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Yahoya is an Indian girl who gets caught up in a strange treasure hunt involving the members of her own clan and an outsider with whom she has fallen in love! Excerpt:"In all of the universe there was now only this one thing which mattered; all else was forgotten. And what was it? To the man the desert in which he lay, helpless and hopeless, had ceased to exist. He no longer saw the hot sky, the molten sun, the limitless stretch of sand, cactus and blistering rock. He saw only the eyes which watched him. They seemed staring at him terribly, two eyes which were steady, unwinking, immeasurable, inscrutable twin pools of ink. At one instant they became to his fevered fancy the fierce eyes of a savage, desert born and bred, observing his death with a curiosity at once unmoved and strangely childlike."

In "Xuthal of the Dusk" from Robert E. Howard, Conan and the warrior Natala stumble upon the mysterious, dream-drenched city of Xuthal, hidden in the desert. They confront its lethargic inhabitants and the lurking ancient horror, Thog, battling for survival in a tale of decadence, supernatural terror, and relentless adventure.

Em "Xuthal of the Dusk", de Robert E. Howard, Conan e a guerreira Natala se deparam com a misteriosa cidade de Xuthal, escondida no deserto e repleta de sonhos. Eles enfrentam seus habitantes letárgicos e o antigo horror a espreita, Thog, lutando pela sobrevivencia em um conto de decadencia, terror sobrenatural e aventura implacavel.

En "Xuthal del Crepúsculo" de Robert E. Howard, Conan y la guerrera Natala tropiezan con la misteriosa ciudad onírica de Xuthal, oculta en el desierto. Se enfrentan a sus letárgicos habitantes y al acechante y antiguo horror, Thog, luchando por la supervivencia en una historia de decadencia, terror sobrenatural e implacable aventura.

Una misteriosa aventura familiar en la que una niña, guiada por su mascota Xolita, atraviesa un umbral del tiempo para descubrir la vida en la capital del imperio mexica. La protagonista se pregunta como volver a su casa, pero su preocupacion no le interesa a nadie, al contrario, los peligros la acechan y la magia del relato atrapa al lector en los mas inesperados desenlaces

Antes do grande dilúvio, na era dos gigantes, a Serra do Roncador foi um dos últimos refúgios contra o poder do mal. Sobre ela viviam sete tribos originárias dos setes deuses filhos de Yamandú. Elas viviam em paz e harmonia ate o dia em que Jurupari foi seduzido pela grandeza das terras baixas. Ele quebrou o pacto firmado entre seu pai e Ioroque, o senhor do escuro, e desafiou a autoridade de seu irmo mais velho, Tup. Desde ento, muitos levantes e infortunios se sucederam, colocando em risco a segurança e o destino dos povos do Roncador: Jurupari foi banido para o submundo; os bons deuses se mudaram para o Manaos; e os moradores da serra perderam a imortalidade. Entretanto do Araxa nasceu Ruda, o menino de pele alva e coraço bondoso. Foi perseguido e lançado da serra por seus irmos, sobreviveu a queda e ao ataque do ultimo dinossauro e encontrou a amizade verdadeira em um tatu gigante e tres xerinoterios. Os deuses acreditam que so ele pode salvar o Roncador, mesmo ele no aceitando essa responsabilidade. Xingu significa "a casa dos deuses" e e uma historia sobre a relaço deles com os primeiros mortais, mas tambem sobre a cultura dos povos originarios do Brasil.

Niliem Enard es una chica bendita por el fuego que trabaja como costurera en Korter, el mayor reino de elfos blancos. La joven trabaja de sol a sol para tratar de curar a su madre de una terrible enfermedad, pero lo que ella no sabe es que pronto su vida cambiara por completo, y la llevara no solo a poseer un reino, si no a tener que recuperarlo, acabando con el tirano que se lo robo a su familia. La extraña herencia es el primer libro de la trilogia XIII Reinos perteneciente a la saga Leyendas de Thaindor, saga fantastica en la que la magia, los dragones, y los seres extraordinarios cobran vida en distintas aventuras para relatarnos la historia de este universo.

Former London journalist Elspeth Reeves is trying to carve a new life for herself in the sleepy Oxfordshire countryside, until shes sent to cover the excavation of a notorious local witchs grave. Three hundred years ago, her name mixed up with murder and black magic, Agnes Levett was hanged and then buried under an immense stone, to prevent her spirit from ever rising again. Elspeth investigates, but soon finds there is far more to the old tale thanmeets the eye, as the surrounding area is rocked by a series of mysterious and brutal murders, all of people somehow connected with the dig. She and her childhood friend DS Peter Shaw race to uncover the truth, but secrets lain buried for centuries are not easily discovered.

