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The Veiled Web
by Catherine Asaro&“A near-future layering of East and West, of religion and technology . . . and of love and its loss—all woven into an intriguing tapestry.&” —Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander seriesWinner of the Homer Award for Best Science Fiction Novel A renowned prima ballerina, Lucia del Mar is far more comfortable expressing herself through dance than with words. Shy and introverted, she spends most of her spare time on her laptop. Still, Lucia&’s job forces her out of her comfort zone, which is how she winds up at a White House reception where she meets Rashid al-Jazari, the wealthy CEO of a multinational corporation. Although attracted to him, Lucia can&’t help but feel awkward and shrugs off their encounter as a one-time event. Not realizing he feels a similar attraction, she never imagines Rashid will seek out her performances; he is the last person she expects to see when her dance company travels to Italy. Their reunion takes an even more unexpected turn when they&’re both drugged and kidnapped. Although they overcome their abductors, it leaves them stranded in North Africa. For her own safety, Lucia agrees to marry Rashid, at least for the time being. As she recovers at his family compound in Morocco, reeling from their brush with danger, she struggles to fit into a culture she knows nothing about—and to deal with her growing feelings for Rashid. At the same time, at his secret office there, Rashid is developing a dramatic leap forward in artificial intelligence combined with virtual reality. He finds himself plunged into a fight for control of his work against powerful international forces, and caught in the middle, Lucia is swept into that battle . . . &“A terrific novel, ripping a path from today&’s headlines to tomorrow&’s realities.&” —Robert J. Sawyer, Nebula Award–winning author
Veilig in de stad
by Julie FarrellGeïnspireerd door geweldige sci-fi, zoals het 1984 van Orwell, is dit spannende romantische avontuur de perfecte quick read voor je Kindle of boekenclub. Safe in the City is een dystopisch kort verhaal van 10.000 woorden, dat Ruby volgt terwijl ze worstelt om haar gedachten los te laten in Dome City, waar verveling een misdaad is en liefde en seks verboden zijn. Veilig voor de post-apocalyptische wereld buiten, het leven binnen Dome City draait om de hysterie van beroemdheden, publieke uitbarstingen op de televisie en het plezier van snelle fixes. Alles is op film - het leven is als een gecombineerd videogame en film. Maar nadat Ruby per ongeluk stopt met het nemen van haar nachtelijke slaapmiddelen, wordt ze geplaagd door een achtergrond van ontevredenheid, en ze realiseert zich dat het leven veel meer inhoudt dan de leugens die door de regerende Alliantie worden verspreid. Wanneer het knappe, harteloze Harry Heaven in het holst van de nacht op haar deur klopt, vindt Ruby een geheime wereld buiten de Koepel, evenals een schatkamer van waarheden in zich. Met Harry aan haar zijde ontdekt Ruby liefde, het doel van het leven en hoe je een vredige geest kunt houden - geschenken die voor ons allemaal gratis zijn. Safe in the City maakt gebruik van dystopische thema's over hoe je gelukkig kunt zijn, gecombineerd met de eigen ervaringen van Boeddhistische filosofie en meditatie, resulterend in een aangrijpend plot, oprechte personages en hints van hoe we allemaal vrij kunnen zijn. Je zult nooit meer op dezelfde manier naar een dunschiller kijken!
Veils of Separation – Finding the Face of Oneness
by Rabia ErdumanRabia Erduman's Veils of Separation is a journey through the landscapes of the inner life. She calls it a fairy tale, though it seems to me not so much a fairy tale as an allegory. The main character, Babla, is on a tantric journey to an integrated self. By the end of the book, all the disparate fragments of the self have merged into a sense of spiritual wholeness. The main Truth of this book is that there is no separation, only Oneness. When we go beyond the physical appearance of the body into subtler energies inside, we find that everyone is made of the same substance. This is called radiance. By contrast, separation is created out of fear, shame, anger, and self-negating thought patterns we believe to be true. These, then, form the "veils" that hide our Essence. When two people meet, their veils often interact, rather than their true beings. Each of us, depending on our upbringing, has a different set of veils. This story has many characters to show the multitude of ways a person might be split. Because everyone is unique, there are also countless ways to dissolve the veils of separation and come home. Approach this book as a series of doorways to lasting transformation.
Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino (Saeta Ser. #Vol. 137)
by Jules VerneVolcanes marinos, calamares gigantes y un científico renegado que se hace llamar capitán Nemo. Una de las obras maestras de Julio Verne. «Estábamos solos. Pero ¿dónde? No podía decirlo; casi ni imaginarlo.» La desaparición de numerosos barcos ha puesto en jaque la navegación en aguas internacionales. Ante la amenaza de un ignoto monstruo abisal, se fleta una expedición para darle caza. Pero nadie contaba con el Nautilus, un submarino de alta tecnología comandado por el insondable capitán Nemo. Tres de los expedicionarios descubrirán a bordo de la fabulosa nave los prodigios que pueblan las profundidades, vedados a la mirada humana. El presente volumen se abre con la introducción de una de las voces más destacadas en el estudio de la obra de Jules Verne, la que fuera catedrática emérita de la Universidad Stendhal de Grenoble Simone Vierne. La sigue la fantástica novela, una de las más aclamadas de su autor, cuya traducción firma el ensayista y biógrafo Antoni Pascual. Lev Tolstói dijo...«Las novelas de Verne son inigualables. Las leí de adulto y me emocionaron. Es un maestro portentoso en el arte de tejer historias que fascinan y apasionan al lector.»
Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino
by Jules VerneVolcanes marinos, calamares gigantes y un científico renegado que se hace llamar capitán Nemo. Una de las obras maestras de Julio Verne. «Estábamos solos. Pero ¿dónde? No podía decirlo; casi ni imaginarlo.» La desaparición de numerosos barcos ha puesto en jaque la navegación en aguas internacionales. Ante la amenaza de un ignoto monstruo abisal, se fleta una expedición para darle caza. Pero nadie contaba con el Nautilus, un submarino de alta tecnología comandado por el insondable capitán Nemo. Tres de los expedicionarios descubrirán a bordo de la fabulosa nave los prodigios que pueblan las profundidades, vedados a la mirada humana. El presente volumen se abre con la introducción de una de las voces más destacadas en el estudio de la obra de Jules Verne, la que fuera catedrática emérita de la Universidad Stendhal de Grenoble Simone Vierne. La sigue la fantástica novela, una de las más aclamadas de su autor, cuya traducción firma el ensayista y biógrafo Antoni Pascual. Lev Tolstói dijo...«Las novelas de Verne son inigualables. Las leí de adulto y me emocionaron. Es un maestro portentoso en el arte de tejer historias que fascinan y apasionan al lector.»
Velakro the Lightning Bird: Series 28 Book 4 (Beast Quest #1053)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the mysterious Netherworld, Tom and Elenna are following an enchanted map on their Quest to defeat their old enemy, the Evil Wizard Malvel. Four brave young adventurers have been kidnapped and now our heroes must face a giant two-headed bird-Beast as they battle to save the day!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Netherworld series - don't miss out! Ossiron the Fleshless Killer; Styx the Lurking Terror; Kaptiva the Shrieking Siren and Velakro the Lightning Bird.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.
The Veldt
by Ray BradburyThe advanced technology of a house first pleases then increasingly terrifies its occupants.
Vellum
by Hal DuncanIt's 2017 and the End Days are coming, beings that were once human gathering to fight in one last great war for control of the Vellum - the vast realm of eternity on which our world is just a scratch. But to a draft-dodging Irish angel and a trailer-trash tomboy called Phreedom, it's about to become brutally clear that there's no great divine or diabolic plan at play here, just a vicious battle between the hawks of Heaven and Hell, with humanity stuck in the middle, and where the easy rhetoric of Good and Evil, Order versus Chaos just doesn't apply. Here there are no heroes, no darlings of destiny struggling to save the day, and there are no villains, no dark lords of evil out to destroy the world. Or at least if there are, it's not quite clear which is which. Here, the most ancient gods and the most modern humans are equally fate's fools, victims of their own hubris, struggling to save their own skins, their own souls, but sometimes . . . just sometimes . . . sacrificing everything in the name of humanity. "Vellumis a mind-blowing read that's genuinely like nothing you've ever read before. . . The imaginary worlds that he dreams up are stunning. . . Vellumhas expanded fantasy's limits like nothing published in years. " SFX
Velocities: Stories
by Kathe KojaFrom the award-winning author of The Cipher and Buddha Boy, comes Velocities, Kathe Koja's second electrifying collection of short fiction. Thirteen stories, two never before published, all flying at the speed of strange.
