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Welcome to Villains Academy—the most prestigious villain school in the ENTIRE land. You will either leave here as a fully formed villain...or in tatters. It's werewolf Bram’s first day at Villains Academy. He really doesn’t feel like a villain at all, but the coveted Villain of the Week trophy is up for grabs, and Bram knows he’ll have to dig deep. With the help of new friends Mona the elf-witch, Bryan the lion, Shelia the ghost and Tony the skeleton, can Bram find his inner badness and become the villain he's always dreamed of being?

Will’s extraordinarily mediocre life is just fine with him. But for his parents who work so hard to give him and his sister more, life couldn’t get better once they win the Purquility Lottery. Winning the coveted prize means a promise of a disease-free and charmed life in a brand-new home inside a perfectly manicured planned city. But it also means leaving everything and everyone from your old life behind. After the cleansing process, his family is whisked away in a luxurious limousine to start their new life. But for Will, none of this sits right with him.

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after the Greek mythological figure. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era British playwrights. Shaw's play has been adapted numerous times, most notably as the 1938 film Pygmalion, the 1956 musical My Fair Lady and its 1964 film version.

Each night, after dark, men flock to Bankside seeking girls of easy virtue, prostitutes known as the Winchester Geese. Joanie Toogood has worked the streets of Southwark since childhood, but her path is changed forever by an encounter with Francis Wareham, a spy for the King’s secretary, Thomas Cromwell. Meanwhile, across the river, at the glittering court of Henry VIII, Wareham also sets his cap at Evelyn and Isabella Bourne, members of the Queen’s household and the girls, along with Joanie, are drawn into intrigue and the shadow of the executioner’s blade.

A través de una serie de relatos, contados como si fuera un diario, el autor comparte diversas historias de amores pasajeros que nunca llegan a concretarse.

Acho que eu estava no quinto ano da escola, mas parece que foi ontem. Eu me lembro de ter lido que, embora a maioria das pessoas consiga enxergar, poucas observam os detalhes das coisas ao seu redor. Naquela época, não fez muito sentido para mim. No entanto, tempos depois, entendi o que aquilo queria dizer. Aprendi a observar, a fotografar o mundo com os olhos e, acima de tudo, com a alma. As fotografias que eu tirava eram de coisas que muitos podem considerar triviais: um pôr do sol, uma flor, um sorriso, um aceno.

Saint is torn. What his wolf and heart want is Ada. He believes he isn't good for her, that Noah or even Huxley are a better choice, but he can't stay away. He knows he is just going to break her heart if he keeps doing this to her. When Saint witnesses Huxley kissing Ada, he wants to rip his throat out, but at the same time it would just be easy to walk away. She has all she needs, two good mates...what does she need with a third one? Especially one like him. Damaged. No one wants a mate who has a secret...not one like his. And the more he pushes her away, the better for everyone.

When Sammie made a discovery that could bring hope to all the survivors of the Black Flu, one man’s twisted greed turned that dream into a nightmare. He destroyed Safe Zone E and caused the deaths of thousands. After the destruction of her Zone, Sammie was voted in as leader of the former residents. She made them three promises: she would find them a new home; she would find her nemesis, Brian Crowe, and make him pay; and she would build a better future for her people. Sammie intends to keep these promises at any cost. Can the people of the UK find their Serenity?

For every college-failure-turned-success story, there are countless less-inspiring ones. The real reason why most people don’t make the grades they need or become so disheartened that they drop out of college early has nothing to do with the subject they’re studying or their drive to succeed…. It’s because they lack essential study skills and inside knowledge. Your courses focus on your subject—as they should…. But there’s a wealth of other information you’re missing out on that could make the difference between a pass and a fail.

En enero de 1950, en un pequeño pueblo de tres mil habitantes se produjo un asesinato, al tiempo que desapareció una hermana del muerto. Durante un tiempo no hubo acusaciones, mientras que se creaba un ambiente de miedo. Dos años y medio después apareció un segundo cadáver y se empezó a acusar a tres paisanos, un sobrino, un hermano y un cuñado del primer fallecido. Las murmuraciones fueron en aumento, hasta que la Guardia Civil confeccionó un sumario poco consistente, que terminó con la declaración de inocencia de los tres acusados por un juzgado.

