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The Latinx Files: Race, Migration, and Space Aliens (Global Media and Race)
by Matthew David GoodwinIn science fiction and popular culture, Latinxs and Latinx immigrants are often correlated with invading space aliens. At times serious, at other times a farce, this correlation is typically meant in a derogatory way to portray Latinxs as foreign and threatening the nation. In The Latinx Files, Matthew David Goodwin traces how Latinx science fiction writers are reclaiming the space alien from its xenophobic legacy in the science fiction genre. The book argues that the space alien is a vital Latinx figure which is preserving Latinx cultures by activating the myriad possible constructions of the space alien to represent race and migration in the popular imagination. The works discussed in this book, including those of Gloria Anzaldúa, Junot Diaz, Lalo Alcaraz, and many others, often explicitly reject the derogatory correlation of the space alien and Latinxs, while at other times, they contain space aliens that function as a source of either enlightenment or horror for Latinx communities. Throughout this nuanced analysis, The Latinx Files demonstrates how the character of the space alien has been significant to Latinx communities and has great potential for future writers and artists.
Latitudes of Longing: A Novel
by Shubhangi SwarupA sweeping, lyrical debut about the love and longing between humanity and the earth itself, by a major new literary talent from India&“Astonishing and completely original, Shubhangi Swarup&’s magical novel will change the way you see people—and landscapes, forests, the oceans, snow deserts.&”—Nilanjana S. Roy A spellbinding work of literature, Latitudes of Longing follows the interconnected lives of characters searching for true intimacy. The novel sweeps across India, from an island, to a valley, a city, and a snow desert, to tell a love story of epic proportions. We follow a scientist who studies trees and a clairvoyant who speaks to them; a geologist working to end futile wars over a glacier; octogenarian lovers; a mother struggling to free her revolutionary son; a yeti who seeks human companionship; a turtle who transforms first into a boat and then a woman; and the ghost of an evaporated ocean as restless as the continents. Binding them all together is a vision of life as vast as the universe itself. A young writer awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in India for this novel, Shubhangi Swarup is a storyteller of extraordinary talent and insight. Richly imaginative and wryly perceptive, Latitudes of Longing offers a soaring view of humanity: our beauty and ugliness, our capacity to harm and love one another, and our mysterious and sacred relationship with nature. Longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award 2020 • Winner of the Tata Literature Live! Award for Debut Fiction • Longlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature • Shortlisted for the JCB Prize for Indian Literature
Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat
by Naomi HowlandSadie and her four little brothers are very poor and always hungry. On the first night of Chanukah, Sadie performs a generous act, and in turn receives a frying pan that cooks up sizzling hot, golden latkes on command. Sadie tells her brothers never to use the magic pan, but when she goes out one afternoon, the mischievous boys can't resist. They remember the words to start the pan cooking . . . but what were the words to make it stop? This humorous tale of generosity and greed is accompanied by bright, cheerful illustrations depicting a traditional Russian village. An author's note and a recipe for Sadie's latkes are included.
Latro in the Mist (Omnibus Collection of Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete)
by Gene WolfeFrom the book jacket: COMPILATION OF TWO CLASSIC FANTASY NOVELS, Soldier of the Mist AND Soldier of Arete, IN ONE VOLUME This omnibus of two acclaimed novels is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who, while fighting in Greece, received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory. It gave him in return the ability to see and converse with the supernatural creatures and the gods and goddesses, who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape. Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. Writing down his experiences every day and reading his journal anew each morning gives him a poignantly tenuous hold on himself, but his story's hold on readers is powerful indeed, and many consider these Wolfe's best books.
The Latter Fire: The Original Series) (Star Trek: The Original Series)
by James SwallowAn all-new novel from New York Times bestselling author James Swallow set in the popular universe of Star Trek: The Original Series!The five-year mission of the Starship Enterprise has brought the vessel and her crew to the forefront of an important first contact situation. Under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, the ship is heading to the planet Syhaar Prime in the Beta Quadrant—the home world of an alien civilization preparing to take its first steps on to the galactic stage. One year earlier, the Enterprise came across a badly damaged Syhaari explorer vessel drifting in deep space. In collaboration with the explorer’s captain, Kirk and his crew were able to restore the ship to full function and send it on its way. And now, as the Syhaari display rapid technological advances made over the past year, hard questions must be asked. Did the Enterprise crew leak advanced technology or information to the Syhaari during their first encounter, in total violation of the Prime Directive? ™, ®, & © 2016 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #2)
by Laurell K. HamiltonAnimator and vampire hunter Anita Blake is about to discover that some secrets are better left buried?and some people better off dead?
The Laughing Corpse: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Novels #2)
by Laurell K. Hamilton'The older the zombie, the bigger the death needed to raise it.'After a few centuries, the only death 'big enough' is a human sacrifice. I know because I'm an animator. My name is Anita Blake. Working for Animators, Inc. is just a job - like selling insurance. But all the money in the world wasn't enough for me to take on the particular job Harold Gaynor was offering. Somebody else did, though - a rogue animator. Now he's not just raising the dead... he's raising Hell. And it's up to me to stop it.
The Laughing Man
by Victor Hugo James HogarthUrsus was a man, Homo a wolf: the former a travelling mountebank, the latter his faithful companion. Gwynplaine was abducted as an infant, and cruelly mutilated so that his face shows the permanent smile of a clown. Abandoned by his abductors some years later, Gwynplaine rescues a blind baby girl from the frozen corpse of her mother at the foot of a gibbet. Time passes, and the young girl christened Dea comes to love Gwynplaine. Being blind, she is unaware of his disfigurement, but from passing her fingers over his face, assumes that he is always happy. Ursus and Homo meet up with Gwynplaine and Dea, and travel around England performing at funfairs. After some vicissitudes, Gwynplaine is, surprisingly, summoned to the court of Queen Anne, where it is revealed that he is in fact the missing heir of the murdered Lord Linnaeus Clancharlie, Marquis of Corleone. He is, accordingly, installed as an English peer; but when he addresses the House of Lords is ridiculed for his clownish features. He renounces his peerage and rejoins his companions, who resolve to abandon England forever. During the voyage, while Ursus sleeps, Dea reveals to Gwynplaine her secret passion for him, then dies. Gwynplaine drowns himself. Victor Hugo's gothic tale has been the inspiration of numerous plays, films (the first in 1909), novels, and short stories. Following a distinguished career as a civil servant, James Hogarth acquired a reputation as a versatile and punctilious translator. His translations span travel guides, archaeological texts, and novels. In 2002 he won the French-American Foundation Translation Prize for his English translation of Victor Hugo s Travailleurs de la Mer. He died in 2006.
Laughing Wolf
by Nicholas MaesShort-listed for the 2010 Saskatchewan Young Reader’s Choice Award - Snow Willow and for the 2010 Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award It is the year 2213. Fifteen-year-old Felix Taylor is the last person on Earth who can speak and read Latin. In a world where technology has defeated war, crime, poverty, and famine, and time travel exists as a distinct possibility, Felix’s language skills and knowledge seem out of place and irrelevant. But are they? A mysterious plague has broken out. Scientists can’t stop its advance, and humanity is suddenly poised on the brink of eradication. The only possible cure is Lupus Ridens, or Laughing Wolf, a flower once common in ancient Rome but extinct for more than 2,000 years. Felix must project back to Roman times circa 71 B.C. and retrieve the flower. But can he navigate through the dangers and challenges of the world of Spartacus, Pompey, and Cicero? And will he find the Laughing Wolf in time to save his family and everyone else from the Plague of Plagues?
Laughter in Space
by John Russell Fearn Vargo StattenDr. Cranley is sentenced to exile in space for murdering a rival scientist, and swears revenge... Later, across the world people suddenly start behaving like lunatics, culminating in their being gripped by hysterical laughter until they collapse-dead. It becomes known as the Laughing Plague. Eventually it is learned that the Earth has crossed the path of a spatial cloud of gas that was the result of an ancient cataclysm that blew the one-time moon of Venus to pieces, leaving its poison atmosphere free in space. Then, radio messages are received from Dr. Cranley, now domiciled and living on Venus. He offers to send a Venusian antidote to save humanity. But can he be trusted?
Laughter in Space
by John Russell Fearn Vargo StattenA super scientist sentenced to exile in space by Earth's Central Criminal Court for murdering a rival scientist seeks revenge by manipulating a cloud of poison gas he intends to use to destroy all life of Earth.
Laura
by Sue Dyson George SandWhile working for his uncle, Alexis Hartz is introduced to Laura who shares his scientific interests, and in particular his fascination for crystals. To his amazement Laura has discovered a way to enter this alluring world and together they travel the vast and glittering landscape. But it cannot last forever.
