Author: Nicki Pau Preto
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534466037
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
In the heart-stopping finale to the Crown of Feathers trilogy, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable,” Veronyka must face her most devastating enemy yet: her own sister. I had a sister, once… Veronyka is no longer an orphaned stable boy or a nameless Phoenix Rider apprentice: she is the daughter of Pheronia Ashfire, the last queen of the Golden Empire…and the niece of Avalkyra Ashfire, the resurrected rebel queen who tore the empire apart. We shone brightly, burned fiercely. Now that the secret is out, everyone at the Eyrie treats Veronyka differently, and with Tristan still a hostage of the scheming Lord Rolan—and Sev with him as a spy—Veronyka feels very much alone. Except for her beloved phoenix, Xephyra, of course, and her new friend, Kade, who has his own reasons for wanting to save Tristan. Was it always going to come down to this? Sister against sister? Darkness against light? Veronyka is determined to do whatever it takes to get Tristan back, even if that means revealing her identity to the world and inheriting a throne she’s not sure she wants. But when she discovers that Avalkyra has bonded with a strix—a legendary creature of darkness that feeds off the life force of others—Veronyka realizes she has more to deal with than an encroaching war with the empire. Val is willing to destroy everything to get her revenge on a world that rejected her, and if Veronyka wants to bring peace to the empire and Pyra alike, she must face down her sister once and for all. The world began with Ashfire queens…perhaps they will also be its destruction.
Wings of Shadow
Author: Nicki Pau Preto
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534466037
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
In the heart-stopping finale to the Crown of Feathers trilogy, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable,” Veronyka must face her most devastating enemy yet: her own sister. I had a sister, once… Veronyka is no longer an orphaned stable boy or a nameless Phoenix Rider apprentice: she is the daughter of Pheronia Ashfire, the last queen of the Golden Empire…and the niece of Avalkyra Ashfire, the resurrected rebel queen who tore the empire apart. We shone brightly, burned fiercely. Now that the secret is out, everyone at the Eyrie treats Veronyka differently, and with Tristan still a hostage of the scheming Lord Rolan—and Sev with him as a spy—Veronyka feels very much alone. Except for her beloved phoenix, Xephyra, of course, and her new friend, Kade, who has his own reasons for wanting to save Tristan. Was it always going to come down to this? Sister against sister? Darkness against light? Veronyka is determined to do whatever it takes to get Tristan back, even if that means revealing her identity to the world and inheriting a throne she’s not sure she wants. But when she discovers that Avalkyra has bonded with a strix—a legendary creature of darkness that feeds off the life force of others—Veronyka realizes she has more to deal with than an encroaching war with the empire. Val is willing to destroy everything to get her revenge on a world that rejected her, and if Veronyka wants to bring peace to the empire and Pyra alike, she must face down her sister once and for all. The world began with Ashfire queens…perhaps they will also be its destruction.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534466037
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
In the heart-stopping finale to the Crown of Feathers trilogy, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable,” Veronyka must face her most devastating enemy yet: her own sister. I had a sister, once… Veronyka is no longer an orphaned stable boy or a nameless Phoenix Rider apprentice: she is the daughter of Pheronia Ashfire, the last queen of the Golden Empire…and the niece of Avalkyra Ashfire, the resurrected rebel queen who tore the empire apart. We shone brightly, burned fiercely. Now that the secret is out, everyone at the Eyrie treats Veronyka differently, and with Tristan still a hostage of the scheming Lord Rolan—and Sev with him as a spy—Veronyka feels very much alone. Except for her beloved phoenix, Xephyra, of course, and her new friend, Kade, who has his own reasons for wanting to save Tristan. Was it always going to come down to this? Sister against sister? Darkness against light? Veronyka is determined to do whatever it takes to get Tristan back, even if that means revealing her identity to the world and inheriting a throne she’s not sure she wants. But when she discovers that Avalkyra has bonded with a strix—a legendary creature of darkness that feeds off the life force of others—Veronyka realizes she has more to deal with than an encroaching war with the empire. Val is willing to destroy everything to get her revenge on a world that rejected her, and if Veronyka wants to bring peace to the empire and Pyra alike, she must face down her sister once and for all. The world began with Ashfire queens…perhaps they will also be its destruction.
House of Shadows
Author: Rachel Neumeier
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 031612625X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Orphaned, two sisters are left to find their own way. Sweet and proper, Karah's future seems secure at a glamorous Flower House. She could be pampered for the rest of her life. . . if she agrees to play their game. Nemienne, neither sweet nor proper, has fewer choices. Left with no alternative, she accepts a mysterious mage's offer of an apprenticeship. Agreeing means a home and survival, but can Nemienne trust the mage? With the arrival of a foreign bard into the quiet city, dangerous secrets are unearthed, and both sisters find themselves at the center of a plot that threatens not only to upset their newly found lives, but also to destroy their kingdom.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 031612625X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Orphaned, two sisters are left to find their own way. Sweet and proper, Karah's future seems secure at a glamorous Flower House. She could be pampered for the rest of her life. . . if she agrees to play their game. Nemienne, neither sweet nor proper, has fewer choices. Left with no alternative, she accepts a mysterious mage's offer of an apprenticeship. Agreeing means a home and survival, but can Nemienne trust the mage? With the arrival of a foreign bard into the quiet city, dangerous secrets are unearthed, and both sisters find themselves at the center of a plot that threatens not only to upset their newly found lives, but also to destroy their kingdom.
Field & Stream
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
Wild Wings
Author: Herbert Keightley Job
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Shadow of Wings
Author: J.P. DeNeui
Publisher: eLectio Publishing
ISBN: 1632132834
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
A FLAME IN LIFE AFLAME IN DEATH SO MUST THE DRAGONMEN DIE Heir to the kingdom of Anthea, Crown Princess Dera Wrencliff knew (like every good Anthean) that all dragonmen are monsters. The very few men who spread their wings grow to serve the evil Shadowman, becoming too dangerous to let live. And then a dragon saved her life. Though Robyn Kawlsmith is condemned to death, Dera intends to break him free. But larger forces are at work…and something else may be unfurling inside her own traitorous heart.
Publisher: eLectio Publishing
ISBN: 1632132834
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
A FLAME IN LIFE AFLAME IN DEATH SO MUST THE DRAGONMEN DIE Heir to the kingdom of Anthea, Crown Princess Dera Wrencliff knew (like every good Anthean) that all dragonmen are monsters. The very few men who spread their wings grow to serve the evil Shadowman, becoming too dangerous to let live. And then a dragon saved her life. Though Robyn Kawlsmith is condemned to death, Dera intends to break him free. But larger forces are at work…and something else may be unfurling inside her own traitorous heart.
Wings for J.R.
Author: Joel Levinson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595404448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
She was 22 years old when in 1941 her brother disappeared mysteriously while at work in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania. Six years later-while working in Pittsburgh's Allegheny Air Traffic Control Tower-J.R. Saunders got the phone call she'd been waiting for. "You've got to come home right away," her dad, a pilot, exclaims. "I found the wreckage of a plane, and I think it may explain Mark's disappearance." With the help of her dad and boyfriend, J.R. treks deep into dense woodlands searching for clues leading to her brother's death. As one of only a handful of female air traffic controllers, J.R. uses her governmental connections, determination, and independent spirit to chronicle the disappearance of her brother against the backdrop of the Second World War. J.R.'s exposure to the political and cultural environment of the late forties provides not only the opportunity to solve the mystery but also an awakening experience that changes her life forever.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595404448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
She was 22 years old when in 1941 her brother disappeared mysteriously while at work in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania. Six years later-while working in Pittsburgh's Allegheny Air Traffic Control Tower-J.R. Saunders got the phone call she'd been waiting for. "You've got to come home right away," her dad, a pilot, exclaims. "I found the wreckage of a plane, and I think it may explain Mark's disappearance." With the help of her dad and boyfriend, J.R. treks deep into dense woodlands searching for clues leading to her brother's death. As one of only a handful of female air traffic controllers, J.R. uses her governmental connections, determination, and independent spirit to chronicle the disappearance of her brother against the backdrop of the Second World War. J.R.'s exposure to the political and cultural environment of the late forties provides not only the opportunity to solve the mystery but also an awakening experience that changes her life forever.
The Shadow Wing
Author: Sarah Painter
Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd
ISBN: 1913676005
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
There’s a new Crow in town… After the explosive events of The Copper Heart, Lydia must deal with a secret service operative with murder in his heart. The mysterious Mr Smith has sent a professional assassin after Lydia and the bonds of blood are stretched to breaking point when it turns out to be someone very close to home. Meanwhile, the head of the powerful Silver Family is demanding a favour and Lydia must comply or risk their fledgling alliance. To be strong enough to beat the odds stacked against her Lydia must delve deep into Crow Family lore, but what she discovers is far from a fairy tale… In a fight between two Crows, only one can win, but is Lydia willing to do what it takes to defeat her adversary? Don't miss the exciting sixth instalment in the bestselling urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations. Praise for the series: ‘My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Genevieve Cogman or Robert Galbraith!’ Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled 'The Lydia Crow books are a firm favourite of mine, combining intriguing crime fiction with a hint of other-worldly mysticism. The characters are brilliantly drawn, and Sarah Painter cleverly makes them believable despite them having magical powers - or even being dead. With just enough comedy to make the dark bits even darker, and the perfect amount of mystery, these books are a wonderful read. I can't wait for the next one!' Kerry Barrett 'All my favourite things together - mystery, crime, a sassy female PI and a Magical underworld going on right under Londoner's noses.' A.L. Michael KEYWORDS: urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, detective, assassin, private investigator, magical London, urban fantasy series, British fantasy, ghost mystery, supernatural crime fiction, magic crime family, woman PI mystery, contemporary fantasy, ghosts, woman sleuth.
Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd
ISBN: 1913676005
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
There’s a new Crow in town… After the explosive events of The Copper Heart, Lydia must deal with a secret service operative with murder in his heart. The mysterious Mr Smith has sent a professional assassin after Lydia and the bonds of blood are stretched to breaking point when it turns out to be someone very close to home. Meanwhile, the head of the powerful Silver Family is demanding a favour and Lydia must comply or risk their fledgling alliance. To be strong enough to beat the odds stacked against her Lydia must delve deep into Crow Family lore, but what she discovers is far from a fairy tale… In a fight between two Crows, only one can win, but is Lydia willing to do what it takes to defeat her adversary? Don't miss the exciting sixth instalment in the bestselling urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations. Praise for the series: ‘My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Genevieve Cogman or Robert Galbraith!’ Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled 'The Lydia Crow books are a firm favourite of mine, combining intriguing crime fiction with a hint of other-worldly mysticism. The characters are brilliantly drawn, and Sarah Painter cleverly makes them believable despite them having magical powers - or even being dead. With just enough comedy to make the dark bits even darker, and the perfect amount of mystery, these books are a wonderful read. I can't wait for the next one!' Kerry Barrett 'All my favourite things together - mystery, crime, a sassy female PI and a Magical underworld going on right under Londoner's noses.' A.L. Michael KEYWORDS: urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, detective, assassin, private investigator, magical London, urban fantasy series, British fantasy, ghost mystery, supernatural crime fiction, magic crime family, woman PI mystery, contemporary fantasy, ghosts, woman sleuth.
The Book of Shadows
Author: E.R. Murray
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1781174539
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The follow up to the critically acclaimed children's title The Book of Learning. • A magical story with an Irish setting for readers aged 9–12 years; appeals to both boys and girls. • The follow-up to the Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Citywide Read 2016: The Book of Learning. • An exciting fantasy adventure from the publishers of the Arthur Quinn series. In this exciting follow-up to the Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Citywide Read 2016, The Book of Learning, heroine Ebony Smart is settling into her role as guardian for the Order of Nine Lives. All seems quiet until she receives a peculiar silver box from an anonymous sender and is tasked with returning it to a mystery owner. Ebony discovers that Zach and Judge Ambrose have allied with a powerful ancient demon, and are more determined than ever to steal her soul and control the fate of the world. To defend the Order and defeat the demon, Ebony and her pet rat, Winston, must unravel the mystery of the silver box, free the trapped souls in the Reflectory and mount a daring rescue. Can she find the strength and courage needed to defeat the enemy, prove herself the rightful guardian and save all of their lives?
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1781174539
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The follow up to the critically acclaimed children's title The Book of Learning. • A magical story with an Irish setting for readers aged 9–12 years; appeals to both boys and girls. • The follow-up to the Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Citywide Read 2016: The Book of Learning. • An exciting fantasy adventure from the publishers of the Arthur Quinn series. In this exciting follow-up to the Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Citywide Read 2016, The Book of Learning, heroine Ebony Smart is settling into her role as guardian for the Order of Nine Lives. All seems quiet until she receives a peculiar silver box from an anonymous sender and is tasked with returning it to a mystery owner. Ebony discovers that Zach and Judge Ambrose have allied with a powerful ancient demon, and are more determined than ever to steal her soul and control the fate of the world. To defend the Order and defeat the demon, Ebony and her pet rat, Winston, must unravel the mystery of the silver box, free the trapped souls in the Reflectory and mount a daring rescue. Can she find the strength and courage needed to defeat the enemy, prove herself the rightful guardian and save all of their lives?
