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Five years before all plant life on Earth was destroyed, Dr. Dradin Walcott worked to provide himself glory and immortality—at the expense of all helping him—yet he unwittingly brought about tragedy after tragedy, impacting the future of every living creature on Earth.

«Andreas, nei miei anni di vagabondaggio ho capito una cosa molto importante: noi siamo i creatori della nostra realtà.»Per Andreas, un biologo quarantenne di Londra, sta andando tutto a rotoli. La sua vita privata è in pieno tracollo, la sua biotech di terapia genica sta lottando contro un fallimento imminente, e i dirigenti iniziano a mettere in dubbio la sua leadership. Eppure, un sogno ricorrente sembra annunciargli dei cambiamenti all'orizzonte.

In the thrilling conclusion of the Another Kind Saga, Maddie and her loved ones face a crisis unlike anything they’ve encountered before—one that threatens the survival of all intelligent life. While guiding Aria toward democracy, Maddie, Gino, Gwen, and Zach witness an inexplicable event—one so ominous, it defies reason. As they investigate, they uncover a truth more terrifying than they ever imagined: something of unimaginable power has altered Aria in ways no one can explain, and the consequences are spreading.

The monster in his nightmares calls him friend, but Anthony Luther wants nothing to do with the Man-in-the-Dark, wishing only to disappear into the small town of Heckhaven, TN. Unfortunately for him, that town has a long memory and it remembers he caused a fire that killed one of their own. Ten years later Anthony learns that sharing a drink with someone in the abyss of the afterlife is more than it seems. His best friend, Dezeray Lilet is able to overlook his past transgressions making life in the small town bearable, until another fire threatens to unravel his happiness.

Lost Roots: Recovering a Lost Identity is a heartfelt homage to the human spirit's relentless pursuit of belonging and self-acceptance. Aster's journey resonates deeply with anyone who has grappled with unanswered questions and fractured identity, showcasing both the struggles and triumphs we all encounter.

In the year 5199, Zorai Tenebrae logs into the world’s most immersive video game—Omniscape, the game that has swallowed the minds of billions. It is boundless. Infinite. Unbeatable. The war never ends. The factions never sleep. And no one ever asks the right questions. Until him. But Omniscape is not just a game. It’s a prison. A recursive veil laid over the truth—a video game so perfectly engineered that not even Zorai, especially not Zorai, knows what it is.

Broken bodies and bloody messages are appearing in the darkest corners of New York City. Infected werewolves are roaming the streets attacking innocents. The Dark Council demands answers. They summon Simon and Tristan to investigate. The evidence points to the work of a powerful mage, unfortunately, there is only one mage in the city powerful enough to cause this kind of infection-Tristan Montague.

Clockmaker is quite content making timepieces in his little cottage within the world of Everpath, until a terrible shadow from the forest begins to threaten him. Leaving all that he knows behind, Clockmaker escapes with the Road-Men so he can find a new home, far from the cruel shadow that haunts him. Instead, he discovers that the world is not at all what it seems, and he embarks upon a strange adventure beyond his wildest expectations.

In diesem Buch folgt der Leser Elias, einem Mann, der mit den Herausforderungen des Lebens in einer Welt voller Erwartungen und Missverständnisse kämpft. Als Autist fühlt er sich oft missverstanden und verloren, besonders im Umgang mit den sozialen Normen und Anforderungen seines Alltags. Durch die Auseinandersetzung mit seiner Arbeit, seinen inneren Konflikten und seiner Suche nach einem Platz in der Gesellschaft entwickelt er sich weiter. Elias beginnt, sich selbst zu hinterfragen und kämpft mit der Frage, wie er seinen Platz in einer Welt finden kann, die ihn nicht immer versteht.

Step into the bustling streets of Victorian London with Sketches by Boz: The Complete Collection, which includes Volume 1, 2, and 3 of Sketches by Boz, where Charles Dickens brings the city’s diverse characters, neighborhoods, and daily life to vivid, unforgettable life. From the grimy alleys to the grandest ballrooms, this collection of sketches captures the essence of the people and places Dickens encountered, offering a sharp yet affectionate portrait of a society in flux.

Vienna, settembre, poco dopo l'alba: una telefonata comunica a Ruth, giovane fisica teorica, che i suoi genitori sono morti in un incidente stradale; qualche ora dopo, viene a sapere da una zia del loro desiderio di essere sepolti a Groß-Einland, paesino della Bassa Austria dove entrambi sono nati ma non l'hanno mai portata.

There’s something primal about vengeance. After losing my career and family, it’s the only thing that drives me. So when I get the opportunity to become stronger and gain an edge on my enemy, I take it. But everything has a cost and the price for my new power won’t be paid by me alone. I’ve bound Kaden to me, done the unthinkable, and it still might not be enough to defeat them. Now I might have to choose between killing my enemy or saving the ones I love…

When you’re the editor of a successful investigative journal, you don’t dash around Scotland chasing after loch monsters. But Gill McArdle didn’t believe in unicorns either, and speaking honestly, he was fortunate to walk away from that one. He’s a scientist, and not one of the wild-eyed optimists spending their days, scanning the loch for a creature. And here’s his problem. With every passing hour, evidence mounts that something is stirring.

The Subtle Art of Folding Space, is the exhilarating debut science fiction novel from Nebula and Hugo-winning author John Chu channels unhinged physics, generational trauma, and the comfort of really good dim sum. This isn't your usual jaunt through quantum physics. Ellie’s universe, and this one, is falling apart. Her ailing mother is in a coma; her sister, Chris, accuses her of being insufficiently Chinese between assassination attempts; and a shadowy cabal of engineers is trying to hijack the skunkworks, the machinery that keeps the physics of each universe working the way it’s supposed to.

In this metaphysical fantasy novel, we follow John Hartman, a college professor and acclaimed science fiction author, as he delves into the hidden truths of the universe. Through his groundbreaking sci-fi work, he uncovers ancient secrets that challenge the very foundations of society. However, when powerful forces within the government catch wind of his revelations, they view him as a threat and set out to eliminate him.

ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಪಾಟೀಲ್ ಅವರ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ವಿಜೇತ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ 'ತೇರು'. ಈ ಕಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪುರಾಣ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿ, ಸಮಾಜದ ಮೇಲೆ ಪುರಾಣದ ಪ್ರಭಾವ ಮತ್ತು ಪುರಾಣವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಮಾನವ ವೆಚ್ಚಗಳು, ಪ್ರಮುಖ ವಿಷಯಗಳಾಗಿವೆ.

African literary scholars struggle to reconcile African mysticism with literary labels. Between Dystopias: The Road to Afropantheology encapsulates the essence of African mysticism and dystopia through original stories. Afropantheology explores various aspects of African mysticism and dystopia. "Mother's Love, Father's Place" and "02 Arena" are examples. It acknowledges Africa's journey from its origins to the future.

Travel into dream with a man haunted by his lost twin sister, and share the insights and power of the subconscious mind. Fathom the uncanny wisdom and power of dream space.

Max Hope is a young man drifting through life, caught between expectations and uncertainty. But one night, everything shifts. A mysterious lucid dream brings him face-to-face with an enigmatic old man who reveals to him profound truths about destiny, free will, and the nature of reality.

What do you do when Fate shows up in your rose bed with three-inch canines and retractable claws? Robert--not Bob--Stevenson wakes up one morning in his Vermont home to find a Bengal tiger sitting in his rose garden. Is the tiger real? Or has the illness that has invaded every other part of Robert's body finally and quite literally gone to his head? Remember, once you get on a tiger's back, there is no dismounting!