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Tia est la Gardienne des Histoires des habitants de Paillettes. Elle rêve d’une vie qui, elle le sait, n’arrivera jamais, mais l’espoir se répand lorsqu’une étrange créature est capturée aux portes de leur royaume, et Tia se rappelle des légendes de la déesse qui fera renaître leur monde. La soif d’aventure mène Jett dans une caverne qui n’avait encore jamais été découverte, dans laquelle existe un royaume étrange, et il est captivé par leur belle Gardienne.

With every day that passes, Dust is more afraid of what he will become. His powers are growing far beyond what he can predict, and he is reluctant to tell his make-shift family that he isn't sure when - or if - it will ever stop. His goal is to get to Portland, Oregon, and find his aunt and uncle. Ideally he would get there alone, because he's far too much of a danger to the people around him, but they aren't willing to give up on him, and an old enemy isn't far behind.

Follow Steelgrave carefully as he uses courage and skill to uncover a murderous scheme of international proportion. Travel down the dark alleyways of intrigue through Italy and the United States. Will there be justice and light at the end of this literary journey, or will the last chapter be Warren's obituary?

A bear-shifter on a mission. A human leader with secrets. Together, they must rewrite the fate of two worlds. When ancient enemies collide, can love bridge the divide or will it ignite the ultimate betrayal? She’s a shifter determined to protect humanity’s last hope. He’s a human leader who doesn’t believe in hope. Sparks—and danger—fly. Survival, love, and trust: the only weapons in a battle against the greed that could destroy them all.

"Masters of the Vortex" is a 1960 novel by E.E. "Doc" Smith which incorporates and expands upon three short stories, "The Vortex Blaster", "Storm Cloud on Deka", and "The Vortex Blaster Makes War". Somewhat confusingly, it was originally published under the title "The Vortex Blaster", the same name as the first short story, before being republished as "Masters of the Vortex". It is the final novel, or a spinoff, of The Lensmen stories. It follows the adventures of Neal "Storm" Cloud, a brilliant mathematician who makes it his personal mission to snuff out wiild nuclear vortexes all over the ...

When the older dragonlings share a magical tale of unfulfilled love and Thanksgiving, Morah Reykill and the younger dragonlings vow to find Thanksgiving and help her heal. Unaware of the twists of fate awaiting them, the young dragonlings’ path intersects with more than a lonely young human woman, but also with a fugitive dragon warrior burdened by a haunting past.

Aditsan Claw is a successful modern-day entrepreneur trying to escape from the life he left behind. His grandfather’s death forces him back to the reservation where he embarks on a dangerous journey. Lost, alone, and near death, he accepts that he will soon leave the world of his people. When the vision of a woman appears before him, he concludes he must be dreaming — until he feels her gentle touch against his skin.

Lisa Tootles steps through an enchanted doorway. On the other side is a prince that has been cursed. Sharden is running out of time. Cursed before he was even born, he waits by the doorway for the one the witch said could break the spell. What he gets is a curvy human woman who doesn’t have a clue that his world even existed, much less how to break a curse. Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of romance and adventure. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!

Destin fera tout son possible pour reconstruire sa ville natale, même si cela signifie travailler avec un autre ambassadeur extraterrestre. Le précédent a fait qu’il hésite à faire confiance aux diplomates extraterrestres qui ont pour mission de reconstruire Chicago, mais Destin sait que s’il refuse de travailler avec eux, il sera remplacé, et il ne leur fera pas ce plaisir. Jersula Ikera, dite Sula, est envoyée sur Terre par l’Alliance et le Conseil usoleum.

Sci-Fi Shorts is a collection of classic science fiction stories from the golden age of space fiction. This group of six unabridged short stories by various authors covers such adventures as secret research projects, underground robot organisations, a subjugated Earth, getting trapped in the void, alien minds, and strangers from Jupiter.

A son of poor Jamaican immigrants who grew up in Depression-era Harlem, Harry Belafonte became the first Black performer to gain artistic control over the representation of African Americans in commercial television and film.

This children's fantasy novel is set on a fictional, hard-to-reach island somewhere on planet Earth. The island is host to a colony of children, a wicked witch, the crew of the Flying Dutchman, and the titular snergs—as well as unicorns, tigers, bears, ghouls, and dragons that live in the woods. The story follows Sylvia and Joe on an adventure gone wrong once they're taken captive by an ogre, Golithos, and the aforementioned wicked witch: Mother Meldrum. Gorbo the Snerg and Baldry, a court jester, must come to their aid.

This classic collection of essays, edited by Booker T. Washington and with contributions from many of post-Civil War America's other prominent African-American thinkers, sought to redefine the role of Black persons in the new Jim Crow era and beat back white supremacy through racial uplift. Seven essays include Charles Chesnutt's "The Disfranchisement of the Negro", W. E. B. DuBois "The Talented Tenth", and Wilford Horace Smith's "The Negro and the Law" .

Bridges Out of Poverty is a unique and powerful tool designed specifically for social, health, and legal services professionals. Based in part on Dr. Ruby K. Payne's myth-shattering A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Bridges reaches out to the millions of service providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty.

E. C. Abbott was a cowboy in the great days of the 1870's and 1880's. He came up the trail to Montana from Texas with the long-horned herds which were to stock the northern ranges; he punched cows in Montana when there wasn't a fence in the territory; and he married a daughter of Granville Stuart, the famous early-day stockman and Montana pioneer. For more than fifty years he was known to cowmen from Texas to Alberta as "Teddy Blue." This is his story, as told to Helena Huntington Smith, who says that the book is "all Teddy Blue.

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the vibrant worlds of S.E. Smith, where seven captivating series await your exploration. Each story offers a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of the unforgettable characters created by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author S.E. Smith, woven together in a rich tapestry of love, adventure, and magic. Don’t miss this captivating collection of short stories that will transport you to realms beyond imagination!

Coerced by her boss and fellow rivers guides, Brenda Smith reluctantly embarks on a rafting trip through a vast Tanzanian game reserve. If she can survive twelve days on the remote jungle rivers, then she must scale Africa’s tallest mountain. After twenty-eight years of a safe and predictable life, Brenda is terrified of what awaits her in these dangerous wildernesses.

A life-changing year. One month at a time. A heartwarming novel about what it means to chase the life — and love — of your dreams, from the bestselling author of The Unsinkable Greta James. As the clock counts down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, Billie — 39, single, an American film...

Other Tales: Volume III contains eight bizarre and incredible tales of science fiction and fantasy, including the first ever Conan novella by Robert E. Howard, a science fiction story evidently about autism written in 1955, and an original Vonneguttian tale by author Robert Westley, writer of Natural Magic: A Helminverse Novel.

Essential E. E. Smith Short Stories brings together three imaginative science fiction adventures by one of the genre’s classic pioneers. Featuring Lord Tedric, Robot Nemesis, and Storm Cloud on Deka, this collection delivers fast-paced storytelling, strange worlds, and bold ideas that helped...