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Arina au pays des merveilles. La bête et pas une seule beauté. Livre 3 (Arina au pays des merveilles. La bête et pas une seule beauté #3)
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLa licence de la fée marraine arrive à expiration ! Que va-t-elle devenir sans magie ? Comment pourra-t-elle arriver à payer sa nouvelle licence ?
Arina en el país de las maravillas. La bestia y ninguna bella. Libro 1 (Arina en el país de las maravillas. #1)
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaArina se adentra en un mundo mágico donde conoce al hada Miranda, quien trata de desencantar a su ahijado, el príncipe Henry, (su cara está desfigurada por un hechizo maligno). Y solo el beso de una princesa puede romper el hechizo. Miranda y Arina montan una agencia matrimonial "Bodas y Rosas" y se anuncian en un espejo mágico. ¿Se llenará la agencia de princesas? ¡Comienzan las aventuras mágicas de Arina en un mundo nuevo!
Asistente del mago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaResumen(descripción del libro) La bruja principiante Hilda, después de graduarse de la Academia de Magia, llegó a la corte real para convertirse en asistente del mago de la corte. Pero sucedió lo inesperado: el viejo rey se enamoró de Hilda. Y decidió casarse con ella. Sin embargo, la joven encantadora no quería casarse y, para deshacerse del rey, le ofreció rejuvenecer. El rey estaba de acuerdo. Pero algo salió mal con el hechizo y el rey, en lugar de convertirse en un joven, se convirtió en un arrogante niño caprichoso. El mago de la corte y su asistente hicieron todo lo posible para rectificar la situación. Y por eso tuvieron que emprender un largo viaje, a la tierra donde se rumoreaba que viven las hadas de las montañas. ¡Oh, sin duda van a arreglar el error fatal!
La ayudante del mago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLa futura maga Hilde fue después de terminar la Academia de Magia a la corte real para convertirse en la ayudante del mago de la corte. Sin embargo, el viejo rey se enamoró de Hilde y decidió casarse con ella. Pero la bella muchacha no quería todavía unirse en matrimonio y, para deshacerse del rey, le ofreció rejuvenecerlo. El rey estuvo de acuerdo inmediatamente. Pero algo no funcionó con el conjuro mágico y el rey, en vez de convertirse en un hombre joven, como planeado, se transformó en un muchacho descarado y caprichoso. El mago de la corte y su ayudante intentaron mejorar esta situación, por lo que tuvieron que proceder a un largo viaje, en una zona donde supuestamente vivían las hadas de las montañas. ¡Ellas podrán arreglar con total seguridad ese ominoso error!
The Beast and Not a Single Beauty
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaArina Solovyova is apparated to the wizardly world and meets fairy Miranda there. Miranda is trying to remove spells from her godson Henry (his face is disfigured by evil charms). Only the kiss of true love can remove the spell from the prince. Miranda and Arina organize together the marriage agency “Weddings and Roses” and advertise it via magic mirrors. Not only princesses of various origin rush to the agency, but swindlers, too. Work in the marriage agency is in full swing. At this point, Miranda’s magical license, allowing her to exercise magic, expires. The fairy tries to get money and decides to commit an unforgivable undertaking, as a result of which the royal ruby comes into the hands of zwergs (mountain dwarves-jewellers). Zwergs use it to ornate the necklace of the Goddess Freyja. King Richard, the father of Prince Henry, is extremely dissatisfied with the actions of Miranda. However, he helps her to renew the license. And he also asks the fairy to find him a decent wife. Fairy Chloe arrives in the castle as a contender for the king's heart. Soon, it turns out that it was she who cast a spell on Prince Henry in a fit of anger sixteen years ago…
Bestia y ni una sola bella. Libro 2 (Arina en el país de las maravillas #2)
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLa niña y el Hada Madrina abren una agencia matrimonial para desencantar al Príncipe, pero las cosas no salen según lo planeado... [Arina en el país de las maravillas. Bestia y ni una sola belleza. Libro 2] La niña y el Hada Madrina abren una agencia matrimonial para desencantar al Príncipe, pero las cosas no salen según lo planeado... Arina entra en el mundo mágico y conoce al hada Miranda, que intenta desencantar a su ahijado, el príncipe Enrique (su rostro está desfigurado por maleficios). Y solo el beso de una princesa puede hechizar al Príncipe. Juntas, Miranda y Arina crearon una agencia matrimonial 'Bodas y rosas' y anuncian en un espejo mágico. A la agencia no solo llegan princesas, también estafadores. ¡Comienzan las aventuras mágicas de Arina en otro mundo!
Bestia y ni una sola bella. Libro 3 (Arina en el país de las maravillas #3)
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena Kryuchkova¡La licencia mágica del Hada Madrina expira! ¿Qué será ella sin magia? ¿Cómo pagará ella por la licencia mágica? Descripción de la serie: Arina ingresa al mundo mágico y conoce al hada Miranda, quien intenta desencantar a su ahijado, el príncipe Henry (su rostro está desfigurado por maleficios). Y solo el beso de una princesa puede hechizar al Príncipe. Juntas, Miranda y Arina crearon una agencia matrimonial 'Bodas y rosas' y anuncian en un espejo mágico. A la agencia no solo llegan princesas, también estafadores. ¡Comienzan las aventuras mágicas de Arina en otro mundo!
La Bestia y sin Bella
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaArina Soloviova entra en un mágico mundo y se encuentra con el hada madrina Miranda, quien está tratando deshechizar a su ahijado el príncipe Henry (su rostro está desfigurado por un hechizo). Solo el beso de un amor verdadero podrá deshechizarlo. , Miranda y Arina juntas organizan una agencia matrimonial "Bodas y Rosas" y la promocionan por el espejo mágico. No solo las princesas de diversas regiones se dan prisa para ir a la agencia, sino también las estafadoras. En la agencia la cosa esta que arde y para ese tiempo el hada madrina Miranda se le acabaron sus poderes mágicos, debido a que su licencia se le expiro. El hada intenta conseguir dinero y decide emprender una aventura inaceptable, que da como resultado, que el rubí real caiga en manos de los Tsvergs (los gnomos-joyeros de la montaña), hasta que aparece en el collar de la diosa Freya. El rey Ricardo, padre del príncipe Henry, está muy molesto por las acciones del hada. Sin embargo, él rey la ayuda a renovar su licencia y le pide que encuentre una princesa digna para su hijo. El hada madrina Chloe llega al castillo, ella pretende el corazón del rey, pero resulta evidente que fue ella quien, en un ataque de ira, encantó al príncipe Henry hace dieciséis años... La aventura comienza...
La Detective Mágica
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLea la continuación del cuento “La Bestia y sin Bella”: ¡Las aventuras mágicas de Arina Soloviova continúan!... La paz en el mundo mágico de Miranda reinó poco. Por culpa del misterioso Conejo Blanco, se pierde el cristal mágico de luz de luna. Es un objeto del rey Oberón, que hace cumplir cualquier deseo y si cae en las manos de un codicioso habitante del mundo mágico entonces ocurrirán muchas desgracias… Miranda, por su parte, había dejado su labor como hada madrina y se puso a trabajar en el Departamento de Objetos mágicos perdidos. La hechicera tiene la intención de encontrar el cristal perdido junto con su asistente Arina Soloviova y su gato mágico Bertrand. En este sentido, se trasladan a un mundo semejante al de la Inglaterra victoriana y llegan a la ciudad de Londinium. Allí abrirán una agencia de detectives, para resolver el secreto del perro de Baskerville y de nuevo toparse con el Conejo Blanco misterioso. ¿Dónde terminará esto?
Il quadro del drago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaGiappone, fine del XVIII ed inizio del XIX secolo, città di Edo (l’attuale Tokyo). Oey Katsushika è la figlia del pittore Hokusai Katsushika. Sin dall’infanzia la ragazzina mostra interesse per la pittura e sogna di diventare a sua volta, in futuro, una pittrice affermata; assiste il padre nel suo lavoro e produce anche una serie di proprie opere. La vita di Oey, però, non si limita solamente alla pittura. Nel suo destino c’è anche l’incontro con molte persone e creature mitologiche. Il suo amico d’infanzia, Shiotaro, muore in giovane età e rinasce come drago. In seguito appare a Oey e i due iniziano insieme a viaggiare attraverso mondi misteriosi. Essi finiscono per incontrare di nuovo, Satsuki, la loro comune amica, che è stata venduta da bambina al quartiere a luci rosse. Tutti insieme dovranno vivere una serie di avventure fantastiche…
La Bestia senza nessuna Bella
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaStoria avvincente, non priva di umorismo, sulle avventure della ragazzina Arina in un mondo magico. L’intraprendente ragazza e una fata aprono un’agenzia matrimoniale per poter liberare un principe da un incantesimo Arina Solovyova finisce per sbaglio in un mondo magico e fa la conoscenza con la fata Miranda, che sta cercando di togliere l’incantesimo che ha colpito il suo figlioccio Henry (il suo volto è stato deformato da un sortilegio). Il principe può essere guarito solo dal bacio di vero amore. Unite le loro forze, Miranda e Arina organizzano l’agenzia “Matrimoni e Rose” e diffondono la sua pubblicità tramite uno specchio magico. All’agenzia accorrono non solo principesse di diverse casate, ma anche truffatrici. Nell’agenzia matrimoniale c’è molto movimento. Proprio in quel momento a Miranda viene sospesa la licenza di fata, che le permette di utilizzare la magia. La fata cerca di trovare il denaro e decide di mettere in atto un gesto avventato in seguito al quale il rubino del re cade in mano degli zwerg (gli gnomi gioiellieri delle montagne) e finisce poi nella collana della dea Freia. Re Richard, padre del principe Henry, non è affatto felice per quanto fatto da Miranda ma l’aiuta comunque a rinnovare la sua licenza e chiede alla fata di cercare anche per lui una moglie che sia un adeguato partito. Come pretendente al cuore del re al castello si presenta la fata Chloe. Presto si capisce che è proprio lei colei che, diciotto anni prima, in un impeto di rabbia aveva scagliato l’incantesimo contro il principe Henry...
L'aiutante del mago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaHilda, la maga principiante, al termine dell’Accademia della magia, giunse alla corte reale, per diventare um’aiutante del mago di corte. Ma passò una cosa inaspettata: il vecchio re si innamorò di Hilda. E decise di sposarla. Però la giovane non voleva legarsi in un un matrimonio e, per liberarsene gli propose di ringiovanirsi. Il re accettò volentieri. Ma qualcosa passò con l’incantesimo e il re, al posto di un giovane uomo si trasformò in un ragazzo impudente e capriccioso. Il mago della corte e la sua aiutante tentavano in ogni modo di correggere la situazione. E per questo furono costretti a recarsi in un lungo viaggio, in un luogo, dove si diceva vivessero fate della montagna. Davvero loro si che potevano correggere certamenteil fatale errore!
Magical Detective
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaContinue reading the sequel of “The Beast and no one Beauty” book. Magical adventures of Arina Soloviyeva continue! Peace in magical world of Miranda reigned not for long. Due to the guilt of White Rabbit, magical crystal of the moonlight – artifact of Oberon King, which fulfill wishes, disappeared. If someone greedy would have taken it, a lot of misfortune around would have occurred. Miranda, meanwhile, left the service of the fairy and was employed into the department on the search of magical artifacts. The sorceress is determined to find lost crystal, with her helper Arina and her magical cat Bertrane. With this purpose, they move d to the world, which was like Victorian England, and found themselves in the city Londinium. There they will open detective agency, guess the secret of Baskerville dog and meet enigmatic White Rabbit. How all this will end?
The Secret of the Ancient Tomb
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaVictorian England. William Adamson, a professor of mythology, is fond of the history of the ancient Sumerian civilization, once located in Mesopotamia. Suddenly Adamson receives a solid inheritance and finds a sponsor in the British Museum. And thus, he fulfills his cherished dream — he goes to the Middle East, the cradle of ancient Sumerian history. After lengthy archaeological excavations, William and his colleague find the ancient tomb of the legendary king Gilgamesh, filled with artifacts. In particular, golden tablets dotted with mysterious symbols fall into their hands. Archaeologists are trying to decipher them and understand that Gilgamesh is a real historical person, a descendant of the Anunnaki race, who came to Earth from the depths of space. Returning to England, Adamson publishes a scientific work in which he tries bit by bit to restore the history of aliens. And he openly speaks out in favor of the extraterrestrial origin of not only the many artifacts found, but also of the people themselves. And actually offers to rewrite the history of humanity. Meanwhile, the Vatican is troubled by the bold ideas of a young archaeologist, undermining the foundations of faith, and is trying to resist William through various print media. Unknown people enter William’s chamber, after which important working materials disappear without a trace. The Vatican's agent steals gold tablets stored in the British Museum so that scientists could not completely decipher them and comprehend ancient secrets. However, a young lady appears on the “stage” who does not agree with the Vatican’s actions and has long been watching William, and clearly feels sympathy for him. In her appearance, she resembles a description of the ancient Sumerian goddess...
Una detective magica (Magiche avventure di Arina #2)
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLeggete la prosecuzione del libro “La Bestia senza nessuna Bella". Le avventure magiche di Arina Solovyova continuano! Nel mondo magico di Miranda la quiete non è durata a lungo. Per colpa di un misterioso Bianconiglio è stato smarrito un cristallo magico di luce lunare, un artefatto che, di proprietà di re Oberon, esaudisce i desideri. Se qualche avido abitante del mondo magico se ne appropriasse potrebbero accadere molte disgrazie. Nel frattempo Miranda ha lasciato il suo lavoro di fata madrina e si è trasferita al Settore Ricerca Artefatti Magici. La maga è intenzionata a ritrovare il cristallo perduto, assieme alla sua assistente Arina Solovyova e al suo gattino magico Bertrand. Per riuscirci, tutti e tre si trasferiscono in un mondo molto simile all’Inghilterra dell’epoca vittoriana e finiscono nella città di Londinium. È là che devono aprire un’agenzia di investigazioni, risolvere il mistero del cane Baskerville e incontrare di nuovo il misterioso Bianconiglio. Come andrà a finire?...
Die Gehilfin des Zauberers
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena Kryuchkova Lina CabacDie angehende Zauberin Hilde ist nach Abschluss der Akademie der Magie zum Königshof gekommen, um Gehilfin des höfischen Zauberers zu werden. Es geschah jedoch, dass der alte König sich in Hilde verliebte und beschloss, sie zu heiraten. Allerdings wollte sich das schöne Mädchen durch Ehe noch nicht binden lassen und, um den König los zu werden, bot sie ihm an, sich verjüngen zu lassen. Der König erklärte sich damit sofort einverstanden. Aber etwas stimmte mit dem Zauberspruch nicht und der König, anstatt wie beabsichtigt ein junger Mann zu werden, verwandelte sich in einen frechen, launischen Jungen. Der höfische Zauberer und seine Gehilfin versuchten diese Situation zu verbessern, deswegen sollten sie sich auf eine lange Reise begeben, in eine Gegend, wo angeblich die Bergenfeen wohnten. Diese werden ganz gewiss den ominösen Fehler beheben können!
The Magician's assistant
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena Kryuchkova Anela NandkumarThe Novice sorceress Hilda at the end of the Academy of Magic came to the royal court to become the assistant of the Court magician. But it was to happen: The Old King fell in love with Hilda. He decided to marry her. However, the young woman did not want to bind herself to marriage and to get rid of the king she offered him to rejuvenate. The king readily agreed. But something with the spell went wrong and the king instead of becoming a young man he turned into an impudent capricious boy. The court magician and his assistant tried to correct the situation in every way. They had to go on a long distance journey, to the land where the rumored mountain fairies lived. They will certainly fix the fatal mistake!
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
by R. F KuangFrom award-winning author R. F. Kuang comes Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. <p><p>Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. <p>1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation—also known as Babel. <p><p>Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working—the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire’s quest for colonization. <p><p>For Robin, Oxford is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland. As his studies progress, Robin finds himself caught between Babel and the shadowy Hermes Society, an organization dedicated to stopping imperial expansion. When Britain pursues an unjust war with China over silver and opium, Robin must decide…Can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Burning God (The Poppy War #3)
by R. F KuangThe exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R. F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect.After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead. Despite her losses, Rin hasn’t given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much—the people of the southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges—and unexpected opportunities. While her new allies in the Southern Coalition leadership are sly and untrustworthy, Rin quickly realizes that the real power in Nikan lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Backed by the masses and her Southern Army, Rin will use every weapon to defeat the Dragon Republic, the colonizing Hesperians, and all who threaten the shamanic arts and their practitioners. As her power and influence grows, though, will she be strong enough to resist the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it?
The Complete Poppy War Trilogy: The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God (The Poppy War)
by R. F KuangFrom R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel, this collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy—The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God—a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.The Poppy WarA war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan’s most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism—and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity. . .The Dragon RepublicAfter committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress’s enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix’s fearsome power grows—and so does her vengeance. . .The Burning GodAfter saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin’s power and influence grows—but so does the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it. . .“Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history, the themes of war, politics, and colonialism are balanced with terrific, flawed characters and amazing worldbuilding.”—Library Journal (starred review)
The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War #2)
by R. F KuangRin’s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War—an epic fantasy combining the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters.The war is over.The war has just begun.Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has just ended, shaman and warrior Rin cannot forget the atrocity she committed to save her people. Now she is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vice, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with her fearsome power. Though she does not want to live, she refuses to die until she avenges the traitorous Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland to its enemies. Her only hope is to join forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who plots to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new republic. But neither the Empress nor the Dragon Warlord are what they seem. The more Rin witnesses, the more she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix’s deadly power once more. Because there is nothing Rin won’t sacrifice to save her country . . . and exact her vengeance.
The Poppy War: A Novel (The Poppy War #1)
by R. F KuangA brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic, in the tradition of Ken Liu’s Grace of Kings and N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance Trilogy. <P><P>When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising. <P><P>But surprises aren’t always good. <P><P>Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive—and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school. <P><P>For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . .Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 (Best American)
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Tens Of Thousands Worlds Of Martial God: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Shu KuangRenthis was a gorgeous world with splendid martial spirits here books and poems could kill people arrows could chase after the soul and paintings could become a prison a saber martial spirit could cut through the heavens in the ascension divine dynasty's heavenly star city a young man with superb talent martial spirit had gone against the heavens and changed his fate returning back to sixteen years old it was the beginning of a blood-boiling legend in all the heavens and all the worlds my lord rises and falls
Tens Of Thousands Worlds Of Martial God: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Shu KuangRenthis was a gorgeous world with splendid martial spirits here books and poems could kill people arrows could chase after the soul and paintings could become a prison a saber martial spirit could cut through the heavens in the ascension divine dynasty's heavenly star city a young man with superb talent martial spirit had gone against the heavens and changed his fate returning back to sixteen years old it was the beginning of a blood-boiling legend in all the heavens and all the worlds my lord rises and falls