Velocity
by Chris WoodingThe Fast and the Furious meets The Hunger Games in acclaimed author Chris Wooding's blistering vision of the future.Buckle up for a fast-paced, high-octane thrill ride!Cassica and Shiara are best friends. They couldn't be more different, but their differences work to their advantage -- especially when they're drag racing. Cassica is fearless and determined, making her the perfect driver for daring, photo-finish victories. Shiara is intelligent and creative, able to build cars out of scrap and formulate daring strategies from the passenger's seat.Now they've set their sights on the Widowmaker -- the biggest, most anticipated, and most dangerous race of the year. The winners get a pass to a life of luxury and fame. The losers, more often than not, die in fiery explosions. And even if Cassica and Shiara survive the deadly three-day challenge... their friendship might be roadkill.This breathless reimagining of extreme sports is perfect for fans of Mad Max: Fury Road and NASCAR.
The Velocity of Revolution
by Marshall Ryan MarescaFrom the author of the Maradaine saga comes a new steampunk fantasy novel that explores a chaotic city on the verge of revolution.Ziaparr: a city being rebuilt after years of mechanized and magical warfare, the capital of a ravaged nation on the verge of renewal and self-rule. But unrest foments as undercaste cycle gangs raid supply trucks, agitate the populace and vandalize the city. A revolution is brewing in the slums and shantytowns against the occupying government, led by a voice on the radio, connected through forbidden magic.Wenthi Tungét, a talented cycle rider and a loyal officer in the city patrol, is assigned to infiltrate the cycle gangs. For his mission against the insurgents, Wenthi must use their magic, connecting his mind to Nália, a recently captured rebel, using her knowledge to find his way into the heart of the rebellion.Wenthi's skill on a cycle makes him valuable to the resistance cell he joins, but he discovers that the magic enhances with speed. Every ride intensifies his connection, drawing him closer to the gang he must betray, and strengthens Nália's presence as she haunts his mind.Wenthi is torn between justice and duty, and the wrong choice will light a spark in a city on the verge of combustion.
Velocity Weapon: Book One of The Protectorate (The Protectorate)
by Megan E. O'Keefe'A brilliantly plotted yarn of survival and far-future political intrigue' Guardian ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE PHILIP K. DICK AWARD***The last thing Sanda remembers is her gunship exploding.She expected to be recovered by salvage-medics and to awaken in friendly hands, patched-up and ready to rejoin the fight. Instead she wakes up 230 years later, on a deserted enemy starship called The Light of Berossus - or, as he prefers to call himself, 'Bero'.Bero tells Sanda the war is lost. That the entire star system is dead.But is that the full story? After all, in the vastness of space, anything is possible . . . Dazzling space battles, deadly galactic politics and rogue AI collide in Velocity Weapon, an epic space opera from award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe.Praise for Velocity Weapon'An entertaining SF thriller' SciFiNow'Furious action sequences, funny dialogue, and a plot that will keep you guessing every step of the way' K. B. Wagers'Velocity Weapon is fast-paced, twisty, edge-of-your-seat fun. Space opera fans are in for a massive treat!' Marina J. Lostetter
Velocity Weapon (The Protectorate #1)
by Megan E. O'KeefeDazzling space battles, intergalactic politics, and rogue AI collide in Velocity Weapon, the first book in this epic space opera by award-winning author Megan O'Keefe.Sanda and Biran Greeve were siblings destined for greatness. A high-flying sergeant, Sanda has the skills to take down any enemy combatant. Biran is a savvy politician who aims to use his new political position to prevent conflict from escalating to total destruction. However, on a routine maneuver, Sanda loses consciousness when her gunship is blown out of the sky. Instead of finding herself in friendly hands, she awakens 230 years later on a deserted enemy warship controlled by an AI who calls himself Bero. The war is lost. The star system is dead. Ada Prime and its rival Icarion have wiped each other from the universe.Now, separated by time and space, Sanda and Biran must fight to put things right. "Meticulously plotted, edge-of-your-seat space opera with a soul." --KirkusThe ProtectorateVelocity Weapon
Velocity Weapon: Book One of The Protectorate (The Protectorate)
by Megan E. O'Keefe'A brilliantly plotted yarn of survival and far-future political intrigue' Guardian ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE PHILIP K. DICK AWARD***The last thing Sanda remembers is her gunship exploding.She expected to be recovered by salvage-medics and to awaken in friendly hands, patched-up and ready to rejoin the fight. Instead she wakes up 230 years later, on a deserted enemy starship called The Light of Berossus - or, as he prefers to call himself, 'Bero'.Bero tells Sanda the war is lost. That the entire star system is dead.But is that the full story? After all, in the vastness of space, anything is possible . . . Dazzling space battles, deadly galactic politics and rogue AI collide in Velocity Weapon, an epic space opera from award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe.Praise for Velocity Weapon'An entertaining SF thriller' SciFiNow'Furious action sequences, funny dialogue, and a plot that will keep you guessing every step of the way' K. B. Wagers'Velocity Weapon is fast-paced, twisty, edge-of-your-seat fun. Space opera fans are in for a massive treat!' Marina J. Lostetter
Velvet
by Temple WestEqual parts steamy and funny, with a few genuinely creepy moments, this paranormal romance has everything -- compelling characters, plenty of witty banter, and a romance that just might be to die for.After losing both her parents before age 17, aspiring designer Caitlin Holte feels like her whole world has been turned upside down, and that was before she accidentally attracted the attention of a demon. Then, she learns that her hot, bad-boy neighbor, Adrian -- who might have just saved her life -- is actually a half-demon vampire.Suddenly, Caitlin is stuck with a vampire bodyguard who feels that the best way to protect her is to become her pretend boyfriend. Trouble is, Caitlin is starting to fall in love for real, while Adrian can never love a human. Caitlin trusts Adrian to keep her safe from his demon father, but will he be able to protect her heart?Temple West’s debut novel Velvet is a sexy, delightful romance chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads.Praise for Velvet:“This romantic Twilight readalike shines with credible dialogue and fully developed characters.” —School Library Journal"Velvet is fun and very entertaining with snappy dialogue, awesome characters and some solid teen angst.” —The Windy Pages
The Velvet Glove
by Harry HarrisonSociety has grown dependent on super-intelligent robots, but are they being given the respect they deserve?
Velvet Shadows (Thorndike Press Large Print Romance Ser.)
by Andre NortonFew authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton&’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Tamaris Penfold was hired as a companion to Alain Sauvage&’s frail but lovely half-sister, Victorine. She would be a &“friend&” who would try to protect her from another scandalous involvement—like the one back in France.Alain was a generous and thoughtful employer. Victorine a bright and amusing companion. But Tamaris could not help wondering about the significance of the gold and enamel snake Victorine wore around her neck. Nor could she stop thinking about the fact that someone had been going through her belongings and leaving strange objects among them.Then one day Alain was forced to reveal the true story of Victorine&’s past. A past, Tamaris suspected, that would soon gain on the future and place everyone at Rancho del Sol under a shadow of constant fear . . .
Velvet Touch (Clayburn)
by Catherine Archer"Delightful, colorful...a superb reading experience."-Affaire de CoeurThe Lady Fellis Made His Pulse Thunder-Yet She Could Never Be HisIndeed, Sir Stephen Clayburn knew all too well her destiny lay in the marriage bed of an enemy. And as the king's messenger, he would be forced to deliver the woman he loved into the arms of another.The king had commanded that she wed, and Fellis had no choice but to agree. Yet how could she tell Sir Stephen, the king's own knight, that she would rather obey the dictates of her own heart and love only him forever?
