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Vicky Peterwald: Rebel
by Mike ShepherdFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Kris Longknife series comes a military science fiction adventure featuring Vicky Peterwald...Vicky Peterwald is no longer just the heir apparent to an imperial dynasty. She survived naval training and proved her mettle in combat to help the starving people of the ravaged world of St. Petersburg. Now, she is truly a Grand Duchess, leading a growing battle fleet in a rebellion against the tyranny of her stepmother, the Empress. Determined to stop her spoiled stepdaughter's betrayal from upsetting the balance of power within the Peterwald Empire, the Empress is leading her own armada to St. Petersburg, intent on killing Vicky and every soul on the planet that gave her refuge. But Vicky is her father's daughter, and it would be a grave mistake to underestimate her...From the Paperback edition.
Vicky Peterwald: Survivor (Vicky Peterwald #2)
by Mike ShepherdSeeking revenge for her brother's death, Grand Duchess Vicky Peterwald underwent an unlikely transformation--from pampered heir to naval lieutenant. Now a new challenge looms: Vicky will need to use both her military and political ranks to rebuild war-torn planets, planets ruined both by the Peterwald Empire and by Kris Longknife's revolutionary quests. <P><P>But not everyone shares Vicky's goals. When the death-before-dishonor code of the Navy meets the anything-goes-to-win motto of the Imperial family, Vicky must confront, outwit, and conquer both revolutionaries and her own family to stifle galactic disorder. And nothing stops a Grand Duchess, on or off the field.From the Paperback edition.
Vicky Peterwald: Target (Vicky Peterwald #1)
by Mike ShepherdHer Imperial Highness the Grand Duchess Victoria Maria Teresa Inez Smythe-Peterwald, daughter of wealth and power, was raised to do little except be attractive and marry well. <P><P>Then everything changed--her brother, her father's favorite and the heir apparent, was killed in battle by Lieutenant Kris Longknife, daughter of the Peterwald's longtime enemies. Vicky vowed revenge, but her skill set was more suitable for seduction than assassination, and she failed. <P>Angry and disappointed, her father decided she needed military training and forced her to join the Navy.Now Ensign Vicky Peterwald is part of a whole new world, where use of her ample charms will not lead to advancement. But her father is the Emperor, and what he wants he gets. What he wants is for Vicky to learn to be efficiently ruthless and deadly.Though the lessons are hard learned, Vicky masters them--with help from an unexpected source: Kris Longknife.
Victim Prime (Victim #2)
by Robert SheckleyIn 2092 the world&’s ecology is in ruins, drought and famine are widespread, and survival is a never-ending challenge. Harold Erdman leaves his dying community with one goal: to make his way to Esmeralda, an island paradise run by the Huntworld Corporation, which has turned public murder among willing competitors into a thriving and lucrative business. Can he survive the journey and the many rounds of deadly competition on his way to the Big Payoff? His neighbors&’ lives, as well as his own, hang in the balance. Hilarious, savagely funny, and imaginative, this is Sheckley at his best! From the very beginning of his career, Robert Sheckley was recognized by fans, reviewers, and fellow authors as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in the science fiction field. Open Road is proud to republish his acclaimed body of work, with nearly thirty volumes of full-length fiction and short story collections. Rediscover, or discover for the first time, a master of science fiction who, according to the New York Times, was &“a precursor to Douglas Adams.&”
Victoria
by Lexy Timms“The Daughters of Darkness” (le figlie delle Tenebre) è una serie di eroine che potrebbero o no conoscersi, ma che tutte hanno lo stesso padre, Vlad Montour. Victoria è una Cacciatrice di vampiri, una delle ultime della sua specie. È il meglio del meglio. Quando scopre che uno dei suoi bersagli è effettivamente sua sorella, la lascia andare, solo per ritrovarsi così dalla parte sbagliata rispetto al consiglio. Costretta a dimostrare il suo valore, va a caccia del suo prossimo bersaglio, un lupo mannaro. Ferita e affamata, è obbligata a fare ciò che deve per sopravvivere. Le sue azioni provocano l’ira dell’antico consiglio, ritrovandosi così a essere l’unica cosa che aveva sempre disprezzato. La preda. Questa è la storia di Tori, scritta da W.J. May. È un racconto. Come cortesia, l’autrice ci tiene a informare i lettori che questo racconto finisce con un finale ricco di suspense. Il libro successivo continuerà la storia.
Victoria - Hijas de la oscuridad
by Lexy Timms Alexandra García GalvánSólo la muerte puede detenerla ahora "Hijas de la oscuridad" es una serie de heroínas que, puede que no se conozcan la una a la otra, pero tienen el mismo padre, Vlad Montour. Victoria es una vampira cazadora, una de las últimas de su especie. Ella es una de las mejores. Cuando se entera que uno de sus objetivos es en realidad su hermana, ella la deja ir, lo que la deja del lado equivocado del consejo, por lo que es obligada a demostrar su valía cuando va a cazar su próximo objetivo, un hombre lobo. Herida y hambrienta, está obligada a hacer lo que sea para sobrevivir. Sus acciones molestan al antiguo consejo y ella ahora se convierte en una de las cosas que siempre ha despreciado... una presa. Esta es la historia de Tori, por W.J. May. Es una novela corta. A manera de cortesía, la autora desea informar que el libro termina en suspenso. El siguiente libro saldrá a principios de otoño (o antes) y continuará con la historia.
Victoria Stich: Malvada y brillante
by Harriet Muncaster¡Nada puede detener a la brillante y malvada Victoria Stitch! Las gemelas Victoria Stitch y Celestine son como la noche y el día. Cuando se les niega su derecho a ser reinas de las hadas, Celestine lo acepta con dulzura, pero a Victoria Stitch la consume una insaciable sed de poder. ¿Crees que es posible liberarte de tu destino y reescribir tu historia?
Victoria Stitch 3 - Misteriosa y chispeante (Victoria Stitch #Volumen 3)
by Harriet Muncaster¡Nada puede detener a la misteriosa y chispeante Victoria Stitch!Una nueva aventura de la saga mágica de Harriet Muncaster, creadora de Isadora Moon.Victoria Stitch por fin se ha convertido en la reina del Bosque de Wiskling, junto con su hermana Celestine. Además, ahora es la orgullosa tía de la princesa Minnie Stitch, un bebé diamante que heredará el trono.Cuando antiguos enemigos se llevan a su sobrina, Victoria Stitch hará cualquier cosa para recuperarla. Será capaz incluso de volver al mundo de los humanos para luchar con su amiga Naomi.Ha llegado el momento de lucirse de nuevo y de recordarle a todo el mundo que Victoria Stitch es, simplemente..., ¡la reina!
Victoria Stitch: Malvada i brillant
by Harriet MuncasterRes pot aturar a la brillant i malvada Victoria Stitch! Les bessones Victoria Stitch i Celestine són com la nit i el dia. Quan se'ls nega el seu dret a ser les reines de las fades, la Celestine ho accepta amb dolçor, però a la Victoria Stitch la consumeix una insaciable set de poder. Creus que és possible alliberar-te del teu destí i reescriure la teva història?
Victoria, a filha da Escuridão
by W. J. May Alessandra WuVictoria Somente a morte pode detê-la agora As Filhas da Escuridão são uma série de heroínas femininas que podem ou não ter se conhecido, mas todas têm o mesmo pai, Vlad Montour. Victoria é uma Caçadora Vampira, um dos últimos de sua espécie. Ela é a melhor dos melhores. Quando ela descobre que um de seus alvos é na verdade a sua irmã, ela a deixa fugir e, com isso, acaba irritando o conselho. Forçada a provar o seu valor, ela caça o seu próximo alvo, um lobisomem. Ferida e com fome, ela é forçada a fazer o necessário para sobreviver. Suas ações perturbam o antigo conselho e agora ela tornou-se algo que ela sempre desprezou - Um caçado.
Victories (Shadow Grail #4)
by Rosemary Edghill Mercedes LackeySpirit White and her friends Burke, Loch, and Addie have escaped from Oakhurst Academy. But their freedom has come at a terrible cost--a dear friend sacrificed her own life to save theirs. In the wake of Muirin's death, they are also forced to deal with the terrifying truth behind the facade of Oakhurst Academy: all of the legends are true. Queen Guinevere, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table really had existed. With the magic of Merlin, they were able to imprison their greatest foe, Mordred, before he could plunge the world back into the Dark Ages. But Mordred is now free, in charge of Oakhurst Academy, and determined to finish what he started so long ago. Pursued by Shadow Knights, the reincarnated remnants of Mordred's original army, Spirit's small band undertakes a quest to recover the Four Hallows, objects of immeasurable power. Memories of a past life have begun to surface, one in which Spirit wields a legendary sword. She comes to realize that these memories are the true key to Mordred's defeat. Can Spirit and her friends manage to recapture the magic of Camelot in time to save their fellow students and prevent the end of the world? Shadow Grail #4: Victories is he fourth and final book in the Shadow Grail series by theNew York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill
Victories (Shadow Grail)
by Rosemary Edghill Mercedes LackeySpirit White and her friends Burke, Loch, and Addie have escaped from Oakhurst Academy. But their freedom has come at a terrible cost--a dear friend sacrificed her own life to save theirs. In the wake of Muirin's death, they are also forced to deal with the terrifying truth behind the facade of Oakhurst Academy: all of the legends are true.Queen Guinevere, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table really had existed. With the magic of Merlin, they were able to imprison their greatest foe, Mordred, before he could plunge the world back into the Dark Ages. But Mordred is now free, in charge of Oakhurst Academy, and determined to finish what he started so long ago. Pursued by Shadow Knights, the reincarnated remnants of Mordred's original army, Spirit's small band undertakes a quest to recover the Four Hallows, objects of immeasurable power. Memories of a past life have begun to surface, one in which Spirit wields a legendary sword. She comes to realize that these memories are the true key to Mordred's defeat. Can Spirit and her friends manage to recapture the magic of Camelot in time to save their fellow students and prevent the end of the world? Shadow Grail #4: Victories is the fourth and final book in the Shadow Grail series by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Victories Greater Than Death (Unstoppable #1)
by Charlie Jane AndersOutsmart Your Enemies. Outrun the Galaxy.“Just please, remember what I told you. Run. Don’t stop running for anything.”Tina never worries about being 'ordinary'--she doesn't have to, since she's known practically forever that she's not just Tina Mains, average teenager and beloved daughter. She's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon, and one day soon, it's going to activate, and then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Tina's legacy, after all, is intergalactic--she is the hidden clone of a famed alien hero, left on Earth disguised as a human to give the universe another chance to defeat a terrible evil.But when the beacon activates, it turns out that Tina's destiny isn't quite what she expected. Things are far more dangerous than she ever assumed--and everyone in the galaxy is expecting her to actually be the brilliant tactician and legendary savior Captain Thaoh Argentian, but Tina....is just Tina. And the Royal Fleet is losing the war, badly--the starship that found her is on the run and they barely manage to escape Earth with the planet still intact.Luckily, Tina is surrounded by a crew she can trust, and her best friend Rachel, and she is still determined to save all the worlds. But first she'll have to save herself.Buckle up your seatbelt for this thrilling YA sci-fi adventure set against an intergalactic war from internationally bestselling author Charlie Jane Anders.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Victory
by Lester Del ReyIt seemed Earth was a rich and undefended planet in a warring, hating galaxy. Things can be deceptive though; children playing can be quite rough--but that ain't war, friend!
Victory City
by Salman RushdieThe epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries—from the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize–winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie. <p><p> In the wake of an unimportant battle between two long-forgotten kingdoms in fourteenth-century southern India, a nine-year-old girl has a divine encounter that will change the course of history. After witnessing the death of her mother, the grief-stricken Pampa Kampana becomes a vessel for a goddess, who begins to speak out of the girl’s mouth. Granting her powers beyond Pampa Kampana’s comprehension, the goddess tells her that she will be instrumental in the rise of a great city called Bisnaga—“victory city”—the wonder of the world. <p><p>Over the next 250 years, Pampa Kampana’s life becomes deeply interwoven with Bisnaga’s, from its literal sowing from a bag of magic seeds to its tragic ruination in the most human of ways: the hubris of those in power. Whispering Bisnaga and its citizens into existence, Pampa Kampana attempts to make good on the task that the goddess set for her: to give women equal agency in a patriarchal world. <p><p>But all stories have a way of getting away from their creator, and Bisnaga is no exception. As years pass, rulers come and go, battles are won and lost, and allegiances shift, the very fabric of Bisnaga becomes an ever more complex tapestry—with Pampa Kampana at its center. <p><p>Brilliantly styled as a translation of an ancient epic, Victory City is a saga of love, adventure, and myth that is in itself a testament to the power of storytelling. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Victory City: A Novel
by Salman RushdieThe epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries—from the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize–winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie &“A major accomplishment by one of our greatest living writers . . . It does not resemble any other novel I could name.&”—Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Hours ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2023: TIME, The Toronto Star, The Washington Post, The Guardian, USA Today, The Tampa Bay Times, The Week, CNBC, Business Insider, Kirkus Reviews, and Literary HubIn the wake of an unimportant battle between two long-forgotten kingdoms in fourteenth-century southern India, a nine-year-old girl has a divine encounter that will change the course of history. After witnessing the death of her mother, the grief-stricken Pampa Kampana becomes a vessel for a goddess, who begins to speak out of the girl&’s mouth. Granting her powers beyond Pampa Kampana&’s comprehension, the goddess tells her that she will be instrumental in the rise of a great city called Bisnaga—&“victory city&”—the wonder of the world.Over the next 250 years, Pampa Kampana&’s life becomes deeply interwoven with Bisnaga&’s, from its literal sowing from a bag of magic seeds to its tragic ruination in the most human of ways: the hubris of those in power. Whispering Bisnaga and its citizens into existence, Pampa Kampana attempts to make good on the task that the goddess set for her: to give women equal agency in a patriarchal world. But all stories have a way of getting away from their creator, and Bisnaga is no exception. As years pass, rulers come and go, battles are won and lost, and allegiances shift, the very fabric of Bisnaga becomes an ever more complex tapestry—with Pampa Kampana at its center.Brilliantly narrated in the style of an ancient epic, Victory City is a saga of love, adventure, and myth that is in itself a testament to the power of storytelling.
Victory Conditions
by Elizabeth MoonFor Kylara Vatta, it's not just about liberating the star systems subjugated by Gammis Turek and defending the rest of the galaxy's freedom. There is also a score to be settled and payback to be meted out for the obliteration of the Vatta Transport dynasty. . . and the slaughter of Ky's family. But the enemy have their own escalation efforts under way - including the placement of covert agents among the allies with whom Ky and the surviving Vattas are collaborating in the war effort. And when a spy ring linked to a wealthy businessman is exposed, a cracked pirate code reveals a galaxy-wide conspiracy fueling the proliferation of Turek's warship fleet. Matching the invaders' swelling firepower will mean marshaling an armada of battle-ready ships for Ky to lead into combat. But a violent skirmish leaves Ky reeling - and presumed dead by her enemies. Now, as Turek readies an all-out attack on the Nexus system - a key conquest that could seal the rest of the galaxy's doom - Ky must rally to the challenge, draw upon every last reserve of her strategic skills, and reach deep if she is to tear from the ashes of tragedy her most decisive victory.
Victory Conditions: Vatta's War: Book Five (Vatta's War #5)
by Elizabeth MoonA vast and hostile force is attacking prosperous trade centres, destroying their space fleets then moving on, leaving death and chaos in their wake. Admiral Ky Vatta's family was decimated by one such attack and Turek, the pirate force's leader, will not escape her vengeance.Ky has a loyal taskforce, but the enemy have three times the ships and the firepower to match. She must offset these advantages with her knowledge of military strategy and her ace: superior ansible technology, facilitating fast and accurate in-space intelligence.The alternative to victory is unthinkable - devastation of interplanetary trading networks on a galaxy-wide scale - and the end of a way of life.'Rip-roaring action . . . This epic volume is a fine and fitting conclusion to Moon's grand space opera tour de force' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Victory of Eagles: A Novel of Temeraire (Temeraire #5)
by Naomi NovikNaomi Novik's triumphant debut, His Majesty's Dragon, introduced a dynamic new pair of heroes to the annals of fantasy fiction: the noble fighting dragon Temeraire and his master and commander, Capt. Will Laurence, who serves Britain's peerless Aerial Corps in the thick of the raging Napoleonic Wars. Now, in the latest novel of this dazzling series, they soar to new heights of breathtaking action and brilliant imagination. It is a grim time for the dragon Temeraire. On the heels of his mission to Africa, seeking the cure for a deadly contagion, he has been removed from military service-and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. For Britain, conditions are grimmer still: Napoleon's resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon's prime objective: the occupation of London. Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon' s forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war and to aid the resistance against the invasion before Napoleon's foothold on England's shores can become a stranglehold. If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain's scattered forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before-for king and country, and for their own liberty. But can the French aggressors be well and truly routed, or will a treacherous alliance deliver Britain into the hands of her would-be conquerors? BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Naomi Novik's Tongues of Serpents.
Victory of the Hawk
by Angela HighlandAs war rages across Adalonia, their only hope is a sword named Moonshadow, the weapon that first saved the elves from the Anreulag.JulianJulian yearns to confess his love to Faanshi, the elven healer who captivated him since their first chance encounter. Though he fears she and Kestar share a deep connection, he must thrust such worry aside as danger descends upon them and their uneasy elven allies...FaanshiFaanshi's connection to Kestar is inexplicable, born of her magic and their shared elven blood. She knows his every thought and desire, but her heart lies with Julian. She'll have to find a way to tell him soon, even in the midst of rebellion...KestarThough he knows not why-only that it involves his own recently discovered elven heritage-Kestar has risked the lives of everyone around him. For the Anreulag, the Voice of the Gods, has been freed of Her magical prison and will kill all in Her path until he is found.Book three of Rebels of Adalonia95,000 words
Victory on Janus (Janus #2)
by Andre NortonThree types of beings inhabit Janus. They are the garth, humans who have given up all technology; the spacemen who run the spaceports; and the Iftin, tree spirits who once were men and who have metamorphosed into something nocturnal and magical. Ayer is awakened from hibernation in his protective tree because something is destroying the forests and people of Janus, something which looks exactly like Iftin, garth and spaceman. Something robotic...
Victory's Price: An Alphabet Squadron Novel (Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron #3)
by Alexander FreedThe aces of the New Republic have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy!In the wake of Yrica Quell&’s shocking decision—and one of the fiercest battles of their lives—the remnants of Alphabet Squadron seek answers and closure across a galaxy whose old war scars are threatening to reopen.Soran Keize has returned to the tip of Shadow Wing&’s spear. Operation Cinder, the terrifying protocol of planetary extermination that began in the twilight of the Imperial era, burns throughout the galaxy. Shadow Wing is no longer wounded prey fleeing the hunters of the New Republic. With its leader, its strength has returned, and its Star Destroyers and TIE squadrons lurk in the darkness between stars, carrying out the fallen Emperor&’s final edict of destruction—as well as another, stranger mission, one Keize has championed not for the dying Empire, but for its loyal soldiers.Alphabet Squadron&’s ships are as ramshackle and damaged as their spirits, but they&’ve always had one another. Now, as they face the might of Keize&’s reborn juggernaut, they aren&’t sure they even have that. How do you catch a shadow? How do you kill it? And when you&’re finally victorious, who pays the price?
Vida Feliz
by Lorena Franco Veruska MartinsVIDA FELIZ, A COMÉDIA ROMÂNTICA DO MOMENTO! ÚNICA E IRREPETÍVEL, já conquistou a centenas de leitores ao redor do mundo. Da autora do BEST-SELLER "A viajante do tempo". E se tivéssemos uma segunda oportunidade? Viva página a página uma intensa história sobre a procura da felicidade. Laura Smith, uma popular e egocêntrica top model, morre de uma maneira absurda e inesperada estando no seu melhor momento profissional em Nova Iorque. A partir desse momento sua aventura começa, no seu primeiro passeio como fantasma, na cidade dos arranha-céus, encontra nada mais e nada menos a John Lennon. Mas, ao chegar à luz e conhecer São Pedro, este diz que ela deve voltar. Em outro corpo, em outra vida, em outro lugar... lembrando mais da vida anterior como modelo do que da vida atual, com um toque sobrenatural, complicando ainda mais sua vida, em certos momentos. Laura começará a viver como Marta, um caixa de supermercado em uma pequena cidade chamada Valencia de Alcântara (Cáceres), com uma vida bem diferente à anterior e com muitos problemas por resolver. Uma comédia leve, ágil e divertida. Um romance com pontos dramáticos, cheio de magia e fantasia, que te farão partícipe de uma história bem incomum e com a qual você se envolverá do princípio ao fim.
Vida Takes Charge (Forever Fairies)
by Maddy MaraJoin the four Alpha Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will need to do all they can to help save the day.Welcome back to the Magic Forest!Flying fever is spreading around the Forever Tree, and the Alpha Wings need to find a cure quickly! Vida and her friends only have one hope—travel farther into the Magic Forest and ask the mysterious Beast of Many Wings for help. But Serpentina, the evil snake spirit, is still trying to stop them at every turn. The fairies will have to work together to stay safe. Will they be able to heal everyone before the Midblossom Ball?
Vida, Amor e Morte
by Cat Nicolaou Yasmim PlechO amor dói como espinhos quando lábios vermelhos dão um último beijo em um dia chuvoso na Ilha da Alegria. Vida, Amor e Morte é uma coleção de contos de Romance, Crime, Terror e Comédia. "Vida, Amor e Morte" é uma coleção de contos peculiares que lidam com o lado mais sobrio do romance.