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Valdemar El santuario y otras historias de fantasmas
Junto con M.R. James, E.F. Benson (1867-1940) fue uno de los maestros victorianos de la ghost story, un territorio del terror cuya exploración inició el gran escritor irlandés Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Benson y James pertenecían a la misma sociedad literaria de Cambridge, la Chitchat Society, y mantuvieron una buena relación durante cincuenta años. Al igual que James, Benson trata de alejarse de los escenarios clásicos de ruinas, pasadizos y tinieblas, para insertar el horror en las zonas pacíficas de la vida cotidiana.Estas historias ?dice Benson? han sido escritas con la esperanza de proporcionar algunos agradables estremecimientos al lector, de modo que, si por ventura, alguien estuviera ocupando en su lectura la media hora anterior al momento de irse a la cama, cuando la noche y la casa permanecen en silencio, tal vez podría echar alguna mirada ocasional a las esquinas y zonas oscuras de la habitación donde se encuentra, para asegurarse de que nada inusual acecha en las so
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Valdemar La última galopada
Thomas Eidson como autor de westerns estriba en que sus novelas no se limitan a recrear la historia del Viejo Oeste; también se interesan por el aspecto religioso, los códigos culturales, el enfrentamiento entre cristianismo y paganismo y la existenc
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Valdemar Viaje al centro de la Tierra
De Viaje al centro de la Tierra Fernando Savater ha dichoen su libro La infancia recuperada: Todo Verne estáen ella: el escenario insólito, la empresa prodigiosa, el adolescentetímido y renuente, pero emprendedor, el adulto enérgico quelleva a cabo la iniciación, las fuerzas indomables de lo oculto,la significación implícitamente metafísica del riesgoy del descubrimiento... El profesor Lidenbrock decide dar lecciones deabismo a su sobrino Axel: su proyecto es nada menos que hacerle bajar hastael centro mismo de la Tierra. La aventura comienza cuando encuentran unantiguo manuscrito escrito en ininteligibles signos rúnicos: esla palabra del Viajero, del Alquimista, que llega desde lejos, revestidade un ceremonial de ocultamiento, digno de Poe.Los viajes ficticios al mundo subterráneo -dice Asimov- han captado el interés de todas las mitologías, pero la mejor de todas estas historias es el Viaje al centro de la Tierra de Julio Verne.
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Valdemar Hasta el último mar
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Valdemar La conspiracin contra la especie humana
Considerado unánimemente como uno de los autoresmás relevantes dentro de la literatura de terrorcontemporánea, heredero y renovador de la obra de losgrandes maestros del género, E.A. Poe y H.P. Lovecraft,Thomas Ligotti sorprendió a críticos y lectorescon la publicación en 2010 de su primer ensayo,que llevaba el impactante título de La conspiracióncontra la especie humana, título de un libro imaginarioque se menciona en su relato ?The Shadow, TheDarkness?.Esta obra plantea lo que acaso sea el reto más firme lanzado hasta la fecha contra el chantaje intelectual que quiere obligarnos a estar eternamenteagradecidos por un ?don? que nunca solicitamos: la vida, comenta RayBrassier en el prólogo. Thomas Ligotti rinde homenaje en esta obralúcida e inclasificable al olvidado filósofo pesimista y antinatalistanoruego Peter WesselZapffe, y rememora además las aportacionesa esta corriente filosófica de pensadores como Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mai
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Valdemar Los parasos artificiales El Club Digenes Spanish Edition
El poeta francés Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) fue el primero en aplicar la expresión Paraísos artificiales -la tomó de una tienda de flores artificiales de París- a la vivencia del mundo creado por el opio y otras sustancias alucinógenas.Partiendo de Las confesiones de un comedor de opio inglés, de Thomas de Quincey, al que en parte traduce, Baudelaire hace una especie de tratado semifilosófico y semicientífico sobre la naturaleza, el uso y los efectos del hachís, que entonces procedía de Oriente y ofrecía ese aliciente romántico de exotismo y ebriedad. Sin arredrarse ante las conclusiones, multiplicando los puntos de vista, Baudelaire examina sistemáticamente todos los aspectos del consumo del hachís, desde el lado fisiológico y psíquico hasta el lado moral; y aunque aporta una total desenvoltura, como moralista sensible al prestigio del mal y del malditismo, discierne los distintos pasos de esa ebriedad que desemboca en un futuro lleno de amarga desilusión:
