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Heath Shieldmire, written off as the "Talentless Prince," never thought his life would lead to the frontier of the Empire. With the Governor System at his command, he's the last chance for Hardhome, a settlement on the brink of collapse. But Heath won’t just cling to survival. He’s determined to turn the wasteland into a thriving town worth defending. Facing scarce resources, relentless monsters, and the political enemies that cast him aside, Heath must show he’s more than a discarded noble, he’s a Lord in his own right.

The Sword of the Lictor is the third volume in Wolfe's remarkable epic, chronicling the odyssey of the wandering pilgrim called Severian, driven by a powerful and unfathomable destiny, as he carries out a dark mission far from his home.

Gene Wolfe's "The Book of the New Sun" is one of speculative fiction's most-honored series. In a 1998 poll, Locus Magazine rated the series behind only "The Lord of the Rings" and The Hobbit as the greatest fantasy work of all time.

The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in the four-volume epic, the tale of a young Severian, an apprentice to the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession - showing mercy towards his victim.

Gene Wolfe's "The Book of the New Sun" is one of speculative fiction's most-honored series. In a 1998 poll, Locus Magazine rated the series behind only "The Lord of the Rings" and The Hobbit as the greatest fantasy work of all time.

Robots, spaceships, futuristic megacities, planets orbiting distant stars. These icons of science fiction are now in our daily news. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life - and its themes and questions permeate popular culture. Take an unparalleled look at the influence, history, and greatest works of science fiction with illuminating insights and fascinating facts about this wide-ranging genre.

The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic, and learn the truth about his hidden destiny.

Gene Wolfe's "The Book of the New Sun" is one of speculative fiction's most-honored series. In a 1998 poll, Locus Magazine rated the series behind only "The Lord of the Rings" and The Hobbit as the greatest fantasy work of all time.

When you’re sitting in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on the biggest sporting stage in the world and see the man of your dreams, he’s nothing more than a distraction. But there’s nothing like this type of distraction. And nothing like a little mental motivation to show up and show out when someone has their eyes on you. At least that's what my sister thinks when I meet professional basketball player Devin Grant, a two-week distraction that could turn into forever.

Decades ago, the world was changed by the arrival of the system. One day, monsters spawned across the world, gateways to dungeons appeared everywhere, and the blue screens heralded the end of days. The apocalypse. The ruin of the world. Amongst the ruins of the world, they survive: the players, those granted power by the system and led by the 2nd regressor, the King of the Crows. He who mastered the system, learned the truth of the apocalypse, and seized the keys of absolute authority. But even a King cannot stop the fall of mankind.

Return to the Whorl is the third volume of Gene Wolfe's ambitious trilogy The Book of the Short Sun. It is again narrated by Horn, who has embarked on a quest in search of the heroic leader Patera Silk. He has traveled from his home on the planet Blue, reached the mysterious planet Green, and visited the great starship, the Whorl, and even, somehow, the distant planet Urth. But Horn's identity has become ambiguous, a complex question embedded in the story, whose telling is itself complex, shifting from place to place, present to past. Perhaps Horn and Silk are now one being.

A collection of stories, fables, folk songs, philosophical meditations, and outright lies based on the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition. Read by Armin Shimerman, Quark on DSN.

This is an audio introduction to Latin using spaced repetition and focusing on fundamental forms and vocabulary.

Are you curious about the world of witchcraft? Do you want to step into a world unlike any other? Would you like to peek into the future and see what it beholds? The Wicca and Tarot Bundle is the perfect place for beginners to start their journey! Learn more about modern witchcraft and start your journey into the craft. This audiobook includes all the tools you need to get started on tarot and Wicca magic, as well as a starter kit that will teach you everything you need to know about herbal, candle, and crystal magic. Perform readings like a pro and cast spells in no time!

Journeying aboard the generational starship The Whorl, the young priest Patera Silk becomes a prophet and revolutionary as he questions his faith while confronting a crime lord in a saga where "[Wolfe] continues to prove himself one of the genre's most literate writers and luminescent thinkers" (Library Journal).

Richie Wolfe leads us on a road trip through the United States that you will never forget. We follow his haphazard adventures rolling state by state across this vast country. He discovers the kindness of humanity one stranger at a time, while contemplating the meaning of existence. These stories will inspire you to get lost and rethink the way you prepare for traveling.

Zane Whitaker ruined my life the first time he kissed me. Ruined me for other men. Ruined me for any hope of a happy future that didn't involve him. In return, I almost ruined everything he's ever worked for. I left before that could happen. I ran. And if I had it my way, I'd keep on running. But Zane sees things differently. And now that he's found me again... He's intent on convincing me of his perspective. One night at a time.

Heiraten in einem märchenhaften Schloss im Andertal. Für Tessa und Tom geht ein Traum in Erfüllung. Bis mehrere Unfälle im Vorfeld der Hochzeit für Unmut sorgen. Und dann verschwindet auch noch die Braut spurlos. Lissy Rabenstein ist glücklich, weil sie endlich Besuch von ihrer nichtmagischen Freundin Ella hat, die als Hochzeitsgast im Tal weilt. Am liebsten würde Lissy ihre Freundin in alles Übernatürliche einweihen, aber sie muss sich an die Regeln des Andertals halten und schweigen.

“Don’t let the scars of your past define who you are in the future.” Yeah, I’ve heard that all before. But what they don’t tell you is how impossible that is when you look in the mirror and see those same scars every day of your life, right there on your face. Yeah, not so easy to get over. Then she comes running into my life, a ray of sunshine followed by a wildflower… and I fall hard. The last thing I want to do is tie her down to a beast like me. The only question is, will I be able to hold the beast back from his soulmate?

Life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it. Sometimes those surprises come wrapped in paperwork and deeds, like the inheritance Jason Hunter never saw coming, an old farmstead on the outskirts of Summer Shandy, left to him by an uncle who always believed he could do more. It's not much to look at. The fields have gone wild, monsters prowl between the weathered fence posts, and the soil hasn't seen a plow in longer than Jason cares to guess. But there's potential here, buried under the weeds and waiting for someone stubborn enough to uncover it.

Breaking the Cycle: The Epigenetics, Psychology & Trauma of Narcissistic Families not only tells a story about the author’s journey through healing and recovery, but also dives deep into the science and psychology behind generational family disfunction.

Thomas Wolfe’s first novel, Look Homeward, Angel, is at once a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story and a dark novel depicting a cynical post-war world view. The book follows the life of Eugene Grant, a young man driven by passion, intellect, and a search for something greater than himself. His earliest years in rural North Carolina include a wonderful education in poetry and literature against the backdrop of a loving, but tumultuous family life.