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The Trouble with Peace (The Age of Madness #2)
by Joe AbercrombieA fragile peace gives way to conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling A Little Hatred from epic fantasy master Joe Abercrombie.Peace is just another kind of battlefield . . .Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized, and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills her.Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for their own advantage. Orso struggles to find a safe path through the maze of knives that is politics, only for his enemies, and his debts, to multiply.The old ways are swept aside, and the old leaders with them, but those who would seize the reins of power will find no alliance, no friendship, and no peace lasts forever.For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out:The Age of MadnessA Little HatredThe Trouble With PeaceThe First Law TrilogyThe Blade ItselfBefore They Are HangedLast Argument of KingsBest Served ColdThe HeroesRed CountryThe Shattered Sea TrilogyHalf a KingHalf a WorldHalf a War"A master of his craft." —Forbes"No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie." —Pierce Brown
The Trouble With Peace: Book Two (The Age of Madness)
by Joe AbercrombieSecond in the AGE OF MADNESS trilogy, THE TROUBLE WITH PEACE is the next instalment of a series which is revolutionising fantasy . . .Conspiracy. Betrayal. Rebellion.Peace is just another kind of battlefield . . .Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills her.Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for their own advantage. Orso struggles to find a safe path through the maze of knives that is politics, only for his enemies, and his debts, to multiply.The old ways are swept aside, and the old leaders with them, but those who would seize the reins of power will find no alliance, no friendship, and no peace, lasts forever.Praise for A LITTLE HATRED, Book one in THE AGE OF MADNESS'All told within a complex, fascinating plot that will keep you up long after bed time.' - THE SUN'Funny and sardonic, violent and compelling.' - GUARDIAN'A tale of brute force and subtle magic on the cusp of an industrial revolution ... Buckle your seat belts for this one.' - ROBIN HOBB'Crammed with characters and detail, the intricately woven story never slackens its merciless grip.' - DAILY MAIL'A LITTLE HATRED is one of Abercrombie's best books yet.' - SFX'Could scratch an itch for anyone missing Game Of Thrones.' - DEN OF GEEK'Abercrombie at his gritty best and the opening to a new trilogy that could prove to be a masterpieceof fantasy fiction' - STARBURST'There is no one that writes this stuff like Abercrombie... nothing to hate here, even a little' - SFF WORLDJoe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work - George R. R. Martin'No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie' Pierce Brown'Delightfully twisted and evil' The Guardian'Witty, Bloody and fun' Nicholas Eames'A vivid and jolting tale' Robin Hobb
The Wisdom of Crowds (The Age of Madness #3)
by Joe AbercrombieFrom the New York Times bestselling author of A Little Hatred comes the stunning conclusion to the Age of Madness trilogy where the world finds itself in an unstoppable revolution, and the heroes have nothing left to lose as darkness and destruction overtake everything . . . <P><P>Chaos. Fury. Destruction.The Great Change is upon us . . .Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds. <P><P>With nothing left to lose, Citizen Brock is determined to become a new hero for the new age, while Citizeness Savine must turn her talents from profit to survival before she can claw her way to redemption. Orso will find that when the world is turned upside down, no one is lower than a monarch. And in the bloody North, Rikke and her fragile Protectorate are running out of allies . . . while Black Calder gathers his forces and plots his vengeance. <P><P>The banks have fallen, the sun of the Union has been torn down, and in the darkness behind the scenes, the threads of the Weaver's ruthless plan are slowly being drawn together . . ."No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie." —Pierce Brown <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
The Dark King: Fae - Book 2 (Fae #2)
by C.J. AbediDarkness descends over Roanoke Island in the sequel to the young adult bestseller, FAE. Devilyn Reilly has crossed over to the sinister world of The Dark Fae, reigning over the realm as its King. He is to fulfill a prophecy—to unite the Light and Dark Fae once and for all, but those who love him now fear that he will never be the same again, that he can no longer be trusted, that every trace of the Light he once had is gone forever. Caroline Ellis, the final heir of the Light Fae, must learn to survive without the protection of her one true love. She must come to embrace her own strength to evade those in the Dark court who seek her destruction—for the power is within Caroline to use Light to change Fate itself... Caroline and Devilyn's chemistry is undeniable. Their destiny together inevitable if only they have the will to overcome The Darkness and The Fates. THE DARK KING, the second installment of the stunning Fae trilogy, propels readers into the mystical and magical world of the Light and Dark Fae, where star-crossed love ignites a battle between two powerful kingdoms, one that can consume everything that stands in its path.