Maximo Strident and the Apocalypse Knights venture deeper into the Apocalypse Horizon. More and more dungeons appear, and it quickly becomes apparent that their previous methods might not cut it. Even as he acquires more levels, spells, and items, Max is faced by a new enemy. This enemy is known as the Slaughterman, a diabolical fiend who threatens not only Max himself but his companions. All the while, the Cosmic Logos watches, and it’s starting to think the time has come to intervene.

Discover more about yourself and healing by delving into the world of Brigid. Do you wish to heal and create a better life for yourself? Want to help others embrace their own desires and grow as well? Do you need to seek guidance from the goddess Brigid? By presenting Brigid to you as she was seen in the ancient Celtic pantheon, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know about her role as a symbol of ultimate spirituality. Brigid can help anyone, even in today’s day and age. You only need to summon her with prayers and offerings, and she will come to your aid.

"Es heißt, jeder Mensch trägt ein dunkles Geheimnis mit sich, tief begraben in seiner Seele, das nur darauf wartet, aus ihr auszubrechen." Für Town Marshal Gerard riecht es gewaltig nach Ärger, als der narbengesichtige US-Marshal und ein einarmiger Comanche in Bond eintreffen, um dem mysteriösen Mord an einem Siedler auf den Grund zu gehen. Die Tat soll ausgerechnet dessen Tochter begangen haben. Gemeinsam folgen sie der Spur nach Deer Creek und finden den exzentrischen geistlichen Führer der Siedlung. Hinter alldem steckt ein unglaubliches Geheimnis.

Tyler's quest to become the greatest monster trainer in history continues! Along with his beloved monsters, his dear companions, and his best friends, he pushes on to the next region and higher levels of expertise! But all is not well in the desert. As word of his special bond with monsterkind spreads, new threats rise to stop his ascent to the top . . . or to try to steal his power for their own twisted means. The stakes may be higher and the danger greater, but it's up to Tyler to keep his monsters, his friends, and his power safe, all to become the very best!

Harrison Miller is making waves on the Brain Injury Ward, and as his therapist, I have close, intimate access. Amnesia is a rare and sometimes dangerous condition, even for an alpha male. But the more time we spend together, the further I fall into his orbit, connecting on a level far deeper and private than I ever imagined. I said I wouldn't date a guy like this again, that I'd keep my clean slate and simple life. That's to say nothing of the ethical issues at play. But every time those upturned icebergs look my way, I'm lost, worried if I let myself drift to him I'll go down.

Mega City One it's a powder keg waiting to blow on its best day. There isn't a moment when tensions aren't running high and the City isn't ready to crack. But there's something new going on something, something bad it's a block war. It's Block Mania and no one is immune, not even the Judges. But this is all prelude to invasion. The East-Meg One Sov's have infected Mega City One with Block-Mania to throw the city into massive, bloody turf wars. There are troops on the ground, bombs are dropping and the Mega City One is on fire.

Living among full-blooded elves his entire life, he’s been spurned and looked down on. Things take a turn for the worse when he discovers his heritage has cursed him with human magic. But is it truly a curse? Magic, after all, could be useful among the Rangers who protect the borderlands. The Elf King seems to think so. With a mission from the Elf King, Ralnor Twicebane becomes a Ranger, but his journey is only just beginning.

How do you mark a quarter century? While parties are great—and we'll have those—I wanted to distill the time in a tangible way. To hold it in my hands, and share with you, dear listeners, in celebration and appreciation. But how? A collection! I dove into my published short fiction. Some I included because they were challenging to write. Several show my growth as a writer. I love them all. There's science fiction, fantasy, and, yes, horror. Plus an all-new story from Night's Edge.

Once I finished repairing my broken well and coming to terms with the fact that I was in love with both Tess and Nera, I expected to return to Sanguine and recover, not get into a fight with my sister, leaving part of Sanguine destroyed. After my fight with Gwen, everything is perfectly clear. With my ascension to C-Rank, I now have power beyond even an S-Ranked Blood Mage. But I can no longer keep my abilities hidden. Desdemona Ingram, the headmistress of Sanguine Academy, knows about my blood, and the only thing she sees is a tool.

Head off on a fantastical adventure with the paper dolls, set sail in search of missing treasure and practice counting to ten with Ted! This collection includes stories from five of Julia's illustrator partnerships including: Rebecca Cobb, Anna Currey, Emily Gravett, Sara Ogilvie and David Roberts.