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Wandering Stars is an anthology of speculative fiction tales inspired by the mythology and imagery of the twelve Zodiac signs. This collection features twenty-four of the best stories from Australian Speculative Fiction's 'The Zodiac Series' with each sign being represented by two tales.
The twisted and delightful stories cover many genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and are written by some exciting stars of the Australian and...
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When Thorn's forest is decimated by loggers, he begins a long journey to lead the raccoons of his tribe back to (he hopes) their ancestral home, guided by little more than the words of an old song. It's high summer, so the raccoons must hurry and find a new home in time for the fall feed. If they can't fatten up and find good dens before winter, they could starve and freeze. But the journey goes wrong almost from the start, with a little help from...
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Wandering Stars is the landmark collection of Jewish science fiction and fantasy. The first of its kind, it is an established and enduring classic. This is the first time in a science fiction collection that the Jewish People, and the richness of their themes and particular points of view, appear without a mask. Wandering Stars is a showpiece of Jewish wit, culture, and lore, of the blend of humor and sadness, cynicism, and faith. In these pages you'll...
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This is a compilation of the most striking events in the history of the so-called UFO phenomenon. It was in the 1940s when the use of nuclear technology caught the attention of other "civilizations" and put them on notice. This, along with concerns about the resumption of World War II, sparked interest in the UFO topic.This work begins by relating the cases of appearances of non-human beings and flying objects in the most remote cultures. Among these,...
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If life is a journey, where does one seek the answers to the questions, both grand and small, that present themselves along the path? A collection of 30 poems composed over 25 years, Searching for Wandering Stars explores the varied facets of these questions through many lenses, sometimes gazing to the far reaches of the galaxies while other times peering intently inward. Whether forward or backward in time, inhabiting the exuberance of youth or the...
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Since the ages before time was measured, the angelic races have existed. Unseen by our eyes, they move through creation, shaping our world, sustaining our existence, and battling demonic hordes. But the war is changing; the battle lines are expanding into new frontiers and the next epoch is emerging.Centuries after the first humans were exiled from their home, their descendants have pushed eastward into a prehistoric wilderness. In a land shrouded...
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This stellar collection of Jewish science fiction and fantasy carries on in the tradition of its companion volume, the enduring classic Wandering Stars-breaking new ground with every story. Trouble with mothers; invading aliens and demons; the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah, all these phenomena and more are tackled in these tales from a creative group of extraordinary writers. We go to the edges of the universe, finding humor, pain and humanity...
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Join Stella, the Wandering Star, on her cosmic quest to find significance in the limitless sky. This heartwarming tale unfolds as Stella transforms from an aimless wanderer to the revered North Star, guiding travelers and spreading hope. Perfect for children ages 4-8, this uplifting story offers valuable lessons about self-worth and finding one's place in the world. Being a part of the 'From Shadows to Sunlight: Tales of Transformation' series, this...
10) Wandering Star
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Her true destiny-or doom-revealed . Noemi and her friends escape from a killer who wants to use her unique powers, but that doesn't mean freedom-or safety. Their only hope is one woman who claims to have known Noemi's mother. With only a name to go on and the killer on their trail, they travel the country in search of aid, hiding from those who would stop them and searching for the truth. But when Noemi finds it, how will she recognize it? Wandering...
11) A Wandering Star
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Alyssa and Nolan are about to be married when Nolan's best friend, Zeke, arrives. He's an enigmatic figure, rumored to be excommunicated and to have failed to complete his mission for the Church. Alyssa sensibly marries Nolan, who is good-looking, devout, sensitive, and loving, but conventional. Unfortunately, being married in the temple doesn't help Alyssa put aside her attraction to Zeke.
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Zodiac (Romina Russell) volume 2
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Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House
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[2015]
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Rho is ready to live a quiet life until Ochus appears to her, bearing a cryptic message that leaves her with no choice but to fight and she embarks on a journey through a new set of Houses that reveal much more about the Galaxy and herself.
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"On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born -- a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam -- and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a witness to the fraught yet undeniable love between...
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The Making of Incarnation: A Reader's Companion is an in-depth look at the first volume of the Wandering Stars series. With character worksheets, deleted scenes, and conceptual sketches from the author, you can explore Jason Tesar's fictional universe in a whole new way.Read the history of the realms and how existence became a spectrum. Learn more about the angelic races, their language, and the hierarchy of their military. Understand Semjaza's strategy...
16) Solitary Star
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The magic and secrets of the stars. When Noemi's father dies, leaving her an orphan, her unpleasant relatives don't waste any time before shipping her off to a poor, out-of-the-way boarding school. For Noemi, that turns out to be the best thing they could ever do for her-and the worst. She learns of the powerful magic at her command... and of the danger that threatens her, simply because of the star that guides her. Many people would like to control...
17) Poems
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Poems (1920) is a collection of poems and plays by W.B. Yeats. Containing many of the poet's early important works, Poems illuminates Yeats' influence on the Celtic Twilight, a late-nineteenth century movement to revive the myths and traditions of Ancient Ireland.
The collection opens with Yeats' verse drama The Countess Cathleen, which he dedicated to the actress and revolutionary Maud Gonne. Set during a period of famine in Ireland, The Countess...
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Dive into the heart of friendship, love, and the American spirit with All American Boys, a captivating collection of four interconnected stories that explore the journey of two best friends, Jake and Tommy, as they navigate life, love, and everything in between. From the wild escapades of spring break to the warmth of Thanksgiving, the sparks of a 4th of July celebration, and the unexpected romance of Valentine's Day, this collection captures the...
19) There there
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"Not since Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine has such a powerful and urgent Native American voice exploded onto the landscape of contemporary fiction. Tommy Orange's There There introduces a brilliant new author at the start of a major career. "We all came to the powwow for different reasons. The messy, dangling threads of our lives got pulled into a braid--tied to the back of everything...
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An autobiographical element is evident in practically everything that Hamsun has written. But it is particularly marked in the two volumes now published under the common title of Wanderers, as well as in the sequel named The Last Joy. These three works must be considered together. They have more in common than the central figure of Knut Pedersen from the Northlands through whose vision the fates of Captain Falkenberg and his wife are gradually unfolded...
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