Fae: Fae - Book 3 (Fae #1)
by C.J. AbediIn this YA bestseller, optioned for film by Ridley Scott, the battle between Light and Dark is about to begin. Caroline Ellis' sixteenth birthday sets into motion a series of events that have been fated for centuries. A descendant of Virginia Dare, the first child born in the lost colony of Roanoke, and unaware of her birthright as the heir to the throne of the Light Fae, it isn't until Caroline begins a tumultuous relationship with Devilyn Reilly that the truth of her heritage is revealed. Devilyn is the only Fae who is both of the Light and of the Dark, and struggles to maintain that precarious balance to avoid succumbing to the power of the Dark within him. He is the only one who can save Caroline from those who would destroy her and destroy all hope for unity among the Fae. He promises Caroline that he will protect her at all costs, even when it means protecting her from himself. Told from the alternating perspectives of Caroline and Devilyn, FAE draws on mysteries, myths and legends to create a world, and a romance, dangerously poised between Light and Dark.
The Queen: Fae - Book 3 (Fae #3)
by C.J. AbediIn the stunning conclusion to the Fae trilogy, Caroline and Devilyn fight to preserve their love despite dark forces threatening to tear them apart.“An epic end to a phenomenal series.” —Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures As Caroline struggles to accept her rightful place as Queen of the Light Fae, her relationship with Devilyn, son of the Dark King, seems not only doomed, but dangerous. They know their connection is undeniable, but for others, their love is an insidious threat.Trapped in a plot concocted by the Dark King Alderon and his evil associate, Puck, Caroline must search her history and develop her own powers in order to survive. And as Devilyn’s father appeals to the Dark inside his son, Caroline fears Devilyn will succumb to those Dark instincts before they can defeat Alderon.Weaving together narratives from Caroline and Devilyn’s pasts as well as their present, The Queen finishes the fight between Light and Dark. Will Caroline and Devilyn’s love outlast the war? And will Caroline live to rule as the Queen of the Light?
The Deepest Night
by Shana AbeA rich portrait of post-Victorian England, The Deepest Night seamlessly blends thrilling romance with riveting history and adventure--perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Lauren Kate.It's 1915, and sixteen-year-old Lora Jones is finishing up her first year as a charity student at Iverson, a prestigious, gothic boarding school on England's southern coast. While she's always felt different from everyone around her, now she finally knows why: She is a drákon, a rare, enchanted being with astonishing magical abilities. As war hits Britain's shores, and Lora reels from an unimaginable loss, she finds that her powers come with grave and dangerous responsibilities. At the request of Armand Louis, the darkly mysterious boy whose father owns Iverson, Lora will spend her summer at his lavish estate. To help the war effort--and to keep Lora near--Armand turns his home into a military hospital, where Lora will serve as a nurse. For Armand is inescapably drawn to her--bound to her by heart-deep secrets and a supernatural connection that runs thicker than blood. Yet while Lora tries to sort out her own feelings toward Armand, fate offers an unexpected surprise. Lora discovers there is another drákon, a prisoner of war being held in Germany. And that only she, with her newly honed Gifts, will be able to rescue him. With Armand at her side, Lora will cross enemy lines on an incredible mission--one that could bond her to Armand forever, or irrevocably tear them apart. Beautifully written, deeply romantic, and filled with daring adventure and magic, The Deepest Night is a mesmerizing novel of the enduring pull of destiny, and the eternal strength of love.From the Hardcover edition.
The Sweetest Dark
by Shana AbeFor fans of Lauren Kate and Libba Bray, The Sweetest Dark is filled with thrilling romance, exciting adventure, and ancient magic. Shana Abé brilliantly captures the drama of post-Victorian England, while unfolding a passionate love story that defies time. "With every fiber of my being, I yearned to be normal. To glide through my days at Iverson without incident. But I'd have to face the fact that my life was about to unfold in a very, very different way than I'd ever envisioned. Normal would become forever out of reach." Lora Jones has always known that she's different. On the outside, she appears to be an ordinary sixteen-year-old girl. Yet Lora's been keeping a heartful of secrets: She hears songs that no one else can hear, dreams vividly of smoke and flight, and lives with a mysterious voice inside her that insists she's far more than what she seems. England, 1915. Raised in an orphanage in a rough corner of London, Lora quickly learns to hide her unique abilities and avoid attention. Then, much to her surprise, she is selected as the new charity student at Iverson, an elite boarding school on England's southern coast. Iverson's eerie, gothic castle is like nothing Lora has ever seen. And the two boys she meets there will open her eyes and forever change her destiny. Jesse is the school's groundskeeper--a beautiful boy who recognizes Lora for who and what she truly is. Armand is a darkly handsome and arrogant aristocrat who harbors a few closely guarded secrets of his own. Both hold the answers to her past. One is the key to her future. And both will aim to win her heart. As danger descends upon Iverson, Lora must harness the powers she's only just begun to understand, or else lose everything she dearly loves. Filled with lush atmosphere, thrilling romance, and ancient magic, The Sweetest Dark brilliantly captures a rich historical era while unfolding an enchanting love story that defies time."A wonderfully refreshing story of self-discovery, love, courage--and dragons . . . I was enchanted."--Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked LovelyFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Devil's Advisor
by Brad AbdulA pacy, twisting, supernatural comedy of the everyday and the devilish, in the tradition of Gaiman and Pratchett's Good Omens.Lucy, the Devil, wants to retire. Brian, the Business Advisor, hates his job. When Brian&’s jealous co-workers put him in Lucy&’s crosshairs, she makes him an offer he can&’t refuse: work for her and increase the productivity in Hell by 50% or suffer the cruel fate planned by his peers. To sweeten the deal, Lucy offers Brian the chance to be her successor if he pulls it off. Brian reluctantly agrees and dives in with both feet to the bureaucratic nightmare of Hell. To make it out alive, Brian faces Death, God, and Lucy&’s own twin children.
City of the Dead (The Haunting of Derek Stone #1)
by Tony AbbottDerek Stone has suffered a horrible train accident, which left his brother and father dead -- and left Derek all alone. Until his brother, Ronny, reappears weeks later, alive and well. But Ronny doesn't seem like himself. Since the train accident, he seems ...like someone else. Derek is haunted by suspicions, uncertainty, and fear. But he's also haunted by something even more real. He's hearing voices, and everything around him -- including Ronny -- seems a little off. Could the road to the afterlife be a two-way street?
The Ghost Road (The Haunting of Derek Stone #4)
by Tony AbbottThe last few weeks of Derek's life have taken one horrifying turn after another. A dead soul reanimated his brother's body. A Legion of souls returned to wage war on the living. And Derek discovered that his role in the war is more pivotal -- and more terrifying -- than he ever could have imagined. Now it all comes down to this. The Rift between the worlds of the living and the dead has to be closed forever. It seems like an impossible task. And it rests squarely on the shoulders of a fourteen-year-old, slightly overweight, not particularly heroic kid named Derek Stone.
The Red House (The Haunting of Derek Stone #3)
by Tony AbbottDerek Stone's life has taken a major turn to the weird side. Some long-dead soul is living in his older brother's body. He's just witnessed even more souls -- bad ones -- returning from the dead. And now they're after him. Even worse, they're all heading to the mysterious "Red House". It holds a clue that could completely change the war between the living and the dead. Derek doesn't even know what he's looking for... but he knows he has to find it first.
Knaves: A Blackguards Anthology
by Alana Joli Abbott Melanie R. MeadorsA medieval swindler gets caught with his proverbial pants down; a foolproof plan to pick up some cash via AI, until things take an unexpected and deadly turn; a legendary bodyguard is hired to protect precious cargo, but who will protect the cargo from him? The protagonists of this short story collection are not all anti-heroes telling their side of the story. They are also heroic people faced with hard decisions, forced to reckon with darker sides of themselves. They are villains surprised to find they have a noble side to themselves, and they are those trying to atone for past evils they have done. The 14 brand new stories deal with the complex idea of morality and will make readers wonder what side is the right side. Featuring original stories from Mercedes Lackey, Cullen Bunn, Lian Hearn, Anton Strout, and many more!
Rivers of London: Book 1 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series (A Rivers of London novel #1)
by Ben AaronovitchBook 1 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.My name is Peter Grant, and I used to be a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service, and to everyone else as the Filth. My story really begins when I tried to take a witness statement from a man who was already dead...Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. After taking a statement from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost, Peter comes to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny.Suddenly, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
Rivers of London: Book 1 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series (A Rivers of London novel #1)
by Ben AaronovitchBook 1 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.My name is Peter Grant, and I used to be a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service, and to everyone else as the Filth. My story really begins when I tried to take a witness statement from a man who was already dead...Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. After taking a statement from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost, Peter comes to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny.Suddenly, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
Denti
by Elena A. Lee PletzersPortare il proprio figlio a pescare non dovrebbe trasformarsi in un incubo... ma così non è. Una creatura di un luogo sconosciuto scappa dai cancelli che la rinchiudono e viene catturata da una ragazzino che sta pescando con il padre... e l'inferno si scatena.
في التعريب والمعرب وهو المعروف بحاشية ابن بري
by عبد الله بن بري بن عبد الجبار المقدسي المصريكتاب عرض فيه ابن بري كتاب "المعرب" لأبي منصور موهوب بن محمد الجواليقي فتعقب أقواله فأورد حواشيه عليها منسوقة على حروف المعجم
كتاب التنبيه على أوهام أبي علي في أماليه
by أبو عبيد الله بن عبد العزيز البكريمن نوادر كتب الأدب. ويضم مجموعة تنبيهات التقطها البكري من كتابه: (اللآلي في شرح أمالي أبي علي القالي) وأفردها في كتاب ليقدمه إلى المعتمد ابن عباد
إتحاف الفاضل بالفعل المبني لغير الفاعل
by محمد علي بن علان الصديقيكتاب "إتحاف الفاضل بالفعل المبني لغير الفاعل" لمحمد علي بن علان الصديقي هو احد كتب علوم الللغة والنحو والصرف
الفوائد العجيبة في إعراب الكلمات الغريبة
by محمد أمين الدمشقي الحنفييقدم ابن عابدين الدمشقي في كتابه "الفوائد العجيبة في اعراب الكلمات الغريبة" توضيح و اعراب للكثير من الكلمات الغريبة الشائعة في عصره
مطمح الأنفس ومسرح التأنس في ملح أهل الأندلس
by أبو نصر الفتح الإشبيليالكتاب الأيام ثلاثة أقسام القسم الاول يشتمل على سرد غرر الوزراء وتناسق درر الكتاب والبلغاء القسم الثاني يشتمل على محاسن أعلام العلماء وأعيان القضاة والفهماء القسم الثالث يشتمل على سرد محاسن الادباء النوابغ النجباء وسميتها مطمح الأنفس ومسرح التأنس في ملح أهل الأندلس
Ετεροχρονισμένο Διαζύγιο
by Ντανιέλ Κανάλς ΦλόρεςΣειρά τριών βιβλίων που μπορούν να διαβαστούν ανεξάρτητα. Το Ετεροχρονισμένο διαζύγιο είναι ένα αφήγημα που προκάλεσε μεγάλη αίσθηση στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης. Η οικογένεια Κλερμόντ, το μέντιουμ, ο δικηγόρος, ο πίνακας Ουίγια… Θα μας γεμίσουν με έντονα συναισθήματα από το πρώτο ως το τελευταίο κεφάλαιο. Σχόλια που δημοσιεύτηκαν στα μέσα: ‘Είσαι ο μεξικανός Στίβεν Κινγκ …’, ‘Έχω αγωνία, θέλω να διαβάσω και την υπόλοιπη ιστορία’, ‘Ευφυές, η φόρμα και το ύφος του γραπτού εντυπωσιάζουν’, ‘Θα έπρεπε να γυριστεί σε ταινία αυτό το έργο’.
Ετεροχρονισμένο Διαζύγιο ΙΙ: Το όνειρο της Βερενίκης
by Ντανιέλ Κανάλς ΦλόρεςΠεριγραφή: Το Ετεροχρονισμένο Διαζύγιο ΙΙ, Το όνειρο της Βερενίκης είναι μέρος της τριλογίας Ετεροχρονισμένο Διαζύγιο. Μπορεί να διαβαστεί ανεξάρτητα από τα υπόλοιπα βιβλία. Θέλεις να γνωρίσεις τους Μαλτόν; Ποια είναι η γυναίκα με τα αξέχαστα μπλε μάτια; Θα θριαμβεύσει το Καλό έναντι του Κακού; Ετοιμάσου να μπεις σε έναν κόσμο ιδιαίτερο και μοναδικό. Οι δρόμοι μια ξεχωριστής μητέρας που αναζητά την κόρη της και μιας καταραμένης οικογένειας θα διασταυρωθούν εξαιτίας…
Η Αρχηγοσ Τησ Αγελησ: An Epic Horse Story (ΛΥΚΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΙ #1)
by Μάργκο Μποντ ΚόλλινςΗ Σιένα καταλάβαινε πως κάτι δεν πάει καλά με την οικογένεια της. Δεν ήξερε όμως πως οι περισσότεροι από αυτούς ήταν λυκάνθρωποι, μέχρι να ανοίξουν την διαθήκη του θείου της και να την ονομάσουν Αρχηγό της Αγέλης. Για καλή της τύχη, κληρονόμησε μαζί και το Τρελό Φεγγάρι το μοναδικό και κυρίαρχο μπαρ λυκανθρώπων του Σαν Φρανσίσκο, το οποίο ήταν γεμάτο με λύκους έτοιμους να της μάθουν τα πάντα... Για να κυβερνήσει την αγέλη της όμως, έπρεπε να διαλέξει ένα ταίρι πριν την επόμενη πανσέληνο. Έναν από τους τρεις πανέμορφους λυκάνθρωπους που είχε μπροστά της. Μακάρι να ήταν τόσο εύκολο να αποφασίσει….Το βιβλίο αυτό είναι το πρώτο από τα τρία της σειράς. Η ιστορία συνεχίζεται. Μην τη χάσετε! Τα επόμενα βιβλία θα είναι διαθέσιμα ως το τέλος του 2019!
Στα σκοτεινά και βαθειά
by Στήβ ΒέρνονΉταν το πρώτο θαλασσινό ταξίδι του Μπίλυ Μάκ Τάβις. Είχε μπαρκάρει για να υπηρετήσει στην συνοδεία πλοίων της Θίστλ μιας Καναδικής Βασιλικής Ναυτικής κορβέττας. Μέσω μιας επίθεσης υποβρυχίου και βομβαρδισμού της Λουφτφάβε, Ο Μπίλυ νόμιζε ότι είχε δεί όλο τον τρόμο που έδεινε ο Ατλαντικός σε έναν νέο Καναδό ναύτη. Αλλά ο Μεγάλος Τζίμι Νόναν είχε άλλα σχέδια...