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Beyond the Isle of the Lost - Melissa de la Cruz

Filled with humor and adventure, this addition to the New York Times best-selling series explores a madcap prequel to Disney''s Descendants: The Rise of Red, set in Wonderland.Fall down the rabbit hole…For Red, growing up in Wonderland has been no piece of cake (literally—dessert is outlawed). Her mom, the Queen of Hearts, rules the kingdom with an iron scepter, while Red longs for a life of her own. SheÂ’s heard rumors about an island that once housed all the villains of folklore. A place with no rules? It sounds perfect.But then the Queen declares that Red will issue a royal decree at the annual Wonderland Tea Ceremony (aka she''ll come up with new ridiculous laws). Of course, Red loathes idea of following in her motherÂ’s crimson-heeled footsteps. Banding together with new friends, Ace and Chester, Red plans the ultimate rebellion: a party. Little does she know that theyÂ’ll be setting off a chain of events (or un-events) that could change things forever.

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Escape from the Isle of the Lost - Melissa de la Cruz

For the first time in paperback! The fourth book in the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series continues the adventures of everyone''s favorite villain kids!Praise for The Isle of the Lost"Disney lovers and fairy-tale fans alike will need to get their hands on this book."  —School Library JournalPraise for Return to the Isle of the Lost"Packed with plenty of humor and adventure, this sequel spinoff is destined to please. With a second movie in the works and a bevy of loyal readers, it certainly wonÂ’t stay on shelves for long."  —BooklistMal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos may have once been the baddest of the bad, but their wicked ways are (mostly) behind them—and now graduation is almost here! But before the seniors can don their custom-designed caps and gowns, courtesy of Evie, theyÂ’ve got an epic plan to put into action. There are tons of villain kids on the Isle of the Lost who are eager for their chance to come to Auradon Prep—even Celia, Dr. FacilierÂ’s trickster daughter, wants in on the deal!—and MalÂ’s crew is using their upcoming visit to the Isle to help make it happen. But AuradonÂ’s biggest threat is still at large… Trapped ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The End of the Story - Melissa de la Cruz

Join Filomena and her friends in the next adventure in the Never After series, an exciting fantasy tale for readers of 10-14 by Melissa de la Cruz, the bestselling author of Disney's Descendants series.

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Isle of the Lost Paperback Box Set - Melissa de la Cruz

#1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series by Melissa de la Cruz is now available in a stunning four-book paperback boxed set.The Isle of the LostTwenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost-a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes it impossible for them to leave. Stripped of their magical powers, the villains now live in total isolation, forgotten by the world.Mal learns from her mother, Maleficent, that the key to true darkness, the Dragon''s Eye, is located inside her scepter in the forbidden fortress on the far side of the island. The eye is cursed, and whoever retrieves it will be knocked into a deep sleep for a thousand years. But Mal has a plan to capture it. She''ll just need a little help from her "friends." In their quest for the Dragon''s Eye, these four kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good isn''t so bad.Return To The Isle Of The LostWhen Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return to the Isle of the Lost, they''re determined to figure ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Headmaster's List - Melissa de la Cruz

One of Us Is Lying meets Gossip Girl in The Headmaster''s List, an edge-of-your-seat YA thriller about a fatal car crash and the dangerous lengths one teen will go to uncover the truth about what really happened.Friday night. The party of the summer. Four teens ride home together. Only one never makes it. When high school sophomore Chris Moore is tragically killed in a car crash, Armstrong Prep is full of questions. Who was at the wheel? And more importantly, who was at fault?Eighteen-year-old Spencer Sandoval wishes she knew. As rumors swirl that her ex, Ethan, was the reckless driver, she can’t bring herself to defend him. And their messy breakup has nothing to do with it – she can’t remember anything from that night, not even what put her in that car with Ethan, Chris, and Tabby Hill, the new loner in school.The hunt for answers intensifies when a local true crime podcast takes an interest in the case, pushing Spencer further into the depths of this sinister mystery. Was it all just a night out that went very wrong? And is it a coincidence that all but Chris is on Armstrong''s esteemed honor roll, the Headmaster’s List? In ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Headmaster's List - Melissa de la Cruz

Four students. A fatal car crash. Three come out alive – and they will do anything to bury the truth.One of them was driving.One of them was high.One of them screamed.And one of them died.When one of their own is tragically killed in a car crash, Argyle Prep is full of questions. Who was at the wheel? And more importantly, who was at fault?But in a place ruled by pedigree and privilege, the answers can only come at a price.Set against the glitz and glamour of an elite LA private school The Headmaster''s List, Melissa de la Cruz''s first YA thriller, is an addictive whodunit perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and A Good Girl''s Guide to Murder.

