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Suzan Fitzroy is in Sweden, where her adopted father is filling in for the American Ambassador. The most exciting prospect on her agenda is the Nobel Prize ceremony. But her quiet life in Stockholm is disrupted when the mysterious Orion, the secretive anti-terror agent, contacts her: he has another job for her. The simple task turns into something much more complex, and before long Suzan is deeply involved in a conspiracy that has links to her past-and to her heart.

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Catherine Veitch trained as an infant primary teacher before working as an editor and writer for twenty years in children's magazines and books. Her work covers a wide range of genres including puzzle and activity books, fiction, non-fiction, phonics and and maths. She is based in Buckinghamshire.Alex Paterson is a highly experienced artist who has illustrated books for Orion, Egmont, Random House, Harper Collins, and Oxford University Press. His work has also been exhibited in the Cartoon Museum. He lives in Warwickshire, in the United Kingdom.

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Assassin. Immortal. Spy.INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn ill-matched pair of spies pose as a couple to investigate a series of murders in 1930s Shanghai, from the author of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS.Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was saved from the brink of death. Now she doesn't sleep or age - and can heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Desperate for redemption from her traitorous past, she works as an assassin for her country.Code name: Fortune. When a series of murders causes unrest in Shanghai, Rosalind's mission pivots. Ordered to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits, she must pose as the wife of another spy, Orion Hong, to reduce suspicion. Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanor infuriating, she agrees to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets she wants to keep buried. Soon, the two spies will find there is more to this mystery than they ever imagined . . .PRAISE FOR CHLOE GONG'An electrifying, swashbuckling tale of intrigue and assassins, romance and betrayal' CASSANDRA CLARE'Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular' XIRAN JAY ZHAO'A dark delight' RENEE AHDIEH'Foul Lady Fortune had my heart pounding from the first chapter' ELIZABETH LIM'Chloe Gong has outdone herself' JOAN HE

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Artemis finds her courage in this fourth book in the Goddess Girls Graphic Novel series, based on the popular Goddess Girls series.Everyone sees Artemis, goddess of the hunt, as the bravest goddess girl at Mount Olympus Academy. What her classmates and best friends don’t realize is that sometimes she isn’t as courageous as she seems. And, when Orion—a foreign exchange student from Earth—enters the picture, she is even more nervous than usual! Can Artemis prove to her friends, and herself, that she can live up to her name?

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Artemis finds her courage in this fourth book in the Goddess Girls Graphic Novel series, based on the popular Goddess Girls series.Everyone sees Artemis, goddess of the hunt, as the bravest goddess girl at Mount Olympus Academy. What her classmates and best friends don’t realize is that sometimes she isn’t as courageous as she seems. And, when Orion—a foreign exchange student from Earth—enters the picture, she is even more nervous than usual! Can Artemis prove to her friends, and herself, that she can live up to her name?

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Discover 15 stars, planets and constellations, and learn how to spot them in this spellbinding introduction to the night sky for all budding astronomers and astronauts. Understand the phases of the moon, learn to navigate by the North Star and discover how to travel through space and time from your own window. Follow the accessible descriptions of how to locate famous constellations and asterisms, including Orion's Belt, the Plough and the Great Bear. Then read the mythology and folklore associated with the night sky - from the man in the moon to Orion the Hunter - as the book uncovers how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. This book has stunning illustrations throughout and is theperfect introduction to the night sky for children everywhere. The perfect introduction to our solar system for readers aged 5+ · Discover famous constellations including Orion, the Great Bear, the Little Bear and the Plough and discover the mythology associated with them · Learn how to spot the North Star and all the planets · Explore curriculum science: understand the phases of the moon and the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse · Written by NASA science writer Noelia González · Gorgeous artwork on every page from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows Words of praise for this book: "This book is stunning! It's wonderfully tactile and the illustrations are sumptuous and opulent" - Juno Magazine

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SIGUE LA SERIE INSPIRADA EN LAS AVENTURAS DE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. Cruz Coronado se dispone a vivir una aventura extraordinaria cuando zarpa hacia las costas de Islandia y Noruega a bordo del Orión. Su misión consiste en encontrar una de las piezas de un importante rompecabezas, como su madre le encomendó antes de morir. Pero pronto todo da un giro, y Cruz arrastra a sus compañeros Sailor, Emmett y Bryndis a una situación llena de peligros. El tiempo se agota y las preguntas se multiplican para Cruz: QUÉ SIGNIFICA EL MENSAJE DE SU MADRE? QUIÉN LO PERSIGUE? Y POR QUÉ?

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Goodreads Choice Award-winning poet and USA TODAY bestselling author Amanda Lovelace presents the mermaid’s voice returns in this one — the third and final installment in her “women are some kind of magic” series, featuring a foreword from Lang Leav and 13 guest poems from leading voices in poetry such as Nikita Gill, KY Robinson, and Orion Carloto. The mermaid is known for her siren song, luring bedroom-eyed sailors to their demise. However, beneath these misguided myths are tales of escapism and healing, which Lovelace weaves throughout this empowering collection of poetry, taking you on a journey from the sea to the stars. They tried to silence her once and for all, but the mermaid’s voice returns in this one.

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'This is not a book for journalists. Civil servants, too, will feel uneasy while reading it, and as for lawyers, they will never sleep again. For it is about a man in his capacity as homo faber, a maker of things with his hands, and what has any of us ever made but words. I say it is "about" the man who makes; truly, it is more a hymn of praise than a description, and not only because the toiler who is the hero of the book is a hero indeed - a figure, in his humanity, simplicity, worthy of inclusion in the catalogue of mythical giants alongside Hercules, Atlas, Gargantua and Orion. He is Faussone, a rigger' Bernard Levin, The Times

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Assassin. Immortal. Spy.From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes the first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai. It's 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue. Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging - and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country. Code name: Fortune. But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind's mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind's new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed. To reduce suspicion, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong. Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanour infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets that she wants to keep buried. As they both attempt to unravel the conspiracy, the two spies soon find that there are deeper and more horrifying layers to this mystery than they ever imagined.

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Take an interactive journey through the night sky in an innovative, tactile board book, a special book that engages three senses—seeing, touching, and hearing. With its gorgeous, full-spread illustrations of constellations and beloved bedtime lullaby reimagined, Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Star is the perfect book to rock babies to sleep. Here’s Taurus the bull, strong and fast. Cetus the whale, waving a mighty tail. Orion, with bow and arrow in hand. Babies can trace the imaginary lines that turn random stars into ancient constellations—and, in a special treat, create a crinkling sound by tracing the channel of shimmery material underneath the last illustration in the book. That same mysterious, compelling crinkling sound persists when baby and parents hold the book and rub the crinkly material on the back cover.

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Gaze at the stars no matter where you are with this breathtaking constellation magnet set!- Deluxe Wooden Magnets: This set includes 8 illustrated, glow-in-the-dark wooden magnets, each featuring popular constellations:* Ursa Major & Minor* Orion* Hercules* Pegasus* Leo* Taurus* Andromeda * Gemini- Fold-out, Double-sided Poster: Show off your love for the stars with this 6 3/8 x 7 1/4 inch illustrated, glow-in-the-dark fold-out poster that features both the night sky in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. - Book Included: Learn some fun facts and myths of some of the most popular constellations in the 48-page, fully-illustrated mini book.- A Unique Gift for Star and Astrology Lovers: Star and astrology lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.

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Jill Osier’s poems of quiet attention comprise this 114th volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets, called “stunning” by Kimberly Burwick in Orion The hollow more than shape is certain. The 114th volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets features Jill Osier’s poems of quiet attention to the human and natural worlds. Series judge and critically acclaimed poet Carl Phillips notes, “Osier’s is a sensibility unlike any I’ve encountered before—the poems here are thrilling, and strangely new.” In his foreword to the collection, Phillips writes, “Certain mysteries—most of them—remain mysteries in an Osier poem.” Despite this, Osier’s poetry—distinguished by its brevity, precision, and restraint—offers what Phillips describes as feeling “incongruously (dare I say magically?) like closure, a steady place to land.”

