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Saved from a harsh life of destitution as an enslaved orphan, Mags has been recruited by the King's Own Herald as a spy. In this special appointment, Mags has thrived - he is well fed, educated and treasured for his unusually powerful Gift, an ability to Mindspeak and Mindhear anyone, regardless of whether they are Gifted. This makes him the ideal undercover agent for the king.After a year of careful investigation of the gem mines, it becomes clear that half of what was being produced has been disappearing. No one knows where the gems are going, or why. Mags must go undercover to find out. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he will confront old foes, and unearth a secret that goes to the heart of the nation of Valdemar.

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De las quince obras que Pilar Pedraza ha publicado en Valdemar, la mayoría pueden adscribirse a uno de sus tres temas predilectos: las historias relacionadas con auténticos freaks de feria, personajes marcados por malformaciones o caprichos genéticos, como en Piel de sátiro (1998), El síndrome de Ambras (2008), y Lucifer Circus (2012); los ensayos sobre el papel de la mujer en la Historia y la cultura, como Máquinas de amar (1998), Espectra (2004) y Brujas, sapos y aquelarres (2014); y, por último, las narraciones ambientadas en el mundo clásico, Grecia y Roma, pero con un fuerte componente fantástico, como La perra de Alejandría (2003), Lobas de Tesalia (2015) y El amante germano (2018), que cierra la trilogía Las antiguas.En este volumen, ARCANO TRECE, se reúnen una buena cantidad de los cuentos de Pilar Pedraza, 13 relatos cuyo tema central es la muerte (el decimotercer arcano mayor del Tarot), ag

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One of the greatest of all horror writers, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) also composed pioneering tales that seized upon the scientific developments of an era marked by staggering change. In this collection of sixteen stories, he explores such wide-ranging contemporary themes as galvanism, time travel and resurrection of the dead. 'The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfall' relates a man's balloon journey to the moon with a combination of scientific precision and astonishing fantasy. Elsewhere, the boundaries between horror and science are elegantly blurred in stories such as 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar', while the great essay 'Eureka' outlines Poe's own interpretation of the universe. Powerfully influential on later authors including Jules Verne, these works are essential reading for anyone wishing to trace the genealogy of science fiction, or to understand the complexity of Poe's own creative vision

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Marzo de 2020. Gobiernos de medio mundo decretan el estado de alarma ante la propagación incontrolada de un virus desconocido de origen chino y ordenan el confinamiento inmediato de toda la población.No, esto no es la sinopsis de una película distópica más. Esto sucedió realmente y lo sufrimos en nuestras propias carnes. Cientos de miles de muertos y hospitales atestados por todo el mundo: la incertidumbre nos invadió.En aquellos momentos de miedo y zozobra Valdemar tomó la decisión de ofrecer en facebook un relato diario con el fin de distraer a los lectores de sus preocupaciones durante el encierro forzoso.Este es el origen de la presente antología, 23 historias relacionadas de un modo u otro con la situación vivida, en un intento de conjurar nuestros temores con la ficción. El lector encontrará entre sus páginas relatos sobre antiguas pandemias, como ?El sótano de la peste?, de Stevenson, y ?La máscara de la muerte roja?, de Poe, o sobre ghetos ocasionados por pandemias fu

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New York Times-bestselling author Mercedes Lackey's Herald Spy series, set in the beloved fantasy world of ValdemarMags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen.Although normally a Herald in his first year of Whites would be sent off on circuit, Mags is needed close to home for his abilities as a spy and his powerful Mindspeech gift. There is a secret, treacherous plot within the royal court to destroy the Heralds. The situation becomes dire after the life of Mags' mentor, King's Own Nikolas, is imperiled. His daughter Amily is chosen as the new King's Own, a complicated and dangerous job that is made more so by this perilous time. Can Mags and Amily save the court, the Heralds, and the Collegium itself?

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Un asesino exasperado por el latido del corazón aún palpitante de su víctima...Una institución mental dirigida por alguien ajeno al personal...Una caja misteriosa a bordo de un barco con un terrible secreto...La mirada del hipnotizador que, tal vez, podría paralizar a la misma Muerte...Ponte la cámisa de fuerza y abróchatela bien, porque en estas páginas hay historias de amor perdido, caminos errados... y mentes extraviadas. Esta entrega de los mejores relatos de Poe incluye El corazón delator, El sistema del doctor Tarr y el profesor Fether, La caja oblonga y Los hechos del caso del Sr. Valdemar.El terror, lo macabro y el horror siguen alcanzando cotas sobrenaturales gracias a las escalofriantes ilustraciones de Gris Grimly.Abre el libro... si te atreves.Las ilustraciones deliciosamente malévolas de Grimly son el complemento ideal a los cuentos macabros de Poe.School Library JournalUn espectacular cómic con cuatro terroríficos relatos de Poe