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The Missing Sword - Melissa de la Cruz

Return to the land of Never After, where real life and fairy tales collide, in The Missing Sword, the fourth book of bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz''s hit fantasy series.To save her mother from Olga''s evil clutches, Filomena must travel to the legendary land of Camelot to find the legendary sword Excalibur.But Camelot is not all that it seems. Fil and the crew quickly realize that another fairy tale has taken hold in the land of Arthurian Legend . . . the Wizard of Oz! With the help (and hindrance) of the Wicked Witches of East and West, the League of Seven follow the yellow brick road to retrieve the sword and complete their most important quest yet.In a land where nothing is truly as it seems, will Fil and the League of the Seven survive the witch''s tests? Or will Olga''s perilous plans rip Fil''s mother away from her forever?

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The Thirteenth Fairy - Melissa de la Cruz

The Thirteenth Fairy is the first title in Never After, an exciting contemporary fantasy adventure series for readers of 9 to 11 by Melissa de la Cruz, the bestselling author of Disney''s Descendants series. Perfect for fans of Disney''s Twisted Tales.Nothing exciting ever happens in Filomena Jefferson-Cho’s small town. Until the day Jack Stalker, one of the heroes from her all-time favourite books, the Never After series, turns up. She must be dreaming! But Jack insists that he’s real, the stories are real, and she must come with him at once. Filomena is thrust into a world of fairies, sorcerers, dragons and slayers, where an evil queen is determined to wipe out the fairy tribes. To save the kingdom, Filomena and her new friends must find the truth behind the tale of the Thirteenth Fairy before it’s too late.

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The Stolen Slippers - Melissa de la Cruz

The Stolen Slipper is the second title in the Never After series, a funny and exciting fantasy adventure where real life and fairy tales collide. Melissa de la Cruz, the bestselling author of Disney''s Descendants series, expertly twists Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast for readers of 10+. Perfect for fans of Disney''s Twisted Tales and the first title in the series, The Thirteenth Fairy. Filomena Jefferson-Cho teams up once more with dashing Jack Stalker, adorable Alistair and glamorous Gretel for another adventure in the land of Never After, this time to get the glass slipper back from Cinderella!And we''re about to learn who Cinderella really is. Neither a heroine or a victim, Cinderella is manipulative and cunning, and will do anything to be the princess of Eastphalia. The true heroes are her twin stepsisters, Hori and Bea, who have been much maligned in reputation and whose lives have been effectively upended by their younger stepsister! For one, Prince Charming has been in love with Hori since they were children, but when King Gregor forces his son to throw a ball to pick a bride, Cinderella steals the spotlight and her happily-ever-after.While attempting to help her sister, bookish Bea is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Broken Mirror - Melissa de la Cruz

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a Frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous Prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new Snow Country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find the only ones who can save the kingdom once and for all: The League of the Seven – a group of fearless warriors devoted to fighting the ogres at any cost.Still, new threats lurk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Broken Mirror - Melissa de la Cruz

The Broken Mirror is the third title in the Never After series, a funny and exciting fantasy adventure where real life and fairy tales collide. The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country . . . after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.Along with Jack, Gretel, Beatrice, and some new Snow Country pals like a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find the only ones who can save the kingdom once and for all: The League of the Seven – a group of fearless warriors devoted to fighting the ogres at any cost.Still, new threats lurk around every corner, both in Never After and back home in North Pasadena . . . Even with the League of the Seven’s help, can Filomena and her friends rescue the land from Olga’s clutches? Or will the ogres finally prevail?Melissa de la Cruz is the bestselling author of Disney''s Descendants series. Perfect for fans of Disney''s Twisted Tales and the first title in the series, The Thirteenth Fairy.

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My Ex-Husband's Ex-Husband - Melissa de la Cruz, Rachel Cohnová

From New York Times bestselling authors Rachel Cohn and Melissa de la Cruz comes a freewheeling journey through Vienna where two estranged friends search for their mutual ex—and a long-lost bond. Audrey and Ian were best friends—until they fell in love with the same man. To be precise, they fell in love with, married, and divorced the same man. And there’s no coming back from that. Twenty-odd years later, they’re right back at the beginning: Vienna, where their university study abroad turned into a love triangle from which they never quite recovered. But it’s Christmas, and Audrey’s daughter is getting married. Time to let bygones be bygones. Not for the sake of the holiday or even because they’ve matured with age…but because their mutual ex is nowhere to be found. It’s up to Audrey and Ian to track him down. As wedding plans go further awry, the former besties race to find the father of the bride. Juggling complicated family dynamics (and the cocktails required to cope), they learn that, sometimes, it’s not about the search but the friendships rediscovered along the way.

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My Ex-Husband's Ex-Husband - Melissa de la Cruz, Rachel Cohnová

From New York Times bestselling authors Rachel Cohn and Melissa de la Cruz comes a freewheeling journey through Vienna where two estranged friends search for their mutual ex—and a long-lost bond. Audrey and Ian were best friends—until they fell in love with the same man. To be precise, they fell in love with, married, and divorced the same man. And there’s no coming back from that. Twenty-odd years later, they’re right back at the beginning: Vienna, where their university study abroad turned into a love triangle from which they never quite recovered. But it’s Christmas, and Audrey’s daughter is getting married. Time to let bygones be bygones. Not for the sake of the holiday or even because they’ve matured with age…but because their mutual ex is nowhere to be found. It’s up to Audrey and Ian to track him down. As wedding plans go further awry, the former besties race to find the father of the bride. Juggling complicated family dynamics (and the cocktails required to cope), they learn that, sometimes, it’s not about the search but the friendships rediscovered along the way.

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The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay Ramos - Melissa de la Cruz

Evan Saatchi can’t keep his eyes off his new co-worker, Dalisay Ramos. Newly arrived from Manila to lead their travel app’s Asia division, nothing matters more to Dalisay than tradition and family. When Evan asks her out, she soundly rejects him for his cheek. Evan learns from his Filipino friends that Dalisay expects more from potential suitors. If he wants a chance with her, he’s going to have to go through the Five Stages, the same courtship ritual that lovers in the Philippines have performed for generations. At first, Evan is skeptical—what, exactly, does “servitude” entail? And he has to sing?! But when Dalisay bets Evan that he doesn’t have the nerve to make it through the stages, the game is on. As Evan attempts to prove to Dalisay that he can win her heart—and the bet—Dalisay is driven to distraction by Evan’s sexy labors, and soon their “courtship” turns into a sizzling secret. But when modern love and family expectations collide, Dalisay and Evan must find a way to carry a rich history into a shared future.

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A Secret Princess - Melissa de la Cruz, Margaret Stohl

A surprising and romantic YA retelling-mashup of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden by bestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz—now in paperback!Best friends Mary Lennox, Sara Crewe, and Cedric Erroll are best friends. And thank goodness, since their boarding school is basically insufferable. When one of the friends suffers a personal tragedy, a plan—and a secret—change everything for the trio . . . for good.   Filled with charm and romance, and inspired by some of classic literature''s most beloved characters, The Secret Princess is the perfect blend of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden—and the perfect companion to Jo & Laurie.

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Rings of Fate - Melissa de la Cruz

DISCOVER THE SWOON-WORTHY ROMANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDon’t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. 'If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time' Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogyShe’s a barmaid who doesn’t believe in fairy tales. He’s a prince cursed to live one. Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone’s princess. She’s too busy running the Raven’s Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate ancient weapons of devastating power since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fiancée should give them both what they want. But as their perilous journey pits ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rings of Fate - Melissa de la Cruz, Miroslav Bobek, Tereza Šefrnová

DISCOVER THE SWOON-WORTHY ROMANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDon t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover.'If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time' Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogyShe s a barmaid who doesn t believe in fairy tales. He s a prince cursed to live one.Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone s princess. She s too busy running the Raven s Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything.Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate ancient weapons of devastating power since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fianc e should give them both what they want.But as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Birthday Girl - Melissa de la Cruz

At forty, it appears Ellie de Florent-Smith has everything she ever wanted: a handsome husband, an accomplished college-age stepdaughter, adorable and rambunctious six-year-old twin boys, homes in the city, desert and beach, a thriving career as a well-known fashion designer, and a glamorous circle of friends. Except everything is not quite as perfect as it looks on the outside. Scrubbing her past of its shadows has a cost, and all of Ellie s secrets come to light on the night of her fabulous birthday party where everyone who matters in her life shows up, invited or not, and the beautiful facade of her life crumbles in one night.

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Rings of Fate (Deluxe Limited Edition) - Melissa de la Cruz

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDon't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover."If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time." - Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogyShe's a barmaid who doesn't believe in fairy tales. He's a prince cursed to live one.Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone's princess. She's too busy running the Raven's Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything.Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate-ancient weapons of devastating power-since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fiancee should give them both what they want.But as their perilous journey pits them against political schemes, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Going Dark - Melissa de la Cruz

he Influencer Amelia Ashley shares everything with her followers - her favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants, her best fashion tips, and her European trip-of-a-lifetime with her hot boyfriend. The Boyfriend Josh has no choice but to return home without Amelia after she abandons him in Rome.He has no clue where she went or how her blood got in his suitcase. Why won't anyone believe him? The Hacker To Harper Delgado, Amelia Ashley is just another missing white girl whipping up a media frenzy. But with each digital knot she untangles about the influencer, Harper wonders: who is Amelia Ashley? The Other Girl Two years ago, another girl went missing, one who never made headlines or had a trending hashtag.The Truth Amelia's disappearance has captured the world's attention. What comes next? Watch this space...

