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A dangerous magic. A cruel betrayal. A romance that could unravel time itself. Julian Hartley is out of time. Reeling from a dark family secret, the eager university student fears his budding career as a mage will end before it’s begun. So he’s thrilled when he lands an apprenticeship with the reclusive Emeric Greywood, a master of time magic as brilliant as he is cruel. But Julian soon finds himself snared in a web of betrayal. Desperate to shield his family, Julian gives in to a blackmailer’s demands to steal Emeric’s dangerous new research–research that could threaten the very ...

Untold magic and wealth is theirs for the taking . . . if they can survive each other. Vespera Crimsonblade relishes her fearsome reputation. After fleeing her stifling noble life, she’s remade herself as the ruthless leader of the Crimson Ledger, a cutthroat merchant’s guild that can change the tides of commerce. But she’s thrown back into the world she abandoned when she tries to lay claim to a powerful new substance, aetherite, discovered in her family’s lands. Lyna Shaddah craves mastery of the shadows. They joined the Crimson Ledger to gain access to dangerous artifacts that ...

¿Qué haces para enamorar a una mujer si eres parte de un cuerpo de élite militar? Fácil, te la llevas a una misión en tu país natal, Cuba, y le enseñas lo maravilloso que sería estar contigo. Y todo sería perfecto si no tuvieras que casarte con ella para protegerla, tu madre y tu abuela se empeñaran en que no sea solo un matrimonio falso y que además tengas que ayudar en un golpe de estado por parte de disidentes.

Just in time to celebrate the highly-anticipated re-match between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in the Disney+ forthcoming event Obi-Wan Kenobi, here are ten original stories about the the valiant Jedi and the evil Sith. Larger-than-life characters clash in epic lightsaber battles that will appeal to young listeners and to the young Star Wars fan in all of us! Ten acclaimed authors imagine new tales for some of the most iconic Star Wars characters ever, from Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader, from Obi-Wan Kenobi to Darth Maul, and beyond.

A realm under siege. A mage caught between worlds. A bond that defies allegiance. As demon hordes lay waste to human lands, Aric Solarian finds himself thrust into the heart of a war he once sought to prevent. The fall of Drindal marks only the beginning of a devastating assault that threatens to bring the human realm to its knees. Caught between his duty to protect humanity and his growing connection to the enigmatic demon prince Malekith, Aric must navigate a treacherous path. Their forbidden bond deepens even as the lines of battle are drawn, challenging everything Aric once believed ...

You have two options. You die, or you Qualify. Sixteen-year-old Gwenevere Lark is determined not only to Qualify but to rescue her entire family. If you are good enough to Qualify, you are eligible to compete in the brutal games of the Atlantis Grail, which grants all winners the laurels, high-tech luxuries, and full privileges of Atlantis citizenship. And if you are in the Top 10, then all your wildest wishes are granted...such as curing your mother's cancer. There is only one problem. Gwen Lark is known as a klutz and a nerd.

Otra historia del arte es un ensayo estimulante que nos abre las puertas al museo particular del autor, donde conoceremos historias fascinantes y obras personalísimas, como las de Maurizio Cattelan, Teresa Margolles, Piero Manzoni o Fiona Banner, junto a piezas muy reconocidas de Guo Xi, Frida Kahlo o Artemisia Gentileschi.

He was my academic rival. The only one who could keep up with me at Westcroft University. I hated that rich boy who had everything handed to him on a silver platter, whose father owned the whole town. But when we’re partnered for a project that stands between us and graduation, we have no choice but to try and play nice. It’s all biting remarks and non-stop sarcasm, but we’re making it work. Until I accidentally discover Alec Vanderholt’s secret. An anonymous account. Masked thirst traps. And several million followers. I expected him to make threats, to do anything to make me keep ...

Fleeing college pressure, Jules heads home to rest, recharge, and figure out a plan before fall break ends. Eager to spend time with her mother and stepfather, there's one presence she's less thrilled about seeing: Red. The sentient, smirking pitcher of Cherry Chill-Assist Punch was a huge pain in the glass. He'd been getting under her skin for two years now, ever since their parents' wedding day. Red's taste in entertainment and weirdly suggestive commentary were driving her crazy, a destination she was capable of finding all on her own.

In A Warrior’s Faith, Ryan Job’s close friend, Robert Vera, recounts how the highly decorated Navy SEAL’s unstoppable sense of humor, positive attitude, and fierce determination helped him survive after being shot in the face by an enemy sniper on a roof in Ramadi, Iraq.

A scholar’s dream. A pirate’s curse. Only one can be saved. Illyria’s dream shop is becoming a nightmare. Abandoning her safe but stifling career teaching magic to the elite, the enterprising half-elf sets sail to open her own alchemy store. Illyria yearns to make her shop a bastion of magic for all, but she invokes the wrath of the local crime syndicate and awakens an ancient curse. Briar knows all about curses. The pirate half-giant’s family has suffered under one for generations. She’s on the hunt for a Celestial Prism, a rare artifact powerful enough to lift her affliction. ...

A hidden code. An ancient power. A destiny that could reshape the world. Halizanth Brightminer's bookshop holds more secrets than she ever imagined. When a mysterious grimoire falls into her hands, she's thrust into a world of shadowy organizations and primordial magic. But decoding its secrets may cost her everything. Osric Emberhearth is a man divided. Torn between his duty to the Forge of Vulkan and his growing feelings for Hali, he must choose between the path he's always known and the future he never dared to dream of. As dark forces close in and ancient artifacts awaken, Hali and ...

It is 1898, and groups of starving Puerto Ricans, los hambrientos, roam the parched countryside and dusty towns begging for food. Under the yoke of Spanish oppression, the Caribbean island is forced to prepare to wage war with the United States. Up in the mountainous coffee region of Utuado, Vicente Vega and Valentina Sanchez labor to keep their small farm from the creditors. When the Spanish-American War and the great San Ciriaco Hurricane of 1899 bring devastating upheaval, the young couple is lured, along with thousands of others, to the sugar plantations of Hawaii.

Listen to Blue Lagoon with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. Two shipwrecked children grow up on a South Pacific island. This beautiful story of adventure and innocent love was H.D. Stacpoole’s most popular work.

A demonic pact. A draconic dilemma. A secret that could reshape the realms. Arkenev is under fire. As the demonic envoy to Luminara, he's hosting the most powerful demons from across the realms as they navigate a crisis. The demons' toehold in the human world has been severed, and Arkenev is desperately hunting for an ancient source powerful enough to reopen it . . . a source only a dragon can provide. Ivy guards a hoard of secrets. After fleeing an arranged marriage, she's come out as a woman and opened an enchanted hat shop in Luminara, yearning for a quiet life and a chance at true love....

The Games of the Atlantis Grail have come to a ground-shaking halt and Gwen Lark, nerd, geek, and awkward smart girl, survived the remarkable ordeal, for the time being. But the worst is yet to come! Now, both the colony planet Atlantis and Earth are under a threat of annihilation, and everything is up in the air, including dire and stunning wonders in the Atlantean skies. Will there be a Wedding? Will there be a future for Gwen Lark, her beloved, and all their families, friends, and loved ones?

Captured by the enemy. Bound to a cruel prince. Tempted by forbidden power. Aric Solarian, battlemage and wielder of outlawed magic, falls into the clutches of the notorious demon prince Malekith. Now a prisoner in a deadly game, Aric finds his resolve tested and his darkest hungers awakened. Malekith is as captivating as he is ruthless, drawing Aric into a web of sinister plots and forbidden magic. Even as Aric plots his escape, he is inexorably enticed by the demon's magnetic pull. As shadowy schemes unfold and the lines between enemies and allies blur, Aric must decide how far he's ...

With Earth about to be destroyed by an extinction level asteroid, teenage nerd, geek, and awkward smart girl Gwen Lark, barely qualified for rescue onboard one of the thousands of ark-ships headed to the ancient colony planet Atlantis. Faced with a year-long journey in space, life in a wondrously alien environment, and tough life choices, Gwen must decide who or what she will become. Fleet Cadet or Civilian? Friend or lover? Average or extraordinary? Can she make new friends? Can she trust the old ones, such as Logan Sangre, her sexy high school crush and an Earth special operative?

Young Imperial Crown Prince Aeson Kassiopei. Intelligent, well-educated, perfectly isolated in his lofty rank, responsibilities, and privilege of the divine Imperial Dynasty. He's the most powerful boy on Atlantis and he's going into the real world for the very first time....

A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addictions doctor who draws on many patients' stories of recovery. Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia - Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspective of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors.