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The final instalment of the Last Dragonslayer Chronicles, demonstrating that with a small band of committed followers, a large tin of resolve and steely determination, almost anything can be achieved . . .Sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her sidekick and fellow Orphan Tiger Prawns have been driven to the tip of the UnUnited Kingdoms - Cornwall - by the invasion of the Trolls. Their one defence is a six-foot-wide trench full of buttons, something which the Trolls find unaccountably terrifying (it's their clickiness). Worse than being eaten by Trolls is the prospect of the Mighty Shandar requisitioning the Quarkbeast and using him to achieve supreme power and domination - an ambition that has been four hundred years in the planning and which will ultimately leave the Earth a cold cinder, devoid of all life.Nothing has ever looked so bleak, but Jennifer, assisted by a renegade vegan Troll, a bunch of misfit sorcerers, the Princess (or is she now the ruler?) of the UnUnited (or are they now United?) Kingdoms, and Tiger, must find a way to vanquish the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, and along the way discover the truth about her parents, herself, and what is in the locked glovebox of her VW Beetle . . .

Dance prodigy, sex symbol, gay pioneer, cultural icon--Vaslav Nijinsky rose to fame as the star of the Ballets Russes in Paris before mental illness stole his career and the last thirty years of his life. A tragic story of a great genius, this compelling work of narrative nonfiction chronicles a life of obsessive artistry, celebrity, and notoriety.With one grand leap off the stage at the 1909 premiere of the Ballets Russes's inaugural season, Nijinsky became an overnight sensation and the century's first superstar, in the days before moving pictures brought popular culture to the masses. Perhaps the greatest dancer of the twentieth century, Nijinsky captured audiences with his sheer animal magnetism and incredible skill. He was also half of the most famous (and openly gay) couple of the Edwardian era: his relationship with Serge Diaghilev, artistic director and architect of the Ballets Russes, pushed boundaries in a time when homosexuality and bisexuality were rarely discussed. Nijinsky's life was tumultuous--after marrying a female groupie he hardly knew, he was kicked out of the Ballets Russes and placed under house arrest during World War I. Unable to work as he once did, his mental health deteriorated, and he spent three decades in and out of institutions.Biographical narrative is interspersed with spotlights on the ballets the dancer popularized: classic masterworks such as Afternoon of a Faun, The Firebird, and of course, the shockingly original Rite of Spring, which caused the audience to riot at its premiere. Illustrated with elegant, intimate portraits as well as archival art and photographs.

From New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass comes a gripping and tender reimagining of The Great Gatsby about the pursuit of happinessand lovein a society built on cruelty and secrets. Seventeen-year-old Nick Carrington wants nothing more than to leave Greenwood, Oklahoma, behind and make a name for himself in the papers. But when tragedy strikes, dreams turn into a twisted reality. Forced to start anew in Harlem, only a letter of acceptance from the prestigious West Egg Academy is able to pull him back into the world.But the supposedly integrated private boys school is more of a catchy headline than a fact, with the same prejudices Nick left behind back home. And his secret but growing feelings for the founders wickedly charismatic son, Jay Gatsby Jr. who dances past societys conventions with practiced easeonly add more complications.When Nicks cutting pen exposes dangerous truths about West Egg and leads to perilous consequences, he and Jay must decide whether to spend a lifetime outrunning trouble or be the ones to light the match. Can they not only fight back but triumph? Or will the powers that be win yet again?

A clothbound collection of classic Sherlock Holmes stories, including “The Red-Headed League” and “The Engineer’s Thumb.”

Impossible puzzles shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable new chapter in the 1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES saga guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page A RUTHLESS GAME SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS LOVE AND LIVES ARE AT STAKE Welcome to the Grandest Game a life changing competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers LYRA tells herself she s only playing for the money not for answers about her father s death and certainly not to confront the infuriating enigmatic GRAYSON Hawthorne Facing off against Lyra are GIGI Grayson s half sister who is determined to prove herself and ROHAN who has few morals a dangerous skill set and no future unless he wins the game Swept away to a luxury private island Lyra Gigi and Rohan must do whatever it takes to best one another a cast of formidable rivals and a game that only the sharpest minds can conquer As sparks fly and the challenges push the players to their limits it becomes clear that everyone has secrets ad the past won t stay buried forever WHO HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN 1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a brand new series set in the world of The Inheritance Games where fan favourite and n

Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime.Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win.Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limits-physically, mentally, and emotionally-it soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.

