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Enter the thrilling third volume in the epic Collegium Chronicles.In Mercedes Lackey's classic coming-of-age story, the orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parent's identity with burning urgency-while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained by the King's Own Herald as an undercover agent for Valdemar. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena has to face her famous but uncaring father, one of Valdemar's most renowned Bards. And Healing Trainee Bear must struggle against his disapproving parents, who are pressuring Bear to quit the Healers' Collegium because he lacks the magical Healing Gift.Each of the three friends must face his or her demons an...
Chaotic
HIS ANGELI was born into a secret society known as the Lords. There is no limit to their depravity. If they want to be respected, they have to earn it.Women like me are merely allowed to exist in their world ... until they no longer need us.I've spent most of my life wishing death would find me. That I'd be granted an escape from the reality I was forced to endure. But luck has never been on my side. It seemed I was destined to never be anything more than a failure.I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.Then one night I took control of my life. It was my first taste of freedom, and I wanted someone to notice me.Turns out, that was a mistake, and my father had been ...
Little Golden Book Biographies
Chappell Roan
Celebrate the rise of pop sensation and singer-songwriter Chappell Roan with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her inspiring story alongside beautiful full-color illustrations!It’s being true to herself and creating the music she loves that has made Chappell Roan the artist she is today.Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography brings the story of this talented singer-songwriter to life—from her early beginnings in Missouri to her awesome live performances at music festivals. Chappell proudly shares her true self with the world and her fans love her for it!Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and shar...
Charm
The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling SeriesGoodreads Most Anticipated YA Book of NovemberFinally find out what happened during those missing four months, as the thrilling adventure continues!He’s under my skin…After Katmere, I shouldn’t be surprised by anything. Including the existence of a world beyond my world called the Shadow Realm. Yet here I am, stuck in a strange, dangerous place with the worst of the supernaturals, the monster that other monsters fear: Hudson Vega. He might be Jaxon’s brother and ridiculously hot, but he’s a complete bona fide pain in my ass.The question is whether we’ll find a way out before I kill him…or run out of ti...
Chase Darkness with Me
A New York Times Bestseller. ***Pre-Order the Paperback Version, with a brand new chapter detailing how the Bear Brook/Allenstown 4 victims were identified by citizen detective work, updates on the investigations and 8 pages of exclusive photos.***Have you ever wanted to solve a murder? Gather the clues the police overlooked? Put together the pieces? Identify the suspect?Journalist Billy Jensen spent fifteen years investigating unsolved murders, fighting for the families of victims. Every story he wrote had one thing in common―they didn't have an ending. The killer was still out there.But after the sudden death of a friend, crime writer and author o...
Cheers!
Philip Greene, winner of the 13th Annual Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits, pairs each day of the year with a cocktail recipe that represents it, along with a toast in celebration! For every day of the year, Cheers! offers delicious cocktail recipes along with a backstory connecting the recipe to a particular day and a toast to raise in celebration. Greene draws on a range of interesting and (usually) fun events, some significant and some trivial, from the pages of history, literature, sports, entertainment, and more. Many of the toasts are classics culled from cocktail and bartending books dating to the nineteen...
Chef's Choice: A Novel
A 2024 Lambda Literary Award FinalistOne of the 50 Best Romance Novels to Read Right Now by Time“Urgent and intimate.” —The New York Times Book ReviewA fake dating arrangement turns to real love in this deliciously delightful queer rom-com from the author of the sweetly satisfying Chef’s Kiss.When Luna O’Shea is unceremoniously fired from her frustrating office job, she tries to count her blessings: she’s a proud trans woman who has plenty of friends, a wonderful roommate, and a good life in New York City. But blessings don’t pay the bills.Enter Jean-Pierre, a laissez-faire trans man and the heir to a huge culinary empire—which he’ll only inherit if...
Little Golden Book Biographies
Cher
Turn back time and celebrate the life of superstar Cher with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her amazing story alongside beautiful full-color illustrations!Throughout her career, Cher has had ups and downs. But she never stayed down.The Goddess of Pop's story comes to life in Cher: A Little Golden Book Biography—from her show business beginnings as part of the duo Sonny & Cher, to her solo success with hits like “Believe” and "If I Could Turn Back Time," to winning an Oscar for best actress. When you’re Cher, you’re not afraid to be your unique self!Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the...
Cherish
The sensational conclusion to the massive #1 New York Times bestselling series…It’s been over three months since my friends and I took down Cyrus. Three months where my biggest fear was what paper was due next... But I should have known it was too good to last. Now everything is falling apart.The Vampire Court has no king, the Dragon Court has no heart, and the Gargoyle Court has me―a teenager in way over her head. And it’s the worst possible timing, because a threat is brewing just as the Circle is collapsing.I have no choice but to return to the Shadow Realm and face the terrifying queen who nearly ended us…and make a deal with her to save Mekhi. ...