L'aura bianca
by Felicia Tatum Silvia De CristofaroSe la incontra, lei morirà. Lo stregone ventenne e studente universitario Scott Tabors sapeva di aver trovato il suo cuore gemello nel momento stesso in cui vide la diciassettenne Olivia Whitehead fuori da una caffetteria. La desidera, la vuole, e sa che lei sarà sua. Ma a causa di una maledizione lanciata sulla sua famiglia, non può incontrarla. Non ancora. Quindi per il momento le va a fare visita nei suoi sogni, dove può dirle tutto tranne che il suo nome. Olivia Whitehead e la sua migliore amica Juniper si stanno godendo il loro terzo anno di scuola superiore e sono vicine come sorelle. Ma Olivia non può parlare con nessuno degli strani cambiamenti che stanno avvenendo, a partire dai continui sogni con un misterioso ragazzo dai capelli scuri. Ma cosa succederà quando il più amato della scuola comincia a mostrare interesse in lei? Aspetterà l’uomo dei sogni, o andrà avanti? E poi, quando la vita di Olivia viene messa in pericolo da una nuova minaccia, Scott deve trovare un modo per salvarla- senza condannarla a una morte prematura.
Laura Monster Crusher
by Wesley KingLord of the Rings meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Duff in this funny, fast-paced tale of middle-school monsters, self-image, and, oh yeah, actual monsters that want to kill everyone. Laura Ledwick is... well... large. The kids at school don't let her forget it, and call her by various names: Laura Largebottom, Laura Lardo, Lots of Laura--you get the idea. When Laura's family moves to the next town over before eighth grade, she expects more of the same. What she doesn't expect are the snake-like yellow eyes watching her from the forest. Or the mysterious rattling in her closet. Or finally making real friends for the first time. Or handsome uber-nerd Liam R. Kelp, who might just be the cutest boy to ever wear a Science Is Cool T-shirt. But when Laura finally discovers the source of the rattling, things take on a whole new level of weird. It turns out Laura has just been given the most important job in the world: Monster Crusher. Her role is simple: protect the earth from the horrors beneath their feet. Eighth grade is about to get a lot more interesting.
Laura's Baby (9 Months Later)
by Rebecca Winters9 Months LaterBy the award-winning author of Strangers When We MeetLaura Donetti knows two things: Her marriage to Tony Donetti is over. And she's having his baby.Zach Wilde first meets Laura while Tony is off seducing another woman. Zach is disgusted with Donetti. And protective of Laura. He also feels something he'd never expected to feel again. Attraction. Desire. For Laura, who's another man's wife. Laura, who's pregnant.Laura, who needs his help. And wants his love....
Laurel: By Camelot's Blood (The Queens of Camelot #4)
by Sarah ZettelA powerful queen and an Arthurian knight risk their lives and love for their kingdoms in this romantic fantasy from an award-winning author. Romance and Arthurian legend combine in this epic series featuring the women of Camelot. In order to provide protection and stability for her fractious kingdom, Laurel Carnbrea, queen of Cambryn, must marry Sir Agravain, knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur, a man she has never met and about whom she knows nothing. But Laurel is determined to keep her people united, even if it means marrying a man widely believed to be heartless. Famously acerbic and impatient, Agravain finds much to admire in his new wife&’s courage, sense, and beauty. And to his surprise, finds himself opening his sealed heart to her bravery and warmth. But Lynet and Agravain are given no time to come together. Agravain&’s homeland of Gododdin is in peril. His father, the mad King Lot, is dying, and the foul sorceress Morgaine prepares to invade. Summoning her family&’s magical power, Laurel readies herself for battle alongside her new husband. But as she prepares to stand against the darkest evil, Lynet&’s secrets may doom her, and the man she&’s beginning to love . . . Praise for the Queens of Camelot series &“A real happy ending takes love, effort, and sacrifice. Pick up a copy of Camelot&’s Blood if you want an epic romance!&” —Silver Petticoat Reviews on Laurel: Camelot&’s Blood &“This novel delivers passion, danger, and excitement laced with fantasy.&” —RT Book Reviews on Risa: In Camelot&’s Shadow &“A spellbinding journey.&” —BookLoons Reviews on Elen: For Camelot&’s Honor
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter collection 11-15
by Laurell K. HamiltonCerulean Sins, Incubus Dreams, micah, Danse Macabre, The Harlequin.
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter collection 16-19
by Laurell K. HamiltonBlood Noir, Skin Trade, Flirt, Bullet.
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Collection 16-19
by Laurell K. HamiltonVolume 16-19 of Hamilton's popular paranormal series.
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter collection 6-10
by Laurell K. HamiltonThe Killing Dance, Burnt Offerings, Blue Moon, Obsidian Butterfly, Narcissus in Chains.