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Valdemar En la ciudad de los muertos
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Valdemar El barón de Ballantrae
Entusiasmado al terminar la tercera relectura de El barco fantasma, del capitán Frederick Marryat, Stevenson se propuso escribir un cuento, una historia que abarque muchos años y muchos países ... una historia que siga las grandes líneas del libro que había estado leyendo... Sirviéndose de la rivalidad entre los dos hermanos de una noble familia escocesa, Stevenson plantea en El barón de Ballantrae la imposible lucha entre el hermano vivo (esencialmente bueno) y la sombra heroica del primogénito desaparecido (un ser que ha perdido toda noción de la moral y que actúa más allá de todo escrúpulo).Pese a que la idea de un hombre que vuelve a la vida ?dice Stevenson? quedaba totalmente fuera del ámbito de la aceptación general, ... encajó de inmediato en mi proyecto... Tenía que crear una especie de genio malvado para sus amigos y para su familia, someterle a varias desapariciones y hacer de su reaparición final desde el foso de la muerte, en el bosque helado
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Valdemar Jean Santeuil
En 1952, el escritor francés André Maurois encontró una caja llena de hojas manuscritas en un guardamuebles de la familia de Marcel Proust. Estudiado el contenido y encontradas referencias epistolares al mismo, Maurois concluye que se trata de una novela de Proust iniciada en 1896 y enriquecida a lo largo de siete años por el escritor con sucesivos textos de índole autobiográfica: el encuentro con el poeta y crítico John Ruskin, su duelo con el escritor bohemio Jean Lorrain, su posición ante el caso Dreyfus, etc. En el prefacio Proust nos presenta a los dos principales personajes de la novela, Jean Santeuil y Henri de Réveillon, que son convocados por un escritor llamado C. a su lecho de muerte para ofrecerles su última novela, que Santeuil se encargará de publicar. Ese juego de la novela dentro de la novela no tarda en disolverse dando paso a la voz del protagonista, Jean Santeuil, cuyo nombre sirvió al primer editor de la novela para darle título, pues carecía de él. La génesi
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Valdemar El perro diabólico
El Capitán Frederick Marryat (Londres, 1792-Langham, 1872) ingresó a los catorce años en la Armada Real británica y dio sus primeros pasos en el mar a bordo del buque Impérieuse capitaneado por Lord Cochrane, cuyo valor inspiró a Marryat futuros personajes de sus novelas. En 1814 fue nombrado teniente de navío del Newcastle y en 1825 capitán del Tees. A los treinta y ocho años se retiró del servicio con rango de capitán y se dedicó por entonces a escribir (como Conrad, como Melville) narraciones de aventuras en el mar, batallas, tormentas y naufragios, contando para ello con su enorme conocimiento de primera mano de la vida marinera.En El perro diabólico nos encontramos con la balandra Yungfrau, cuya misión es patrullar el Canal de la Mancha con el fin de impedir el contrabando procedente de las costas francesas, y su oficial al mando, el teniente Cornelis Vanslyperken, sirve también como correo real del rey Guillermo con los E
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Valdemar Oposiciones a la morgue y otros ajustes de cuentas
Tribus nocturnas, perturbadas que se mueven entre el amor y la más estricta barbarie, ciudades arrasadas por la delincuencia o la fatalidad, personajes que fraguan sueños y crímenes, o incluso sueños criminales; todo eso y mucho más se ofrece en Oposiciones a la morgue y otros ajustes de cuentas, un libro de relatos de Luis García Jambrina escrito con descarnada agilidad y sorprendente pulso narrativo, que actualiza los mecanismos de la intriga, la serie negra y el folletín, para formar con ellos un laberinto de historias que se mueven entre la crueldad, la violencia o el sarcasmo, entre la misericordia que el autor profesa a sus víctimas y el rigor que emplea para retratar una modernidad no demasiado benigna. Venganzas urbanas, zonas limítrofes entre el sueño y la vigilia, conductas no exentas de un humor irresistible, son las coartadas que Luis García Jambrina emplea para tejer el entramado de esta su primera obra de ficción y demostrar al lector que nuest
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Valdemar / Es Pop Acero
LEER UN FRAGMENTOJustine es una vampira francesa de origen medieval. Keith era guitarrista en un grupo post-punk hasta que unos matones pagados por un novio celoso le rompieron las manos. Primero obligado y luego en honor al imprevisto vínculo que ha surgido entre ellos, Keith se encarga de proteger a Justine durante las horas de sol y de conducirla por todo Los Ángeles en busca de presas para saciar su sed cada. El resto del tiempo lo dedican a charlar, a fantasear juntos y a crear un mundo propio y cerrado, aislado del exterior. Sin embargo, su privado universo de paz está a punto de llegar a su fin. David Henry Reid era actor en los tiempos del cine mudo. Hasta que una noche fue mordido por Justine. Desde entonces, ha pasado casi un siglo obsesionado por volver a reunirse con ella, sólo para verse rechazado. Movido por una insaciable crueldad refinada a lo largo de varias décadas como vampiro, David se dispone a vengarse de Justine... y de todos aquellos que encuentre cerc
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Enokia Valdemar, S.L. Coproduccion
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Valdemar / Es Pop A la cara
LEER UN FRAGMENTOAngel Dare creía llevar una vida perfecta y ordenada. Hasta que su pasado regresó de imprevisto para sumergirla en una espiral de violencia. Brutalmente agredida, dejada por muerta y acusada falsamente de asesinato, Angel se verá obligada a huir de la justicia al mismo tiempo que de la organización criminal que quiere acabar con ella. Pero Angel no está dispuesta a seguir siendo una víctima indefensa. Armada con todos los recursos aprendidos durante una década como profesional de la industria del cine para adultos, e impulsada por una furia incontrolable, no dudará en hacer todo cuanto sea necesario hasta conseguir que sus agresores paguen por todo lo que le han hecho.reinventa el género negro desde un punto de vista puramente femenino, pero tan áspero y cortante como el de los mejores maestros del hardboiled. El resultado es una novela trepidante y sorprendente con la que Faust ha ido a unirse a ese pequeño pero imprescindible grupo d
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Valdemar / Es Pop Capturado
Kenny Drummond acaba de descubrir que tiene un tumor en el cerebro y que sólo le queda mes y medio de vida. Antes de morir decide escribir una lista de personas a las que cree haber defraudado a lo largo de su vida para disculparse con todas y despedirse de ellas debidamente. Entre esas personas está la que en su día fue la mejor amiga de su infancia, Callie Barton. Pero al intentar recuperar el contacto con ella, Kenny descubre que Callie ha desaparecido tras haber sido víctima de malos tratos a manos de su marido. Y aunque nadie ha conseguido demostrar que éste tuviera algo que ver con su desaparición, desde luego parece estar ocultando algo, por lo que a Kenny no le quedará más remedio que tomar cartas en el asunto. Y sabiendo que apenas le queda tiempo para desvelar el misterio, tendrá que decidir si está dispuesto a llegar hasta donde haga falta para averiguar qué fue realmente de Callie.Con Capturado Neil Cross se confirma como un auténtico maestro del thriller p
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Enokia Valdemar, S.L. El hombre que sabia demasiado
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Enokia Valdemar, S.L. Nocturnas Historias vampricas El Club Digenes Spanish Edition
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Enokia Valdemar, S.L. El relato de Arthur Gordon Pym
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Titan Books Ltd Collegium Chronicles, Vol. 3 - Changes
Magpie pursues his quest for his parent's identity with burning urgency - while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained by the King's Own Herald as an undercover agent for Valdemar. Magpie and his friends, Lena and Bear, must face their demons and find their true strength as they seek to become full Heralds, Bards, and Healers of Valdemar.