After losing her job and her partner in one fell swoop, journalist Elspeth Reeves is back in her mothers house in the sleepy village of Wilsby-under-Wychwood, wondering where it all went wrong. Then a body is found in the neighbouring Wychwoods: a woman ritually slaughtered, with cryptic symbols scattered around her corpse. Elspeth recognizes these from a local myth of the Carrion King, a Saxon magician who once held a malevolent court deep in the forest. As more murders follow, Elspeth joins her childhood friend DS Peter Shaw to investigate, and the two discover sinister village secrets harking back decades.

The county borough of Wrexham is rich in folklore, with an abundance of tales to capture the wonders of the Welsh landscape and all its denizens, both real and imaginary: animal, human and even superhuman. This collection, which includes both traditional tales passed down through generations by word of mouth and archive material, brings to life the local legends, mysteries and stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things that make Wales so magical. A speaker of both languages of Wales, the author has collected some unusual material sure to enchant both Welsh and non Welsh speakers. Beautifully illustrated by local artist Ed Fisher, these tales bring to life the ancient wisdom of Wrexham.

The next novel set in the world of Blizzard Entertainments legendary online game World of Warcraft.When the world was young, all life shook before the might of Galakrond, a massive primal dragon whose hunger could not be sated. Five primal dragons rose valiantly beside the titan-forged Keeper Tyr to combat this threat. Though the fight was desperate, Galakrond fell by their teeth and talons, and they were chosen to become protectors of Azeroth. The titans gifted Nozdormu, Ysera, Alexstrasza, Malygos, and Neltharion with order magic, transforming them into the Aspects, powerful dragons with command of time, nature, life, magic, even the earth itself. Other primal dragons followed them on their path, and, imbued with the titans power, the dragonflights rose to shape the world and serve the Aspects.That is the tale the dragonflights have always told . . . but it is not the whole story.For while the Dragonqueen and her flights set to reshaping Azeroth, not all dragonkind sees order magic as a gift. Spurning the titans interference, a group of rebel primal dragons drink deep from the elemental powers of the planet and are reborn as the Incarnates. Led by Iridikron, the Incarnates believe that dragonkind should be subservient to no one. They foment a rebellion against the Aspects, what they are and all they stand for.Despite the efforts of the Dragonqueen Alexstrasza and her primal friend, Vyranoth, to preserve peace, both sides slip closer to violence, as dragons are forced to choose a side or be swept up in the growing conflict. With battle lines and allegiances drawn, the war amongst dragonkind shakes the foundation of the world. Both sides realize they will have to make sacrifices to secure the future of their kind, sacrifices that will cascade through the ages.

The epic, long-awaited definitive story of Sylvanas Windrunner, one of World of Warcrafts most enduring and iconic characters.Ranger-General. Banshee Queen. Warchief. Sylvanas Windrunner has borne many titles. To some, she is a hero... to others, a villain. But whether in pursuit of justice, vengeance, or something more, Sylvanas has always sought to control her own destiny.The power to achieve her goals has never been closer, as Sylvanas works alongside the Jailer to liberate all Azeroth from the prison of fate. Her final task? Secure the fealty of their prisonerKing Anduin Wrynn.To succeed, Sylvanas will be forced to reflect on the harrowing path that brought her to the Jailers side, and reveal her truest self to her greatest rival. Here, Sylvanas complete story is laid bare: from the breaking of the Windrunner family and her rise to Ranger-General; to her own death at the hands of Arthas and her renewed purpose in founding the Forsaken; to the moment she first beheld the Maw, and understood the true consequences of what lay beyond the veil of death. But as her moment of victory draws near, Sylvanas Windrunner will make a choice that may ultimately come to define her. A choice thats hers to make.

Illidan Stormrage is one of the most powerful beings ever to walk the lands of Azeroth. He is also one of the least understood. Behind his legend, beneath his enigmatic mission, lies a brilliant mind whose machinations are comprehended by few - and trusted by even fewer. Illidans righteous reign of justice and vengeance has begun, taking the stunning adventure, intrigue, and heroism of World of Warcraft to a new level.

A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE NUMBER ONE UK BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MORGANVILLE VAMPIRES SERIESWhat if death could be cured by a drug? What if you needed that drug every day ... or death would reclaim you? Its not hypothetical to Bryn Davis. Its her so-called life.Bryn Davis is new on the job as a funeral director, but even she knows that once youre dead, you ought to stay that way. But Fairview Mortuary has a hidden backroom business: resurrecting the dead for profit, at extortionate rates.Discovering her bosss secret may cost Bryn more than her life . . . it may just take away her death, too.