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The night sky is filled with immense beauty and mystery, and it s no wonder so many photographers want to learn how to take great photographs of all it contains: the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, and beyond. But for photographers just getting started photographing the cosmos, some books veer into advanced territory way too quickly, filled with difficult theory and long, expensive lists of must-have gear. If you re just starting your adventure in astrophotography, The Beginner s Guide to Astrophotography is the book for you! Photographer Mike Shaw teaches you everything you need to know to capture great images of the night sky without breaking the bank or needing an advanced physics degree. In this book, you ll quickly gain an understanding of the night sky, then dive into gear and settings. Regardless of the camera you own (smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless), you ll be able to capture shots you love. You ll learn all about the gear you absolutely need (and what you don t) as well as the accessories that will make your astrophotography life easier. Then you ll dive into camera technique: exposure settings, focusing tricks, and composition techniques to get the shot. You ll also learn about the best apps for astronomy, weather, planning, and navigation. Mike walks you through how to plan a shoot, set up for it, and capture your images. Finally, you ll learn the post-processing techniques that will have your images looking their best. You ll learn how to photograph: The moon (full, crescent, lunar eclipse, solar eclipse) The Milky Way (the core, the central band) Constellations (Orion, Perseus, Scorpius, etc.) Asterisms (Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, Orion s Belt, etc.) Star trails Planets (Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars) Aurora Borealis Meteors Satellites (such as the Internaional Space Station) Nebulae Star Clusters Galaxies Comets And more!

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International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Longlist Orion Book Award Finalist O, The Oprah Magazine “Title to Pick Up Now” “An amazing feat of imagination.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Invisible Beasts is a strange and beautiful meditation on love and seeing, a hybrid of fantasy and field guide, novel and essay, treatise and fable. With one hand it offers a sad commentary on environmental degradation, while with the other it presents a bright, whimsical, and funny exploration of what it means to be human. It’s wonderfully written, crazily imagined, and absolutely original.” —ANTHONY DOERR, author of All the Light We Cannot See and The Shell Collector Sophie is an amateur naturalist with a rare genetic gift: the ability to see a marvelous kingdom of invisible, sentient creatures that share a vital relationship with humankind. To record her observations, Sophie creates a personal bestiary and, as she relates the strange abilities of these endangered beings, her tales become extraordinary meditations on love, sex, evolution, extinction, truth, and self-knowledge. In the tradition of E.O. Wilson’s Anthill, Invisible Beasts is inspiring, philosophical, and richly detailed fiction grounded by scientific fact and a profound insight into nature. The fantastic creations within its pages—an ancient animal that uses natural cold fusion for energy, a species of vampire bat that can hear when their human host is lying, a continent-sized sponge living under the ice of Antarctica—illuminate the role that all living creatures play in the environment and remind us of what we stand to lose if we fail to recognize our entwined destinies. Sharona Muir is the author of The Book of Telling: Tracing the Secrets of My Father’s Lives. The recipient of a Hodder Fellowship and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, her writing has appeared in Granta, Orion magazine, Virginia Quarterly Review, The Paris Review, and elsewhere. She is a Professor of Creative Writing and English at Bowling Green State University. Invisible Beasts is her first novel.

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Patchwork quilting meets the celestial sky and the result...clean, elegant style with a cosmic touch. Join Fancy Tiger Crafts founders, Amber Corcoran and Jamie Jennings for an astrological exploration through the beauty of modern design. Each of the twelve blocks (plus a bonus Orion block never released before) finishes at 20" square and brings the sparse beauty of the celestial into the home with minimalist patchwork. Each block sparkles with an accurate representation of the stars found in the night sky. These clever but easy-to-piece astrology blocks allow for personalization galore. Perfect for welcoming baby quilts using a single block, combining two for a unique wedding quilt, or take it beyond quilting and make up a fashionable custom kimono-style Hoshi jacket.

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For a small New England town, Shadow Grove has an uncanny ability to attract the worst kind of trouble. Not that the residents are too concerned about the various horrors living among them. As the leaves change color and the weather grows colder, a foul presence is making itself known by leaving peculiar gifts for the students of Ridge Crest High. At first, the presents seem harmless—and a rash of accidents seem coincidental—but when seniors Rachel Cleary and her Scottish cousin, Dougal Mackay, find a boneless body in the boiler room, things take an ominous turn. Something vicious is on the loose in Shadow Grove, but with Orion Nebulius gone, Rachel has little hope of anyone getting out alive.

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Assassin. Immortal. Spy.From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes the first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai. It's 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue. Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging - and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country. Code name: Fortune. But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind's mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind's new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed. To reduce suspicion, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong. Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanour infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets that she wants to keep buried. As they both attempt to unravel the conspiracy, the two spies soon find that there are deeper and more horrifying layers to this mystery than they ever imagined.PRAISE FOR CHLOE GONG'An electrifying, swashbuckling tale of intrigue and assassins, romance and betrayal' CASSANDRA CLARE'Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular' XIRAN JAY ZHAO'A dark delight' RENEE AHDIEH'Foul Lady Fortune had my heart pounding from the first chapter' ELIZABETH LIM'Chloe Gong has outdone herself' JOAN HE

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A fantastic new edition of this joyful and vibrant story about a girl with a big imagination - now packed with lift-the-flap fun!Poppy lives in an ordinary house with ordinary parents but Poppy is EXTRAORDINARY. You see, her imagination comes ALIVE . . . and sometimes it gets her into a bit of a pickle. Poppy's room is soon packed with wonderful creatures, which might sound fun, until it starts to go very, VERY wrong! Poppy needs to get rid of all these creatures FAST - but how?This EXTRAORDINARY new edition is perfect for sharing and reading together - with flaps both big and small for little hands to lift. Ideal for fans of Emma's other titles, such as Dragon Post; Orion and the Dark; Sidney, Stella and the Moon and the Nibbles the Book Monster series.

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Soar through the night sky with this beautifully illustrated atlas of the stars. Explore constellations and find out about the bright stars that form them, in this beautifully illustrated book for children. Astronomer Tom Kerss introduces the constellations that can be seen in different parts of the world and the legendary stories behind each one.· Meet the fearsome lion Leo, one of the most ancient constellations in the skies· Dive with Hydra, the mythical sea monster that was defeated by Hercules· Come face-to-face with Orion, the mighty hunter from Greek mythology From amazing animals and brilliant birds to monsters and monster-slayers – children will love learning about these incredible star patterns and the science, history and myths surrounding them. It is the ideal Christmas gift to inspire budding astronomers and spark curiosity for the spectacular skies above.

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Robert Graves, célebre autor de Yo, Claudio o La hija de Homero, pone al alcance de todos, jóvenes y mayores, los mitos griegos, imprescindibles para comprender no sólo la civilización griega, sino también para disfrutar en toda su riqueza del arte y la cultura occidentales. Las entretenidas historias protagonizadas por dioses como Zeus, Hera, Hermes o Poseidón, o por héroes como Heracles y Perseo, se transforman, gracias a la maestría de Graves, en ágiles relatos llenos de sabiduría, en ocasiones hilarantes, en una obra destinada a acercar a los lectores a seres tan fascinantes como el caballo alado Pegaso, la hermosa Andrómeda, el cazador Orión o el centauro Quirón, y deleitarte con narraciones como las de Siete contra Tebas, Leda y el cisne, Orfeo y Eurídice, o las orejas del rey Midas.

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Play Cards and Learn About Objects and Phenomena of the Night Sky!Anyone who enjoys nature, the great outdoors, and stargazing will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by George Moromisato and his popular book, 101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 52 interesting and noteworthy celestial objects, such as the International Space Station, the Orion Nebula, the planets, and the moon—so you can begin to learn about various objects and phenomena of the night sky.Card Features 52 interesting celestial objects 2 joker cards featuring pictures of Earth Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about astronomy and the night sky. Get the Amazing Sights of the Night Sky Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the Fourth World--a bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talent''s centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new series of trade paperback editions collecting his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory!At the heart of the Fourth World is The New Gods, a series whose scale and grandeur have astonished readers for generations. And at the center of Kirby''s startlingly original pantheon of larger-than-life characters are two of comics'' greatest adversaries: Orion of New Genesis and Darkseid of Apokolips! Ranging across space and time, these implacable foes are locked in a ceaseless struggle to control the fundamental forces of the universe. But this pair are more than mortal enemies--they are also father and son!Raised in exile as a living instrument of peace b

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The stars in the sky help scientists, and also point the way. Certain groups of stars tell a story, or tell us the month and day. For thousands of years, the stars have filled humankind with wonder. They have pointed the way, helped us tell time, and best of all, told us stories. Now, curious kids can explore the night sky with Stories in the Sky: Constellations. From Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, Leo the Lion, Orion the Hunter, and more, ten of the most popular and easiest-to-find constellations in the night sky are featured with beautiful illustrations that show the stars in the constellation as well as a cute rendering of the animal or person it represents. The fun, rhyming text introduces the ancient Greek or Roman character most often associated with the constellation, and the fun facts on each spread include basic information about where and when to find each of them.

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In Nebula Award-winning author Jack McDevitt’s ninth installment in the beloved Alex Benedict science fiction mystery series, humanity discovers new intelligent life lightyears away—only for it to disappear without a trace.Centuries after the war with the Mutes, the first aliens to be encountered by humankind, a startling new discovery in the far reaches of the Orion Nebula appears. On a planet with conditions favorable to life, explorer vessel The Columbia comes across a small town seemingly inhabited by an intelligent species not yet discovered. But when a highly publicized follow-up mission is sent to make contact mere months later, the entire town has vanished, leaving no trace—or such is presumed to be the case until Alex Benedict and his archaeological crew show up to investigate. Officially, their mission is to find concealed artifacts that may have been left behind, but the team’s real goal is to solve the mystery of how the

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Las estrellas dibujan por la noche formas sobre las que el ser humano ha proyectado imágenes e historias: la Osa Mayor, la Osa Menor, la Lira u Orión son relativamente conocidas y de fácil localización. Esta guía introduce a los principiantes a la lectura del cielo y les permite localizar las principales constelaciones a simple vista. Paso a paso, el libro muestra los puntos de referencia para facilitar el camino a través del cielo, para ver y memorizar cada dibujo y descubrir las leyendas e historias que se les atribuyen. Esta obra hace un repaso de casi todas las constelaciones del hemisferio Norte y ofrece una selección de las constelaciones más conocidas del hemisferio Sur. Además, incluye un planisferio celeste que permitirá definir el conjunto de constelaciones visibles en un momento determinado gracias a un disco giratorio cuya posición podrá ajustar según el día y la hora de observación.

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8,000 hardcover units shipped, and counting Number of fly anglers in the US is estimated at four million-a wealthy, well-read community-and Deep Water Cay, the geographic center of this book, is their Shangri-La: We've only scratched the surface of the potential market Word-of-mouth pickup has been incredible, with reviews coming from unexpected sources, like Robert Rubin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, calling it a "Best Book of 2016" in Bloomberg Title is tracking similar to Braiding Sweetgrass, which has shipped close to 75,000 units LTD Package features incredible blurbs (Jim Harrison, David James Duncan, and Ian Frazier), and beautiful two-color interior with light blue ink to call out special elements and images Review coverage continues to roll in from publications like Angler's Journal and Fly Rod & Reel and author is published regularly in magazines ranging from Orion to Outside

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The P-8A Poseidon, a variant of the Boeing 737 series of airliner, takes over the role of antisubmarine warfare from the P-3 Orion, itself a derivative of an airliner, the Lockheed Electra. The P-8A brings new capabilities, endurance, and crew enhancements to the art form of maritime patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The Poseidon also brings with it weapons such as antiship missiles, mines, torpedoes, and bombs. It can lay down sonobuoys to detect, track, and attack submarines that are quieter, deeper diving, and more stealthy than ever before. The ability to perform search and rescue, assist stranded victims of an incident at sea, and coordinate rescue efforts is unparalleled. The P-8A can connect to tactical networks to relay data it collects, or it can receive information and play a part in a larger operation involving several platforms, from surface ships to aircraft and ground facilities.

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"Strong characterisation and warm emotional depth mark out this uplifting YA debut." GuardianWhat if Romeo & Juliet took place in Memphis in 2022?Ray has no time for romance. She's queen of the roller rink, she writes found poetry, and she’s got her eyes set on her own independent future. Besides, she’s seen what loving someone too much – and losing them – can do to a person.Orion, on the other hand, would like to be smooth with the girls. Just once. He looks like the jock his father wants him to be, but really he’s a hopeless romantic. When he spots Ray at the rink, it feels like the stars have aligned.But now it seems like something in their families' past will stand in their way, and cross their stars forever...An honest, unpredictable, funny and heartbreaking dual-POV love story to fall head over heels for.

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‘A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster of a story’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms ‘Clever, funny, exciting and occasionally downright nasty – terrific stuff!’ Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost ‘A brilliant sequel’ Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices – Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions! When Alex’s grandfather sent him a tin robot with strange powers, his world changed forever… Now, Alex must help his grandfather rescue his old friend Harry, who has fallen into the clutches of a formidable foe. The duo’s mission takes them on a desperate dash across Europe, chasing down the mystery Harry was investigating when he disappeared. But can Alex work out the ancient secret that lies hidden in the depths of Germany’s Black Forest and harness the powers of his robot before it’s too late? Innocent lives – and even history itself – are at stake.

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Expand your horizons and take in the awesome sights of the Universe. Using stunning space photography and easy-to-understand infographics, The Stars takes you to scores of galaxy clusters fantastically far away.Since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, there are now hundreds of billions of stars, 200 billion alone in our home galaxy – the Milky Way. The Stars details 88 constellations to be found in the night sky, including Ursa Major, which contains the seven stars that make up the Plough, as well as Hercules, Lyra, Orion, and far away Andromeda. It explains how they came into being, where they are situated, and their key features. Feast your eyes on glowing galaxies, and rare sights such as dust clouds in the Carina and Ring Nebulae, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The Stars also provides an endless parade of mind-blowing facts such as when Betelgeuse explodes, it will release more energy in an instant that the Sun produces in its entire lifetime!

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The seventh book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When dragonseer, Connor, and his dragon, Lightspirit, solve an impossible puzzle, they are taken immediately to the palace. There they meet someone who needs their help to stop the Dragon Storm, and save Draconis from a terrible war!But something isn't adding up ... and not everyone can be trusted. Can Connor and Lightspirit work out who's really behind the Dragon Storm before it's too late?An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.

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Join award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling on a journey through space and time to the most far-reaching corners of the universe in this stunning photographic voyage into deep space.This one-of-a-kind trip begins inside our own solar system with a brief tour of the sun, the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets. We then accelerate into deep space and, with Schilling as our guide, we explore the birth of stars in the Orion and Carina Nebulae; the death of stars, from red giants to catastrophic supernova explosions; and galaxies and galaxy clusters beyond our own including spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and lenticular galaxies. We learn about supermassive black holes, which astronomers now believe exist at the center of every galaxy including our own, and exoplanets, billions of which are believed to be orbiting stars in the Milky Way and beyond. The book concludes at the edge of the cosmological horizon with a look at dark matter

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This captivating coming-of-age story set in the world of e-sports will have readers cheering for girl gamer Vicky Tan as she overcomes social anxiety, self-doubt, and an overprotective big brother to pursue her dream of becoming a competitive gamer. From the Tapas webcomic, a 2021 Eisner Award nominee.High school student Vicky lives a secret life. To most, she is a meek pushover, often in the shadow of her e-sports superstar of a brother, Virgil. Unknown to anyone, however, she dons a secret identity when she logs on to play Xenith Orion, the multiplayer game dominating the e-sports scene. She knows firsthand the harassment female gamers often experience, but when an opportunity arises in a local tournament, Vicky—mask in hand—cannot resist the challenge. Sneaking around and hiding only works for so long, and once the truth comes out, what will it mean for Vicky and those who trusted her★

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En un lejano futuro, donde el avance de la exploración espacial ha permitido al ser humano expandirse por el brazo de Orión y avanzar imparable hacia el de Sagitario, la Argo tiene como misión la colonización de un planeta situado en la zona de habitabilidad del sistema Itnis. Cuando Mitch, Dorea y Lene despiertan de la criogenización y escuchan la última comunicación enviada por la Corporación desde Silenia, su sistema solar de origen, comprenden que algo ha ido mal. Les advierten que, cuatro siglos después de su partida, han perdido todo contacto con la primera oleada de robots autónomos que fue enviada a Itnis Cinco para comenzar el proceso de terraformación. Los análisis atmosféricos indican que el nivel de oxígeno en el planeta permanece por debajo del mínimo necesario para la supervivencia, y que el plan no ha salido como estaba previsto. ?De ser dioses encarnados en la orilla de un nuevo mundo, una isla paradisiaca donde crearíamos una esplendorosa civilización, nos hemos conver

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Meet Aurora and Orion: Sister and Brother. Constellations in time. More than blood. More than just fam. They look after each other in their small London flat, filled with the memories of their parents' Black Love. When that love is threatened, they must confront their own worst fears as they find their way back to each other and to what it means to love whilst Black. Black Love by Chinonyerem Odimba, with music by Ben and Max Ringham, is an explosion of form-busting storytelling, combining real-life stories, imagined worlds, and new songs inspired by an R&B heritage. It was premiered in July 2021 in Paines Plough's the Roundabout as a co-production between Paines Plough and Belgrade Theatre in association with tiata fahodzi, co-directed by Odimba and Katie Posner, as part of Coventry City of Culture 2021, before touring the UK. Black Love won Best Musical Theatre Bookwriting at the 2022 Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards.

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A thrilling, unputdownable adventure, from the highly-acclaimed author of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted Orion Lost and the Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, Adam-2.The world of Colony is in ruins. No one knows what caused society to begin tearing itself apart - but the secret may lie with Cora, a girl living on the mountainside far away from others. Cora possesses an extraordinary gift: the power to see back in time, from an event back to its causes. Even more incredibly, sometimes she can change events. But the present is looking for Cora, and she is forced on the run - and must decide who she is, what she can do ... and how to fix the future.With incredible twists and turns, and a hugely gripping story, The Consequence Girl is a brilliantly-imagined, ambitious and high-concept adventure from one of the most exciting new voices in children's fantasy and science fiction.

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Bestselling author Lynn Brunelle brings young star lovers up close and personal with the constellations, under the night sky or right in their room, any time of the year. Take this book outside and use the built-in star wheel cover to find constellations in the sky. Keep it inside and use the included pop-up star map to turn any room into a planetarium by projecting constellations onto the wall or ceiling. Whether you have a front yard or a fire escape, a small room or a big one, the whole sky is yours to explore. Stuffed with science cover to cover, this is the perfect first book of astronomy. Kids will learn what a star is, the life span of a star, light years, how to find north, and everything else about the night sky. Packed with adventure, readers will discover over 28 stories of the stars--from Andromena, who''s tied to the rock as a sacrifice to Cetus, the sea monster--to the heroic tales of Hercules, Persues, Pegsus, Orion, all 12 constellations from the zod

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The sixth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When Erin and her dragon Rockhammer get into a fight with another dragonseer, they're sent away to Stillness. There they discover the Solace Stone, a magical object that creates calm. In the peace of Stillness, Erin almost forgets that she can't summon her dragon Rockhammer. But when mysterious soldiers storm Stillness, destroying her home in the process, Erin must find a way or risk being trapped forever...An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.

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The eighth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When Princess Skye returns to Rivven she discovers a city in chaos. After an attack by the fearsome dragon Firedreamer, everyone is preparing to go to war with the Dragonseer Guild!But Skye knows the Guild is not a threat, and something is terribly wrong. Can she stop it before the dragons disappear forever and in doing so find her own dragon, Soulsinger?The eighth book in an exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.

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It''s an adventure of a lifetime when Cruz Coronado sets sail aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind.In the exciting follow-up to The Nebula Secret in the 7-book Explorer Academy series, Cruz, Sailor, and Emmett, along with their new ally Bryndis, embark on their first globe-trotting mission aboard the ship Orion. Cruz jumps right back into school and starts using the latest technology in submersible underwater dives, but is soon reminded of the dangers of exploration when his equipment fails and he almost drowns. Determined to keep his eyes on the prize, Cruz sneaks away to try to find answers, but unknowingly lures his friends into bigger trouble. When a friend of Cruz''s mom meets an untimely end, Cruz''s luck really seems about to run out and the questions multipl

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The fourth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.Young dragonseer Mira and her dragon Flameteller love finding out how things work andfixing them, and so they're excited to learn about the ancient magic that powers the home of the Dragonseer Guild - and helps keep its existence a secret.But when the King of Draconis announces a plan to hunt down and destroy all dragons, andthe magic that powers the Dragonseer Guild begins to fail, threatening to expose it to the world, Mira and Flameteller must find a way to fix it - before the Guild, and the dragons, are found by King Godfic's soldiers.An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.

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Stardate 6422.5.A diplomatic mission to the planet Yusub erupts in violence when ruthless Orion raiders attempt to disrupt the crucial negotiations by force. Caught in the midst of tense and dangerous situation, Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S Enterprisefinds an unexpected ally in the form of an enigmatic stranger who calls herself Annika Seven. Stardate 53786.1.Seven of Nine is taking part in an archaeological expedition on an obscure planetoid in the Delta Quadrant when a disastrous turn of events puts Voyager''s away team in jeopardy-and transports Seven across time and space to Yusub, where she comes face to face with one of Starfleet''s greatest legends. Stardate 6422.5.Kirk knows better than most the danger that even a single castaway from the future can pose to the timeline, so he and Seven embark on a hazardous quest to return her to her own era. But there are others who crave the knowledge Seven possesses, and they will stop at nothing to obtain it-even if t

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‘A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster of a story’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms ‘Clever, funny, exciting and occasionally downright nasty – terrific stuff!’ Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost ‘A brilliant sequel’ Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices – Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions! When Alex’s grandfather sent him a tin robot with strange powers, his world changed forever… Now, Alex must help his grandfather rescue his old friend Harry, who has fallen into the clutches of a formidable foe. The duo’s mission takes them on a desperate dash across Europe, chasing down the mystery Harry was investigating when he disappeared. But can Alex work out the ancient secret that lies hidden in the depths of Germany’s Black Forest and harness the powers of his robot before it’s too late? Innocent lives – and even history itself – are at stake.

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‘A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster of a story’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms ‘Clever, funny, exciting and occasionally downright nasty – terrific stuff!’ Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost ‘A brilliant sequel’ Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices – Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions! When Alex’s grandfather sent him a tin robot with strange powers, his world changed forever… Now, Alex must help his grandfather rescue his old friend Harry, who has fallen into the clutches of a formidable foe. The duo’s mission takes them on a desperate dash across Europe, chasing down the mystery Harry was investigating when he disappeared. But can Alex work out the ancient secret that lies hidden in the depths of Germany’s Black Forest and harness the powers of his robot before it’s too late? Innocent lives – and even history itself – are at stake.

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Educada en una estricta familia protestante y cerca de la burguesa region parisienne pronto desarrollaría cierta rebeldía frente a estos dos hechos.Tras una breve carrera en el sector de la publicidad su afición a las motos la llevó a participar en el primer rally Orion (París-Ispahán-París) en 1972. Fue la única mujer participante. Cuatro motos no llegaron a la meta en el tiempo establecido... una de ellas, la Guzzi de Anne-France, que se dio por desaparecida durante tres meses. Aquella odisea la contó en Une demoiselle sur une moto. Ese fue el primer viaje de una larga serie. Entre ellos, este que tiene en sus manos, que la ha convertido en la primera mujer en dar la vuelta al mundo en moto.Tras algunos años de más carretera y más literatura, colgaría el casco para dedicarse a la botánica y nunca más se supo de ella. Fue en 2016, cuando la casa Chloé basó una colección en su look motero de la época, que nació en Francia una corriente de admiradores que no para de extenderse.

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Un padre cuenta un cuento a su hija. Dios llega para visitar a los amantes. Un ave de presa grita desde el árbol. Una Virgen de utilería baja del cielo en mitad del campo. Los personajes bregan a través de los días, ignorantes de esquemas mayores que los amenazan, pero la sensación es que son los países, las eras, las definiciones, quienes los atraviesan a ellos. El tono s el de la flor que se impone al basural, y el lenguaje uno al que no le importan las convenciones ni para seguirlas ni para desafiarlas. Chéljelon, mariposa en lengua tehuelche, es el nombre de una constelación, más o menos la misma que los griegos conocieron como Orión, el Loco, el Cazador. La pregunta que sobrevuela el libro es si el aleteo de una mariposa que no existe puede cambiar algo en el cielo o en la tierra. Marcelo Donadello nació en Santo Tomé, Argentina, en 1966. Toda su vida se ha dedicado a la docencia musical. Ganador del Premio Ignacio Aldecoa de cuentos en castellano, Chéljelon es sin embargo y objet

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The fifth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When dragonseer Kai and his dragon Boneshadow are summoned to the palace to work for the King, they decide to secretly search for a dragon they believe is hiding there. But during the search, Kai comes into contact with a mysterious potion. It makes him more powerful, and more confident...But is that all?As he uncovers the secrets of the palace, and discovers who has been working against the dragonseers, Kai begins to change - and soon he's in danger of losing his friends ... and even Boneshadow herself.An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Train your Dragon.

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