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When Stars Align - Melissa de la Cruz

“An entertaining and poignant coming-of-age story about three young celebrity friends who go through the ups and downs of fame in the glaring eye of the spotlight.” —Mindy KalingThree girls in Hollywood who thought they’d rule the world. Reality bites in a touching novel about success, friendship, and redemption by a New York Times bestselling author.Best friends Miranda Montana, Germaine St. Germaine-Chang, and Sicily Bell were the darlings of Hollywood who rose from teen success to in-demand idols of screaming fans and paparazzi. They rode the momentum like there was no tomorrow. But nothing lasts forever.Now Miranda, the wild-child movie star, drifts from rehab to dead-end relationships as she tries for a comeback from a very public fall from grace. Germaine, the daughter of billionaire hotel moguls, has lost her purpose. And then there’s Sicily, the all-American pop star who had a record deal, sold-out concerts, and controlling parents who squeezed the very life out of her. After a decade, fate reconnects these three young women for a long-awaited confrontation with the secrets, betrayals, heartbreak, and family traumas of the past.Settling old scores is just the beginning. It’s also time to repair the damage done and to hold fast to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When Stars Align - Melissa de la Cruz

“An entertaining and poignant coming-of-age story about three young celebrity friends who go through the ups and downs of fame in the glaring eye of the spotlight.” —Mindy KalingThree girls in Hollywood who thought they’d rule the world. Reality bites in a touching novel about success, friendship, and redemption by a New York Times bestselling author.Best friends Miranda Montana, Germaine St. Germaine-Chang, and Sicily Bell were the darlings of Hollywood who rose from teen success to in-demand idols of screaming fans and paparazzi. They rode the momentum like there was no tomorrow. But nothing lasts forever.Now Miranda, the wild-child movie star, drifts from rehab to dead-end relationships as she tries for a comeback from a very public fall from grace. Germaine, the daughter of billionaire hotel moguls, has lost her purpose. And then there’s Sicily, the all-American pop star who had a record deal, sold-out concerts, and controlling parents who squeezed the very life out of her. After a decade, fate reconnects these three young women for a long-awaited confrontation with the secrets, betrayals, heartbreak, and family traumas of the past.Settling old scores is just the beginning. It’s also time to repair the damage done and to hold fast to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe: a feel-good rom-com to fall in love with this Christmas - Melissa de la Cruz

''I absolutely adored this novel; it''s the perfect holiday romance!'' Netgalley Reviewer, 5 starsDarcy Fitzwilliam simply doesn''t have time to fall in love. But this Christmas, a kiss under the mistletoe will change everything...As partner at a major New York hedge fund, Darcy''s only serious relationship is with her work cellphone. The truth is, she''s too busy being successful and making money to have time for Christmas... let alone to allow romance into her life. But this year Darcy is coming home to Pemberley, Ohio, for the holidays. There, she runs into her old neighbour and high-school foe Luke Bennet - the oldest of five wayward brothers. When Darcy''s enmity with Luke is re-opened, along with a hefty dollop of sexual chemistry... well, sparks are sure to fly. Can Darcy fall in love - or will her pride, and Luke''s prejudice against big-city girls, stand in their way?This sparkling retelling of Pride and Prejudice will warm your heart over the festive season. Perfect for fans of Jane Linfoot, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan.Read what everyone''s saying about Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe''What a delightful, heart-warming, romantic and feel-good read!'' Waterstones reviewer''The perfect Christmas-time read and the ultimate guilty pleasure!'' Netgalley ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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La venganza de los aztecas/The Revenge of the Aztecs - Juan de Dios Maya Avila

La Venganza de los aztecas (mitos y profecías) es un juego entre los mitos prehispánicos, novohispanos y las leyendas decimonónicas que forjaron la identidad mexicana, en correspondencia con los signos y símbolos que han ido construyendo el México contemporáneo. Nahuales, brujas y tlatoanis; Quetzalcóatl, Tezcatlipoca y Huitzilopochtli; Pedro Infante, Madame Calderón de la Barca y José Alfredo Jiménez; enmascarados de la lucha libre, intelectuales trasnochados y profetas del pulque. Estos son algunos de los personajes que desfilan en las páginas del libro en un periplo por los mitos primordiales hasta enfrentarse con su contraparte metafísica: la ciencia ficción de las profecías. The Revenge of the Aztecs (Myths and Prophecies) is an exciting blend of pre-Hispanic, New Spanish myths and nineteenth-century legends that have shaped the Mexican identity, in line with the signs and symbols that have contributed to the formation of contemporary Mexico. Nahuales, witches and tlatoanis; Quetzalcóatl, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli; Pedro Infante, Madame Calderón de la Barca and José Alfredo Jiménez; masked wrestl

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Theory of the Rearguard - Ivan de la Nuez

Theory of the Rearguard examines how contemporary art is in tension with survival, rather than in relation to life. In the twentieth century, Peter Burger''s Theory of the Avant-Garde was a cult book focused on the two main tasks that art demanded at the time: to break its representation and to destroy the barrier that separated it from life. Forty years later, The Theory of the Rearguard is an ironic manifesto about contemporary art and its failures, even though Ivan de la Nuez does not waste his time mourning it or disguising it. He argues that our times are not characterized by the distance between art and life, but by a tension between art and survival, which is the continuation of life by any means necessary. In the twenty-first century, Ivan de la Nuez examines art in relationship to politics, iconography, and literature. This austere and sharp book in which Duchamp stumbles upon Lupe, the revolution upon the museum, Paul Virilio upon Joan Fontcuberta or Fukuyama upon Michael Jackson wonders if contemporary art will ever end. Because if it were mortal-''just as mortal as everything it invokes or examines under its magnifying glass''-de la Nuez argues would be worth writing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Photographer of the Lost - Caroline Scott

‘This excellent debut is a melancholic reminder of the rippling after-effects of war’ The Times 'A touching novel of love and loss' Sunday TimesFor fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Where The Crawdads Sing comes a moving story, inspired by real events, about how hope and love will prevail against all odds. 1921 In the aftermath of war, everyone is searching for answers. Edie’s husband Francis never came home and was declared ‘missing, believed killed’. But when she receives a mysterious photograph of him in the post, hope flares and she begins to search. Harry photographs gravesites on the Western Front, hired by grieving families. Plagued by memories of his last conversation with Francis, he has never stopped searching for his brother. After years apart, their search brings them together. As they uncover the truth they are haunted by the past and their own complex feelings – towards Francis, and towards each other. Are some questions better left unanswered? Perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Helen Dunmore, The Photographer of the Lost is a beautiful novel, inspired by real events in the wake of the First World War, about love and loss, grief and guilt, and the fleeting, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beyond the Edge of the Map - A. L Tait

Quinn Freeman may have won the race around the world, but when a new enemy appears he must travel beyond the edge of the map once more.Quinn is back! He finished his race around the world and is living a quiet life on the family farm, until he discovers that the King''s enemies want to capture him. Quinn is forced to go on the run, taking to the high seas once more. Can he survive when he is double-crossed and left for dead? BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE MAP is another thrilling adventure from A. L. Tait in the bestselling Mapmaker Chronicles. ''Not since Emily Rodda''s DELTORA QUEST series has there been such an exciting adventure tale from an Australian author. Echoes of Robinson Crusoe make this feel like a classic with a new twist, and it''s perfect for readers aged 8 to 12 who are looking for some escapism in the sea of contemporary stories.'' - Readings on THE MAPMAKER CHRONICLES 1: RACE TO THE END OF THE WORLDthemapmakerchronicles.com

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The Story of the Lost Child - Elena Ferrante

The Story of the Lost Child is the concluding volume in the dazzling saga of two women- the brilliant, bookish Elena, and the fiery, uncontainable Lila. Both are now adults, with husbands, lovers, aging parents, and children. Their friendship has been the gravitational center of their lives. Both women fought to escape the neighborhood in which they grew up-a prison of conformity, violence, and inviolable taboos. Elena married, moved to Florence, started a family, and published several well-received books. In this final novel she has returned to Naples, drawn back as if responding to the city's obscure magnetism. Lila, on the other hand, could never free herself from the city of her birth. She has become a successful entrepreneur, but her success draws her into closer proximity with the nepotism, chauvinism, and criminal violence that infect the neighborhood. Proximity to the world she has always rejected only brings her role as its unacknowledged leader into relief. For Lila is unstoppable, unmanageable, unforgettable.The four volumes in this series constitute a long remarkable story that readers will return to again and again, and each return will bring with it new revelations.

