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Shambhala: Messages Across Time
by Marta Martín GirónThe road and the destination, in general, are uncertain. You don’t know what can happen from minute to minute, but through the years, one understands that everything happens for a reason. That was how, overnight, I realized that everything I had experienced in my life also had a very specific purpose: to meet with them in a conscious way. Now, the dreams I’d had since childhood would make sense. Now, those lights would have a meaning. They were waiting for me, and now I had to make a decision. Would I be ready to handle their message? Would I dare to try a closer contact with them? Would I be brave enough to enter the ‘lost city’? <p><p> My soul had recognized the call. <p> Shambhala was waiting for me. <p> And you—have you felt the call?
The Shambling Guide to New York City (The Shambling Guides #1)
by Mur LaffertyA travel writer takes a job with a shady publishing company in New York, only to find that she must write a guide to the city - for the undead! Because of the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel book editor in the tourist-centric New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can't take off her resume --- human.Not to be put off by anything -- especially not her blood drinking boss or death goddess coworker -- Zoe delves deep into the monster world. But her job turns deadly when the careful balance between human and monsters starts to crumble -- with Zoe right in the middle.
The Shambling Guide to New York City (The Shambling Guides #1)
by Mur Lafferty"Wit, style and plenty of sardonic dialogue, like Douglas Adams writing an episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" - James Lovegrove, The Financial TimesCOULD YOU FIND A HOTEL FOR A HARPY? OR A BAR FOR A BIGFOOT? Following the disaster that was her last job, Zoë is searching for a fresh start as a travel writer in New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position, though, Zoë is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can't take off her résumé - human. Not to be put off by anything - especially not her blood-drinking boss or death goddess co-worker - Zoë delves deep into the monster world. But her assignments turn deadly when the careful balance between humans and monsters starts to crumble with Zoë right in the middle. "If Buffy grew up, got therapy and found a real job, it would look like this." - Scott Sigler "Shows exactly why so many writers have been buzzing about Mur Lafferty for so many years: an unbeatable mixture of humor, heart, imagination, and characterization. I want to live in Mur's New York." - Cory Doctorow "Lafferty's novel has wit, style and plenty of sardonic dialogue, like Douglas Adams writing an episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" - James Lovegrove, The Financial Times "THE SHAMBLING GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY is a high-concept, high-comedy romp through the supernatural underworld. It's like nothing you've ever read before - and that's a good thing." - Seanan McGuire (aka Mira Grant, author of FEED) "A wild ride through the secret side of New York City, Mur Lafferty's mighty debut is urban fantasy the way it should be: fast, funny, with bags of action and characters you'll love. A total delight from cover to cover." - Adam Christopher, author of EMPIRE STATE "Without Mur Lafferty, the SF genre would be a much duller place." - Paul Cornell
The Shambling Guide to New York City (The Shambling Guides #1)
by Mur LaffertyFollowing the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel writer in New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position, though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can't take off her résumé - human.Not to be put off by anything - especially not her blood-drinking boss or death goddess co-worker - Zoe delves deep into the monster world. But her assignments turn deadly when the careful balance between humans and monsters starts to crumble - with Zoe right in the middle.
Shambling Towards Hiroshima
by James MorrowIt is the early summer of 1945, and war reigns in the Pacific Rim with no end in sight. Back in the States, Hollywood B-movie star Syms Thorley lives in a very different world, starring as the Frankenstein-esque Corpuscula, and Kha-Ton-Ra, the living Mummy. But the U.S. Navy has a new role waiting for Thorley, the role of a lifetime.The top secret Knickerbocker Project is putting the finishing touches on the ultimate biological weapon: a breed of gigantic, fire-breathing, proto-Godzillas engineered to stomp and burn cities on the Japanese mainland. The Navy calls upon Thorley to don a rubber suit and become the merciless Gorgantis, starring in a film that simulates the destruction of a miniature Japanese metropolis. If the demonstration succeeds, the Japanese will surrender and many thousands of lives will be spared; if it fails, the horrible mutant lizards must be unleashed.One thing is certain: Syms Thorley must now give the most terrifyingly convincing performance of his life.