Laurel's Gift: A Christmas Collection
by Tricia McGillThe plaintive singing of a ghostly child in the night sets off a chain of events that lead to Laurel learning the dark secrets that dwell in her Great Aunt Maggie’s house in a Melbourne suburb. When Eli comes into Laurel’s life, instead of instantly uncovering the secrets that have been buried in this house for many years, their joint efforts lead them to discover even greater mysteries. Eli’s past is tied up with the ghost of the child who haunts the house, and there are many hurdles to cross before he discovers just why he also sensed strange vibes in the old house as soon as he entered. In their search for the answers to an extraordinary mystery they uncover a passionate love affair shared by the people dear to them or those who dwelt in the house at one time of another. Despite their shared psychic abilities can the couple also find such a love?
Laurel's Quest: The Cornwall Adventures Book 24 (The Cornwall Adventures #1)
by Nancy M. BellHave you ever wondered how you would handle it if your mom was terminally ill? What if you were sent to stay with people you didn't even know in another country because your father was at the hospital all the time? Laurel is faced with both of these realities, what she really wants is a miracle. She wants her mom to be cured of cancer. Join Laurel as she pursues her quest amidst the magic of the Cornish countryside. She is aided by her new friends Coll, Gort, and Aisling and helped along in her quest by the creatures of legend and myth. Vear Du, the Selkie, Gwin Scawen, the Cornish Piskie, Belerion the fire salamander, Morgawr the flying sea serpent who does Vear Du a favour, and Cormoran, the last giant of Cornwall. They must battle the odds in the form of bullies and confusing clues. Will they emerge victorious? Will Laurel have the courage to solve the riddle and fulfill her quest a reality?
Lauren The Puppy Fairy: The Pet Keeper Fairies Book 4 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human world find the right owners. And now the pets have escaped from Jack Frost's ice castle and are roaming the human world! Rachel and Kirsty have to help get the pets back...before it's too late.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all seven fairy adventures in the Pet Fairies set! Katie the Kitten Fairy; Bella the Bunny Fairy; Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy; Lauren the Puppy Fairy; Harriet the Hamster Fairy; Molly the Goldfish Fairy; Penny the Pony Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
The Laurentine Spy
by Emily Gee"Dark and compelling. Emily Gee is a storyteller to watch." --Nalini Singh, New York Times best-selling authorThe Corhonase citadel is a place of virtue and debauchery--and deadly secrets. For the Laurentine spies embedded there, every day brings danger. Nothing is as it seems, whether in the ballrooms and salons of the nobles' court or the catacombs beneath the citadel. Saliel has many secrets; her spying is one, her past as a pickpocket in Laurent's slums is another, but her most deeply guarded secret is the magic she possesses. She walks a narrow path between discovery as a spy and being burned as a witch.With a sadistic Spycatcher closing in, Saliel and her fellow spies are tested to the limits of their endurance. In the fight to stay alive they must trust each other...or die. Magic may be their only hope of survival.Don't Miss Emily Gee's other books: Thief With No Shadow and The Sentinel Mage
Laurie's Wolves (Wolf Masters #8)
by Becca JamesonWhen Laurie Hamilton agrees to ski lessons from the third born Masters son, she is more than aware that the odds of him being her mate are great. She is equally aware that another man will make them a threesome. Zachary Masters is also not shocked as he approaches Laurie that gorgeous sunny morning at the ski lodge. Considering both of his older brothers mated with both of her older siblings, chances were tremendous. Corbin Archers, however, is blindsided. A Native American shifter from the reservation, he didn’t see this claiming coming. When he inadvertently agrees to deliver a few supplies to the cabin where Laurie and Zach are stranded, he gets the shock of a lifetime. None of the three of them are stunned by the strange developments in and around the mountains where they live. They assimilate to the Native American spirit sightings with a level of understanding that has been growing for almost two years within both of their shifter communities. That doesn’t make the day-to-day task of figuring out what the spirits want any easier. And tensions heighten as members of both the Caucasian and Native American communities rise up against them for mixing their races and living a ménage lifestyle many do not approve of. When Laurie becomes convinced her presence is causing much of the unrest, both with nature and among the residents of both towns, she takes matters into her own hands and leaves town. The only problem with that is—mates cannot separate. Their souls are fated to unite. It takes only days for this to become obvious to all three parties, and Laurie returns to town just in time to help the hundreds of stranded skiers caught in a blizzard at the resort. Nature makes Her statement—as She always does. What does She want? And when will She be satisfied?