Velveteen & Mandala
by Jiro MatsumotoThe world of Velveteen & Mandara is a dystopia. Tokyo where the youth used to waste their time search for answers, is now barren. For a pair of teens who still live along the outskirts of town, Velveteen and Mandala, Tokyo is a nightmare that can only compare to the nightmare that is slowly tring to take over the metropolis. These two teens are the last line of defence for a nation in ruins. Armed with a fully-operational tank the pair must fight off the zombie hordes while they catfight each other for food, entertainment and maybe even the affection and attention of the opposite sex. They have nothing to lose in this world except their humanity, but then again who are the zombies in this world? Are they the undead or are these two teens who must live among them even still human?
The Velveteen Rabbit: or, How Toys Become Real (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Margery Williams BiancoThe Velveteen Rabbit is not a 'real' rabbit, like the rabbits he meets in the forest. He has seams and is full of stuffing. Still, the Velveteen Rabbit doesn't mind as long as the boy who owns him loves him. One of the rabbit's friends tells him that a toy becomes real if its owner truly loves it. But when the boy leaves home to recover from an illness and is forced to leave his Velveteen Rabbit behind, what will become of his beloved toy? A heartwarming tale of childhood and the transforming power of love, this unabridged version of the children's picture book written by English-American author Margery Williams Bianco was first published in 1922.
The Velveteen Rabbit Complete Text
by Margery WilliamsWhen a little boy chooses to play with the Velveteen Rabbit instead of his more expensive toys, the doll learns what it means to be truly Real. Young and old alike will enjoy this collection of time-honored tales, featuring the stuffed bunny and including other favorites such as "Pinocchio," "Thumbelina," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Ugly Duckling."
The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real
by Margery Williams BiancoThe Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a children's book written by Margery Williams Bianco and first published in 1922. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner. A stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen is given as a Christmas present to a small boy. The boy plays with his other new presents and forgets the velveteen rabbit for a time. These presents are modern and mechanical, and they snub the old-fashioned velveteen rabbit. The wisest and oldest toy in the nursery, the Skin Horse, who was owned by the boy's uncle, tells the rabbit about toys magically becoming Real due to love from children. The rabbit is awed by this idea; however, his chances of achieving this wish are slight.
The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real
by Margery WilliamsThe Velveteen Rabbit is a children's book written by Margery Williams Bianco and first published in 1922. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner. A stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen is given as a Christmas present to a small boy. The boy plays with his other new presents and forgets the velveteen rabbit for a time. These presents are modern and mechanical, and they snub the old-fashioned velveteen rabbit. The wisest and oldest toy in the nursery, the Skin Horse, who was owned by the boy's uncle, tells the rabbit about toys magically becoming Real due to love from children. The rabbit is awed by this idea; however, his chances of achieving this wish are slight.
The Venadicci Marriage Vengeance (Latin Lovers)
by Melanie MilburneGabriella St. Clair is desperate: she and her family face financial ruin. One man can help her. But he's the very man who wants to see her beg….Merciless tycoon Vinn Venadicci had a heart once. But after an encounter with the young, spoiled hotel heiress Gabriella, any feelings he had were locked away…forever. Now she's on his doorstep—pleading. He could send her packing. Or finally have a little vengeance of his own. After all, Gabriella Venadicci has quite a ring to it….
Venator - La Pesadilla del Infierno
by Nunzia AlemannoLos cazadores de demonios han sido en varias ocasiones objeto de cuentos, fabulas, libros de género fantástico y han sido protagonistas del cine de horror o fantasía. Sin embargo, a nadie se le ha ocurrido que podrían existir realmente, en nuestro mundo y más cerca de cuanto podríamos imaginar. La Orden Venatorius es la prueba concreta de la existencia de una realidad inimaginable, tan recóndita como la misma Orden, concreta como el agua de los océanos y la luz de la luna que se refleja. Justamente la Luna, musa inspiradora de poetas y escritores, faro luminoso de las noches oscuras, regresará para hacer de portal a la criatura más oscura del infierno: el Messor antithei, el siervo de Satanás, el depredador de almas. La Orden está en fermento, esperando su regreso; se organizan para enfrentarlo, para salvar todas las vidas posibles. Y no sólo eso: se están preparando para liberar las almas de las víctimas de la condenación que de otra manera se convertirían en una burla y sometidos a tortura en un infierno atroz y despiadado. Venator – La pesadilla del infierno es el camino que llevará a Esa Bestia de mi Padre.