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Atlantic Books
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2024.
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English
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An epic, spellbinding Viking fantasy of blood and battle, weaving together history, fantasy and ancient myth. Perfect for fans of The Northman and Game of Thrones.Byzantium, 718ADThe great siege is over.Crippled warrior, Erlan Aurvandil, is weary of war. But he must rally his strength to lead a band of misfit adventurers back to the North, to reclaim the stolen kingdom of his lover, Lilla Sviggarsdottir. For this, they need an army. To raise an army,...
2) Dragonfruit
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Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person's greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope has gone, the tale comes with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that...
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The exciting sequel to The Excalibur File.
Named after her father's favourite beer, Cascade Smith is born beautiful, which will shape her life.
She grows up an 'all Australian girl,' progressing from her High-Country home through school, university, first love and sporting success – given her stunning looks, the perfect formula for 'happily ever after.' But that is not to be.
The year 2024 sees the tragic death of her soul mate. Bad enough, but...
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Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, (played by Gregory Peck) defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice. A winner of 3 Academy Awards, including Best Actor, & nominated for 9 more. An all-time Hollywood classic!
5) To Survive
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An ex-police offer who lost his family is now a lonely drifter. Avoiding all contact to stay safe, he unwillingly becomes the leader of a small group battling gangs.
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Hacienda Patria, la novia de K'osñipata, de Rubén Iwaki Ordóñez, nos cuenta la vida de Antonio Yoshimori Iwaki. En Kagoshima, Japón, Iwaki responde a un peculiar llamado que lo lleva a un lejano y desconocido país: el Perú. Acompáñelo desde su inicial arribo al puerto de Mollendo hasta su llegada a la selva del oriente del país: K'osñipata, Paucartambo, Cusco; un lugar a la altura de sus sueños. Ahí, funda la próspera hacienda Patria,...
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At last, the mysterious wizard is revealed.He is Suleiman the Magnificent, who used to be the ruler of an Ottoman Empire. 300 earth years later, he wants to rule the Universe.Suleiman is tricked into believing he has the real Excalibur, and shows his evil side by "killing" the avatars of John, Sven, Terrance, Nigel and Digby.Alicia, Sybil and Serena combine with the Fantastic Five, to produce a plan to defeat Suleiman with a combination of magic,...
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"I don't have time to explain myself. The window of your escape is very small and narrow. If we stay here, more guards could arrive. I'll make this quick. You can trust me and get out of here. Or you can stay. It's your choice. Either way, I came here to free you, and any of you are free to do as you please. Now if you value your freedom, follow me!"
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Beyond Borders: Adventures in the Natural World and the Secrets of Travel" is an unprecedented literary journey through the hidden treasures of our planet. In these pages, the reader will be transported on an exciting tour through the breathtaking beauty of nature and the richness of world cultures.This book is an invitation to discover remote and unspoiled places, from the Amazon rainforests to the peaks of majestic mountains, from scorching deserts...
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Dive into the whimsical escapades of Megan Rose as she navigates the wonders of her fantastical dream realm.
This delightful tale will whisk you away to a confectionery paradise sprinkled with chocolate delights.
And as you journey alongside Megan, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden snails playfully tucked away on each page. A sweet adventure awaits!
11) The Exiled Noble Rises as the Holy King: Befriending Fluffy Beasts and a Holy Maiden with My Ulti
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Noah used to have it good as the son of a duke. But when the almighty state religion excommunicates him, he's suddenly tossed into a monster-infested forest in the middle of nowhere! Young an inexperienced, his odds of survival are grim. His only hope is if he can master his unique "Holy King" skill, which gives him the power to recruit monsters and humans alike-and make their skills his own.
Thankfully, Noah's a natural-born leader in the making....
12) The Last Quest
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Join Yedor and Starcose on a riveting journey set in the near future of 2030. Yedor, a young man with enhanced powers, and his wise grandmother, Starcose, are tasked by MI5's Sir John to smuggle a pivotal vial of DNA from China to a clandestine lab in Borneo, aiming to alter Earth's evolutionary path. Guided by the divine dragon, Shen Di Long, they navigate a world teetering between past and future, wisdom and wit. As they traverse from Hong Kong...
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Professor Pear Drop has purchased a second sweet shop, but will it prove as prosperous as the first? This new confectionery emporium boasts sweets from around the globe! Will the Professor's tried-and-true system for altering candy forms work its magic on these new foreign treats? Or could his tinkering backfire this time?
The Professor faces more than a few teething problems out of the gate! Luckily, he can count on his trusty helpers Ben, Lanky,...
14) I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! Volume 5
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A sinister plot three centuries in the making comes to fruition, and the truth behind Holy Mithra finally rears its monstrous, skeletal head. The earth has shattered and spews forth monsters, the sky has turned the crimson color of blood, and a threat unlike any humanity has seen in millennia blankets the holy city. Our heroes face their greatest trial yet, but even with the help of some unexpected allies, are they truly up to the task? No matter...
16) Queen Moxie
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Moxie's adventures continue. This time she's the Queen and her reign is threatened. A tribe of savage Picts have migrated from up north and settled outside her borders. Then there are the forests fairies. Their king, Oberon, claims a vast chunk of her land.In addition, Moxie's ten-year-old daughter, decides she doesn't want to be the next Queen.What's a Queen to do with all these problems? In this humorous tale, it is now ten years since Moxie became...
17) A Dragon's Tale
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For years Loeffler was banished from the Great Land Council due to an incident for which she was banished. With that she has been steadily trying to get back into the good graces of the Council. Upon a meeting to determine her fate, she meets a human and falls in love with him. Unable to stop her obsession, she meets with this human and has a brief encounter with him, seeing if they can get along with each other.
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Six intrepid firefighters from the FDNY set off to Bolivia with dreams of a financial windfall. But instead of fortune, they find themselves ensnared in a web of conspiracy, falsely implicated in a scheming admiral's fervent mission to reclaim Bolivia's access to the sea from Chile.
Their journey is a whirlwind of close calls: dodging deadly assassins, unearthing the secrets of a concealed silver mine, and surviving a slew of harrowing events-from...
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Killian Remus is a small town sheriff in Hungry Horse County in Montana, who has his hands full. Illegal drugs are being distrubated, his ex-wife has become involved with a shady rich rancher, possibly putting their twins in danger. A beautiful young doctor comes into his town and is a tempation Killian isn't sure he can afford. Events begin twisting together, leaving Killian with hard decisions to make about being a sheriff, father, friend and a...
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