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The Mona Lisa Sacrifice (The\book Of Cross Ser.)
by Peter Roman“Pushes urban fantasy noir to its logical extreme by casting the resurrected body of Christ—now called Cross—as an angel-slaying, wise-cracking antihero.” —Publishers Weekly For thousands of years, Cross has wandered the earth, a mortal soul trapped in the undying body left behind by Christ. He’s been a thief, a con man, a soldier, and a drunkard. He’s fought as a slave in the Colosseum and as a knight at King Arthur’s side. But now he must play the part of reluctant hero, as an angel comes to him for help finding the Mona Lisa—the real Mona Lisa that inspired the painting. Cross’s quest takes him into a secret world within our own, populated by characters just as strange and wondrous as he is. Haunted by memories of Penelope—the only woman he truly loved—he wants to avenge her death at the hands of his ancient enemy, Judas, a forgotten god from an ancient time. The angel promises to deliver Judas to Cross, but nothing is ever what it seems when Judas is involved, and when a group of renegade angels looking for a new holy war show up, things truly go to hell. “A deliriously unhinged roller coaster of a novel, blending fantasy, history, horror and humour with the aplomb of an overfull blender, but all of it smarter than it, truly, has any right—or need—to be.” —National Post “Sweeps you up with its gallows humour, whether you’re revelling in the pleasures of two-fisted, angel-punching action or the cleverly rendered language.” —Quill & Quire “Takes urban fantasy to a different level with this tale of conspiracy and confession.” —Library Journal
Mona Lisa Three
by SunnyMona Lisa's growing powers allow her to care for the warriors who serve her in unexpectedly pleasurable ways.
Monarca: A Novel
by Leopoldo Gout Eva Aridjis“A work of art. In each of the pages, you will feel the flow of a powerful energy which will murmur to each of your cells that it is time to come out of hiding, to open the windows, to breathe freely, to dress colorfully… to fly.” — Laura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate"In Monarca, Eva Aridjis and Leopoldo Gout sweep the reader away on a meaningful and magical journey of discovery and wonder. An epic story of personal transformation, bravery and learning to appreciate the fragile world around us. Monarca is a fable destined to be an instant classic and will resonate with readers of all ages. A dazzling must read." — Tonya Hurley - New York Times bestselling author of the ghostgirl series“A magical tale about a magical being. Monarca creates an embodied kinship between humans and animals, showing us when culture and nature bow to one another, empathy can redress despair into devotion. This is a story of hope with wings.” — Terry Tempest Williams, author of Erosion“A lovely book.” — Marlon James, Man Booker Prize winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings
Monarca \ (Spanish edition)
by Leopoldo Gout Eva AridjisUna conmovedora novela gráfica escrita e ilustrada por los exitosos artistas y cineastas Leopoldo Gout y Eva Aridjis. En su decimoquinto cumpleaños, Inés recibe un misterioso collar de su abuela en México. Cuando lo usa, se transforma en una mariposa monarca y recibe el llamado de unirse a la migración para salvar a las mariposas y el legado de su familia. En un viaje lleno de peligros, viajarán desde Nueva York hasta el santuario de Sierra Chincua y, en el camino, Inés aprenderá sobre la conexión entre todas las criaturas y la urgente necesidad de proteger la migración de la monarca. Inés descubre por qué se convirtió en monarca, desentrañando el misterio de la familia y descubriendo el secreto para salvar a los monarcas. Fortalecida con el conocimiento de su linaje y la conexión mística con las monarcas, Inés logra proteger a esta generación de mariposas y aprender que, ya seas una niña o una mariposa, nadie es demasiado pequeño para cambiar el mundo.Monarca combina el folclore mexicano, el ambientalismo y el realismo mágico para inspirar a los lectores a proteger el mundo sagrado que los rodea.