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If no one ever died, what would happen then?For several days, a bright new star in the sky above Norway has blazed over the restless lives of those below. Tove, an artist, is consumed by intense creativity as she spirals towards psychosis. Line falls in love with a musician named Valdemar and is lured to a secret death metal gig in a remote forest. Geir, a policeman, is investigating a ritual murder but chances upon something more horrifying even than the bodies in the trees the last bodies he sees, because, as undertaker Syvert is the first to realise, people have stopped dying since the star appeared.What is haunting the world and why?With The Third Realm, Karl Ove Knausgaard expands the spellbinding universe of The Morning Star and The Wolves of Eternity, as a cast of new and familiar characters begins to tell the story in the round. With each thrilling page, the possibility emerges that a malign force is at large, and

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Winny de Puh es uno de los cuatro grandes clásicosde la literatura infantil de todos los tiempos,junto con el Alicia de Carrol, el Peter Pan de Barriey El viento en los sauces de Kenneth Grahame,todos ellos publicados en Valdemar.Una obra maestra que emocionará tanto a los niñospequeños como a sus padres o incluso abuelos.A.A. Milne nació en Londres en 1882, y sus primerostrabajos aparecieron en la popular revista satírica Punch.Escribió obras de teatro, ensayos, novelas policiacas,libros de rimas infantiles... y sobre todo las dos historiasque le dieron fama universal, Winny de Puh y El Rincón de Puh,reunidas en este volumen.Milne se propuso escribir estas páginas para entretenera su hijo Christopher Robin con las divertidas aventurasde Winny, su oso de peluche, y en ellas nos cuentacon ingenio y ternura los juegos y andanzas deWinny de Puh, un oso glotón y un tanto zoquete y cantarín,con sus amigos favoritos:

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It’s the final showdown between heroes and darkness in the Old West. And boy, howdy . . . it’s a doozy! Humans versus monsters. Supernatural beings versus greater evils. We even throw in a dinosaur or two for fun. Come explore the untold myths of the west, one more time! Joe Lansdale [Bubba Ho-Tep, Hap & Leonard] takes us on a train ride of the dammed in hopes of rescuing one innocent soul. Mercedes Lackey’s [SERRAted Edge series, Valdemar Universe] duty-bound man races to claim sacred land. Jonathan Maberry [V-Wars, Joe Ledger] introduces us to a half-Comanche hired gun running out of time against some murderous ghosts. Alt-History legend Harry Turtledove [Videssos Cycle] gives us a West . . . slightly askew from our own. And James A. Moore [Predator: Hunters and Hunted] pits skinwalker against kachina in a Western anthology any historian would love! Plus Irene Radford looks for a new home for a house demon, Eytan Kollin raises golems, Kim May battles a mythical creature while dangling from an airship, and much, much more! Just when you thought it was safe to go West again, comes the third anthology in the Straight Outta series! Contributors: Joe R. Lansdale Mercedes Lackey James Van Pelt Ava Morgan Harry Turtledove Sam Stone Eytan Kollin Julie Frost Kim May James A. Moore Irene Radford David Boop Tex Thompson Jonathan Maberry About prequel Straight Outta Tombstone: “The authors were having fun. Even when they are not playing the stories for laughs, they are taking an opportunity to enjoy an opportunity to tell a story with a fresh twist, and expand out of their expected boundaries. Straight Outta Tombstone is a change-up pitch, which will leave readers laughing on occasion, spooked at times, and entertained throughout.”—Daily News of Galveston County

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New York Times-bestselling author Mercedes Lackey's Herald Spy series, set in the beloved fantasy world of ValdemarHerald Mags, the King of Valdemar’s Herald-Spy, has been developing a clandestine network of young informants who operate not only on the streets of the capital city of Haven, but also in the Great Halls and kitchens of the wealthy and highborn. In his own established alternate personas, Mags observes the Court and the alleys alike, quietly gathering information to keep Haven and the Kingdom safe. His wife Amily, is growing into her position as the King’s Own Herald, though she is irritated to encounter many who still consider her father, Herald Nikolas, to be the real King’s Own. Nonetheless, she finds it increasingly useful to be underestimated, for there are dark things stirring in the shadows of Haven and up on the Hill.Someone has discovered many secrets of the women of the Court and the Collegia—and is using those secrets to terrorize and bully them. Someone is targeting the religious houses of women, too, leaving behind destruction and obscene ravings. But who? Someone at the Court? A disgruntled Palace servant? One of the members of the Collegia? Someone in the patriarchal sect of the god Sethor? Could the villain be a woman? And what is this person hoping to achieve? It isn’t blackmail, for the letters demand nothing; the aim seems to be the victims’ panic and despair. But why? Mags and Amily take steps to minimize the damage while using both magic and wits to find the evildoer. But just as they appear to be on the verge of success, the letter-writer tires of terror and is now out for blood. Mags and Amily will have to track down someone who leaves few clues behind and thwart whatever plans have been set in motion, and quickly—before terror turns to murder.

