The "blockbuster" first novel in the action-packed Rissa Kerguelen space opera ( Seattle Times).Rissa breathes a sigh of relief as the ship lifts off. It seems she has escaped danger, and no one has recognized the scientifically altered being as the beautiful young heir to the Hilzein Establishment—or so it seems. Possessing the only force capable of challenging the tyranny that devastated the Earth and universe, Rissa can do almost anything—then again, alm...

The Rector’s Daughter is the story of Mary Jocelyn, a woman who fears life is passing her by. Having lost her mother and her beloved invalid sister, Mary shares her days in sleepy Dedmayne with her father, the severe and distant Canon Jocelyn. Then, with the arrival in the village of Robert Herbert, her quiet, ordered existence is changed forever.

"Desire knows no boundaries. Emma's story proves it." Emma Carter, a successful and confident businesswoman in her late thirties, finds herself in a whirlwind of desire and passion when she meets Ethan Miller and Liam Anderson at a high-profile business conference in New York City. Over the course of a week, Emma explores her deepest fantasies and uncovers the thrill of forbidden pleasures, challenging societal norms and her own inhibitions. "Success wasn't enough. Emma Carter want...

The Sky Worshippers: Women Who Change The Trajectory And Strength Of Genghis Khan And His Mongol Empire."An epic novel that pulls back the veil on the tumultuous life and times of Genghis Khan, the Mongol leader who was intent upon becoming the ruler of the world. Breathtaking in scope, honest and raw, The Sky Worshipers reveals life in the orbit of the conquerors." -Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews★★★★★ The story, told in three p...

CINDERELLA,NECROMANCER is CHIME meets ANNA, DRESSED IN BLOOD and was inspired by a real medieval grimoire of necromancy from 15th-century Germany.Ellison lost her mother at an early age. But since then, her father has found love again. He's happy and doesn't quite notice that Ellison does not get along with his new wife or her mean daughters.When Ellison discovers a necromantic tome while traveling the secret passages of her father's mansion, she wonders if it could be the ke...

The Russian Masters: Works by Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev and More' serves as a landmark anthology, encapsulating the towering genius and variegated styles of Russian literature. From the piercing psychological depth of Dostoevsky to the elegant narrative poise of Turgenev, and the profound philosophical reflections of Tolstoy, this collection traverses an extraordinary range of literary forms and themes. Anchored by universally acknowledged masterpieces, the boo...

Russian literature in the short story form, penned by the masters.A unique edition: beautifully formatted with optimized, easy-to-read fonts; annotated with additional content; includes a functional Table of Contents. Contains the following stories: THE QUEEN OF SPADES A.S. Pushkin THE CLOAK N.V. Gogol THE DISTRICT DOCTOR I.S. Turgenev THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE WEDDING F.M. Dostoyevsky

Masterpieces of Russian Literature surveys the formidable evolution of Russian prose from the Romantic and realist nineteenth century to the social, psychological, and symbolist tensions of the early twentieth. Bringing together tales, sketches, and novelistic excerpts, it ranges from ironic satire and Gothic grotesque to peasant realism, moral parable, urban naturalism, and interior psychological drama. Canonical explorations of alienation, bureaucracy, faith, poverty, violence, and consc...

The Best of Russian Literature surveys a century of artistic experimentation and moral inquiry, bringing together lyricism, realism, satire, psychological drama, social reportage, and proto-modernist unease. From compact tales of bureaucratic absurdity and provincial life to searching studies of faith, violence, poverty, desire, and conscience, the volume reveals Russian literature's exceptional capacity to unite social observation with philosophical depth. Its selection of canonical narra...

Secrets have jagged edges. When you open them, they tear the heart.And the secrets of families have the sharpest edge of all.There are strange voices in his head and dark visions in the shadows, and Mike no longer knows what’s real and what’s not. He believes his father’s silence hides terrible truths, but is that anything more than a sign of the madness he fears?Paul’s run from the past all his life, and silence binds his tongue with the weight of more than...

The author of Young Rissa continues the orphan girl's saga as she teams up with a space pirate who could be trouble—or just the partner she needs.Living a desperate life in the Total Welfare Center, the orphan Rissa discovers she has won the lottery and takes a chance to shape her own destiny. After she escapes from Earth with the help of a space pirate who may be more trouble than she expected, she soon discovers that together they might have a chance to s...

This is the official Holiday FM Guide to San Francisco. This handy bitesize guide gives you everything you might want for the ideal trip to the big city. Background information about the history of the City will hopefully give you a better understanding of its origins and make your visit more enjoyable. Get local information about the must see sightseeing places to visit to help make your trip amazing and memorable. The guide also covers tips on where to eat and drink and what to expect t...