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Astra Publishing House Anything With Nothing
This 17th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages—and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents—combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more—make them indispensable to their monarch and realm.Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.Join a variety of authors as they ride with Mercedes Lackey to the beloved land of Valdemar and experience the many facets of this storied high fantasy realm.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc An Introduction to Fuzzy Sets
An Introduction to Fuzzy Sets provides a comparison of the quality of life in urban, intermediate and rural NUTS III regions in Portugal, with the main goal of identifying and analysing the necessary and conditions for a high quality of life in those different regions. The authors assess the necessary and sufficient conditions for higher Human Development Index levels, aiming to determine whether the same pattern could be used to explain the happiness index. In order to represent the applications of fuzzy set theory as well as neuro-fuzzy in industry, a literature review of these topics is carried out. As some researchers have efficiently utilized fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy, in-depth discussions are provided for stimulating future investigations. Following this, using the L. Zadeh theory of fuzzy sets, the authors consider all types of uncertainties in oil fields and oil production to make a decision as to what model is best in such a fuzzy environment. Additionally, several challenges are explored, such as: the fuzzy random finite difference numerical method, possibilistic uncertainty modelling, and the development of a fuzzy Wilks' theorem to model the hybrid structure of randomness and fuzziness modelling. In closing, a standard fuzzy arithmetic method is used for solving fuzzy equations, as well as for the optimization of fuzzy objectives. The fuzzy variable of the equation is fuzzified using a fuzzy set.
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Astra Publishing House Choices
The twelfth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe, featuring stories by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.Now, twenty-three authors ride with Mercedes Lackey to her magical land of Valdemar, adding their own unique voices to the Heralds, Bards, Healers, and other heroes of this beloved fantasy realm.
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Titan Books Ltd Collegium Chronicles, Vol. 1 - Foundation
In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, a thirteen-year old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a herald. Thrust into the centre of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had, and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
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Astra Publishing House Gryphon in Light
Set in the beloved and New York Times bestselling world of Valdemar, this 1st book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons.On the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops, but caused a diplomatic crisis. Frustrated by his lack of a hero's welcome, Kelvren is talked into helping with an expedition by his old friend, Firesong.Firesong struggles with his own age and mortality, and he intends to solve a vast mystery at the center of legendary Lake Evendim as his crowning achievement. Just getting the multicultural fleet underway is a challenge, but what awaits them is a situation none of them could expect.Set in the beloved fantasy realm of Valdemar, Gryphon in Light is adventurous epic fantasy at its best.
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Astra Publishing House Gryphon in Light
Set in the beloved and New York Times-bestselling world of Valdemar, this 1st book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphonsOn the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops but caused a diplomatic crisis. Frustrated by his lack of a hero's welcome, Kelvren is talked into helping with an expedition by his old friend, Firesong.Firesong struggles with his own age and mortality, and he intends to solve a vast mystery at the center of legendary Lake Evendim as his crowning achievement. Just getting the multicultural fleet underway is a challenge, but none of them could expect what awaits them.Set in the beloved fantasy realm of Valdemar, Gryphon in Light is adventurous epic fantasy at its best.
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Astra Publishing House Passages
This fourteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.
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Astra Publishing House Boundaries
This fifteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.