The Monarch of the Glen
by Neil GaimanThe Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend Neil Gaiman is American Gods world novella that will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. 'Original, engrossing, an endlessly entertaining' George R.R Martin on American GodsHe was not sure what he had been looking for. He only knew that he had not found it.Shadow Moon has been away from America for nearly two years. His nights are broken with dangerous dreams. Sometimes he almost believes he doesn't care if he ever returns home. In the Highlands of Scotland, where the sky is pale white and it feels as remote as any place can possibly be, the beautiful and the wealthy gather at a grand old house in the glen. And when the strange local doctor offers him work at the party, Shadow is intrigued. He knows there is no good reason for him to be there. So what do they want with him?**Also available in Fragile Things. Please note this is a black and white ebook**
The Monarch of the Glen
by Neil GaimanHe was not sure what he had been looking for. He only knew that he had not found it.Shadow Moon has been away from America for nearly two years. His nights are broken with dangerous dreams. Sometimes he almost believes he doesn't care if he ever returns home. In the Highlands of Scotland, where the sky is pale white and it feels as remote as any place can possibly be, the beautiful and the wealthy gather at a grand old house in the glen. And when the strange local doctor offers him work at the party, Shadow is intrigued. He knows there is no good reason for him to be there. So what do they want with him?**Also available in Fragile Things**(P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers
The Monarchs (The Ravens)
by Kass Morgan Danielle PaigeIn this thrilling conclusion to New York Times best-selling authors Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige&’s The Ravens duology, loyalty, love, and friendships are tested as sorority sisters Scarlett and Vivi must face the forces of hell itself when a rival sorority threatens to wreak havoc on campus. The ultra-exclusive Kappa Rho Nu—the Ravens—are determined to restore balance to the world. After destroying an ancient talisman and barely saving their sorority in the process, they&’ll go to any lengths to keep their secret as Westerly&’s most powerful coven of witches. Scarlett Winter, a legacy Raven, has finally gotten what she&’s always wanted: Scarlett is Kappa Rho Nu&’s newest president. Unlike her mother or older sister before her, Scarlett has a vision for a more unified Kappa, one where no sister falls to the forces of wicked magic. But the powers of the presidency have their own pitfalls. And with the pressures of alumni bureaucracy and past failures weighing on her, Scarlett finds herself at risk of losing the very thing that defined her: her magic. As a new member of Kappa Rho Nu, Vivi Devereaux finally knows what it&’s like to belong. She has her Kappa Rho Nu sisters behind her and, with Scarlett&’s blessing, Vivi&’s happily dating her first college crush (who also just happens to be Scarlett&’s ex). When Scarlett assigns Vivi the coveted role of social chair, Vivi is determined to live up to her Big&’s expectations. But Vivi&’s studies in witchcraft take a deadly turn when she uncovers a new form of magic, one that has mysterious ties to Kappa Rho Nu&’s past and the vengeful demon once tied to their talisman. With the weight of their newfound roles and the terrible price of destroying the talisman haunting them, Scarlett and Vivi must save their sisterhood when the forces of hell itself and a rival sorority threaten to unleash havoc on the Ravens.
The Monarchs
by Danielle Paige Kass MorganThese sorority witches rule.Loyalty, love, and friendships are tested as sorority sisters Scarlett and Vivi face the forces of hell itself in the thrilling conclusion to New York Times bestselling authors Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige's The Ravens duology.The ultra-exclusive Kappa Rho Nu - the Ravens - are determined to restore balance to the world. After destroying an ancient talisman and barely saving their sorority in the process, they'll go to any lengths to keep their secret as Westerly's most powerful coven of witches.Scarlett Winter, a legacy Raven, has finally gotten what she's always wanted: Scarlett is Kappa Rho Nu's newest president. Unlike her mother or older sister before her, Scarlett has a vision for a more unified Kappa, one where no sister falls to the forces of wicked magic. But the powers of the presidency have their own pitfalls. And with the pressures of alumni bureaucracy and past failures weighing on her, Scarlett finds herself at risk of losing the very thing that defined her: her magic.As a new member of Kappa Rho Nu, Vivi Devereaux finally knows what it's like to belong. She has her Kappa Rho Nu sisters behind her and, with Scarlett's blessing, Vivi's happily dating her first college crush (who also just happens to be Scarlett's ex). When Scarlett assigns Vivi the coveted role of social chair, Vivi is determined to live up to her Big's expectations. But Vivi's studies in witchcraft take a deadly turn when she uncovers a new form of magic, one that has mysterious ties to Kappa Rho Nu's past and the vengeful demon once tied to their talisman.With the weight of their newfound roles and the terrible price of destroying the talisman haunting them, Scarlett and Vivi must save their sisterhood when the forces of hell itself and a rival sorority threaten to unleash havoc on the Ravens.