Shambling With The Stars: A Living with the Dead Short Story (Living with the Dead)
by Jesse PetersenAvery Andrews is her name and directing celebrity telethons after tragedies is her game. But the Northwestern Zombie Outbreak isn't your average tragedy... and once the infection spreads to the studio, Avery and her crew will have to worry about staying alive, not ratings.Word count: ~7,100
Shambling With the Stars: A Living With The Dead Short Story (Living With The Dead Ser.)
by Jesse PetersenAvery Andrews is her name and directing celebrity telethons after tragedies is her game. But the Northwestern Zombie Outbreak isn't your average tragedy . . . and once the infection spreads to the studio, Avery and her crew will have to worry about staying alive, not ratings.
Shame of Man (Geodyssey #2)
by Piers AnthonyBook two in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s world history–spanning epic that began with Isle of Woman. Piers Anthony&’s Shame of Man is a towering saga of remarkable scope, retelling the story of humanity in a daring and exciting way. At once grand in scope and intimate in human detail, Shame of Man recounts the stunning journey of a single family reborn again and again throughout history. Beginning in the earliest origins of our ancient ancestors who emerged from the Eden of Africa millions of years ago, Shame of Man follows two lovers—Hugh, a dreamer and musician, and his beloved Ann, a beautiful dancer—as they struggle to preserve their family and their way of life during some of the most turbulent periods of our savage past. Their saga takes them from the caves of prehistoric Europe to the Holy Land in the time of King David, through the imperial court of third century Japan, and Damascus in the early days of Islam, to Central Asia in the era of Genghis Khan, and the fallen paradise of Easter Island, concluding with a harrowing glimpse of our future, in the wreckage of a world devastated by global ecological catastrophe. Through their eyes we experience humanity&’s greatest triumphs, and witness its greatest shame, the relentless exploitation of nature that now threatens our very survival.
The Shameful Suicide of Winston Churchill
by Peter MillarThe year is 1949 and the Allied Powers' advance on Moscow in the wake of Nazi defeat has failed. As Stalin's tanks rumble through the streets of London, Winston Churchill decides to put an end to his life. Fast forward to 1989 and England is divided between the Soviets and the Americans, with the capital split in two. Metropolitan People's Police detective Harry Stark is called to investigate a corpse found hanging under Blackfriars Bridge. An American infiltrator tells him the body is linked to a dissident plot involving Churchill's notorious suicide...
The Shamer's Daughter (The Shamer Chronicles #1)
by Lene Kaaberbol"It ought to be quite a show," said the squire, obviously enjoying the attention of the crowd. "The false Shamer has been convicted of witchcraft and treason and is to be executed tomorrow." I couldn't move. I couldn't breathe. I knew now where my mother was. Drakan had her. And tomorrow he would give her to the dragons. Who dares look into the Shamer's eyes? Dina has unwillingly inherited her mother's gift: the ability to elicit shamed confessions simply by looking into someone's eyes. To Dina, however, these powers are not a gift but a curse. Surrounded by hostility and fear, she longs for simple friendship. But when her mother is called to Dunark Castle to uncover the truth about a bloody triple murder, Dina must come to terms with her Shamer's eyes--or let her mother fall prey to the vicious and revolting dragons of Dunark. And one of those dragons is human.
The Shamer’s Daughter: Book 1 (The Shamer Chronicles #1)
by Lene KaaberbolThe first step into the thrilling middlegrade fantasy world of The Shamer ChroniclesDina has unwillingly inherited her mother's gift: the ability to elicit shamed confessions simply by looking into someone's eyes. To Dina, however, these powers are not a gift but a curse. Surrounded by fear and hostility, she longs for simple friendship.But when her mother is called to Dunark Castle to uncover the truth about a bloody triple murder, Dina must come to terms with her power - or let her mother fall prey to the vicious and revolting dragons of Dunark.
The Shamer's Signet (The Shamer Chronicles #2)
by Lene KaaberbolMama turned in the saddle to look straight at Ivain, and her eyes were dark with fury. "What kind of a man are you-" she began in that voice, the Shamer's voice, which cuts right to the soul. "Shoot, damn it!" yelled someone from the shrubbery, and suddenly something long and dark was in the air, and there was a whirring sound and then a sickening thud. Mama collapsed across Falk's neck, and the long dark thing was stuck in her shoulder. They had shot my mother. When there are only four people in the world willing to look you in the face, losing one of them really hurts. One look into the Shamer's eyes and a person's darkest secrets are revealed. Dina has recently inherited this uncomfortable gift, and now even her brother, Davin, no longer dares to meet her gaze. Yet in these dangerous times there are far worse things in store for the young Shamer. She is kidnapped by the corrupt Valdracu, cousin to the evil Dragon Lord who once tried to kill her mother. Then she's forced to use her gift as a weapon against innocent people. Dina must get free. Can her brother help her escape before it's too late?
The Shamer’s Signet: Book 2 (The Shamer Chronicles #2)
by Lene KaaberbolThe second book in the thrilling fantasy adventure series, The Shamer ChroniclesDina has the Shamer's Gift - one look into her eyes, and none can mask their guilt or hide their shame. Now even her brother, Davin, no longer dares to meet her glance. His conscience is troubled by his mother and sister's power, and he wants to avenge the crimes committed against his family with a battle by the sword.But these are treacherous times and Dina's life is in terrible danger. Kidnapped by the corrupt Valdracu, she is forced to use her gift as a weapon. And Davin becomes her only hope of escape...
The Shamer's War (The Shamer Chronicles #4)
by Lene KaaberbolThe spellbinding final volume of the Shamer Chronicles The Dragon Lord of Dunark is ruthlessly hunting down Shamers and burning them at the stake. He must be brought down, and so a rebellion is formed. Rebellions need leaders, and what better choice than the legitimate heir to Dunark, Dina's friend Nico? Nico is reluctant to kill even a rabbit. Still, Dina's considerable powers should help him triumph over the Dragon Lord. But Nico knows only too well that heroes have a nasty habit of ending up dead . . .
The Shamer’s War: Book 4 (The Shamer Chronicles #4)
by Lene KaaberbolThe final book in the thrilling fantasy adventure series, The Shamer ChroniclesThe Dragon Lord of Dunark is ruthlessly hunting down Shamers and burning them at the stake. He must be brought down, and so a rebellion is formed.Rebellions need leaders, and what better choice than the legitimate heir to Dunark, Dina's friend Nico? Nico is reluctant to kill even a rabbit. Still, Dina's considerable powers should help him triumph over the Dragon Lord. But Nico knows only too well that heroes have a nasty habit of ending up dead...
Shamrock Green
by Jackson CorddEver since hearing his granny's old fairy tales, Hank Lear has longed to experience the ancient magic coursing through Ireland, sure that some grand adventure awaited him among the verdant hills. Now, with his vacation coming to an end, he's about to return to Texas with nothing but memories of old castles, modern cities, and a cheap Claddagh ring he bought in an antique store. On a whim, Hank visits a bath house on his last night in Dublin, where he meets Darren Connell, a man with plenty of secrets of his own. Obscured by the dim light and thick steam, shy Hank musters the courage to flirt with Darren, and though they can barely see one another, a strong and mysterious connection forms. Just as Hank is about to leave for the airport, Darren stops him, tells Hank he needs his help, and begs Hank to stay. Hank can't refuse him, and soon they're caught in a web of forces outside their control and outside reality as Hank understands it. Each step leads them to Shamrock Green and the last portal to the world of the Fae. With danger closing in, Hank and Darren must decipher their destinies before the portal is lost forever.
Shamrock Shenanigans (Sabrina The Teenage Witch # #19)
by Diana G. GallagherWhen Sabrina finds a leprechaun named Finicky Fergus in her kitchen, a joking remark leaves her in big trouble. Fergus flies into a rage and vows to plague Sabrina with pranks until she learns some respect-or until she does him a favor. She must steal the King of the Leprechauns' gold, which is stashed at the end of the rainbow. Then Harvey, Libby, and Mr. Kraft eat Aunt Hilda's special shamrock cookies, which allow mortals, on St. Patrick's Day, to see the magical folk that frolic among them. Ignoring Sabrina's warnings, the enchanted mortals board the rainbow-but to reach the treasure at the end, they must earn the right of passage from several legendary Celtic heroes. Can Sabrina and her friends make it to the pot of gold-and back to the mortal realm?
Shamrock's Cursed Hoof (Unicorn University #7)
by Daisy SunshineShamrock seeks a cure for his cursed hoof in the seventh book of this sparkly chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!Shamrock will do whatever it takes to ace his first project in Gardening—including visit a gnome village to cure his cursed hoof!