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Titan Books Ltd Eye Spy (Family Spies #2)
In this second installment of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, the children of Heralds Mags and Amily must follow in their parents' footsteps to protect the realm. Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the King's Own Herald, are happily married with three kids. Their daughter, Abidela, dreams of building upon her parents' legacy by joining the Artificers, hoping to offset her seeming lack of a Gift. But when Abi senses the imminent collapse of a bridge only moments before it happens, she saves countless lives, including that of her best friend, Princess Katiana. The experience, though harrowing, uncovers her unique Gift-an ability to sense the physical strains in objects. Intrigued by the potential of her Gift, the Artificers seek to claim her as their own-but so do the Healers. Through training with both of them, Abi discovers unique facets of her Gift, including a synesthetic connection to objects that allows her to "see" as well as feel the strains. Her Gift may also grant her a distinct advantage as a spy-there won't be a building in the entire kingdom of Valdemar with a secret room that she doesn't know about. With the help of her mentors, she must hone her gift to uncover the hidden secrets in the depths of Valdemar.
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Astra Publishing House Eye Spy
In this second installment of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, the children of Heralds Mags and Amily must follow in their parents' footsteps to protect the realm. Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the King’s Own Herald, are happily married with three kids. Their daughter, Abidela, dreams of building on her parents' legacy by joining her father's network of spies, hoping to offset her seeming lack of a Gift. But when Abi senses the imminent collapse of a bridge only moments before it happens, she saves countless lives, including that of her best friend, Princess Katiana. The experience, though harrowing, uncovers her unique Gift—an ability to sense the physical strains in objects. Intrigued by the potential of her Gift, the Artificers seek to claim her as their own—but only the Healers can train her. Through training with both of them, Abi discovers unique facets of her Gift, including a synesthetic connection to objects that allows her to “see” as well as feel the strains. Her Gift may also grant her a distinct advantage as a spy—there won’t be a building in the entire kingdom of Valdemar with a secret room that she doesn’t know about. With the help of her mentors, she must hone her gift to uncover the hidden secrets in the depths of Valdemar.
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Astra Publishing House Eye Spy
In this second installment of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, the children of Heralds Mags and Amily must follow in their parents' footsteps to protect the realm. Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the King’s Own Herald, are happily married with three kids. Their daughter, Abidela, dreams of building on her parents' legacy by joining her father's network of spies, hoping to offset her seeming lack of a Gift. But when Abi senses the imminent collapse of a bridge only moments before it happens, she saves countless lives, including that of her best friend, Princess Katiana. The experience, though harrowing, uncovers her unique Gift—an ability to sense the physical strains in objects. Intrigued by the potential of her Gift, the Artificers seek to claim her as their own—but only the Healers can train her. Through training with both of them, Abi discovers unique facets of her Gift, including a synesthetic connection to objects that allows her to “see” as well as feel the strains. Her Gift may also grant her a distinct advantage as a spy—there won’t be a building in the entire kingdom of Valdemar with a secret room that she doesn’t know about. With the help of her mentors, she must hone her gift to uncover the hidden secrets in the depths of Valdemar.
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Titan Books Ltd Kelvrens Saga Gryphon in Light
The ongoing saga of Valdemar enters a new era with this epic trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author and Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
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Astra Publishing House The Last Herald-Mage Trilogy
The Last Herald-Mage Trilogy—three groundbreaking, Lambda Award-winning novels that established Mercedes Lackey as a fantasy tour-de-force and her Kingdom of Valdemar as a place millions of readers return to again and again. This Lambda Award-winning trilogy tells the story of Vanyel, persecuted and abused son of a Valdemaran noble, who finds acceptance at Haven when he is Chosen by the Companion Yfandes. Companions like Yfandes are magical horse-like beings with the power to communicate and bond with their Chosen, and trigger the potential for psychic abilities—and magic. But Vanyel discovers other things about himself at Haven as well…. He discovers love in an unexpected place, and loses it, and nearly his own life. With Yfandes and his aunt, Herald Savil, he will travel to the home of the mysterious Hawkbrothers in search of healing and training, and will grow from a troubled and heartbroken Trainee to become the most powerful Herald-Mage in the history of Valdemar—and the one hope for Valdemar against an implacable foe bent on eradicating magic from the Kingdom entirely
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Astra Publishing House The Hills Have Spies
In this new series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily must continue to protect the realm of Valdemar while raising their children and preparing them to follow in their footsteps.Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the King’s Own Herald, are happily married with three kids. The oldest, Peregrine, has the Gift of Animal Mindspeech—he can talk to animals and persuade them to act as he wishes. Perry's dream is to follow in his father's footsteps as a Herald Spy, but he has yet to be Chosen by a Companion. Mags is more than happy to teach Perry all he knows. He regularly trains his children, including Perry, with tests and exercises, preparing them for the complicated and dangerous lives they will likely lead. Perry has already held positions in the Royal Palace as a runner and in the kitchen, useful places where he can learn to listen and collect information. But there is growing rural unrest in a community on the border of Valdemar. A report filled with tales of strange disappearances and missing peddlers is sent to Haven by a Herald from the Pelagirs. To let Perry experience life away from home and out in the world, Mags proposes that his son accompany him on an expedition to discover what is really going on. During their travels, Perry’s Animal Mindspeech allows him to communicate with the local wildlife of the Pelagirs, whose connection to the land aids in their investigation. But the details he gleans from the creatures only deepen the mystery. As Perry, Mags, and their animal companions draw closer to the heart of the danger, they must discover the truth behind the disappearances at the border—before those disappearances turn deadly.
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Astra Publishing House Into the West
Now in paperback, the long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support. Those who are willing to make a further trek by barge on into the West will follow him into a wilderness depopulated by war and scarred by the terrible magics of a thousand years ago and the Mage Wars. But the wilderness is not as “empty” as it seems. There are potential friends and rapacious foes.... ....and someone is watching them.
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Astra Publishing House Into the West
The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support. Those who are willing to make a further trek by barge on into the West will follow him into a wilderness depopulated by war and scarred by the terrible magics of a thousand years ago and the Mage Wars. But the wilderness is not as "empty" as it seems. There are potential friends and rapacious foes.... ....and someone is watching them.
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Titan Books Ltd Collegium Chronicles Vol. 2 Intrigues
Magpie is an orphan, chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar and taken to the capital city, Haven, to be trained as a Herald. Can he solve the riddle of his parentage and his connection with the mysterious spies - and prove his loyalty - before the king and court banish him as a traitor?
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Astra Publishing House Beyond
The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this new series from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist. Within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding. Anticipating the day when the Empire’s exploitative and militant leaders would not be content to leave them alone, Korda’s father set out to gather magicians in the hopes of one day finding a way to escape and protect the people of the Duchy from tyranny. Kordas has lived his life looking over his shoulder. The signs in the Empire are increasingly dire. Under the direction of the Emperor, mages have begun to harness the power of dark magics, including blood magic, the powers of the Abyssal Planes, and the binding and "milking" of Elemental creatures. But then one of the Duchy’s mages has a breakthrough. There is a way to place a Gate at a distance so far from the Empire that it is unlikely the Emperor can find or follow them as they evacuate everyone that is willing to leave. But time is running out, and Kordas has been summoned to the Emperor's Court. Can his reputation as a country bumpkin and his acting skills buy him and his people the time they need to flee? Or will the Emperor lose patience, invade to strip Valdemar of everything of worth, and send its conscripted people into the front lines of the Imperial wars?