Mond
by Pet TorreSAnscheinend hat der Hexenpakt nicht funktioniert. Luanne bedauert, an diesem gescheiterten Ritual teilgenommen zu haben. Aber Sollene kehrt zu dem Ort zurück, an dem der Pakt geschlossen wurde, und sie beleidigt den Geist des Waldes. Danach erhält sie eine Botschaft, die ihr Leben für immer verändern kann.
Monday Starts on Saturday
by Andrew Bromfield Boris Strugatsky Arkady Strugatsky Adam RobertsSasha, a young computer programmer from Leningrad, is driving through the forests of Northwest Russia to meet up with some friends for a nature vacation. He picks up a couple of local hitchhikers, who persuade him to come work with them at the National Institute for the Technology of Witchcraft and Thaumaturgy, or NITWiT. The adventures Sasha has in the largely dysfunctional Institute involve all sorts of magical beings and devices—a wish-granting fish, a talking cat who can remember only the beginnings of stories, a sofa that translates fairy tales into reality, a motorcycle that can zoom into the imagined future, a hungry dog-size mosquito—along with a variety of wizards (including Merlin), vampires, and petty bureaucrats.First published in Russia in 1964, Monday Starts on Saturday has become the most popular Strugatsky novel in the authors' homeland. Like the works of Gogol and Kafka, it tackles the nature of institutions—here focusing on one devoted to discovering and perfecting human happiness. By turns wildly imaginative, hilarious, and disturbing, Monday Starts on Saturday is a comic masterpiece by two of the world's greatest science fiction writers.
Monday Starts on Saturday (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by Arkady Strugatsky Boris StrugatskyWhen young programmer Alexander Ivanovich Privalov picks up two hitchhikers while driving in Karelia, he is drawn into the mysterious world of the National Institute for the Technology of Witchcraft and Thaumaturgy, where research into magic is serious business. And where science, sorcery and socialism meet, can chaos be far behind?
Monday Starts on Saturday (S.F. MASTERWORKS #139)
by Arkady Strugatsky Boris StrugatskyWhen young programmer Alexander Ivanovich Privalov picks up two hitchhikers while driving in Karelia, he is drawn into the mysterious world of the National Institute for the Technology of Witchcraft and Thaumaturgy, where research into magic is serious business. And where science, sorcery and socialism meet, can chaos be far behind?
Mondegreen: Songs about Death and Love (Harvard library of ukrainian literature; #2)
by Volodymyr RafeyenkoA mondegreen is something that is heard improperly by someone who then clings to that misinterpretation as fact. Fittingly, Volodymyr Rafeyenko’s novel Mondegreen: Songs about Death and Love explores the ways that memory and language construct our identity, and how we hold on to it no matter what. The novel tells the story of Haba Habinsky, a refugee from Ukraine’s Donbas region, who has escaped to the capital city of Kyiv at the onset of the Ukrainian-Russian war. His physical dislocation—and his subsequent willful adoption of the Ukrainian language—place the protagonist in a state of disorientation during which he is forced to challenge his convictions. Written in beautiful, experimental style, the novel shows how people—and cities—are capable of radical transformation and how this, in turn, affects their interpersonal relations and cultural identification. Taking on crucial topics stirred by Russian aggression that began in 2014, the novel stands out for the innovative and probing manner in which it dissects them, while providing a fresh Donbas perspective on Ukrainian identity.