Shamrock's Seaside Sleepover (Unicorn University #3)
by Daisy SunshineThe unicorns&’ sleepover gets spooky in the third book of this sparkly new chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!It&’s Fall Break at Unicorn University, and the four unicorn friends are having a sleepover at Sapphire&’s barn by the sea! It will be a night full of yummy snacks, silly pranks, and maybe even spooky stories. But what if the ghosts aren&’t just in the tales? What if one is...real?
The Shamshine Blind: A Novel
by Paz PardoA beguiling blend of noir detective story and science fiction perfect for fans of Michael Chabon and Emily St. John Mandel, this unputdownable debut imagines a world where emotions have been weaponized, and a small-town law enforcement agent uncovers a conspiracy to take down what&’s left of American democracy.In an alternate 2009, the United States has been a second-rate power for a quarter of a century, ever since Argentina&’s victory in the Falkland&’s War thanks to their development of &“psychopigments.&” Created as weapons, these colorful chemicals can produce almost any human emotion upon contact, and they have been embraced in the US as both pharmaceutical cure-alls and popular recreational drugs. Black market traders illegally sell everything from Blackberry Purple (which causes terror) to Sunshine Yellow (which delivers happiness). Psychopigment Enforcement Agent Kay Curtida works a beat in Daly City, just outside the ruins of San Francisco, chasing down smalltime crooks. But when an old friend shows up with a tantalizing lead on a career-making case, Curtida&’s humdrum existence suddenly gets a boost. Little does she know that this case will send her down a tangled path of conspiracy and lead to an overdue reckoning with her family and with the truth of her own emotions. Told in the voice of a funny, brooding, Latinx Sam Spade, The Shamshine Blind is &“a rip-roaring beautifully crafted mash-up of cop noir, sci-fi, and alt-history that left me dazzled by its prescience and literary zing&” (Leah Hampton, author of F*ckface).
Shan Hai Jing: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Hua PiaolingWhat was love? She swore a thousand years ago that she would lead the dragon race to a place where they could never see him again. She only wanted him to leave this place of suffering and forget his past. However, he was not the only one to be left in the dark. Ten thousand years later, when she went ashore with the mission on her shoulders and the tragedy repeated itself, she found out that they had all fallen into a circle.
Shan Hai Jing: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Hua PiaolingWhat was love? She swore a thousand years ago that she would lead the dragon race to a place where they could never see him again. She only wanted him to leave this place of suffering and forget his past. However, he was not the only one to be left in the dark. Ten thousand years later, when she went ashore with the mission on her shoulders and the tragedy repeated itself, she found out that they had all fallen into a circle.
Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality (Original Marvel Graphic Novel)
by Victoria YingMarvel break-out Shang-Chi sets off to unlock the keys to immortality and save his father in this all-new, original graphic novel adventure!Twelve-year-old Shang-Chi and and his younger sister, Shi-Hua, are the only children in the grand palace of the Five Weapons Society. Their father, Zheng-Zu, is a harsh master, and all Shang-Chi wants is to prove himself in his father’s eyes.So when he overhears that his father’s powers may be waning and discovers an ancient scroll that might be the key to helping him get those powers back, Shang-Chi knows exactly what to do. For the first time in his life, he sneaks out of the palace and into the outside world, hoping to return with one of the legendary Peaches of Immortality to gift his father.But the world beyond the palace is very different from everything Shang-Chi has been taught, especially a boy called Lu, who knows more about Zheng-Zu than he should. With his home and father’s health on the line, Shang-Chi cannot fail in his quest— but does his father deserve to be saved?
Shang-Chi Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)
by Michael ChenMarvel's master of martial arts--Shang-Chi--saves the day in his first ever Little Golden Book!Meet Marvel's master of Kung Fu, Shang-Chi, as he searches for adventure in a world full of danger! As a super spy and master of the martial arts, he teams up with super-powered allies such as Iron Man and the Mighty Avengers to save the day. Boys and girls ages 2-5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book as they learn about this hero's amazing skills as well as his friends and fiercest foes!
Shanghai Immortal: A richly told debut fantasy novel set in Jazz Age Shanghai (Shanghai Immortal)
by A. Y. ChaoHalf vampire. Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah Kaner'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited