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The Order of the Scales
by Stephen DeasAs various factions fight for control of the Adamantine Palace, those very dragons theaten a fiery apocalypse for all humankind... Having survived Jehal's betrayal, former Queen Zafir is determined to take back control of the kingdom. To that end, she seizes Jehal's wife and son as hostages. Jehal, desperate to save his queen and his heir, makes a tentative peace with the dragons of the north, and prepares to fly against his enemies. But as politics throw the realms of men into turmoil, a far greater danger threatens. The dragons are awakening from the spells cast upon them, and returning to their native fury. They can remember why they were created--and they now recall what humans did to them. They are out for revenge. And that revenge will be brutal. As hundreds of untamed dragons prepare to attack, only the Adamantine Guard stand between humanity and extinction. Now, Jehal must not only fight for his family, he must then unite his former enemies to wage an epic battle between man and beast...
The Order of the Unicorn (The Imaginary Veterinary #4)
by Suzanne Selfors Dan SantatAt Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital, Pearl and Ben are greeted with some bad news. A human has been spotted in the Imaginary World! Dr. Woo suspects it might be Maximus Steele -- a poacher with his sights set on prized animal horns. What creature will he attack next? Will it be a unicorn?Together, Pearl, Ben, and Dr. Woo travel to the Tangled Forest. It's an amazing, colorful, and wild place. Ultimately, the responsibility falls to Pearl to find the lost unicorn. But in a land of fire-breathing insects and flesh-eating flora, is she up for the challenge?Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Order of the Unicorn. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!
The Order War: A Novel in the Saga of Recluse (Saga of Recluce #4)
by L. E. Modesitt Jr.L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Order War continues his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy.The deadly White Wizards of Fairhaven, wielding the forces of chaos, threaten the ancient matriarchy of Sarronnyn, the last bastion of order in Candar. When Sarronnyn falls despite the assistance of the Black Order mages, Justen, a young Black Engineer, must escape the city and master forbidden technology that harness chaos itself. Even so, it may not be enough to halt conquest of the White Wizards."An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." —Robert Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® seriesSaga of Recluce#1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of Sunset / #3 The Magic Engineer / #4 The Order War / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador /#19 The Mongrel MageStory Collection: Recluce TalesOther Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
An Ordinary Hero
by Therese WoodsonAs a paramedic, Ryan Bishop has responded to his fair share of bizarre situations. However, he's not prepared when he meets Phillip, a local man who keeps popping up to save the day. Everyone lauds Phillip as a hero, but he prefers to stay in the background, going so far as to refuse medical treatment. Ryan is intrigued, not only by Phillip's unassuming manner, but also by his ability to be in the right place at the right time. Ryan wants some answers and maybe even a date. What he gets is an unexpected part in Phillip's origin story.
An Ordinary Man
by J. D. RyanIn the balmy streets of Charleston, adult filmmaker Armand Bettencourt meets a street hustler like no other. Restless, untutored, and sexy, young J.T. Pierce wings off to Los Angeles with Armand.The last thing on Armand's mind is the new actor, but young J.T. gets under his skin ... in more ways than one. J.T. is determined to become the next big gay porn sensation. With that body -- and that attitude -- he just might.But Armand's friends set up a doozy of a trick on them. Armand has to make a choice -- take a chance on the lad or let him go, painful though that might be. Can a grumpy, middle-aged filmmaker find love with a former street hustler?
Ordinary Monsters: A Novel (The Talents #1)
by J. M. MiroNATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Charles Dickens meets Joss Whedon in Miro’s otherworldly Netflix-binge-like novel." —The Washington PostMOST ANTICIPATED SFF BOOK of 2022 by Tor, The Nerd Daily, BookBub, Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodreads, CrimeReads, Buzzfeed, Professional Book Nerds, and more!BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2022 by SheReads, Book Riot, Goodreads, Gizmodo, Daily Beast, Paste Magazine, and more!IN THIS STUNNING HISTORICAL FANTASY, journey to the Victorian era, as children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness in a battle of good vs. evil..."Ordinary Monsters is a towering achievement: a dazzling mountain of wild invention, Dickensian eccentrics, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense. Be warned... once you step into this penny dreadful to end all penny dreadfuls, you'll never want to leave." —Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman and Heart-Shaped BoxCharlie Ovid, despite surviving a brutal childhood in Mississippi, doesn't have a scar on him. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. Marlowe, a foundling from a railway freight car, shines with a strange bluish light. He can melt or mend flesh. When Alice Quicke, a jaded detective with her own troubled past, is recruited to escort them to safety, all three begin a journey into the nature of difference and belonging, and the shadowy edges of the monstrous.What follows is a story of wonder and betrayal, from the gaslit streets of London, and the wooden theaters of Meiji-era Tokyo, to an eerie estate outside Edinburgh where other children with gifts—like Komako, a witch-child and twister of dust, and Ribs, a girl who cloaks herself in invisibility—are forced to combat the forces that threaten their safety. There, the world of the dead and the world of the living threaten to collide. With this new found family, Komako, Marlowe, Charlie, Ribs, and the rest of the Talents discover the truth about their abilities. And as secrets within the Institute unfurl, a new question arises: What truly defines a monster? Riveting in its scope, exquisitely written, Ordinary Monsters presents a catastrophic vision of the Victorian world—and of the gifted, broken children who must save it.LOOK FOR THE NEXT BOOK IN THE TALENTS TRILOGY, BRINGER OF DUST, IN 2023.
Ordinary Monsters: A Novel (The Talents #1)
by J. M. Miro"Charles Dickens meets Joss Whedon in Miro&’s otherworldly Netflix-binge-like novel." —Washington PostMOST ANTICIPATED SFF BOOK of 2022 by Tor, The Nerd Daily, BookBub, Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodreads, CrimeReads, Buzzfeed, Professional Book Nerds, and more! BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2022 by SheReads, Book Riot, Goodreads, Gizmodo, Daily Beast, Paste Magazine, and more!In this stunning historical fantasy, journey to the Victorian era, as children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness in a battle of good vs. evil...Charlie Ovid, despite surviving a brutal childhood in Mississippi, doesn't have a scar on him. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. Marlowe, a foundling from a railway freight car, shines with a strange bluish light. He can melt or mend flesh. When Alice Quicke, a jaded detective with her own troubled past, is recruited to escort them to safety, all three begin a journey into the nature of difference and belonging, and the shadowy edges of the monstrous.What follows is a story of wonder and betrayal, from the gaslit streets of London, and the wooden theaters of Meiji-era Tokyo, to an eerie estate outside Edinburgh where other children with gifts—like Komako, a witch-child and twister of dust, and Ribs, a girl who cloaks herself in invisibility—are forced to combat the forces that threaten their safety. There, the world of the dead and the world of the living threaten to collide. With this new found family, Komako, Marlowe, Charlie, Ribs, and the rest of the Talents discover the truth about their abilities. And as secrets within the Institute unfurl, a new question arises: What truly defines a monster?Riveting in its scope, exquisitely written, Ordinary Monsters presents a catastrophic vision of the Victorian world—and of the gifted, broken children who must save it.
Ordinary Monsters Sneak Peek
by J. M. MiroGet a sneak peek of the first three chapters of Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro. Enter the world of the Talents in a new dark epic fantasy novel. England, 1882. In Victorian London, two children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness—a man made of smoke. Ordinary Monsters goes on sale June 7.
The Ordinary Princess
by M. M. KayeAlong with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen. When her royal parents try to marry her off, Amy runs away and, because she's so ordinary, easily becomes the fourteenth assistant kitchen maid at a neighboring palace. And there . . . much to everyone's surprise . . . she meets a prince just as ordinary (and special) as she is!"This delightful fairy tale is sure to please young romantics . . . Neither Kaye's princess nor her book should be considered ordinary." (School Library Journal)
Ordination: Book One of The Paladin trilogy
by Daniel FordFor generations, warlords fought bitterly for dominance in a land without a king, leaving a fractured, war-torn country plagued by thieves, slavers, and the servants of dark gods and darker magic. Allystaire Coldbourne travels a treacherous path toward his Ordination as a holy knight of legend, a Paladin, a savior of the people. But to fulfill this role, he--and the unexpected allies he finds along the way--must face the demonic, sorcerous evil that stalks the land, the wrath of gods and men, and his own dark past.
Oreimo Comic Anthology
by VariousJoin 21 different artists for manga filled fun! Sakura Ikeda, artist of the regular Oreimo and Oreimo: Kuroneko manga series, joins twenty other artists in this collection of tribute stories to their favorite characters from Oreimo! Contributors include Shakugan no Shana&’s Ayato Sasakura, Spice and Wolf&’s Keito Koume, Sword Art Online&’s abec, Strike Witches&’ Shin Kyogoku, and many more! * Includes seven full-color illustrations. * The Oreimo anime is released in the US through Aniplex USA.
Oreimo: Kuroneko Volume 1 (Oreimo: Kuroneko #1)
by Tsukasa FushimiIn a shocking twist, Kyousuke&’s sister Kirino has decided to study abroad . . . and Ruri Gokou, a.k.a. Kuroneko, is transferring to Kyousuke&’s school! Is his homeroom prepared to have the dark Queen of Nightmare among them . . . and is the manga world prepared when Kuroneko makes her first pitch to a professional company? One thing&’s for sure—Kyousuke will be by her side, supporting her. But how close is &“by her side&” going to be . . . ?
Oreimo: Kuroneko Volume 2 (Oreimo: Kuroneko #2)
by Tsukasa FushimiKirino seems far out of the way, studying in America . . . but is she really that far away from the thoughts of Kyousuke? That&’s the problem on Kuroneko&’s mind: She&’s glad to be by Kyousuke&’s side, but fears she may only be a substitute. Meanwhile, a new challenger appears when Kuroneko joins the Gaming Club: Sena Akagi, who has an overactive imagination and wishes to pair Kyousuke up with her brother!* New spinoff of Oreimo, starring the fan-favorite character Kuroneko.
Oreimo: Kuroneko Volume 3 (Oreimo)
by Tsukasa FushimiTo overcome the challenge of the Gaming Club, Sena Akagi must team up with Kuroneko...or is it going to be Kuroneko that's teaming up with Sena? Meanwhile, Kuroneko makes her move on Kyousuke at last...but with Kirino returning to Japan, has the Queen of Nightmare waited too long to cast her love spell?
Oreimo: Kuroneko Volume 4 (Oreimo: Kuroneko #4)
by Tsukasa FushimiIt's summer in Japan, and Kirino is back, which can mean only one thing...everyone's second trip together to Comike, the world's largest fan convention. Kuroneko's got a stack of her dôjinshi (self-published comics) to sell, but who should they all bump into there but the lovely, the talented male model Kouki Mikagami...who's been in a photo shoot with Kirino...?
Oreimo: Kuroneko Volume 5 (Oreimo: Kuroneko #5)
by Tsukasa FushimiIn the bright sparkle of summer, Ruri Gokou has descended to earth in her sundress with her divine persona, Kamineko! And wouldn't you know--now Kyousuke and Ruri have begun seeing each other! Will their date together bring to light the hitherto unseen object of her desire--and will Kyousuke at last see as well that which only she has gazed upon...?
Oreimo: Kuroneko Volume 6 (Oreimo: Kuroneko #6)
by VariousAn ending different from the anime series!Kyousuke and Kuroneko spend their days wonderfully established in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship—then suddenly, Kuroneko decides that they must break up! In the end, what will be the true relationship between Kuroneko and Kyousuke . . . and between them and Kirino? The Oreimo: Kuroneko spinoff story wraps up in this final volume!
Oreimo Volume 1
by Tsukasa FushimiHigh-school student Kyosuke doesn't get along with his cranky, dismissive, and secretive 14-year-old little sister Kirino, but he finds himself somehow protecting Kirino's secrets — she's not only a fashion model and a great student, but she's got a huge collection of naughty video games and anime! This hilarious, charming hit series is filled with surprises and outrageous laughs. Who says girls can't be otaku, too?
Oreimo Volume 2
by Tsukasa FushimiThe secret is out — Oreimo is great fun!Things are heating up at home for Kyosuke and his little sister Kirino! It's getting difficult for Kirino to keep her love of kids' anime and naughty video games a secret, especially from her nosy clique of popular girls and her stern, strict father! With all this chaos, might it be possible for Kirino to turn to her brother and really see him as a friend? Clever and engaging, Oreimo is full of surprises!
Oreimo Volume 3 (Oreimo Ser.)
by Tsukasa FushimiA smash-hit bestseller in Japan, Oreimo is presented in English by Dark Horse! High-school student Kyosuke wants to have a calm, peaceful life, but his bad-tempered younger sister Kirino demands that Kyosuke help her — easier said than done when Kirino's living a double life as a good-girl model student and an anime and video-game fanatic!
Oreimo Volume 4
by Tsukasa FushimiPopular girls vs. geek girls showdown! Kirino's done all she can to keep her two different groups of friends separate, but as much as she'd like to, she can't keep those two worlds from colliding, and this time, big brother Kyousuke may not be able to help her. He's got problems of his own — Kirino's friends can't decide if he's a dreamboat or a pervert! A smash-hit bestseller in Japan, Oreimo is presented in English for the very first time. Who says girls can't be otaku, too?
Orfeia: A modern fairytale novella from the Sunday Times top-ten bestselling author
by Joanne M HarrisTake a deep breath and immerse yourself in this stunning new novella from #1 Bestselling author Joanne Harris.When you can find me an acre of land,Every sage grows merry in time,Between the ocean and the sandThen will you be united again.(Inspired by The Child Ballads 2 & 19)So begins a beautiful and tragic quest as a heartbroken mother sets out to save her lost daughter, through the realms of the real, of dream, and even into the underworld itself.But determination alone is not enough. For to save something precious, she must give up something precious, be it a song, a memory, or her freedom itself . . .Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, this is a stunning and original modern fairytale.
La Orfíada
by Víctor CondeDos reinos de una Antigüedad mítica se enfrentan en esta ambiciosa novela épica en la que héroes a medio camino entre lo divino y lo humano se jugarán en el campo de batalla el destino de toda la humanidad. El Gran Reino acaba de salir de una cruenta campaña. Sus victoriosos generales, como el indomable Hesión o el sádico Yaroslav, son llamados a la capital con sus ejércitos tras la dura contienda. Pero allí les esperan los oscuros juegos de poder de la corte y la amenaza creciente de una guerra total contra los países del sur, dominados por el mítico Kan Magnus. Mientras los titánicos ejércitos de los Kanes hacen temblar la tierra en su avance para tomar la capital, Hesión parte en una búsqueda sagrada en compañía de su amada Eithne, una búsqueda que podría significar la renovación de la alianza con los antiguos Dioses y el resurgimiento de la magia en el mundo. Lo que Hesión desconoce es que él también es una marioneta enlas intrigas palaciegas que están a punto de desatar una ola de sangre y odio en el Reino...
Organ Meats: A Novel
by K-Ming ChangTwo girls are bound by red string and canine heritage in this vivid tale about female companionship and loyalty, from the National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree and author of Gods of Want.&“[K-Ming Chang has the] ability to take a common, decidedly earthbound, experience and transform it through her lens into a fantastical, otherworldly encounter.&”—San Francisco ChronicleBest friends Anita and Rainie find refuge by an old sycamore tree with its neighboring lot of stray dogs who have a mysterious ability to communicate with humans. The girls learn that they are preceded by generations of dog-headed women and woman-headed dogs whose bloodlines bind them together. Anita convinces Rainie to become a dog with her, tying a collar of red string around each of their necks to preserve their kinship forever. But when the two girls are separated, Anita sinks into a dreamworld that only Rainie knows how to rescue her from. As Anita&’s body begins to rot, it is up to Rainie to rebuild Anita&’s body and keep her friend from being lost forever. Filled with ghosts and bodily entrails, this is a story about the horror and beauty of intimacy, written in K-Ming Chang&’s signature poetic and visceral lore.
Organic Destiny
by Denis Hughes Arn RomulusFull colour three dimensional television is a target at which engineers will soon be aiming. The technical obstacles are bound to be numerous, and it is also possible that other difficulties of an entirely different nature will arise-as Herrick soon finds out. Herrick had already achieved success on a limited scale, but his work led to curious results when the newly-developed receiver started picking up what appeared to be transmissions from an alien world...