Diddo the Knave, bumbling assistant, randy adolescent and all-around lowly individual, seems to bring calamity upon the prodigious adventuring parties that employ him. A jinx, a plain fool, or perhaps both, Diddo's only solace in life is to daydream of beautiful lasses.Returning alone after the demise of a party endeavoring to retrieve the Golden Helm of Truth for the King of Phenobia, Diddo is banned from his home city of Nyk-Nyk. Desiring to change his luckless ways, the knave set...

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An alien navigator, captured in battle on Jupiter’s fourth moon, Europa, seeks sanctuary. In return, the alien will provide his advanced technology to help defend mankind from the alien force that enslaved him and has come to destroy us.In this backdrop is a story of love and reconciliation between a young Marine officer—placed in command of Earth’s forces—his estranged wife, and Amy...the daughter he’s never met.

In his first compilation of short stories, author John Bruno shares colorful glimpses of the fictional world of a diverse group of spirited individuals who offer thought-provoking messages as they experience both mundane and life-altering eventsoften with a surprising twist. From Russ, who finds truth through hardship, to Margaret, who embarks on a journey to find her independence, Bruno combines humor and old-fashioned storytelling with introspective questions about goodness, insecurities...

"My life was the result of my crazy childhood." With these words began an extraordinary correspondence, between Roy Tester, a double-murderer serving a life sentence in the notorious Arkansas prison, Tucker Maximum Security Prison, and Doug Carnine, a meditation teacher and lay Buddhist minister on the other side of the country. In the letters that followed -- more than 700 over seven years -- these two men, along with three other prisoners at Tucker Max, developed a profound spiritual par...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This handbook also covers essential load calculations to ensure you’re choosing the right system for your space, optimizing efficiency, and reducing wasted energy.You’ll learn the ins and outs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—from ductwork and refrigerant lines to thermostats and proper ventilation for air quality. With this knowledge, you’ll maximize system performance, reduce costly repairs, and b...

Diddo the Knave, bumbling assistant, randy adolescent and all-around lowly individual, seems to bring calamity upon the prodigious adventuring parties that employ him. A jinx, a plain fool, or perhaps both, Diddo’s only solace in life is to daydream of beautiful lasses.Returning alone after the demise of a party endeavoring to retrieve the Golden Helm of Truth for the King of Phenobia, Diddo is banned from his home city of Nyk-Nyk. Desiring to change his luckless ways, the knave se...

**Geralt the Witcher battles monsters, demons and prejudices alike in Sword of Destiny, the second collection of adventures in Andrzej Sapkowski’s groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the Netflix show and the hit video games.The New York Times Bestselling SeriesOver Fifteen Million Copies Sold WorldwideWorld Fantasy Award Winning AuthorDavid Gemmell Legend Award Winning AuthorNamed One of the Greatest Book Series of All Time...

If you’re excited about the upcoming Disney film Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson, don’t miss Cruel Beauty.The romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the adventure of Graceling in this dazzling fantasy novel about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny.Perfect for fans of bestselling An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses, this gorgeously written debut infuses t...

From the Newbery Medal–winning author of The Hero and the Crown, a princess flees her home to escape her father's abuse and finds an unexpected new life.Princess Lissla Lissar is the only child of the king and his queen, who was the most beautiful woman in seven kingdoms. Everyone loved the splendid king and his matchless queen so much that no one had any attention to spare for the princess, who grew up in seclusion....

One of Wired's Twenty-Five All-Time Favorite BooksCritically acclaimed author Kai Ashante Wilson makes his debut with this striking, wondrous tale of gods and mortals, magic and steel, and life and death that will reshape how you look at sword and sorcery.Since leaving his homeland, the earthbound demigod Demane has been labeled a sorcerer. With his ancestors' artifacts in hand, the Sorcerer follows the Captain, a beautiful man wit...

When Meanne, a princess of the realm, runs away from her father's castle and an unwanted suitor, little does she realize the hardships and difficulties that lie ahead of her. Loneliness is the worst part -- until she finds a fellow refugee, a boy named Wisp. Together they must make new lives for themselves. Yet they both have secrets -- hidden pasts and magical powers that can tear them apart!