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In the Fog of the Seasons' End - Alex La Guma

Written from Alex La Guma''s first-hand experiences in apartheid South Africa, In the Fog of the Seasons'' End is a short but powerful novel, unflinching in its depiction of the day-to-day realities of segregation and the secret underground movement that fought against it.For Beukes and Elia, undercover protestors of apartheid, every day holds the threat of discovery and imprisonment. With the threat of torture hanging over their heads, every leaflet, every phone call, every outspoken word puts them closer to capture. As the stakes get impossibly high, the only thing holding them together is their refusal to submit to the regime - but even that is proving more difficult by the day.An intense and well-crafted plot, Alex La Guma unravels the truth behind the underground anti-apartheid movement.''The greatest South African novelist of the 20th century.'' The Times''His spirit of hope lives on in the books he left us. He is a central figure alongside Chinua Achebe.'' Ngugi wa Thiong’o

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The Romance of the Rose - Guillaume de Lorris, Jean de Meun

`If any man or woman should ask what I wish this romance... to be called, it is the Romance of the Rose, in which the whole art of love is contained''. Guillaume de Lorris''s own introduction to his allegorical account of the progress of a courtly love affair gives no indication of the eventual scale and scope of the work, which became the most popular and influential of all medieval romances. In the hands of Jean de Meun, who continued de Lorris''s work, it assumed vast proportions and embraced almost every aspect of medieval life, from predestination to the right way to deal with premature hair-loss. This new translation into modern English, based on the French edition by Félix Lecoy, is intended as much for the general reader as for students of French and English literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Beyond the End of the Line - Jeff Lock

Explore London's countryside beyond the end of the line. A book of 26 walks which explore the landscape at the end of the London Underground.

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Fifth Edition Fantasy #28: Beneath the Isle of the Serpents - Scott Moore

When islanders on the Starry Archipelago start going missing, the region teeters on the edge of warfare. It’s up to the characters to discover what lurks beneath the island and end its threat to the surface world.

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The Story of the Lost Child - Elena Ferrante

Now an HBO series, book four in the New York Times bestselling Neapolitan quartet about two friends in post-war Italy is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted epic by one of today''s most beloved and acclaimed writers, Elena Ferrante, “one of the great novelists of our time.” (Roxana Robinson, The New York Times) Here is the dazzling saga of two women, the brilliant, bookish Elena and the fiery uncontainable Lila. In this book, life’s great discoveries have been made, its vagaries and losses have been suffered. Through it all, the women’s friendship, examined in its every detail over the course of four books, remains the gravitational center of their lives. Both women once fought to escape the neighborhood in which they grew up. Elena married, moved to Florence, started a family, and published several well-received books. But now, she has returned to Naples to be with the man she has always loved. Lila, on the other hand, never succeeded in freeing herself from Naples. She has become a successful entrepreneur, but her success draws her into closer proximity with the nepotism, chauvinism, and criminal violence that infect her neighborhood. Yet somehow this proximity to a world she has always rejected only ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beyond the End of the World - Meagan Spooner, Amie Kaufmanová

Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Laini Taylor, this much-anticipated sequel to New York Times bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner’s The Other Side of the Sky is a thrilling race against time—with a tantalizing star-crossed love and an electric conclusion.Time to find a way between worlds. Time to find each other again. Time to do the impossible.Above, in the cloudlands, Nimh has no memory of her past, only an aching, undying certainty that she has left something—someone—behind. But while she struggles to recall her identity, an imposter wields her name with deadly purpose.Below, on the surface, North looks to the sky, desperate to join the person he loves and return to his world. But with only a traitor willing to help him, and others clamoring for him to take Nimh’s place, his home seems more unreachable than ever.Tragedy looms as the cloudland engines falter and mist rains terror on the surface, and in their desperation to reunite and save their people, Nimh and North face one ultimate question: can they defy their love and their destiny to save their homes?Or will the spark between them ignite their worlds, and consume them all together?Praise for The Other Side ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lizzie and Lucky: The Mystery of the Lost Chicken - Megan Rix

Shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Award 2024!Join young detective Lizzie and her adorable puppy Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try.Lizzie and Lucky are visiting the Five Freedoms Sanctuary. It''s a lovely place for all sorts of rescued animals.When a local farmer announces some terrible plans for his land that could endanger the surrounding wildlife, our dynamic duo know they must investigate the case. Can they use their detective skills to stop him?While looking for clues, Lizzie spots some strange footprints and an unusual blue creature that stands out from the rest! But what is it, and where did it come from? Could it be the key to saving the day?Praise for the Lizzie & Lucky books:''The author''s experience of partial deafness shines through, with helpful but gentle hints about the importance of accessibility and equality. Above all, this is a joyous tale celebrating animals, mysteries, family and friendship (both of the two-legged and four-legged variety!)'' - BookTrust

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Beyond the Periphery of the Skin - Silvia Federici

More than ever, the ''body'' is today at the centre of radical and institutional politics. Feminist, antiracist, trans and ecological movementsall look at the body as a ground of confrontation with the state and a vehicle for transformative social practices. Concurrently, the body has become a signifier for the reproduction crisis the neoliberal turn in capitalist development has generated and for the international surge in institutional repression and public violence. Here, Silvia Federici examines these complex processes, placing them in the context of the history of the capitalist transformation of the body into a work-machine.