Chic & Simple Chunky Knits
Bring the hygge home with these chic and cozy chunky knits.This book shows you how to use jumbo knitting needles and crochet hooks, or just your hands and arms, to create fun, trendy accessories for yourself and your home. Even if you're a beginner, this book is for you. Chunky knitting uses thick yarn, so it's easy to work with without worrying about being too precise. Although the knitting is quick and easy, the results are charming.This book includes a wide variety of accessories, with 23 different projects, including: * Up your infinity scarf game with a comfy cable knit neckwarmer * A loose-knit beanie that's both cute and practical * Multiple ...
Children of Dune
Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeThe Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities—making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure kn...
Children of Dune
A deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune, the third novel in Frank Herbert’s magnificent science fiction saga.This deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune includes:• An iconic new cover• A stamped and foiled case featuring a quote from the Litany Against Fear• Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers• A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacket• An Introduction by Brian HerbertThe Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities—making them val...
Children of Ragnarok
Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series.Since Ragnarok—the great war between the gods and the forces of chaos—the human realm of the Midlands has become a desperate and dangerous place, bereft of magic.Sixteen-year-old Eiric Halvorsen is among the luckier ones—his family has remained prosperous. But he stands to lose everything when he’s wrongly convicted by a rigged jury of murdering his modir and stepfadir. Also at risk is Eiric’s half-systir, Liv, ...
Children of the Dragon
The Heavens Hide Their EyesHis friends slain and his allies scattered, the Solar Exalted Yushuv turns to face his greatest nemesis alone. But the Prince of Shadows is not easy prey, and Yushuv has many other enemies lying in wait. Only the priest Wren could stand with him, but he has vanished into the Underworld itself!
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
An Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerA GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick"Adeyemi has sparked magic once again." ―The New York TimesThe stunning sequel to the worldwide phenomenon Children of Blood and Bone is now available in this deluxe paperback edition with gorgeous spray-painted and stenciled edges and an exclusive excerpt of the earth-shaking Children of Anguish and Anarchy.After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.Now, Zélie...
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
An Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerA GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick"Adeyemi has sparked magic once again." —The New York TimesAfter battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the mon...
Flame Tree Collector's Editions
Chinese Myths & Legends
With a new introduction, this is a delightful collection of legendary stories from a distant, ancient world.The warring dynasties, the mysteries of the mountains, the relentless cycle of the seasons, and the quixotic nature of the skies all contributed to the many myths of ancient China, told in the villages and spread along the trading routes from province to province. Indeed, the tales of Chinese mythology reflect the vast landscapes of China, where distant mountains, and long, winding rivers dominated the sight-lines of ancient peoples. History, religion, philosophy and mythology were intertwined in the observations of immortal tricksters and spi...
Chinese Myths & Tales: Epic Tales
Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits.The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Choose Your Own Adventure New Classics
Choose Your Own Adventure Cryptid Chronicles: Mothman (Choose Your Own Adventure New Classics)
Unknowable forces are lurking in the mountains of Appalachia in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 19 possible endings!Choose Your Own Adventure books–the 4th bestselling children’s series of all time–are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9- to 12-year-olds reading.YOU are a kid with mysteries to solve in the heart of the Appalachian mountains, where a timeless tension between ancient creatures and alien invaders is coming to a head! You’ve heard stories of when the Silver Bridge collapsed into the Ohio River, and sightings of a terrifying figure in the afterm...
Chosen of the Sun
The Darkest Hour ApproachesEliezer Wren is a simple man who wants to be a simple priest. But stealing the Prince of Shadows’ plunder and ambushing one of his most trusted servants is not the best way to go about ensuring a simple life—or a long and healthy one. Now Wren is on the run from the Prince’s hunters, both living and dead, and caught in a web of betrayal from his past.Yushuv is a boy who wants nothing more than to grow into being a man in his own time, and to scour the ancient catacombs near his village for forgotten treasure to sell. But when an ancient evil sets his home to the sword, Yushuv is forced to discover the catacombs’ darkest se...
Christa Comes Out of Her Shell
Just when she thought she’d gotten far enough away . . . a life-changing phone call throws an antisocial scientist back into her least favorite place—the spotlight. A hilarious and insightful new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.After a tumultuous childhood, Christa Barnet has hidden away, both figuratively and literally. Happily studying sea snails in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Christa finds her tranquil existence thrown into chaos when her once-famous father—long thought dead after a plane crash—turns out to be alive, well, and ready to make amends. The world goes wild, fascinated by this real-life ...
Circe: New & Ancient Greek Tales
The new stories and an extended introduction this new collection focus on the enchanting Circe of Greek mythology, featuring new perspectives on long-standing stereotypes. Enchantress, goddess, witch, predatory seductress Inevitably, Circe has been best-known in these terms, through the male gaze of Homer, Hesiod et al., as interpreted by readers and storytellers until today. Rarely does the classic literature give us a rounded view of a woman subject to the same flaws and emotions as anyone: jealousy, desire, unrequited love; her witchcraft is perhaps not so much dreadful as awe-inspiring and led by nature. What we know of her story is piecemeal, ...