Shadows of Solstice
Author: Bonnie Elizabeth
Publisher: My Big Fat Orange Cat Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
It began with a fire. It would end with a battle. Kicked out of multiple schools, Mina Andresen's future depends upon graduating from tiny Havestad Lutheran College on Minnesota's north shore. While not her ideal situation, her classes interest her, her roommate is pleasant, and life holds promise. Then the local church burns down the weekend before finals, on the Festival of St. Lucia. Suddenly, the nights get darker, shadows move eerily, and Mina imagines she sees monsters. When people start dying, Mina must confront the fact that she's not just imaging things. In order to save her fellow students, the local townsfolk, and possibly even the world, Mina must step up and accept a responsibility larger than anything she ever imagined. Even harder, she must believe in herself.
Publisher: My Big Fat Orange Cat Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
It began with a fire. It would end with a battle. Kicked out of multiple schools, Mina Andresen's future depends upon graduating from tiny Havestad Lutheran College on Minnesota's north shore. While not her ideal situation, her classes interest her, her roommate is pleasant, and life holds promise. Then the local church burns down the weekend before finals, on the Festival of St. Lucia. Suddenly, the nights get darker, shadows move eerily, and Mina imagines she sees monsters. When people start dying, Mina must confront the fact that she's not just imaging things. In order to save her fellow students, the local townsfolk, and possibly even the world, Mina must step up and accept a responsibility larger than anything she ever imagined. Even harder, she must believe in herself.
Birdlife of the Gulf of Mexico
Author: Joanna Burger
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623495466
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
The Gulf of Mexico is one of the most important ecological regions in the world for birds. The mosaic of diverse habitats in the region provides numerous niches for birds. There are productive salt marshes, barrier islands, and sandy beaches for foraging and nesting; a direct pathway between North and Central and South America for migrating; and warm, tropical waters for wintering. Many species are residents all year around, some migrate through, and still others spend the winter along the shores. The Gulf Coast is home to a significant portion of the world’s population of Reddish Egret and Snowy Plover and a significant portion of the US breeding populations of certain birds, including the Sandwich Tern, Black Skimmer, and Laughing Gull. In total, there are more than 400 bird species that rely on the Gulf at some time during the year. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and data research, renowned ornithologist and behavioral ecologist Joanna Burger provides detailed descriptions of birdlife in the Gulf of Mexico. Burger records trends in bird population, behavior, and major threats and stressors affecting birds in the region, including the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. While some of this data exists in journal articles, research papers, and government reports, this is the first volume to weave together a comprehensive overview of the birds and related natural resources found in the Gulf of Mexico. Illustrated with over 900 color photographs, charts, and maps, this landmark reference volume will be immensely important for researchers, conservationists, land managers, birders, and wildlife lovers.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623495466
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
The Gulf of Mexico is one of the most important ecological regions in the world for birds. The mosaic of diverse habitats in the region provides numerous niches for birds. There are productive salt marshes, barrier islands, and sandy beaches for foraging and nesting; a direct pathway between North and Central and South America for migrating; and warm, tropical waters for wintering. Many species are residents all year around, some migrate through, and still others spend the winter along the shores. The Gulf Coast is home to a significant portion of the world’s population of Reddish Egret and Snowy Plover and a significant portion of the US breeding populations of certain birds, including the Sandwich Tern, Black Skimmer, and Laughing Gull. In total, there are more than 400 bird species that rely on the Gulf at some time during the year. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and data research, renowned ornithologist and behavioral ecologist Joanna Burger provides detailed descriptions of birdlife in the Gulf of Mexico. Burger records trends in bird population, behavior, and major threats and stressors affecting birds in the region, including the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. While some of this data exists in journal articles, research papers, and government reports, this is the first volume to weave together a comprehensive overview of the birds and related natural resources found in the Gulf of Mexico. Illustrated with over 900 color photographs, charts, and maps, this landmark reference volume will be immensely important for researchers, conservationists, land managers, birders, and wildlife lovers.