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This is the story of Christopher Clark, a remarkable man who spent his life helping to save a pristine corner of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Clark's strict childhood sent him far from home in search of adventure, landing him in the Amazon, where he fell in love with the forest, its people and its wildlife. When a village elder in a dying riverbank town begged him to save the forest and its inhabitants, this challenge became his life's work. Over the next thirty years, he set up home in one of the most remote parts of the Amazon and lived an extraordinary life. Together with the isolated Waimiri-Atroari Indigenous people, he stared down men with machine guns, weathered government campaigns to discredit and drive him out, apocalyptic fires, and more.Australian writer Anthony Ham travelled to Clark's forest home in Xixuaú, and listened as Clark told his story for the first time. With Valdemar, an Indian guide and Clark's lifelong friend, they explored the forest world in a dugout canoe as pink dolphins swam beside them. They spoke for days over caipirinhas, as Clark told stories of close encounters with jaguars and anacondas, of his life among the people of the Amazon, and of the deadly threats still being made against him. Ham brings to life the forest and its many dark and beautiful secrets, as well as depicting Clark in all his complexity. In the process the two men, writer and activist, became friends and together faced one last attempt on Clark's life.At a time of great peril for the Amazon and its inhabitants, as vast areas are being destroyed with frightening consequences for our planet, the rainforest itself becomes a haunting character in this gripping book. The Man Who Loved Pink Dolphins is captivating, crucial, terrifying and hopeful, and is very much a story of our time.Praise for The Last Lions of Africa:'Urgent and important. This moving tale with a heroic cast of characters, leonine and human, is a must-read for anyone passionate about wildlife and wild places.' - Tony Park, author of Last Survivor'A moving journey . . . Ham is a beautiful storyteller.' - Australian Women's Weekly'This is gripping, insightful, evocative and ultimately heartbreaking reading.' - Travel Africa'The Last Lions of Africa took me to new horizons among familiar territory, to a richer more spiritual understanding of us and lions. What a thoughtful, educational and spiritual book.' - Jonathan Scott, author of The Marsh Lions, Sacred Nature and Big Cat Diary'The Last Lions of Africa is much more than a tale about the struggle to save the lion from extinction. What makes it so rewarding and gives it mythic resonance is the way Ham captures the intimate, complex interrelationships between humans - farmers, villagers, hunters, conservationists - and these proud, awe-inspiring beasts.' - Sydney Morning Herald

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Part of the Timeless Classics series, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe contains every known tale written by the famous gothic American writer. Poe’s often macabre and dark works, which span the years from 1827 to his death in 1849, include “The Raven,” “The Black Cat,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “Annabelle Lee.” For Poe fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition features a gorgeous deckled edge, ribbon marker, and foil and deboss details on a vibrantly colored case, and includes over 70 of Poe’s short stories, more than 40 melodious poems, and his only full-length novel, The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym. In addition, it also includes a compelling introduction by notable historian and biographer Daniel Stashower.Tales include: The Unparalleled Adventure Of One Hans Pfaall The Balloon-Hoax Mesmeric Revelation Ms. Found In A Bottle A Descent Into The Maelström Von Kempelen And His Discovery The Gold-Bug The Facts In The Case Of M. Valdemar The Thousand-And-Second Tale Of Scheherazade The Murders In The Rue Morgue The Mystery Of Marie Rogêt The Fall Of The House Of Usher The Purloined Letter The Tell-Tale Heart The Black Cat The Imp Of The Perverse The Premature Burial The Island Of The Fay The Cask Of Amontillado The Pit And The Pendulum The Oval Portrait The Masque Of The Red Death The Assignation The System Of Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether Mystification How To Write A Blackwood Article A Predicament The Literary Life Of Thingum Bob, Esq. Diddling X-Ing A Paragrab The Angel Of The Odd Loss Of Breath The Business Man Mellonta Tauta The Man That Was Used Up Maelzel’s Chess-Player The Power Of Words The Conversation Of Eiros And Charmion The Colloquy Of Monos And Una Silence—A Fable Shadow—A Parable A Tale Of Jerusalem Philosophy Of Furniture The Sphinx The Man Of The Crowd “Thou Art The Man” Hop-Frog Never Bet The Devil Your Head Four Beasts In One Poems include: The Raven Lenore A Valentine Hymn The Coliseum Ulalume To Helen An Enigma Annabel Lee To One In Paradise The Bells To My Mother The Haunted Palace The Conqueror Worm To F—S S. O—D The Valley Of Unrest The City In The Sea The Sleeper A Dream Within A Dream Silence Dream-Land Ulalie To Zante Bridal Ballad Eldorado Israfel For Annie Scenes From “Politian” The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.