Mondegreen: Songs about Death and Love (Harvard library of ukrainian literature; #2)
by Volodymyr RafeyenkoA mondegreen is something that is heard improperly by someone who then clings to that misinterpretation as fact. Fittingly, Volodymyr Rafeyenko’s novel Mondegreen: Songs about Death and Love explores the ways that memory and language construct our identity, and how we hold on to it no matter what. The novel tells the story of Haba Habinsky, a refugee from Ukraine’s Donbas region, who has escaped to the capital city of Kyiv at the onset of the Ukrainian-Russian war. His physical dislocation—and his subsequent willful adoption of the Ukrainian language—place the protagonist in a state of disorientation during which he is forced to challenge his convictions. Written in beautiful, experimental style, the novel shows how people—and cities—are capable of radical transformation and how this, in turn, affects their interpersonal relations and cultural identification. Taking on crucial topics stirred by Russian aggression that began in 2014, the novel stands out for the innovative and probing manner in which it dissects them, while providing a fresh Donbas perspective on Ukrainian identity.
Mondo Di Draghi: SAGA PER BAMBINI E ADOLESCENTI (Ida Borrelli Traducción Italiano #1)
by Raquel PeñaMondo di Draghi è un'opera all'interno del genere letterario Fantasy, in cui i suoi personaggi di draghi ed esseri mitologici intendono rappresentare i principi universali e la dualità del bene e del male. La narrazione è sviluppata in un linguaggio semplice e vuole trasmettere messaggi attraverso l'uso di risorse letterarie che possano descriverne I significati e l'essenza in ciascuno dei suoi capitoli. Il bene e il male sono rappresentati da due draghi: il Drago Bianco, che è il principe ereditario, il suo nome è Yang; e il Drago Nero è Yin, entrambi sono fratelli gemelli, ma totalmente opposti. L'opera è strutturata in sette capitoli in ognuno dei quali viene narrato il viaggio del Principe Yang, il Drago Bianco, che inizia il suo viaggio alla ricerca dei tesori celesti nel momento in cui viene annunciato che il risveglio del Drago Nero è vicino, e che deve salvare la Principessa Hua, il Fiore Cosmico , che nella sua essenza è un drago addormentato. Vi invito ad entrare nel Regno del Dragone Rosso per godervi le avventure di Yang, sebbene sia una saga per bambini e adolescenti, ma anche gli adulti possono divertirsi, e soprattutto leggere come una famiglia.
Mondo Zombie: Volume 2 (2 di 6 #2)
by Martin PiotrowskiTabea McTire, giovane di Boulder, Colorado, sopravvissuta alla pandemia zombie, incontra un ragazzo in fuga dai criminali e dai non-morti e impara a conoscere l'amore in questo mondo dominato dai morti viventi. Insieme ai suoi amici, combatte gli affamati azzannatori per sopravvivere nelle Montagne Rocciose. Ma presto la morte colpisce il gruppo senza pietà. Alla ricerca dei suoi genitori, la giovane donna fa una scoperta raccapricciante che la spinge fisicamente e mentalmente al punto di rottura. Il criminale Bob, intanto, non si ferma davanti a nulla pur di mettere le mani su Tabea. Mentre Tabea si precipita ad aiutare altri sopravvissuti, la trappola di Bob si chiude su di lei. Di fronte al suo aguzzino, si scatena una battaglia finale, dalla quale uscirà un solo vincitore...
Mondo Zombie: Volume 2 (2 Di 6 Ser. #2)
by Martin PiotrowskiLa battaglia continua in un mondo dominato dagli zombie. I sopravvissuti della Hanson Farm lavorano per costruire un nuovo futuro. Tabea McTire, la leader, corre in missione ad aiutare gli altri sopravvissuti della zona. La sua giovane amica, Clarisse Stevens, sperimenta l'amore, ma anche i problemi e le difficoltà degli adulti. Lei e i suoi compagni compiono pericolose incursioni e razzie a Granby. I morti viventi sono un serio pericolo, ma nulla in confronto a un gruppo di brutali fuorilegge che appaiono nella piccola città ai margini delle Montagne Rocciose in Colorado. Clarisse scopre una cospirazione il cui obiettivo è la fattoria con i sopravvissuti. Ma nessuno vuole crederle, nemmeno sua "sorella" Tabea. Il piano dei criminali minaccia di realizzarsi quando Clarisse e i suoi amici rispondono a una richiesta di aiuto da Granby in assenza di Tabea. In una drammatica e sanguinosa resa dei conti, la giovane ragazza combatte una battaglia in cui non sembrano esserci sopravvissuti...
