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A gnome wanders among strange worlds of immeasurable beauty and terror on a quest for magic to restore the health of a goddess. If he fails, all creation will dissolve. And so he must dare anything to succeed, even trespass a realm of terrible darkness, pain, and dread sorcery - Earth. The Lady of the Garden, one of the godlike Nameless Ones, has used her magic to dream into existence the worlds of the Bright Shore. But now her unborn child lies motionless in her womb.

In this lyrical fairy tale from fantasy veteran Attanasio, geeky teen Chester "Chet" Hubert must rescue flame-haired daydreamer Flannery Lake from the Otherworld, when all he really wanted was a date. Flannery's grandmother, Nedra Fell, screws up a Wiccan ritual in an attempt to cheat Death, who decides Flannery will make a welcome substitute. After Flannery is hit by a school bus, she falls into a coma and her soul is lured to the Otherworld by a deceitful "techno-pagan" who promises her love....

One day, spunky 13-year-old motherless spelunker Jane Riggs, newly installed by her widowed geologist father in Bosky Glen, Mrs. Babcock's historic Massachusetts house near the wild countryside, rappels herself into an under-the-knoll witch's kitchen and finds the 400-year-old grimoire, a Wiccan training manual, of Hyssop Joan, a white witch Puritan villagers had tormented into going black.

Arrogant Guy Lanfranc assumes control of the family castle by sending his hated mother, the old baroness Ailena Valaise, on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Wily Ailena vows revenge and finds the means in the person of Rachel Tibbon, a Jewish girl who survived the butchery of her family and other Jews after Crusader losses. Ailena's plot to regain the castle built by her father propels Rachel into a perilous adventure of vengeance, faith, and true love set against impossible odds.

In one of the most memorable opening scenes in literature, twenty-three-year-old Siggy Lindo’s lonely, mundane life as a bookkeeper explodes into a weird and wondrous odyssey through modern-day witchcraft when the Moon interrupts her grocery shopping to ask her to marry him. With each moonrise, her mystical awareness grows. But her mother, her best friend, and the world-at-large think she’s lost her mind. Two elderly witches – Glendil and Drusille – come to her aid and teach her the spellcraft she needs to stay out of the psychiatric ward. They introduce her to the charming, ...

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Quale rapporto aveva Pablo Picasso con le donne? Quale influenza hanno avuto le donne sulla sua arte? Furono molte quelle che lo accompagnarono nella vita, ammaliate e soggiogate dal suo genio tanto da diventarne dipendenti e spesso uscirne pazze. M’usa, con l’apostrofo è un podcast in 8 puntate che dà voce a 8 donne che con Picasso hanno vissuto, sofferto, sperato, amato. 8 monologhi dove ognuna di loro, mentre cucina, ripercorre la propria storia al fianco di uno degli artisti più grandi di tutti i tempi, ma anche uno degli uomini più piccoli, dalla crudeltà inaudita quando si ...

Fallon – A crime novel. The story begins with the murder of a young couple on vacation in Fallon, Nevada. The cousin of one of the victims, Matt Barton, who has been working as a detective since retiring from the Military Police, rushes to the scene. A series of events unfold during his investigation that unlocks a fifty-year old mystery. His friendship with a local Sheriff deputy proves invaluable in discovering the truth.

This fictional story follows six friends from Chicago to the Haight-Ashbury district in San Francisco during the first six months of 1969. The author made the same trip with a party of six from Brooklyn, N.Y. during that time period in 1969. Many of his own experiences influenced this telling. It was a magical time that touched the lives of everyone involved. Expectations and fantasies abounded, pushing reality aside briefly. It was a time of Freedom, Love and Peace for many of those who reached out and embraced it. It was a time of sharing. The 'beautiful people' of the hippie communities ...

This is a historical adventure. This is the story of a passionate and idealistic young man named Joseph in fourteenth century England. He gives up his career as a butcher with his trade guild in York and follows a young woman, Dorothy, and her family into the border country to the north. Dorothy and her family are going to take over the farm they inherited when her uncle died. The English-Scottish war is heating up and the border region is very unstable. This is the time of Edward I, (Longshanks), and William Wallace. Every effort has been made to ensure the historical events and flavor of ...

This techno-thriller is about a young man in the National Guard. Upon completion of his advanced training as a Cyber Operations Specialist, he is assigned to the Armory in his home town. He is attached to the Intel & Sustainment unit. A secret and a mystery from his past, sets him on a journey of discovery, which will change his life forever.

Mary, a seventy-year-old widow, moves into her deceased Aunt’s house in a small rural township. She meets the ghost of a distant cousin, who was murdered there 25 years ago and who’s spirit remained on earth. They set out together in search of justice.

Ship to Shore is a romantic suspense story. Jared returns to his hometown on a 60-day bereavement leave, after being gone for 13 years in the Merchant Marines. He meets Lois living in his childhood house and his life changes in ways he never expected. Her ex is a control freak and trouble maker, causing things to get messy. This story of passion and commitment takes place in beautiful Northern California, and is rich in local flavor. There is something for everyone in this most unique tale. A perfect read for the weekend or a day at the beach. Give in to your romantic side and feel the love...

Ethan Alan lands a sweet job in another state. The young couple, Megan 18 and Ethan 21 move out of their family homes and share an apartment together. Free and in love, they explore life together. This story is about their personal development, adventures and social interaction with new found friends. This story is suitable for ages sixteen and above.

This is a fictionalized account of a real woman who lived in colonial New York City. Sarah Bradley led an incredible life that spanned 78 years. She was married to four wealthy men including Captain William Kidd, the infamous pirate. This is not only her story, but a portrayal of the turbulent politics of New York City in the seventeenth century as well. Having just conquered the Dutch city, England had its hands full managing their new assets from afar. Governors changed frequently as England itself was in turmoil.

Jack, a retired journalist, was broke and depressed after his wife died. He discovered he was a dead ringer for a retired wealthy man. Jack decided to not only steal his identity, but to steal his life. He had nothing to lose and would let nothing stand in his way.

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