Adulthood Rites - format ePub

In an "epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant" story of love and hate, two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the...

In un'America del futuro devastata dal cambiamento climatico, in cui le risorse si stanno esaurendo e il caos ha preso il sopravvento sulla legge, solo alcune piccole comunità isolate conservano una parvenza...

Pochi scrittori hanno saputo aprire nuove riflessioni sulla contemporaneità partendo da premesse vertiginosamente fantastiche come quelle che troviamo nella narrativa di Octavia Butler. Perennemente sospese...

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith lyapo wakes...

THE COMPLETE PATTERNIST SERIES.'Unnervingly prescient and wise' YAA GYASIIncludes the novels WILD SEED, MIND OF MY MIND, CLAY'S ARK and PATTERNMASTER. 'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing,...

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower:After the near-extinction of the human race, one young man with extraordinary gifts will reveal whether the human race can learn from its past and...

Now more relevant than ever, don’t miss this special collection from the New York Times bestselling author Octavia E. Butler!  Parable of the Sower: When global climate change and economic crises lead...

È il 1976, l’anno del bicentenario dell’indipendenza americana. Dana e Kevin sono una coppia mista – lei nera, lui bianco – che guarda con fiducia al proprio futuro nella tollerante e progressista California....

Pochi scrittori hanno saputo aprire nuove riflessioni sulla contemporaneità partendo da premesse vertiginosamente fantastiche come quelle che troviamo nella narrativa di Octavia Butler. Perennemente sospese...

An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower. In the far future,...

From a celebrated author, the thrilling sequel to The Parable of the Sower—a cautionary novel ahead of its time, perfect for fans of The Broken Earth trilogy. In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the...

From a celebrated, award-winning author, a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world, perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and Margaret Atwood. Fifteen-year-old Lauren...

A powerful story of survival in unprecedented times, from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. In an alternate America marked by volatile class warfare, Blake Maslin is traveling with his...

È il 1976, l'anno del bicentenario dell'indipendenza americana. Dana e Kevin sono una coppia mista – lei nera, lui bianco – che guarda con fiducia al proprio futuro nella tollerante e progressista California....

In strange and uncertain times, where better to turn than Octavia E. Butler?Her honest, wise and hopeful words are for anyone who wants to shape our future into something good. They live on this little...

2024. Le nouveau président des États-Unis provoque une crise sans précédent. Dérèglement social et climatique, épidémies, pauvreté, violences… Dans ce décor post-apocalyptique, la barbarie règne, les...

Traduction de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Jessica Shapiro Préface de Jeanne-A Debats Être aux pouvoirs sans limite, Doro est un esprit ancien qui engendre des humains sur lesquels régner. Sa puissance...

Dana, jeune femme noire d’aujourd’hui, se retrouve propulsée au temps de l’esclavage dans une plantation du Sud et y rencontre ses ancêtres… UN ROMAN D’AVENTURE QUI EXPLORE LES IMPACTS DU RACISME, DU...

2032. Célèbre créatrice de jeux virtuels, Asha découvre le journal dans lequel sa mère Lauren a posé les bases de sa philosophie humaniste et pacifiste. Dans une Amérique au comble du chaos qui renoue...

Ma dernière nuit d’enfant commença par une visite. Les sœurs de T’Gatoi nous avaient attribué deux œufs stériles. Le premier, T’Gatoi le donna à ma mère, mon frère et mes sœurs ; l’autre, elle tenait...

Octavia E. Butler's ground-breaking masterpiece, with an original foreword by Ayòbámi Adébáyò.'A marvel of imagination, empathy and detail' NEW YORK TIMES'The marker you should judge all other time-travelling...

The extraordinary, prescient New York Times bestseller - a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.'If there is one thing scarier than a dystopian novel about...

'Butler writes with such a familiarity that the alien is welcome and intriguing. She really artfully exposes our human impulse to self-destruct' LUPITA NYONG'O'An icon of the Afrofuturism world, envisioning...

'One of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century' JUNOT DIAZ'Octavia Butler was playing out our very real possibilities as humans. I think she can help each of us to do the same'...

From the celebrated author, the thrilling sequel to Parable of the Sower - an extraordinary novel ahead of its time.'In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time......

'The Octavia Butler novel for our times' THE ATLANTIC'My book of the year . . . completely devours the genre which gave rise to it' JUNOT DÍAZThe final ground-breaking novel from renowned, bestselling...

'Octavia Butler was playing out our very real possibilities as humans. I think she can help each of us to do the same' GLORIA STEINEM'Her evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues...

A young woman harnesses her newfound power to challenge the ruthless man who controls her, in this brilliant and provocative novel from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower.Mary is a treacherous...

'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on Wild Seed'In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time... for sheer peculiar...

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower:After the near-extinction of humanity, a new kind of alien-human hybrid must come to terms with their identity -- before their powers destroy what...

Explore an exciting and scary paranormal world that most Seattle residents are unaware of.There is a world that the mortals sometimes glimpse in shadows or dreams, so beware where you walk at night and...

The snow came early this year.And it's not leaving.High in the northern wilderness, the tiny mountain town of Keelridge is used to long winters — but nothing like this. A record-breaking storm has buried...

The world of Navaram has been tarnished in violence and destruction ever since the Anduru clan waged the Great War on the Pugal clan many years ago in the pursuit of power. There is only one solution...

Jax wants it all; the kingdom of Eyre and its queen - Cassidy. In his eyes, she made the wrong choice; chose the wrong prince. Now, he will stop at nothing to convince her to change her mind, or he'll...

Once upon a time, there was this guy who took his lavish lifestyle for granted. At least until he suffered a loss like no other. He grew to be cynical, reckless, full of anger, and bad decisions.And now...

Sixteen years into her training, sorceress Moira Darrow is finally going to the capital of Myrcia to serve as an assistant court sorcerer.  Her teacher, Lady Jorunn, wants her to watch and learn, but...

Ruthless. Calculating. Guarded. Melusi Xaba's reputation precedes him. He is a man that puts himself first, he is feared and he knows it. He demands respect and people grant him but when he kidnaps Melokuhle,...

Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has no choice but to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.While she tries to find...

154 years too late. A ship full of ghosts. And a pirate queen who won't let her go.Leah wakes from cryo-sleep to find her crew dead, her mission lost, and her life erased. Alone in the cold void of space,...

In a cold galaxy, burning down the system might be the only option.Reformed gang member-turned-politician Amanda Martinez is about to introduce a bill that will grant Humans full citizenship in the galactic...

Some traitorous secrets should stay hidden.Haizea is a knighted healing mage serving the elite Royal Guard. When a band of omens, mages with corrupted magic, attempt to assassinate her king and the neighboring...

The man she never wanted to see again…Princess Rebecca is having a rough time. Plagued by resurgent memories, a long-ago mistake, and strange dreams, her life has taken a turn for the worst. So when her...

The final book in the series is a set piece, a 2-in-1 deal. In Fairy Doctor Rest in Peace, will you romance the Baron? Scheming estranged husband, rich and powerful Magus. Or will you romance Marquez?...

A book that looks at the likelihood of the simulation hypothesis being a real phenomenon and related spiritual and existential matters.

"My name is Spencer Vale. I hunt vampires, and this is my story..."When Spencer Vale's world is turned upside down by tragedy, he finds himself thrust into chaos. Everything he loves is gone, and reality...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

For the readers who are moody, feisty, and in another world may also be stabby. She's her Captain's protector, and he's a rival Captain who just couldn't mind his own business.A Grim Pirates Fantasy With...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...