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In commemoration of our 125th Anniversary, we are proud to present the Collector’s Edition Replica of the original first edition of the Machinery’s Handbook, published in January, 1914. It's the perfect gift for your favorite machinist or to add to your own collection. Own the book that helped industry build! For virtually its entire life in print, Machinery’s Handbook has been a world-renowned reference and “the Bible” of the metalworking and mechanical industries. While we are on this tradition with the publication of the 28th Edition, which includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date selection of practical technical information, data, and standards for these industries found between two covers anywhere, we hope you enjoy this very special Collector’s Edition. MATHEMATICAL TABLES PRINCIPAL METHODS AND FORMULAS IN ARITHMETIC AND ALGEBRA LOGARITHMS AND LOGARITHMIC TABLES AREAS AND VOLUMES SOLUTION OF TRIANGLES AND TRIGONOMETRICAL TABLES GEOMETRICAL PROPOSITIONS AND PROBLEMS PRINCIPAL METHODS AND FORMULAS IN THEORETICAL MECHANICS STRENGTH OF MATERIALS RIVETING AND RIVETED JOINTS STRENGTH AND PROPERTIES OF STEEL WIRE STRENGTH AND PROPERTDSS OF WIRE ROPE FORMULAS AND TABLES FOR SPRING DESIGN TORSIONAL STRENGTH — SHAFTING FRICTION PLAIN, ROLLER AND BALL BEARINGS KEYS AND KEYWAYS CLUTCHES AND COUPLINGS FRICTION BRAKES CAM DESIGN AND CAM MILLING SPUR GEARING BEVEL GEARING WORM GEARING SPIRAL AND HERRINGBONE GEARING. EPICYCLIC GEARING. BELTS AND PULLEYS — MACHINE TOOL DRIVES ROPE TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION CHAIN AND CHAIN DRIVES CRANE CHAIN AND HOOKS. BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, WRENCHES, HANDLES, HANDWHEELS AND OTHER MACHINE DETAILS SPEEDS AND FEEDS FOR MACHINE TOOLS — TOOL GRINDING AUTOMATIC SCREW MACHINE PRACTICE TAPPING AND THREADING LUBRICANTS FOR MACHINING OPERATIONS RUNNING, SHRINKAGE AND FORCED FIT ALLOWANCES MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND GAGING METHODS CHANGE GEARS FOR SPIRAL MILLING — LEADS AND CORRESPONDING ANGLES MILLING MACHINE INDEXING JIGS AND FIXTURES GRINDING AND GRINDING WHEELS — POLISHING AND LAPPING PUNCHES, DIES AND PRESS WORK — DROP-FORGING DIESBROACHES AND BROACHING OPERATIONS CLASSIFICATION, TESTING AND APPLICATION OF FILES SCREW THREAD SYSTEMS AND THREAD GAGES TAPS AND THREADING DIES MILLING CUTTERS REAMERS TWIST DRILLS, COUNTERBORES AND BORING BARS HEAT-TREATMENT OF STEEL — HARDENING, TEMPERING AND ANNEALING TESTING THE HARDNESS OF METALS PRINCIPLES OF IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURE FOUNDRY AND PATTERN SHOP PRACTICE EXTRUSION OF METALS DIE CASTING FORGE SHOP EQUIPMENT FORGE SHOP WELDING METHODS AUTOGENOUS WELDING WELDING WITH THERMIT ELECTRIC WELDING SOLDERING AND BRAZING ETCHING AND ETCHING FLUIDS COLORING METALS HORSEPOWER REQUIRED FOR MACHINE TOOLS AND FORGING MACHINERY — ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE CARE OF ELECTRICAL MACHINERY — DYNAMO AND MOTOR TROUBLES PROPERTIES AND WEIGHTS OF MATERIALS COMPOSITION OF ALLOYS INFORMATION RELATING TO HEAT — COMPARISON OF THERMOMETER SCALES. PNEUMATICS — AIR COMPRESSION — FLOW OF AIR WATER PRESSURES AND FLOW OF WATER PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS LUTES AND CEMENTS WEIGHTS AND MEASURES METRIC SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENTS AND CONVERSION TABLES MANUFACTURING PLANT APPRAISAL DRAWING, TRACING AND BLUEPRINT PAPERS PRINCIPAL PATENT LAW REGULATIONS INDEX Erik Valdemar Oberg, born 1881, died 1951.

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