¿Qué harías si perdieras a tus tres mejores amigos en un accidente? ¿Qué harías si pudieras volver a estar con ellos por última vez? #GoodbyeDays Carver Briggs lo tenía todo: una familia guay, le iba bien en el instituto y sus tres amigos eran los mejores del mundo. Amigos de verdad con los que siempre te echas unas risas. Pero la vida que hasta entonces habia conocido se esfumo cuando decidio mandarles un mensaje al movil. Al cabo de pocos minutos los tres murieron en un accidente. Ahora Carver no puede dejar de culparse a si mismo. Y no es el unico. La hermana gemela de Eli lo mira como si fuera un asesino, y el padre de Mars, un conocido juez de renombre, presiona al abogado para que lo culpabilice. Sin embargo, cuando la abuela de Blake decide despedirse de su nieto y celebrar el dia del adios, las cosas empiezan a cambiar. Gracias al poder del recuerdo, Carver podra disfrutar de sus mejores amigos una ultima vez.La critica ha dicho...Zentner toca la fibra sensible con esta dolorosa pero cautivadora novela. Es el tipo de historia inteligente, intensa y esperanzadora en la que muchos adolescentes podran verse reflejados.School Library Journal

Sold as children. Branded by cursed markings. Trapped in a life they never would have chosen.When Aster's sister Clementine accidentally murders a man, the girls risk a dangerous escape and harrowing journey to find freedom, justice, and revenge - in a country that wants them to have none of those things. Pursued by the land's most vicious and powerful forces - both living and dead - their only hope lies in a bedtime story passed from one girl to another, a story that only the youngest or most desperate would ever believe.It's going to take more than luck for them all to survive.

They''re good girls... but no one''s perfect...Mackenzie, Ava, Julie, Parker and Caitlin are five senior high-school girls who seem to have it all. Top grades, beautiful looks, music scholarships, sports captaincies... even the boys of their dreams. But there''s just one small flaw in their apparently perfect facade. They''re wanted for a murder they didn''t commit.Sure, they talked about killing rich bully Nolan Hotchkiss, but they didn''t go through with it. It''s just a coincidence that Nolan died in exactly the way they planned... right? Except Nolan wasn''t the only one they fantasised about hurting in film class that day. And now someone seems to have found their list, and is carrying out their very particular revenges in their name.Who is really behind these killings?Who can they truly trust?And who will be the next to die?

It began billions of years ago. The wrath and the redemption. The Holy ones. The great ones. Who knows where they came from? So begins The Gods of Olympus, the Creators of the Universe. Read Artemisa Cotis unique take on the ancient gods and their place today. Readers will be surprised and her unrepeatable interpretation will not leave them indifferent. Follow Artemisa into a world of...

We''re not afraid anymore.A boy and a girl are stripped and marooned on a small island for the night. They are the goats. The kids at camp think its a great joke, just a harmless old tradition. But the goats dont see it that way. Instead of trying to get back to camp, they decide to call home. But no one can come and get them. So theyre on their own, wandering through a small town trying to find clothing, food, and shelter, all while avoiding suspicious adultsespecially the police. The boy and the girl find they rather like life on their own. If their parents ever do show up to rescue them, the boy and the girl might be long gone...The Goats is a 1987 New York Times Book Review Notable Children''s Book of the Year.

Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper- class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court. When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide's deception. Complications soon arise - first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor. But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalise the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly unchafled lands.

The story of a teenage girl on the brink, and the bumpy road back to recovery. Nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be Bella is at breaking point. Everyone in her life needs something from her, and theres only one thing that dulls the pain. Alcohol smooths the sharp edges and makes it all so much easier. When Bella drinks, she doesnt feel heartbroken over her ex. Or caught in the middle of her parents divorce. Or overcome with grief for her grandmother. But one night changes everything. When she awakes in hospital with no memory of what happened, its time to face reality. And for Bella, that means rehab and the bumpy road to recovery.Stunning in every sense of the word. Josh Silver, author of HappyHeadRaw, powerful - and utterly brilliant. Ravena Guron, author of This Book KillsSpecial edition only while stocks last.

In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flawsTHE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems.It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is rightThe Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre.

In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flaws...THE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems.It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is rightThe Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre.

In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flawsTHE GIVER is the classic awardwinning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.Twelveyear old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems.It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is rightThe Giver is the awardwinning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre.

Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN! ' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to MurderAs an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations.But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ... Meet Nora.Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part.But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward).Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ... 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages.I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You'I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it.' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

How can you find your soul mate, when you don't have a soul?Iris lives in a world ruled by The Order. Inspectors police the population by keeping careful watch over people's souls. If they shine their lanterns on you, your soul is projected for the world to see... and judge.But Iris has a deadly secret ... she is a hollow, a person with no soul. She must hide from the Order at all costs, scraping a living in the shadows.When she's sent to steal a ring said to hold the memory of a soul's destruction, she is reunited with her Spark - one of the five parts that make up her own missing soul.Now she must rely on the help of a young scholar named Evander Mountebank to track down the other four missing pieces of her soul, all the while evading The Order.Will she be able to protect her heart as well as find her soul?

A New York Times Bestseller!Don't chase fate. Let fate chase you.'Clever, creative, and exquisitely written' Stephanie GarberFor generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the 'true bride' will be chosen and end the suffering.Many believe Shim Cheong - Mina's brother's beloved - to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina's brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong's stead.