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When a pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert he meets a stranger - a little prince - who has arrived on Earth from an entirely different planet. By listening to the prince's stories and his questions about the world, it becomes clear to the pilot that truths about life can reveal themselves in the most unlikely of places. Translated into 180 languages and selling over 80 million copies, this beautiful and wise tale of childhood innocence will delight readers of all ages. This edition also includes Antoine de Saint-Exupery's charming original illustrations

Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance. . . The exhilarating finale in bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Forging Silver series will leave readers breathless!

Callyn has grown closer to Queen Lia Mara in Syhl Shallow, bonded by the secret magic they share. But their magic can stay hidden only so long, especially when a dangerous plot on the Queen's life forces Callyn to work with the man who betrayed her.

In Emberfall, Tycho and Jax are struggling to rebuild their connection after months apart, complicated when they learn of Truthbringers causing trouble at the borders. Sent to investigate together, Jax and Tycho soon discover that the rebellious faction has formed a devil's bargain with the magical scravers to destroy human magic once and for all.

When their missions bring them together, Tycho, Jax, and Callyn find themselves facing threats from all sides. With one last chance to save their magic and their kingdoms, they must work together, or lose everything.

War has erupted. Love is tested. And without sacrifice, magic could destroy everyone . . .

It’s the most famous love story in the world. Romeo and Juliet’s families hate each other, but when the two young people fall in love, can they bring the families together and be happy? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio

حين يصبح إنقاذ المملكة أمرًا شبه مستحيل، تنطلق الأميرة الصغيرة "مارا" في رحلة محفوفة باللعنات والمخاطر لتخوض مغامرة خيالية مظلمة. لكن الأمر يتطلب ما هو أكثر من الشجاعة. تحتاج "مارا" مباركة ساحرة المقابر، وتلبية طلبات ساحرة الغبار، ستكون الأميرة الرقيقة مرغمة على إنجاز ثلاث مهمات مستحيلة كي تمضي قُدمًا: حياكة عباءة من نبات خاص، تكوين كلب من العظام الملعونة، جمع ضوء القمر في جرة. ترى ما الذي يجبر أميرة منسية على تحدي مملكة كاملة؟ ما الثمن الذي يُدفع حين يصبح الإنقاذ مغامرة بلا عودة؟ هل تكفي الشجاعة وحدها لإنجاز المهمة؟ أم إن النجاة تتطلب ما هو أكثر؟ رواية فانتازيا مثيرة وممتعة.. نعيش فيها رحلة مشوقة مليئة بالمخاطر.. هل تنجح بطلتها في كسر حلقة العنف والسيطرة التي تهدد وجود مملكتها؟ أم إنها ستصبح الضحية الثالثة؟

 

ماذا لو كان شريكك في التحقيق… ليس إنسانًا؟ في تجربة حكومية غير مسبوقة، تُجبر رئيسة المباحث «كات فرانك» على العمل مع «لوك»، ذكاء اصطناعي تجريبي بهيئة بشرية، لاختبار مستقبل العمل الشرطي، وذلك أثناء التحقيق في سلسلة من حالات الاختفاء الغامضة. «كات» تعتمد على الحدس والخبرة الإنسانية، و«لوك» لا يثق إلا في الأرقام والخوارزميات. لكن هذه القضية ليست عادية؛ كاميرات مراقبة متوقفة، آثار رقمية ممحوّة، وملفات بلا أي خيط واضح. هل هناك مَن يتلاعب بكل ما هو رقمي.. بلا أثر؟ بينما تتقدم التحقيقات، تكتشف «كات» أن هناك قاسمًا مشتركًا واحدًا بين جميع المفقودين، قاسمًا لا تراه الخوارزميات، لكن يلتقطه حدسها فورًا: ابنها «كام». وعندما يختفي «كام» بدوره، يتحول التحقيق إلى سباق مع الزمن، وإلى مواجهة شخصية مع الماضي، ومع سؤال أخطر: هل يمكن للذكاء الاصطناعي أن يفهم الإنسان عندما تصبح حياته على المحك؟ «في غمضة عين» رواية مشوقة تمزج بين الجريمة والخيال العلمي، عن الفقد والأمومة، وعن صراع الذكاء البشري مع الذكاء الاصطناعي، وعن ذلك الحد الفاصل الدقيق بين العبقرية.. والجنون.

tevenson published this collection of his early fiction in 1882, after the pieces had appeared in various magazines. The first half features two popular detective-story cycles, The Suicide Club and The Rajah's Diamonds, which deal with a macabre secret society and the intrigues and escapades involving exotic jewels. The second half brings together unrelated pieces, including the seminal 'The Pavilion on the Links' – described by Conan Doyle as the first short story in the world – which is set in a cottage surrounded by quicksand and tells the story of two old friends who become rivals for the affection of a woman.

An eclectic, entertaining compilation, New Arabian Nights represented a milestone in Stevenson's creative development and confirmed his reputation as one of the finest storytellers in the English language.

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.

Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath.

The Cruel Prince meets Powerless in this dark academia romantasy that will tattoo itself onto your heart

Viola Sinclair has hidden her shadow magic her whole life. Discovery means certain death, for in the Kingdom of Aragoa dark magic is forbidden. When the Queen finds out Viola's secret, she sends her royal assassin to kill her. He is given a cursed tattoo: seven thorns on his arm for the seven days he has to complete his deadly task. If he fails, he will be the one to die.

The assassin is Roze Roquelart--entitled prince, arrogant fellow student at Vandenberghe Academy, and Viola's mortal enemy. The chance to strike Viola down is at Roze's fingertips. But he needs something from Viola. And he's willing to spare her life to get it.

Forced to work together, Viola and Roze uncover terrible secrets, sinister threats . . . and an irresistible attraction. Can they learn to trust each other in time to save themselves--and bring the light back to Aragoa?

'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo

When Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he's dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon's lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice...