![]() ![]() This was action-packed, had several of my favorite tropes, and the moon is also going to destroy the world in 3-5 years. If you’re looking for a cool new epic fantasy series to check out then might I recommend The Starless Crown? I expected this to be pretty awesome going in based on my experience with James Rollins’ other books (despite the very different genre) and was not disappointed. ![]() ![]() On the run, hunted by enemies old and new, they must learn to trust each other in order to survive in a world evolved in strange, beautiful, and deadly ways, and uncover ancient secrets that hold the key to their salvation.īut with each passing moment, doom draws closer. Her reward is a sentence of death.įleeing into the unknown she is drawn into a team of outcasts:Ī broken soldier, who once again takes up the weapons he’s forbidden to wield and carves a trail back home.Ī drunken prince, who steps out from his beloved brother’s shadow and claims a purpose of his own.Īn imprisoned thief, who escapes the crushing dark and discovers a gleaming artifact – one that will ignite a power struggle across the globe. My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Īn alliance embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of the distant past and save their world in this captivating, deeply visionary adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling thriller-master James Rollins.Ī gifted student foretells an apocalypse. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Now he has to keep Sarah from turning family secrets into headlines, stop her father from foreclosing on Uncle Autry’s ranch, and scumble his savvy into control so that, someday, he can go home. Just like that, Ledge’s beloved normal life is over. Worse, his savvy disaster has an outside witness: Sarah Jane Cabot, reporter wannabe and daughter of the local banker. ![]() ![]() So his parents decide it’s safe to head to Wyoming, where it’s soon revealed that Ledge’s savvy is much more powerful than anyone thought. But Ledger Kale’s savvy is a total dud-all he does is make little things fall apart. Nine years after Mibs’s Savvy journey, her cousin Ledge has just turned thirteen. day! “Scumble” by Ingrid Law is book two in the “Savvy” series. And I admit, I do tend to post the reviews that I give the highest rating to, since I like giving good news to everyone! But I’m glad to say, here is one more reason that people of all ages should be reading. ![]() ![]() ![]() These monsters are nothing like those Shadowhunters have fought before-these demons walk in daylight, strike down the unwary with incurable poison, and seem impossible to kill. All the while, she must hide her secret love for James, who is sworn to marry someone else.īut Cordelia’s new life is blown apart when a shocking series of demon attacks devastate London. Soon Cordelia encounters childhood friends James and Lucie Herondale and is drawn into their world of glittering ballrooms, secret assignations, and supernatural salons, where vampires and warlocks mingle with mermaids and magicians. Cordelia’s mother wants to marry her off, but Cordelia is determined to be a hero rather than a bride. When her father is accused of a terrible crime, she and her brother travel to London in hopes of preventing the family’s ruin. An unconquerable foe.Ĭordelia Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, a warrior trained since childhood to battle demons. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Is it just a meaningless night of passion, nothing more? Because there's absolutely no way ambitious, beautiful Bridget wants anything more from Emma. There's a lot for Emma to wrap her mind around, even as her body loves wrapping itself around Bridget's curves. ![]() Release 08 November 2022 Subjects Fiction Romance LGBTQIA+ (Fiction) Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive. A political scandal leads to a fall from grace and Emma suddenly finds herself the one Bridget turns to for comfort. Perks of Office Perks of Office audiobook (Unabridged) By Liz Rain Listen to a Sample Format audiobook Edition Unabridged Author Liz Rain Narrator Cat Gould Publisher Tantor Media, Inc. Yes, she knows she's an idiot because unrequited lust at work is a terrible idea. When your new boss is hot as hell, what hope is there for a poor lovestruck. ![]() Hapless, hopeless Emma is smacked with an instant crush on the polished woman who's her new boss. Perks of Office Kindle Edition by Liz Rain (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 538 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition £7. Download or stream Perks of Office by Liz Rain, Cat Gould for free on hoopla. When your new boss is hot as hell, what hope is there for a poor lovestruck office worker? A light-hearted, age-gap lesbian office romance with sexual tension leading the polls.Īfter high-powered politician Bridget O'Keefe sweeps into the uninspiring life of Australian electorate officer Emma Ives, nothing is the same again. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale. Senate become involved, and what they uncover might affect the future of the world. In the days and weeks that follow, the authorities and the U.S. Bigger trouble than anyone could ever have imagined. Louis Sachar Fuzzy Mud Kindle Edition by Louis Sachar (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 1,090 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 10.23 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial A funny, sinister and thought-provoking comic thriller from the multimillion-copy selling author of Holes. Tamaya, unaware of the reason for the detour, reluctantly follows. To avoid the conflict, Marshall takes a shortcut home through the off-limits woods. But their routine is disrupted when bully Chad Hilligas challenges Marshall to a fight. See search resultsfor this author Louis Sachar(Author)Format: Kindle Edition 4.7 out of 5 stars1,053 ratings See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. ![]() ![]() Your next step may be your last.įifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been walking to and from Woodridge Academy together since elementary school. Fuzzy Mud Kindle Edition by Louis Sachar (Author) Visit Amazons Louis Sachar Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From the author of the acclaimed bestseller Holes, winner of the Newbery Award and the National Book Award, comes a New York Times bestselling adventure about the impact we have-both good and bad-on the world we live in.īe careful. ![]() ![]() In 1962 Waugh set aside his memoir (itself a return to youth) to 'recapture,' he writes in the dedicatory letter to Mrs. The subtitle of this 1963 short story, 'The Rake's Regress,' indicates not only return but also re-entry into a place of origin, a regression to the satirical mode Waugh had seemingly laid to rest with the publication of the Sword of Honour trilogy and the beginnings of his autobiographical reminiscences in A Little Learning. ![]() "'Basil Seal Rides Again' was English novelist Evelyn Waugh's last published work of fiction. Quarto, original pictorial gilt-stamped blue cloth, top edge gilt, uncut.įirst edition of Waugh's last published work of fiction, number 48 of 750 copies signed by Evelyn Waugh, with color frontispiece by Kathleen Hale, in original cloth-gilt. Basil Seal Rides Again or The Rake's Regress. ![]() ![]() ![]() FIRST EDITION OF BASIL SEAL RIDES AGAIN OR THE RAKE'S REGRESS, ONE OF 750 COPIES SIGNED BY EVELYN WAUGH ![]() ![]() ![]() Nancy McLehose, several months older than Burns had met her husband James McLehose two months after her 18th birthday and had 3 or 4 children. ![]() There is a great deal of correspondence between them during the rest of that year and in 1788, trailing off thereafter. By this time Burns had had affairs with at least Elizabeth Paton, Jean Armour, possibly Mary Campbell (Highland Mary), and possibly Meg Cameron and within a short time after, Jenny Clow. This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written by Burns as well as one of the saddest.īurns met Agnes McLehose (AKA, Nancy, Clarinda) first in Decemabout seven years after separating from her husband. Second only to My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, This is Padme's soothing song to a battle-worn and broken-hearted Obi-WanĬounty Kerry Harp - Ae Fond Kiss (Trad.), Paula SmithĪe fond kiss robert burns ,solo clarsach scottish harp iain hood Commentary Padme survives childbirth and goes into hiding with Leia on Alderaan while Obi-Wan takes Luke to Tatoonine. Karen Matheson with Paul Brady - Ae Fond KissĮddi Reader - Ae Fond Kiss (Celtic Connections 2003) Vocals, guitar and keyboards by me and I was delighted to have backing vocals from my lovely wife Nicole This is the beautiful poem by Robert Burns with its equally beguiling melody. Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee, ![]() ![]() ![]() While she’s bounced around labels, runways and looks - she previously suggested that her style (and everyone else’s) should be an evolving process - she’s seemingly stayed loyal to those she sartorially loves most. It’s since sold more than a million copies globally. Naturally, she’s also designed her own version of the French fashion fixture for her Uniqlo collaboration.īefore the all-consuming days of Instagram, Inès’ style guide, published back in 2011, Parisian Chic, served as a moodboard for Francophiles eager to imitate that effortless (and elusive) je ne sais quoi. From being one of the first models to sign an exclusive contract with CHANEL back in 1983 (the late great creative director Karl Lagerfeld even compared her to Coco herself), to setting the benchmark for French girl style - Inès has been as intrinsic to French culture, as Breton stripes are now to wardrobes. The French supermodel, socialite, writer, designer and intergenerational muse, has had an illustrious career which has spanned more than 40 years - and one that shows no signs of slowing down. ![]() ![]() And one which Inès de la Fressange has had an enduring love affair with. Emphasis on ‘whimsical’ as it’s not a place one can book for accommodation purposes, instead - it’s a haven for accessories, courtesy of Roger Vivier. Arguably, the most stylish, captivating and whimsical place to stay in Paris. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Compare to the Paris Agreement range of 1.5℃ to <2℃ (green horizontal bar). ![]() Global warming threshold estimates for climate tipping elements, ranging from the minimum in yellow where tipping is possible, through to maximum in dark red where tipping is very likely, central dotted line is the best estimate. The pivotal paper in Science reviewed more than 220 papers published since 2008 to estimate what level of global temperature rise (relative to pre-industrial levels) would trigger each of the global and regional climate tipping points. Fewer trees ultimately means less rainfall for those that remain, creating a vicious cycle. Global heating and regional reductions in rainfall could cause trees to die, releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases. Or when thawing of frozen ground in the Arctic might start producing so much methane and carbon dioxide (CO₂) that it blows the global emissions budget.Īmazonian forest die-back is another major part of the Earth’s climate system. ![]() It asks when melting of ice sheets on Greenland and West Antarctica would become irreversible, ultimately contributing many metres to sea level. The research examines major features of the global climate system, such as ice sheets, glaciers, rainforests and coral reefs. And tipping points once thought to be far off in the distance have come into sharp relief. The question of when global warming might push elements of the climate system past points of no return has come into focus over last the decade or so. Climate Tipping Points: The Point of No Return? A Quick Guide. ![]() ![]() ![]() While the ritual was successful transforming The Great Warrior into the Sea King, it unleashed a plague like none ever seen before upon the Merfolk. However, they were adamant that their love would overcome these challenges, and the ritual was performed regardless. When their pursuit of a life together continued against the warnings of the Merfolk and The Ancients, an assassination attempt was made against The Great Warrior, but failed.įollowing this, the Sea Queen proposed using the power of Mermaid Gems to turn The Great Warrior into a Mer an act that was staunchly opposed by both the Merfolk and The Ancients as they believed that it would upset the balance of the forces in The Sea of Thieves. They believed the pair were dabbling with unnatural forces that could have horrific consequences. The love between the Sea Queen and The Great Warrior was considered unnatural by both the Merfolk and The Ancients. As such, they began searching for a means to come together. ![]() The two eventually fell in love, but were separated by their lives on land and sea. She would attract the attention of an Ancient known as The Great Warrior. Once known as the Sea Queen, the Siren Queen was a Merfolk prior to the events of The Legend of the Sunken Kingdom. ![]() |