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"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want...

Step beyond the stars and into the boundless imagination of the genre’s greatest visionaries with The Masters of Science Fiction Short Stories—a powerful collection of timeless tales from the pioneers who shaped modern science fiction.

Making it as a fashion designer in New York City feels a lot like trying to fly to the moon with homemade wings. My Instagram is slowly gaining traction, but the grind is exhausting. So when my best friend asks me to be the maid of honor at her shotgun wedding in Malibu, I'm tempted to head back to L.A. for good. Especially since my unrequited crush is also on the guest list.

In un mondo futuro, ritornato agli albori della civiltà dopo l’autodistruzione della razza umana, la Magia vive nascosta all’occhio di chi non sa scorgerla, contribuendo in segreto a mutare le sorti delle Nuove Terre. Quando Oron lascia la locanda del Dragorosso per una battuta di caccia insieme al cugino, è convinto di essersi finalmente guadagnato un’occasione per rilassarsi e dimenticare tutti gli strani avvenimenti che, da un paio di giorni, avevano reso così particolare la sua tranquilla vita nella regione di Ford.

"Uno strano brusio mi fece svegliare di soprassalto. Era una notte fredda e la pioggia gialla oscurava la finestra. All'inizio pensai che fosse il vento. Ma mi stavo sbagliando. Proveniva da un punto imprecisato della casa. Era un mormorio di voci, di parole vicine." Non è rimasto nessuno ad Ainielle. Se ne sono andati gli uomini e le donne, i pastori e i contadini, i giovani, i vecchi, gli animali. Rimangono i serpenti, nascosti sotto le rovine delle case. E rimane Andrés.

Ember Hill left the dragon organization Talon to take her chances with rebel dragon Cobalt and his crew of rogues. But Ember can't forget the sacrifice made for her by the human boy who could have killed her - Garret Xavier Sebastian, a soldier of the dragon-slaying Order of St. George, the boy who saved her from a Talon assassin, knowing that by doing so he'd signed his own death warrant.

L'éminent professeur de minéralogie Otto Lidenbrock découvre un jour, caché dans un manuscrit dont il vient de faire l'acquisition, un parchemin rédigé en caractères runiques dont le sens lui demeure obscur. Dès lors, il n'a de cesse de décrypter ce mystérieux message, aidé par son neveu Axel Lidenbrock. Ils découvrent alors quelque chose d'incroyable : le rédacteur du message serait un certain Arne Saknussemm, un alchimiste qui aurait vécu au seizième siècle, et qui aurait découvert un passage vers le "Centre de la Terre".

The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller! Discover a world where magic isn’t learned. It’s survived. A gritty and intoxicating epic fantasy romance. Rhya Fleetwood is a healer, an outcast, and like the realm itself—about to die. Or so she thought. When the ruthless Commander Scythe plucks...

Más allá de su apariencia como novela de aventuras, Viaje al centro de la Tierra de Julio Verne es una profunda metáfora del crecimiento personal y el descubrimiento interior. El descenso hacia las profundidades simboliza la valentía de enfrentarse a lo desconocido, tanto en el mundo físico como en el alma.

Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Fate works in mysterious ways—and this Valentine’s Day, it’s feeling particularly mischievous. From accidental Zoom crashes to graveyard resurrections, six beloved romance authors bring you a collection of increasingly steamy second chances.

When food poisoning takes out the lead in their Valentine’s Day production of Oklahoma!, TV sensation Colby J. Turner swoops in to save the show. But for leading lady Bex Hardgrave, this last-minute casting is more drama than she bargained for. Eight years ago, their onstage chemistry sparked real-life fireworks—until a misunderstanding brought down the curtain on their budding romance. Now they’re sharing the spotlight again, and their old connection is threatening to steal the show.

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

Welcome to So This is Love, a podcast about love, the loss of love, heartbreak and the meeting of self. We share stories on how the relationships we once had teach us about who we are and define who we become. And maybe through these stories, we can answer that age old question; is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

More than one beautiful woman's hopes have been dashed on the rocky shoals of Jonathan Redmond's heart. With his riveting good looks and Redmond wealth and power, the world is his oyster - until an ultimatum from his father and a chilling gypsy prophecy send him hurtling headlong toward a fate he'll do anything to avoid: matrimony. Intoxicating, elusive Thomasina de Ballesteros has the bloods of London at her feet. But none of them knows the real Tommy - the one with a shocking pedigree, a few too many secrets, and a healthy scorn for rakes like Jonathan.

When forced to choose between safety with the dragon organization Talon and being hunted forever as an outcast, Ember Hill chose to stand with Riley and his band of rogue dragons rather than become an assassin for Talon. She's lost any contact with her twin brother, Dante, a Talon devotee, as well as Garret, the former-enemy soldier who challenged her beliefs about her human side.

From the New York Times, USA Today, and international best-selling author of the Iron Fey and the Blood of Eden series comes the fiery, hugely anticipated finale of the Talon Saga. What if dragons walked among us in human form? Enter a modern fantasy of heroes, sacrifice, forbidden love, and enemies turned allies who have no choice but to fight side by side. Don't miss the epic conclusion as Ember, Riley, and Garrett face off against Dante and the Talon dragon clones.

Most fans of The Simpsons can distinguish Lenny from Carl without checking their hands. But only real fans recall the Eastern European equivalent of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, know the name of Barney Gumble's submission to the Springfield Film Festival, and have road tripped to the World's Fair in Knoxville. 100 Things The Simpsons Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans, whether you comprehend at a Ralph Wiggum or Lisa Simpson level.

"Johanna era in paradiso, lo sapeva. Vedeva l’uccello gonfio di Patrick davanti a sé e due splendide donne che lo leccavano e baciavano, facendo a turno per succhiarlo. Sentì le mani di lui sul suo seno. L’aveva leccato per bene e ora lo stava massaggiando e accarezzando, come se non ne avesse mai abbastanza." - "Scambisti", Alexandra Södergran. In "Scambisti" Johanna e Patrick non sono di certo timidi quando si tratta di sesso.

Una a una, le città dell’Uomo cadono sotto i colpi delle milizie Kaad. Una a una, le terre dell’Ovest soccombono alla minaccia nemica. Draug non è mai stato potente come in queste ore buie, ma l’Arma di Telassar è stata ritrovata e brama di incontrarlo per porre fine alla Caccia una volta per tutte. Oron Grimford è salvo e procede protetto dall’armata di Ghilen verso nord, seguito e aiutato dagli amici nella sua ultima impresa. La vita del Portatore sembra al sicuro, ma le insidie si nascondono sempre nei luoghi più impensabili.