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Familiarity Is the Kingdom of the Lost - Dugmore Boetie

A fast-paced romp through apartheid-era South Africa that exemplifies the creative human capacity to overcome seemingly omnipotent enemies and overwhelming odds. The picaresque hero of this novel, Duggie, is a dispossessed black street kid turned con man. Duggie''s response to being confined to the lowest level of South Africa''s oppressive and humiliating racial hierarchy is to one-up its absurdity with his own glib logic and preposterous schemes. Duggie''s story, as one critic puts it, offers "an encyclopedic catalogue of rip-offs, swindles, and hoaxes" that regularly land him in jail and rely on his white targets'' refusal to admit a black man is capable of outsmarting them. Duggie exploits South Africa''s bureaucratic pass laws and leverages his artificial leg every chance he gets. As "a worthless embarrassment to the authorities and a bad example to the convicts," Duggie even manages to get himself thrown out of jail. From Duggie''s Depression-era childhood in urban Johannesburg to World War II and the rise of the white supremacist apartheid regime to his final, bitter triumph, Boetie''s narrative celebrates humanity''s relentless drive to survive at any cost. This new edition of Boetie''s out-of-print classic features a recently discovered photograph of the author, an introduction replete ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Gathering Of The Lost - Helen Lowe

SHE WILL NOT STAND ALONE. Five years after the assault on her stronghold home, Malian of Night remains missing, believed dead amidst the wilds of Jaransor. But not all accept her death and now her enemies are on the hunt. Suspicion falls on heralds Tarathan and Jehane, who find themselves caught in a web of intrigue and murder amidst the Ijiri Festival of Masks. They flee bearing word of a death on the Wall - and a call to duty and honour that Malian must answer or be forsworn.

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The Autumn of the Ace - Louis de Berniéres

De Bernieres is a singular, cherishable voice' Mail on Sunday From the master of historical fiction, this book follows an unforgettable family after the Second World War. Some bonds are hard to break... Daniel Pitt was an RAF fighter in the First World War and an espionage agent for the SOE in the Second. Now the conflicts he faces are closer to home. Daniel's marriage has fractured beyond repair and Daniel's relationship with his son, Bertie, has been a failure since Bertie was a small boy. But after his brother Archie's death, Daniel is keen for new perspectives. He first travels to Peshawar to bury Archie in the place he loved best, and then finds himself in Canada, avoiding his family and friends back in England. Daniel and Bertie's different experiences of war, although devastating, also bring with them the opportunity for the two to reconnect. If only they can find a way to move on from the past...

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The Case of the Lost Robot - Anthony William

iGumbo - Stemberry School''s lovable robot dog - has gone missing... Can you help to solve the case? You will need to put your skills in science, technology, engineering and maths to the test, but don''t worry, the great STEM Detectives are on hand to help! If you crack the case, you could even become part of the STEM Detectives yourself. Get over to the evidence board and start investigating!

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La Promesse du Bonheur - Tom Wesselmann

Published on the occasion of the exhibition Tom Wesselmann: La Promesse du Bonheur, curated by Chris Sharp with the scientific coordination of Cristiano Raimondi, held at Villa Paloma in Monaco June 29, 2018, through January 6, 2019, this catalogue is a critical overview of a key American Pop artist and an important opportunity to analyze specific aspects of his work: Victorian and post-Victorian sexuality, female agency, postwar economic abundance, beauty, the erotics of anticipation, the politics of the gaze, and strategies of indeterminacy. Every aspect of the book’s design, including its more than 170 color illustrations, is conceived to reflect on the artist’s haptic, indexical painterly approach and oversize scale system. Through Steven Marcus’s concept of “pornotopia” and the perspective of economy and abundance in postwar American society, the critical essay by Chris Sharp examines Wesselmann’s depictions of the sexual, developed formally in the works by means of hyperbole, hierarchies of elements, elision, and omission. The second critical essay by Sabrina Tarasoff leverages Julian Wasser’s iconic 1963 photograph Duchamp Playing Chess with a Nude, the 1969 “breast action” during one of Theodor W. Adorno’s classes, and more to deliberate the intentional in-betweenness in Wesselmann’s work, “interest” as a category preceding ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The London Seance Society - Sarah Penner