£15.84
Titan Books Ltd The Hills Have Spies (Family Spies #1)
Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, are happily married with three kids. The oldest, Peregrine, has the Gift of animal Mindspeech, and his dream is to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Herald Spy. But there is growing rural unrest in a community on the border of Valdemar. A report filled with tales of strange disappearances and missing peddlers is sent to Haven by a Herald from the Pelagirs. To let Perry experience life away from home, Mags proposes that his son accompany him on an expedition to discover what is really going on. During their travels, Perry’s Mindspeech allows him to communicate with the local wildlife of the Pelagirs, whose connection to the land aids in their investigation. But the details he gleans only deepen the mystery. They must discover the truth behind the disappearances—before those disappearances turn deadly…
£9.79
Astra Publishing House Shenanigans
This sixteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.Table of Contents: "Tricks And Traps," Jennifer Brozek "A Brother’s Promise," Kristin Schwengel "Causing Trouble," Dylan Birtolo "All Around the Bell Tower," Stephanie Shaver "Reminiscent," Paige L. Christie "Life’s Little Pranks," Ron Collins "Fool’s Week," Anthea Sharp "The Companion Sting," Charlotte E. English "Love, Nothing More, Nothing Less," Brigid Collins "A Cry of Hounds," Elisabeth Waters "Fowl Play," Fiona Patton "The Boy Who Cried Kidnap," Dayle A. Dermatis "Trap Spell," Louisa Swann "One Trick Pony," Diana Paxson "Companion’s Lesson," Brenda Cooper "A Bouquet of Gifts, or The Culinary Adventures of Rork," Michele Lang "Of Ghosts and Stones and Snow," Phaedra Weldon "Pranks For the Memories," Dee Shull Shin’a’inagins, novella by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
£15.41
Astra Publishing House Spy, Spy Again
In this third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm.Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory "share" the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen. They are self-trained, though currently, their shared Gift only allows them to see what is happening with their immediate family members.After much debate, the Herald's Collegium has decided to test and train them anyway. That's when the surprises start. They do not share a single Gift; they have two complementary Gifts working together in a way that the Heralds have never seen before. Tory is the Farseer--Kee's Gift is to extend his range beyond a few dozen feet.Their Gifts become crucial when Mags gets a desperate message from his cousin Bey, the head of the enigmatic assassin-tribe, the Sleepgivers. Bey's eldest daughter has been kidnapped, but he doesn't know why or by whom. He's calling in the debt Mags owes him to find his daughter before it's too late.Tory is certain that if anyone can find her, he can. But that will mean traveling out of Valdemar into an unknown, dangerous country.And it will mean taking a Royal Prince with him.
£22.08
Titan Books Ltd Spy, Spy Again (Family Spies #3)
In this third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm. Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory "share" the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen. They are self-trained, though currently, their shared Gift only allows them to see what is happening with their immediate family members. After much debate, the Herald's Collegium has decided to test and train them anyway. That's when the surprises start. They do not share a single Gift; they have two complementary Gifts working together in a way that the Heralds have never seen before. Tory is the Farseer--Kee's Gift is to extend his range beyond a few dozen feet. Their Gifts become crucial when Mags gets a desperate message from his cousin Bey, the head of the enigmatic assassin-tribe, the Sleepgivers. Bey's eldest daughter has been kidnapped, but he doesn't know why or by whom. He's calling in the debt Mags owes him to find his daughter before it's too late. Tory is certain that if anyone can find her, he can. But that will mean traveling out of Valdemar into an unknown, dangerous country. And it will mean taking a Royal Prince with him.
£9.79
Titan Books Ltd Collegium Chronicles, Vol. 4 - Redoubt
Mags, a young Herald trainee in Haven, the capital city of Valdemar, has very rare talents. Recognising this, the King's Own Herald trains Mags as a spy, tasking him with uncovering the secrets of a mysterious new enemy who has taken an interest in Mags himself. Why is an even deeper mystery. The answers can only be found in the depths of Mags' past, if he survives long enough to find them.
£9.10
Astra Publishing House The Complete Arrows Trilogy
Available in a single volume for the first time, Mercedes Lackey’s debut trilogy of Valdemar! The Complete Arrows Trilogy contains the three extraordinary novels that launched Mercedes Lackey’s remarkable career and sparked the imaginations of millions of readers across the world. The Arrows trilogy tells the story of Talia, a daughter of the repressive Holderfolk, who is Chosen by the immortal Companion Rolan to become one of the legendary Heralds of Valdemar. Companions like Rolan are mystical horse-like beings with powers beyond imagining—including the power to sense an awakening potential for special talents of the mind in certain young men and women, like Talia. With Rolan’s help, Talia will learn to master her unique mental abilities of telepathy and empathy, and will grow from an uncertain and inexperienced Herald trainee to become the most important Herald of all: the Queen’s Own. And together, Talia and Rolan will fight to protect the queen, the heir to the throne, and the entire kingdom—from dangerous conspiracies, looming unrest, vicious treachery, and even an evil and ancient sorcery beyond the magic of the Heralds themselves.
£22.34
Astra Publishing House Spy, Spy Again
Now in paperback, the third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, where Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm.Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory "share" the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen. They are self-trained, though currently, their shared Gift only allows them to see what is happening with their immediate family members.After much debate, the Herald's Collegium has decided to test and train them anyway. That's when the surprises start. They do not share a single Gift; they have two complementary Gifts working together in a way that the Heralds have never seen before. Tory is the Farseer--Kee's Gift is to extend his range beyond a few dozen feet.Their Gifts become crucial when Mags gets a desperate message from his cousin Bey, the head of the enigmatic assassin-tribe, the Sleepgivers. Bey's eldest daughter has been kidnapped, but he doesn't know why or by whom. He's calling in the debt Mags owes him to find his daughter before it's too late.Tory is certain that if anyone can find her, he can. But that will mean traveling out of Valdemar into an unknown, dangerous country. And it will mean taking a Royal Prince with him.
£9.63
La Reina de las Nieves y otros cuentos
La presente antología -que viene a completar la ya publicada en esta colección con el título La sombra y otros cuentos- reúne veintisiete relatos de variadísima naturaleza, desde la historia que le da título hasta La sirenita, una de las narraciones más famosas de la literatura universal, la balada melancólica El viento cuenta la historia de Valdemar Daac y sus hijas, o el desenfadado La pulga y el profesor. Los cuentos de Hans Christian Andersen incluidos en este volumen combinan de forma magistral magia y experiencia, deslumbramiento y melancolía, esa síntesis del espíritu humano a la que ningún lector puede sentirse ajeno.
£15.63
Random House Publishing Group 18 Best Stories
A chilling compilation of some of Edgar Allen Poe''s best-loved stories, edited by Vincent Price and Chandler Brossard and with an introduction by Vincent Price, including: The Black Cat - The Fall of the House of Usher - The Masque of the Red Death - The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar - The Premature Burial - Ms. Found in a Bottle - A Tale of the Ragged Mountains - The Sphinx - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Gold-Bug - The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether - The Man That Was Used Up - The Balloon Hoax - A Descent Into the Maelstrom - The Purloined Letter - The Pit and The Pendulum - The Cask of Amontillado
£8.93
Pan Macmillan The Secret Life of Mr Roos
A secluded hut in the middle of the woods. A double life that could be his downfall. The Secret Life of Mr Roos is the third Inspector Barbarotti novel from the ‘Godfather of Swedish crime’ (Metro), Håkan Nesser. At fifty-nine years old, Valdemar Roos is tired of life. Working a job he hates, with a wife he barely talks to and two step-daughters he doesn’t get on with, he doesn’t have a lot to look forward to. Then, one day, a winning lottery ticket gives him an opportunity to start afresh.Without telling a soul, he quits his job and buys a hut in the remote Swedish countryside. Every day he travels down to this man-made oasis, returning each evening to his unsuspecting wife. Life couldn’t be better, until a young woman arrives in paradise . . .Anna Gambowska is a twenty-one-year-old recovering drug addict. On the run from the rehab centre she hated and an abusive relationship she can’t go back to, all Anna’s prayers are answered when she comes across a seemingly vacant hut in the Swedish woodland. But it’s not long before Anna’s ex discovers her location, and an incident occurs that will mar the lives of both Anna and Valdemar forever.Inspector Barbarotti doesn’t take much interest when a woman reports her husband as missing. That is, until a dead body is found near the missing man’s newly bought hut, and Mr Roos becomes the number one murder suspect . . .The Secret Life of Mr Roos is the third novel in Håkan Nesser’s Inspector Barbarotti quintet.
£10.86
Titan Books Ltd Closer to the Heart: Book 2
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.
£9.10
