In a world of wizards and vampires a clever man may make a fortune. But hunting the undead is no small task, as Coragan the bounty hunter will soon find out. He will need all his wits and the help of his comrades. Together, they must pit themselves against a creature so old time itself bends knee, an ancient vampire by the name of Lucian val Drasmyr.A Vampire Does Not Make For Easy Prey … Wizards have their magic, warriors their brawn, but a vampire lacks for nothing; he is the true ruler of the night and the last foe any sane man would choose to face. My name is Lucian, and I have no fear. Not the fabled magic used by wizards, nor the swords of lesser men; my strength is timeless, drawn from darkness. I am vampire, with no master save my own unending hunger. I long for blood, your blood, and neither blade nor magic spell can keep me long from my prize.In Drisdak, the magic of the wizards is strong, but a true vampire will hunt them all the same … Unease and foreboding have always been associated with the local wizards guild; peasants have an innate distrust of magic and those who use it. But now, a mysterious fire at the guild has left two men dead and a third missing. And one of those men was the guild master, one of the most powerful wizards in the city, and his successor wants to know what happened to him. Enter Coragan of Esperia, the renowned bounty hunter and his comrades: Borak the warrior, and Galladrin the rogue. If anyone can unravel this mess they can. But are even they prepared to challenge the horrible evil lurking at the heart of the mystery? An ancient, pitiless vampire named Lucian val Drasmyr. See if Coragan and the wizards can defeat the terrible vampire, Drasmyr, buy Drasmyr now! Views: 252
In Every Day, New York Times bestselling author David Levithan presented readers with his most ambitious novel to date: Every morning, A wakes up in a different body and leads a different life. A must never get too attached, must never be noticed, must never interfere.
The novel Every Day starts on Day 5994 of A’s life. In this digital-only collection Six Earlier Days, Levithan gives readers a glimpse at a handful of the other 5993 stories yet to be told that inform how A navigates the complexities of a life lived anew each day.
In Every Day, readers discover if you can truly love someone who is destined to change every day. In Six Earlier Days, readers will discover a little bit more about how A became that someone.
Fans of Levithan’s books such as Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, co-written with Rachel Cohn, and Will Grayson, Will Grayson, co-written with John Green, will not want to miss A’s adventures in Every Day and Six Earlier Days. Views: 252
Horace Walpole\'s classic novel, regarded as the first gothic novel ever published and starting the influential genre. Views: 252
The Unspoken follows the plight of Daniel Amos, a fifty-nine year old preacher on a journey to find out the truth about his son, Jay, killed in a motorcycle accident ten years earlier. Daniel befriends his son's companions and, through their personal experiences, glimpses his son's secret existence, and dwells on the possibility his son may have taken his own life.With retirement looming, fifty-nine year old pastor Dan Amos has more questions than he began with. The world has changed. And then there is Jay. Was his son’s bike accident really suicide? Ten years may have passed, but peace still eludes him. And all he has left are photos of a twenty-two year old son he didn’t know, dressed in leather; tattooed and angry; mirroring the two young men pictured with him – Ned and Joe: unwelcome at the funeral, but now, perhaps, the only lead in finding out what really happened to Jay. Dan is determined to seek them out, even if it marks a descent into their world.Ned is a dreamer with an unlovable face, unkempt pony tail and intimidating tattoos. He is out of shape and angry at a pedestrian life that hasn’t met his expectations. He has tried every fad to quench his thirst for success and it is his wife who bears the brunt of his frustration. Joe is taller, better looking and less threatening than Ned and, like Ned, has his own secrets. He is living life the only way he knows: filling his nights with rum and cokes and the quest for a bed partner. Both men maintain that there is no secret to Jay’s death, and Dan is met with hostility when he originally confronts them. But when their lives begin to change it is not long before they are the ones seeking Dan out for support and guidance. What ensues bridges the gap between the two worlds with friendship and camaraderie, as Dan supports Joe through his difficult new relationship and tries to steer Ned away from violence and frustration. As the friendships develop Dan feels that he is getting closer and closer to Jay. His son had been experimenting, making up for lost time, conflicted by a pure upbringing and a life he wanted to pursue. Dan has built up the idea of suicide to make some sense of it all, but there is no sense to be made.It is more than a year later, when Dan receives some devastating news, that the relationships are rekindled. Ned and Joe support him into an ambulance and it is clear that they have become his sons. Dan mimics Ned and Joe; being them; being Jay; shouting at the staff and at a life that he still doesn’t understand.Dan begs for more time, to be able to understand and help people, and is told that there is nothing he can do; that the deepest wounds in life are always nursed alone. Views: 252
Isabel is a young princess when her parents adopt the son of her father's best friend. Soon after, she learns that her kingdom is a great danger, and her entire world will change forever. Her fate is soon put into the hands of Sir Owen, who is the King's most trusted knight. While Isabel, is struggles to find her place, William, must also learn to adjust to his new life as part of the royal familIsabel is a young princess when her parents adopt the son of her father's best friend. Soon after, she learns that her kingdom is a great danger, and her entire world will change forever. Her fate is soon put into the hands of Sir Owen, who is the King's most trusted knight. While Isabel, is struggles to find her place, William, must also learn to adjust to his new life as part of the royal family. Soon after he goes to live with the royal family, he discovers that he has mysterious strengths, and finds himself saving the life of the Princess. Will Owen and William, be able to keep the Princess safe? Views: 251
Alex's job is to search derelicts for anything that may be valuable. The problem is, 'valuable' is relative, but danger is not...A collection fifteen poems (sixteen if you count the dedication)covering love, loss, and humor. These poems are based on actual persons and events in my life. These words were written between May 1992 and August 2011. I've included photos of those who inspired me the most. I have made 1 "hard copy" for myself, and wanted to share my words with others. Views: 251
THE MAD MASK is book two in critically acclaimed author Barry Lyga's Archvillain series!
Things haven't been going well for Kyle since Mighty Mike became the new town hero. He's pretty sure he could fix this disaster if he could expose Mike's secret (he's an alien), but to do that Kyle would have to admit he is the Azure Avenger -- the unintentional town archvillain.
One night a new masked hero, aptly named the Mad Mask, arrives, boasting to the Azure Avenger of an off-the-charts IQ and superior superpowers. Yet the Mad Mask has come seeking intellectual assistance in building Ultitron (the robot of all robots). In exchange he offers to allow the Azure Avenger to use the awesome Ultitron to rid the world, or at least Bouring, of Mighty Mike. Forging alliances isn't usually Kyle's style, but it seems he has no choice. While Kyle agrees to help, he also has another plan: finding out who the Mad Mask is and how he got his powers. Because the last thing the Azure Avenger needs is another mindless archvillain hanging around town! Views: 251
Marie is a college student living in Laval Quebec. An unexpected tragedy brings her to a turning point in her love life. Little did she know that the voice of a young girl sharing her name and her pain, would give her the answer she was looking for.Medb hErenn serves Seidhloch the Moneylender of Ulthar as the steward of his business interests in the Dreamlands, because she owes him a debt. Though she serves him faithfully and honestly, she does not like being beholden to him, so when the Cats of Ulthar offer her a large reward to retrieve their most sacred artifact, stolen from the Temple of the Great Ones, she accepts without hesitation.It seems a simple enough task, but it has been taken to the onyx city of Inganok in the far north, where cats are forbidden to go. On top of that, who or whatever took the artifact seems to be after more than financial gain, despite its priceless value, because upon reaching the city it has vanished without a trace. Then Leng Men appear, old enemies from previous adventures. Are they somehow involved, or will they prove to be a red herring?Medb and her companions must find the artifact, not just for the reward, but also before it can be used to release an evil that could threaten the whole of the Dreamlands. But how can one find a needle in a haystack? Views: 251
Carnegiea Saguaro travels to the mountains to make an alliance with the mountain Pines against the Agaves. Joshua Tree, sends her to the top of the mountain to hum the witch away.Joshua Agave thinks himself clever, but in the end, the joke may be on him. The fate of the pricklepeople and their human friends lays in the balance when the winter witch demands a blossom more beautiful than Datura.Carnegiea Saguaro is sent by her father to the mountains to make an alliance with a the Pines against the Agaves. Joshua Tree sends her to the top of the mountain to hum the witch away.Joshua Agave thinks himself clever. In the end, the joke may be on him, when Carnegiea is more successful than he could have ever imagined. He must travel with the fair Carnegiea through the treacherous Sonorous desert to the home of the winter witch which lays on the horizon to make his apology. The fate of the pricklepeople and their human friends will lay in the balance when Mistress When, the winter witch, demands a blossom more beautiful than even her prized Datura.A short story based on some of the characters in Flat Fax and the Book of Doors. Views: 251
This book focuses on and clarifies the way in which good decisions cause positive reactions.This book draws upon a wealth of respected authors as resources to help explain ideas regarding the creation of positive responses through good decision making. It describes how pressure and change from the environment reinforces the positive natural cycle. Our systems are naturally programmed to react to pressure in a positive way. We can learn a simple skill that will help us use our energy, sensitivity, and flexibility in beneficial ways. Views: 251
Long before The Hunger Games there was the Galax-Arena, where children kidnapped from slums are pitted against each other for the benefit of a shadowy audience that feeds on their fear. A dark, uncompromising thriller and a young adult cult classic.Gillian Rubinstein is a multi-award-winning author who has published over 30 books. Her novels include much loved works for children and young adults such as the Space Demons trilogy, also part of the Untapped Collection. As Lian Hearn, she wrote of the internationally bestselling Otori series. Galax-Arena was first published in 1995. For more information visit gillianrubinstein.com Views: 251
Dr. Christiane Northrup’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Wisdom of
Menopause has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new
vision of midlife—and will continue to do so for generations to come.
As Dr. Northrup has championed, the “change” is not simply a collection
of physical symptoms to be “fixed,” but a mind-body revolution that
brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The
choices a woman makes now—from the quality of her relationships to the
quality of her diet—have the power to secure vibrant health and
well-being for the rest of her life. Now completely revised, this
groundbreaking classic draws on the current research and medical
advances in women’s health, and includes: a new section on sex after
50—and how, if need be, you can rejuvenate your sex life; updated
mammogram guidelines—and how thermography improves breast health; the
latest on the glycemic index, optimal blood sugar levels, and ways to
prevent diabetes; dietary guidelines revealing that hidden sugar—not
dietary fat—is the main culprit in heart disease, cancer, and obesity;
all you need to know about perimenopause and why it’s critical to your
well-being; a vital program for ensuring pelvic health during and after
menopause; and strategies to combat osteoporosis and strengthen bones
for life. With this trusted resource, Dr. Christiane Northrup shows that
women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment—emerging wiser,
healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before. Views: 251
Respected author, critic, and essayist Bruce Bawer—whose previous book, While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam Is Destroying the West from Within, was a New York Times bestseller and a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist—now offers a trenchant and sweeping critique of the sorry state of higher education since the campus revolutions of the late '60s and early '70s. In The Victims' Revolution, Bawer incisively contends that the rise of identity-based college courses and disciplines (Women's Studies, Black Studies, Gay Studies, etc.) forty years ago has resulted in an impoverishment of thought and widespread political confusion, while filling the brains of students with politically correct mush. Timely, controversial, and brilliantly argued, Bawer's The Victims' Revolution is necessary reading for students, educators, and anyone concerned about the contemporary crisis in academia—a serious and important work that stands with... Views: 251