Worcestershire is a county of contrasts, with one face turned to the modern buzz of Birmingham and the other turned towards the quiet rural landscape of the West Country. Its folk tales reflect this dichotomy, with some stories based in the fears and superstitions of village life, and others evolving from the strains and pressures of a new industrial reality. From battles of the Civil War to witchcraft trials, Worcestershire is steeped in history and almost every village has some dark tale of magical events to tell. Ordinary folk from all walks of life mix with devils, ogres and ghosts. Even the holy community is not safe vengeance, infidelity and murder loom large in the countys religious history. Complemented by beautiful illustrations, Worcestershire Folk Tales is crammed with these myths, legends and mysterious yarns. David Phelps has worked as an oral storyteller since 2005, being much inspired by his grandmothers tales of Worcestershires folklore. He is a member of both the Folklore Society and the Society for Storytelling, and is the author of Herefordshire Folk Tales and Haunted Hereford.

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn; of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. Lisa Schneidau retells some of the old stories and relates them to the trees and forests in the landscape of our islands today.

This propulsive, gorgeously-written fantasy romance will pull you into a dazzling world of dancing and danger, fae and fairytales, and a love that endures against all odds.Musical and immersive, this stunning debut is perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Moonlight Market. London, 1986. Trix, a young dancer in the British Classical Ballet Company, has been striving for years to make a name for herself in the competitive and unforgiving world of elite ballet. Aleksander Sander Sylvan is the companys mysterious, meteoric rising star, whose talents are like nothing anyone has seen before.An eleventh-hour illness among the cast of The Sleeping Beauty changes everything; Trix and Sander are thrown together in the lead roles, surprising everyone with their chemistry. Soon the pair become the companys star attraction, their sizzling on-stage partnership fuelling speculation about their private lives. Trix knows shes falling for Sander, but relationships have always been difficult for her, and as they grow closer, she cannot help but wonder about his past. Who is Sander really? Why wont he talk about his family, or where he comes from? On the opening night of Romeo & Juliet at the very height of their fame, Sander vanishes without trace. With only a cryptic note to go on, Trix begins to wonder if the magic of the ballets they danced together has invited something truly strange and wondrous into the mortal world.

En un mundo donde la oscuridad y la luz luchan constantemente, la pequeña Solange Ríos, descubre algo asombroso sobre su pasado. Cuando es recibida en la escuela de magia Wonderland, su vida cambia para siempre.Un mundo lleno de magia, amor y esperanza, Wonderland se convierte en un refugio para Solange, donde encontrara amistad pero tambien enemigos por donde mire.No todo es como parece, un gran mal se avecina y debe estar preparada para enfrentarlo.El destino de Wonderland depende de sus decisiones, Solange debe actuar. Una verdad se oculta bajo sus propias narices, revelarla podria arruinarlo todo.Una guerra sin fin y un cruel destino, el mundo de Wonderland esta en manos de una joven.

"Stories that delight, surprise, that hang about the dusky edges of mainstream fiction with characters, settings, plots that abandon the normal and mundane and explore new ideas, themes and ways of being." -Deb Hoag. Featuring: Nancy A. Collins, Eugie Foster, Janice Lee, Rachel Kendall, Candy Caradoc, Mysty Unger, Roberta Lawson, Sara Genge, Gina Ranalli, Deb Hoag, C. M. Vernon, Aliette de Bodard, Caroline M. Yoachim, Flavia Testa, Aimee C. Amodio, Ann Hagman Cardinal, Rachel Turner, Wendy Jane Muzlanova, Katie Coyle, Helen Burke, Janis Butler Holm, J.S. Breukelaar, Carol Novack, Tantra Bensko, Nancy DiMauro, Moira McPartlin.

In Robert Ervin Howards gripping novella "Wolfshead," readers are introduced to a dark and enthralling world where primal instincts clash with civilization. The narrative follows a group of outlaws and a relentless quest for freedom against a backdrop of treachery and raw survivalism. Howard employs a vivid and visceral prose style, rich with evocative imagery, as he masterfully constructs a tale that intertwines myth, adventure, and existential inquiry. This work, emblematic of Howards signature blend of fantasy and gritty realism, reflects the authors ongoing exploration of the human condition amidst a savage landscape. Robert E. Howard, heralded as a pioneer of the sword-and-sorcery genre, was heavily influenced by his Texan upbringing and fascination with history, mythology, and folklore. His deep understanding of frontier life and the untamed spirit of man informed the creation of characters that transcended mere fiction, embodying the struggles of humanity. "Wolfshead" serves as a testament to Howards ability to articulate themes of vengeance, power, and identity, often reflecting his own tumultuous inner world and societal observations. For those who appreciate tales steeped in visceral emotion and rich detail, "Wolfshead" is a compelling read that offers not only thrilling adventure but poignant reflections on humanitys primal nature. Howards deft storytelling renders this novella an essential entry point for both longstanding fans and newcomers to his oeuvre, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where the call of the wild never fades.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.