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In the dark of the night sky, a single nebula blinks out and falls to earth. In falling, the nebula seeks love, partnership, a human to befriend.Wills, an artist who can't seem to finish anything, needs inspiration. When the two meet in a fumbling rescue at the glittering blue water's edge, love seems to charge the air between them.But can it stand the test of time and the darkness that surrounds them?In this modern retelling of a classic fairy tale,...
4542) As White As Snow
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You know the tale of Snow White. There's no need to be sold on it. But let me ask you a few somethings. Where did the magic mirror come from? Why doesn't Snow White's father seem to care that his daughter's missing? How did our princess make it through the forest without being attacked by wild animals? Did the evil queen simply forget about the huntsman that fooled her? Ah, yes. You might be one that's only watched the animation. Did you know the...
4543) Carnival of Curses
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Nell should have known better: kissing frogs will only get you cursed.High school senior Nell is a pro at hiding what she wants, from her college plans to her feelings. She's so used to her own lies that she thinks nothing of the one she tells the green boy at the county fair's kissing booth. But a lie to the green boy is meant to ensnare humans just like her-and trap them in the Fae circus master's carnival forever.Alone and forgotten by everyone...
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Students will learn all about geometric shapes while engaged in reading about Greek Gods and Goddesses, mythology, and the constellations. This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to...
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There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth's shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about space and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether astronauts really landed on the moon!...
4546) The Grave of Hestia
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During the 1513th olympiad, the monarch Acrisios, king of New Argos, reigned over the Hellenic coalition with an iron fist ... But the python of Delphi prophesied his death by the hands of his grandson. Then Acrisios took the lead and locked Danae, his daughter, into a penitentiary fortress, placed in a geostationary orbit, above the powerful Argos ... Danae and her son Perseus seemed lost forever, but Zeus Olumpios - the master of the Olympus - decided...
4547) Satyne
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Satyne Meyer menait une existence paisible en compagnie de ses frères jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit enlevée. Depuis sa libération, son ravisseur ne cesse de la traquer et la fait surveiller de près, cherchant une faille dans sa protection. Lorsque cette situation devient intolérable pour elle, elle décide de prendre les choses en main en lançant un sort. Cependant, les événements ne se déroulent pas comme prévu. Satyne se retrouve plongée dans...
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Japan lost World War II, but the Tokyo Council still rules the magical Kind with an iron will. When the Council's enforcer, Bringer-of-Death, receives orders to go after a veteran who happens to be a Baku-dream eater- he is caught between the threat of punishment and his desire to help the Baku escape. Can Bringer-of-Death find a way to both protect his family and the Baku? Or will he be trapped as the Council's slave forever?
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"His until midnight…bound by her nine-month surprise!
Izzy Campbell has no time for love—she’s too busy cleaning houses to support her family. Accidentally interrupting her most exclusive client, Sheikh Rafiq, coming out of the shower is mortifying…yet their instantaneous attraction leads to the most amazing night of innocent Izzy’s life! But then she takes a pregnancy test…
Crown Prince Rafiq’s world changes the instant Izzy arrives...
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History of Middle-earth volume 12
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Throughout this vast and intricate mythology, says Publishers Weekly, "one marvels anew at the depth, breadth, and persistence of J.R.R. Tolkien's labor. No one sympathetic to his aims, the invention of a secondary universe, will want to miss this chance to be present at the creation." In this capstone to that creation, we find the chronology of Middle-earth's later Ages, the Hobbit genealogies, and the Western language or Common Speech. These early...
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Magical Realism: Pale PurpleThe third in a series containing two shorts stories (The Womb of Mother Grimm & The Witch, Her Brother and The Demon). They both pack a punch and are short and sweet and to the point.(The Womb of Mother Grimm) We all have to start somewhere...(Her Brother and The Demon) Family life is tough.
4552) Lumalindaw
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The next Lakandian is here…
Somewhere in the Mountain Province amongst the Ga'dang tribes, lies the highland town of Nabbobawan. It's in this particular barangay where our story of the Ga'dang epic hero Lumalindaw begins. As is true with all Lakandians, he is but a few years young and a child to the eyes of many, but his physique is that of a full-grown man. He has already embraced his role as Lakandian and has been revered as the champion of many...
4553) Hope Meets Hedonism
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The party animal of Olympus has turned over a new grape leaf.
Bacchus Krastos is an ancient god determined to make up for his past mistakes. Raging orgies and Bacchanalias are the source of his power. But, he's willing to put aside all his hedonistic tendencies for the gentle librarian who fell into his arms.
Hope Cooke had given up on men after the last one left her to raise her son alone. As a librarian she has read her fair share of romance, but...
4554) Calatini Tales Box Set 1
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Welcome to an enchanting Regency-inspired kingdom where magic is used every day, but strong spells come with a price...The Spellbinding Courtship (Book 0.5): A sweet heroine, noble hero, heartwarming romance, and magic! Threatened by an evil witch and a scheming uncle, Selena flees to a brothel and meets the perfect gentleman-Aragon, a kind and dedicated heir to a wealthy duke. When he rescues her but refuses to act on their attraction, should she...
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For Sarah, imprisonment in Solis's soul cages meant an absence of senses. Unable to feel, to taste, to smell, or to love, Sarah's driven by her desire to escape and to become flesh once more. When she's rescued by the legendary ministers of souls, Sarah's elation is short lived. The legendary knights, led by prince Marion of Veloris, are splintered and prone to in-fighting and jealousy. With Valek's power growing, Sarah and Marion embark on a dangerous...
4556) Hook's Regret
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For nearly thirty years, Penny has searched the galaxy for her missing son. She has a reputation throughout the solar systems as a relentless mother on a mission-and as a woman who won't let the chronic pain she suffers prevent her from achieving her goal. Then Penny gets a tip. Someone on Rove City might have a clue to her son's whereabouts. This will probably be a dud, just like the last hundred tips, but she decides to try one last time. If she...
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21st century. Salisbury. It is common knowledge that magic does not exist. King Arthur never roamed those lands. There are no werewolves waiting in the dead of the night. Fairy circles are not to be feared.
Ilana Meir would find it easier to believe in common knowledge if she didn't regularly interact with an immortal whose main hobby involves hunting gods down.
The story of a florist, a knight, and the thing they find in the ruins of Camlann.
4558) Mother of Monsters
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Once upon a time Beowulf defeated the bloodthirsty Vampire Grendel in the worst possible way … he captured her heart. Grendel has mixed feelings about this. Beowulf is as brave and self-sacrificing as he is arrogant and stubborn. She fears his idealism will be his undoing, and maybe hers as well. After freeing enslaved Ember miners, Beowulf and Grendel are escorting the former captives on a desperate dash to safety, traveling deeper into Beowulf's...
4559) Cassandra
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The story of Troy's doomed prophetess.Open and read.The Truth is inside.
4560) Aries
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A vendetta between a teenager and her dad's stubborn ram continues into the afterlife. The Persephone's crew find trouble in a seedy bar in the Arietis sector. Audrey finds herself the guest of a coven of goat-worshipping witches.ARIES is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and...
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