi leggerete!
The Augur's Gambit
by Stephen DonaldsonFrom the international bestselling author of The Chronicles ofThomas Covenant comes an extensive and all original new fantasy novella.Augur's Gambit is a tight and action-filled novella of more than 40,000 words. A novella with all the rich word-building and acute characterisation that readers have come to expect from the man who re-invigorated the whole genre in the 1980s and went on to write one of Fantasy's landmark series.Revelling in the sense of freedom that comes from writing a new creation after the massive, controlled effort of the ten book epic of the Chronicles this is a novella that will both delight existing fans and win new readers for Donaldson's uniquely rich and intelligent fantasies.
The Augur's Gambit
by Stephen DonaldsonFrom the international bestselling author of The Chronicles ofThomas Covenant comes an extensive and all original new fantasy novella.Augur's Gambit is a tight and action-filled novella of more than 40,000 words. A novella with all the rich word-building and acute characterisation that readers have come to expect from the man who re-invigorated the whole genre in the 1980s and went on to write one of Fantasy's landmark series.Revelling in the sense of freedom that comes from writing a new creation after the massive, controlled effort of the ten book epic of the Chronicles this is a novella that will both delight existing fans and win new readers for Donaldson's uniquely rich and intelligent fantasies.(p) 2015 Recorded Books LLC