The fragile peace across Dharatan is slipping.As the Occultation crumbles, Tillandra trusts her visions despite the cost.Still rattled from the attack on her life, Lani must choose: continue the perilous hunt for Mother Folly or give in to the amulet’s pull and confront those who have hunted her from the start.Across the Stepping Isles, Prince Karpenmor sets out to reclaim his father's amulet and the throne of Enderk, unaware he is just a piece in a...

Lani didn’t want to be a dying man’s last hope.When she stumbles onto Ashantha bleeding out in a cave outside of town, he begs her to protect the jewel that cost him his life — changing everything.Did she find him by accident or were unseen forces at play?Unwittingly bound to a secret society of Jesters and hunted by Derk assassins, Lani discovers the jewel is an ancient amulet — its secret sealed behind a crumbling magical barrier that should have ...

Free of his Regent’s control, Prince Karpenmor wants answers. His search uncovers a lost city, treachery within his court and a path of vengeance that will forever alter Enderk and the world.As the Occultation continues to fracture and more amulets break free, Mother Folly is forced to move her Jesters into the open or risk losing their power forever.Odajeen, an exiled Jester, makes a selfish decision that puts Lani in extreme danger, forcing the court to s...

There's nothing as strong as the bond between twins—until Ligriv awakens an ancient power that could tear it apart forever.In a land that has never seen war between men, a single act changes everything. When Ligriv finds an unusual gem in a dry creek bed, he sets in motion a force bent on enslaving mankind.Amid twisted prophecies and awakening magic, Ligriv must make an impossible choice.Caught between love, blood, and a destiny foretold, Li...

This book combines two classic Bible versions: King James Version (English) and Reina-Valera Antigua (Español). La Santa Biblia - Reina-Valera Antigua fue traducido primero y publicado en 1569 por Casiodoro de Reina, después de doce años de trabajo intenso, y más tarde puso a cabo en 1602 en forma revisada por Cipriano de Valera, que dio más de veinte años de su vida a su revisión y la mejora. La Reina-Valera Antigua ha sido ...

A mutant baby goes on a rampage through Central Park. An immigrant reveals secrets in the folds of a perfect gift. Lucky Cats extend their virtual paws to salute a generous revolution. The Internet invades a third-world village.The premier speculative-fiction magazine Fantasy & Science Fiction continues to discover and showcase many of the most inventive authors writing in any genre. Now drawing even more deeply upon F&SF's impressive history, this extraordinary c...

Ten vintage dramas on the theme of murder, written by internationally recognised authors and set across the globe‘Murder is murder, anywhere in the world. The taking of life, the most terrible crime a human being can commit, is the same in any language, whether it springs from vengeance, greed, hate, love or whatever...’Conceived by BBC World Service producer Derek Hoddinott, the 1976 anthology series Murder International comprised half-ho...

In "The Greatest Adventure Books of All Time - Jules Verne Collection," readers are invited to traverse the vivid landscapes of human curiosity and innovation. This anthology showcases Verne's masterful blending of science fiction and adventure, encapsulating the spirit of the 19th century's burgeoning exploration narrative. Featuring thrilling tales such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Verne's prose is characterized by meticulous resear...

This Madison & Adams edition presents the greatest novels and stories written in the aftermath of the Civil War, trying to show the truth in disguise of fiction, the trauma, the turmoil, the massacre and the heroism of all people involved: Stephen Crane: The Red Badge of Courage The Little Regiment The Veteran The Private History of a Campaign That Failed & A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge A Horseman in the Sky Chickamauga Joseph A. Altshe...

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...

In this collection of Golden Age mysteries, crime strikes in the world of books...'If much of the action is set in a bookshop or a library, it is a bibliomystery, just as it is if a major character is a bookseller or a librarian' – Otto PenzlerOf crime fiction's many sub-genres, none is as intriguing as the ‘bibliomystery’: stories that involve crimes set in the world of books.This volume collects the finest of such stories. From the murder...

Get the most out of your memory—at any age!Stressful slips of memory seem to happen a lot more as we age. (Where are my keys? Did I remember everything I have to do today? What was his name again?) The good news is that with a little work, you can preserve and even improve your memory no matter what your age is.This well-researched book is the result of the author’s own life experiences and personal search for answers on how to improve his memory. ...