Circle of Death
PASSION REBORN In one vicious night, Kirby Brown’s world is torn apart. Her best friend is dead, killed by a madman who is now after Kirby, and she has no idea why. When the police prove incapable of protecting Kirby, she has no choice but to trust a mysterious stranger. And while she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him, she fears the strange abilities he wields. An investigator for the Damask Circle, Doyle Fitzgerald, has come to Melbourne, Australia, to hunt down a killer. What he doesn’t expect to find is a cadre of witches capable of controlling the elements, a sorceress determined to take that power for herself, and a broken woman who is mo...
City Goats
Time Magazine calls author Jennie Grant the, "godmother of goat lovers."Jennie Grant is your average 40-something mother with a bungalow in Seattle's leafy Madrona neighborhood, a happy middle-school child, a tolerant husband, and a pug named Eddie. She also happens to keep chickens and two milking goats, Snowflake and Eloise, and is regionally known as the passionate founder of the Goat Justice League.Since Grant began keeping milking goats several years ago, she has learned firsthand the remarkable benefits and beauty of keeping goats -- how much healthier and easier to maintain a yard with goats can be, the tolerance levels of neighbors, the heal...
City of Windows: A Novel
"City of Windows is moving, breathtaking―a great entertainment." ―The Wall Street Journal“A tough, wise, knowing narrative voice, a great plot, a great setting, and even better characters ― I loved this.” ―Lee Child, New York Times bestselling authorIn the tradition of Jeffery Deaver’s Lincoln Rhyme and David Baldacci’s Amos Decker, Robert Pobi's City of Windows introduces Lucas Page, a brilliant, reluctant investigator, matching wits with a skilled, invisible killerDuring the worst blizzard in memory, an FBI agent in a moving SUV in New York City is killed by a nearly impossible sniper shot. Unable to pinpoint where the shot came from, as the storm...
Clan Novel Lasombra
The Vampire the Masquerade Clan Novel Saga is a thirteen volume masterpiece, presenting the war between the established Camarilla leadership, and the growing power of the brutal Sabbat on the east coast of the United States. Each novel is told from the persepective of one of the thirteen clans, intertwining with the others, and filling in missing pieces artfully as we follow battle after battle, intrigue after intrigue—and the appearance of a strange artifact that falls into the hands of a solitary Toreador sculptor.Clan Novel Lasombra is the sixth in the series. Lucita—vampiric assassin and turncoat childe of the devious Cardinal Moncada—is hunting...
Clever Words for Little Experts
Clever Words for Little Experts includes all the need-to-know words for your preschooler's favourite subjects with this absorbing book.
Closer to the Heart
New York Times-bestselling author Mercedes Lackey's Herald Spy series, set in the beloved fantasy world of ValdemarHerald Mags, Valdemar’s first official Herald Spy, is well on his way to establishing a coterie of young informants, not only on the streets of Haven, but in the kitchens and Great Halls of the highborn and wealthy as well.The newly appointed King’s Own Herald, Amily, although still unsure of her own capability in that office, is doing fine work to support the efforts of Mags, her betrothed. She has even found a way to build an army of informants herself, a group of highly trained but impoverished young noblewomen groomed to serve the h...
Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton lends the lyrics of her classic song "Coat of Many Colors" to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch." Beautiful illustrations pair with P...
Code of Murder
In a near-future metropolis where technology blurs the lines between life and death, Detective Cordell Washington is thrust into a maelstrom of brutal murders and digital horror. When a series of meticulously staged crime scenes and eerie links to a legacy serial killer emerge, Cordell finds his grasp on reality and justice slipping away. With the ominous Genesys System promising eternal life yet concealing ominous secrets, every revelation forces him to confront not only a twisted killer but also the darkness within himself. As stakes reach a fever pitch, Cordell must decipher clues that could either shatter his world or deliver him from the relent...
Cold & Crisp
Cold & Crisp is the 518 Publishing Company's 6th anthology. There are over 20 short stories and poetry by authors from 518 Area Code and around the world.The short stories and poetry features settings, plots, and characters that embrace the theme of Cold & Crisp in a variety of interesting ways. They will take you on a journey through genres and styles in a way that will make you excited to turn the page.So, bundle up and dive right in!
Coldest Kind of Love
From the best selling author of the Killer Boys series comes a new sports romance...The Crimson Hawk’s are my dream team.Playing for them for the last few years has been the best time of my life.I worked hard for my chance to be here, playing alongside my best friends, and wouldn’t change a thing.After losing my dad, all I wanna do is make him proud day in and day out every time I get out on that ice.Until he comes along, and ruins everything I’ve been so used to.The man who I once called my stepbrother, my best friend, my lover.But he gave me too many reasons to hate him.I made my peace with losing him years ago.But how am I supposed to keep hating...