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY''GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA'' DAILY MAIL''PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT'' NATALIE JENNERFrom the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium…1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The London Seance Society - Sarah Penner

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY''GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA'' DAILY MAIL''PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT'' NATALIE JENNERFrom the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium…1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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The Forgers - Roger Moorhouse

Between 1940 and 1943, a small group of Polish diplomats and Jewish activists in Switzerland engaged in a wholly remarkable - and until now, almost completely unknown - humanitarian operation. Under the leadership of the Polish Ambassador, Aleksander Lados, they undertook a systematic programme of forging identity documents for Latin American countries, which were then smuggled into German-occupied Europe to save the lives of thousands of Jews facing extermination in the Holocaust. The Lados operation was one of the largest rescue missions of the entire war, and The Forgers tells this extraordinary story for the first time.We follow the desperate bids of Jews to obtain these life-saving documents, and their painful uncertainty over whether they will be granted protection from the Nazis' murderous fury. And we witness the quiet heroism of those who decided to act in an attempt to save thousands of lives.

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The Bachelorette Party - Camilla Sten

Most Anticipated by GoodreadsScream meets The Guest List in this wickedly compelling and compulsively page-turning thriller of friendship and murder from the author of The Lost Village, Camilla Sten. On a remote island nestled off the coast of Sweden, four friends—Tilly, Anna, Linnea and Evelina—meet every year. Best friends since childhood, the idea is to drink beer, dance by the water, and shake off the weight of life''s expectations. The location of the island is a secret to everyone but them. One night of reckless fun and secret-sharing, and then they return to their normal lives.Ten Years Later. Ever since she was a teenager, Tessa Nilsson has been consumed by the story of four friends who disappeared. As her true crime fervor turned into a wildly popular podcast, Tessa covered Sweden’s most gruesome cases, but could never find the answers behind what happened to these women who disappeared. Now Tessa’s podcast has crashed and burned, any chance she had at uncovering the truth vanishing with it.Anneliese is Tessa’s best friend, and before she walks down the aisle, she wants to have a bachelorette party. The destination: Baltic Vinyasa, a sleek, sophisticated yoga retreat on a small island off the coast—one ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lord of Ruin - K. M. Enright

It has been six months since the failed coup led by Isaac De La Cruz, and Shan LeClaire is struggling under the mantle of Royal Blood Worker. Left with a dwindling blood supply and a ravenous nation whose thirst will drown them, Shan is forced to turn to darker means to fill the need. And that is only the start of the horrors her Eternal King asks of her.Now Councillor to the King, Samuel is trapped in a labyrinthine world of politics and bylaws. Crushed by the knowledge that he can never change things from within, Samuel breaks from Shan, turning to her rebellious brother to help him rescue the disgraced Isaac de la Cruz from the King's dungeons.Despite his newfound freedom, all is not well with Isaac. His actions have consequences, the dangerous magic he experimented with changing him from man to monster. But a monster might just be the only thing that can stand up to the Eternal King. Embracing the beast within, Isaac will see this broken nation shattered-even if it would cost the love of those he holds most dear.Lord of Ruin is the addictive sequel to Mistress of Lies, a dark fantasy romance with sizzling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hunting the Hornets - Michael Bartlett

Where do you turn when the Law catches flies but lets hornets go free? In a world where unscrupulous businessmen, rogues and thieves operate across borders and beyond the reach of the Law, the hope for justice lies with a brilliant former agent known only by a codename: The Hunter.

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Disco Witches of Fire Island - Blair Fell

It''s 1989, and Joe Agabian and his best friend Ronnie set out to spend their first summer working in the hedonistic gay paradise of Fire Island Pines. Joe is desperate to let loose and finally move beyond the heartbreak of having lost his boyfriend to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The two friends are quickly taken in by a pair of quirky, older house cleaners. But something seems off, and Joe starts to suspect the two older men of being up to something otherworldly. In truth, Howie and Lenny are members of a secret disco witch coven tasked with protecting the island-and young men like Joe-from the relentless tragedies ravaging their community. The only problem is, having lost too many of their fellow witches to the epidemic, the coven''s protective powers have been seriously damaged. Unaware of all the mystical shenanigans going on, Joe starts to fall for the super-cute bisexual ferryman who just happens to have webbed feet and an unusual ability to hold his breath underwater. But Joe''s longing to find love is tripped up by his own troublesome past as well as the lure of a mysterious hunk he keeps seeing around the island-a man Howie and Lenny warn ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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