La Moneda De Cobre
by Anna Thiessen Dueck Richard StookerLa Moneda De Cobre de Richard Stooker El hombre amistoso sorprende el bar pagando las bebidas de todos con una moneda de plata. El hombre amistoso sorprende el bar pagando las bebidas de todos con una moneda de plata. Su asesinato despiadado afuera en la calle no sorprende a nadie. Cuando el detective privado Crain Dalton busca a la bella viuda, descubre un complot para comprar elecciones locales con el único tipo de dinero que valga algo más ―plata y oro, una vez más ilegal de poseer. Por las callejuelas del futuro cercano, un hombre debe irse. . . Bienvenidos al futuro de los Estados Unidos: Malestar económico, pobreza y necesidad para la gran mayoría de la gente. Decadencia ecológica. Un montón de papel moneda que no compra nada. Las pandillas criminales y los políticos cooperan para dirigir el gobierno, y dividir el botín. Las grandes ciudades se deterioran en infiernos. Mucho como el presente, sólo peor . . . Sin embargo, a medida que el mundo crece más y más amoral, Crain lucha contra los poderosos en defensa de la dignidad de la humanidad. ¡Hasta ahora, no disponible por más de treinta años! Una ciencia ficción, novela de carácter fuerte de detective privado, La Moneda de Cobre apareció originalmente en la edición de febrero 1979 en AMAZING.
Moneda. Parte II. (El Ciclo Barroco Vol. III)
by Neal StephensonSegunda parte del tercer volumen del «Ciclo Barroco». Sthephenson se atreve a novelar en el Ciclo Barroco cómo pudo ser el nacimiento del mundo moderno, la creación de la ciencia y el paso de la alquimia al empirismo y al racionalismo. En 1714, tras la derrota inglesa ante los borbones, Sir Isaac Newton usa su poder como director de la Casa de la Moneda de Inglaterra para buscar el mítico Oro de Salomón, a la busca del Mercurio Filosófico imprescindible en sus estudios alquímicos. La ciudad de Londres es el nuevo e imponente protagonista de este incomparable fresco sobre el origen histórico de nuestro tiempo, con el enfrentamiento entre la nueva ciencia moderna de la Royal Society y la vieja alquimia, no siempre tan distantes como parecería. Reseña:«El "Ciclo Barroco" desafía cualquier categorías, género, precedente o etiqueta# excepto la de genial.»Time
Money Back Guarantee: Just Add Water, Money Back Guarantee And Optical Delusion (Mail Order Massacres #3)
by Hunter Shea<p>YOUR MONEY BACK OR YOUR LIFE . . . <p>Protect America’s shores with your very own nuclear submarine! Constructed from durable fiberboard material, this submersible is large enough for two kids! Sail off into imaginative international intrigue for just $1.99! <p>If this toy doesn’t float your boat, return it for a full refund! With her son’s heart set on piloting his own nuclear submarine, Rosemary Lanchester orders the craft advertised on the back of a comic book. <p>What arrives is more sub-standard than submarine, but her son loves the cheap piece of cardboard. Until he and a friend nearly drown when they take the sub for a deep sea dive in the swimming pool. <p>Enraged, Rosemary reports the toy’s manufacturer to the Better Business Bureau. The company’s customer service center retaliates with threatening phone calls. Then her son and husband mysteriously disappear. <p>To save her family, Rosemary tracks down the company’s headquarters with the help of her brother—a survivalist with enough toys of his own to wage an all-out war. And she still wants her $1.99 refunded.
Money Doesn't Grow on Mars: Self-control (How to Be an Earthling #8)
by Lori Haskins HouranActing like an Earthling isn&’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Making money is easy! Jack gets two dollars to sweep the sidewalk, a dollar to take out recycling, five dollars to dust. Soon he&’ll have enough to buy a special issue of his favorite comic book! Jack has it all under control, unlike Spork, who&’s crazy for video games. But Jack forgot one thing. Making money may be easy. Keeping it is hard! Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Self-discipline)
The Money Man (Creature Comfort)
by Carolyn McSparrenCreature Comfort, the largest animal hospital in Tennessee, treats animals of all sizes-horses and cattle as well as family pets. In this heartwarming series, you'll meet the patients and their owners, and you'll get to know the men and women who love and care for creatures great and small.Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she's joined the staff of Creature Comfort-a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She's professional, dedicated and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn't know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he's in charge of the clinic's budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan.Until Dr. Sarah-and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq-show him that his calculations are dead wrong.
The Money Pit (Barkside Of The Moon Mysteries Ser. #2)
by Renee GeorgePit Bulls are Sweet . . . and that's no mystery!Shifter Lily Mason and her pit bull Smooshie are once again on the trail of a murderer and this time close to home!The Money Pit, Book 2 of the Barkside of the Moon Mysteries from USA Today bestselling paranormal cozy mystery author Renee George, is a gripping murder mystery that keeps you guessing from beginning to end!Sometimes, trying to be part of the human world can be a real killer. . . Cougar-shifter Lily Mason is ready to put down roots in the human town of Moonrise, Missouri. She only has two problems: her attraction and proximity to Parker Knowles, her boss at the Pit Bull Rescue Shelter, and her need to shift into animal form more than once a month.When she gets the opportunity to buy a "fixer-upper" outside of Moonrise with plenty of room to get wild without running into easily freaked-out humans, Lily jumps at the chance. Smooshie, Lily's lovable pit bull and partner in chaos, is eager to participate with the home improvements. Unfortunately, Smooshie's help includes digging out a mummified body from the living room wall.Lily is still recovering from the last murder investigation she got involved in--and she's not looking forward to being in the middle of another one. The case gets even stickier when Lily's landlord is murdered, rumors of a heist gone wrong run rampant, and Parker's old high school buddies have returned to Moonrise, thus increasing the suspect pool. Lily's attempts to become a bona fide citizen of Moonrise might well be thwarted by this newest complication--especially when the murderer sets sights on her.This paranormal cozy mystery contains cougar-shifters, shifters, lovable pit bulls, and supernatural beings.
The Mongoliad (Mongoliad Cycle #3)
by Neal Stephenson Erik Bear Greg Bear Joseph Brassey Nicole Galland Cooper Moo Mark TeppoAn untested group of Shield-Brethren initiates stand before the sprawling Mongol army in a bloody circus of sadistic violence, while a hardened company of their finest roam the desolate wasteland of the Mongol empire, wrapping their dead in blood-soaked soil and struggling to find the strength to fight even as they mourn. <P><P> The warrior-monks, both in the East and the West, sharpen their swords for a final battle. The Khan of Khans must be slain if Christendom is to survive. <P><P> A sweeping historical interpretation of the battle for Europe against the invading Mongols and their ruthless Khan, The Mongoliad: Book Three brings the epic adventures of the Shield-Brethren to a brutal and thrilling conclusion.
The Mongoliad (Mongoliad Cycle #2)
by Neal Stephenson Erik Bear Joseph Brassey Cooper Moo Mark Teppo E. D. Debirmingham Greg Bear Nicole GallandIn the aftermath of the Mongolian invasion of 1241, beleaguered Christians struggle with the presence of a violent horde and a world turned upside down. <P><P>Apocalyptic fever sweeps through Europe, infecting even the most rational individuals, leaving all to wonder if they are seeing the end times -- or an hour when new heroes will emerge from the ruins of cataclysmic defeat. An order of warrior monks, the Shield-Brethren, refuses to yield, plotting to overthrow the invaders despite insurmountable odds. Father Rodrigo Bendrito receives a prophecy from God and believes it's his mission to deliver the message to Rome. Along with the hunter Ferenc, orphan Ocyrhoe, healer Raphael, and alchemist Yasper, Rodrigo sets out to reclaim Europe. But to save Christendom, someone must slay the fierce Khan of Khans. <P><P>Brimming with intrigue and colorful characters, The Mongoliad: Book Two is a riveting, expertly rendered tale about the will to survive.