When a miserable, grumpy man takes his frustrations out on his neighbor's tree, he is surprised to find his life changing. A creature suffering from an old, painful wound finds help from an unexpected source. A desperate young man thinks all hope is lost until he unknowingly meets an angel. Full of sweet life lessons, A Miserable Man, a Magic Tree, and Other Inspiring Tales presents a series of uplifting short stories designed to offer magical fun and teachable values for all ages. Each heartfelt parable shares wholesome biblical principles in a warm, imaginative way and provides the opportunity for reflection through a thought-provoking summary. The tales include themes such as forgiveness, trust, repentance, friendship, and grace. Heartwarming and earnest, this collection of God-inspired short stories invites readers of all ages to use their imaginations and learn valuable lessons along the way.
A CLASSIC OF THE LIADEN UNIVERSE®Plan B is now in effect! Wanted fugitives Val Con yos’Phelium and Miri Robertson have jumped from the frying pan directly into the fire, hotly pursued by friends, family, and the nefarious Department of the Interior. While the duo make the risky dash for Lytaxin, seeking safety among Miri’s kin, the Department is moving on Val Con’s family, Clan Korval, intending to subvert or destroy it. Understanding their danger, Korval’s first speaker invokes Plan B, ordering Clan members to scatter to prearranged safe-places. Meanwhile, Miri and Val Con discover that Lytaxin may not be the safe harbor they had supposed . . . and that Miri’s retirement from the mercenaries may have been premature.
Introducing "Autumn in a Jar: A Coloring Adventure" - a captivating journey into the heart of fall's beauty and warmth! This enchanting coloring book features 45 meticulously designed pages, each ready to be infused with your artistic flair. Immerse yourself in the cozy charm of autumn, as you explore the whimsical world of "Autumn in a Jar."With "Autumn in a Jar," you can capture the essence of the season, where vibrant leaves, charming woodland creatures, and the golden hues of fall foliage come to life on each page. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an admirer of rustic charm, or someone seeking a creative and calming activity, this coloring book promises a delightful fusion of creativity and relaxation.Each page is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the unique elements of autumn, from picturesque landscapes to adorable critters nestled amidst leaves and pumpkins. Unleash your imagination as you select your color palette and breathe life into these heartwarming scenes, one stroke at a time.Suitable for all ages, "Autumn in a Jar: A Coloring Adventure" is the perfect addition to your collection, and it's sure to evoke the cozy, nostalgic feelings of the fall season. Don't delay - secure your copy now and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Autumn in a Jar."
If you're looking for a fun and creative way to explore the magical world of the ocean, then our beautiful mermaid coloring book is just what you need! Featuring a wide variety of enchanting scenes with mermaids, whales, dolphins, turtles, and other ocean creatures, this coloring book is the perfect way to let your imagination run wild and express your artistic side. With intricate designs and detailed illustrations, you'll be able to create your own unique underwater world filled with mermaids and their ocean friends. So grab your favorite set of coloring pencils and get ready to dive into a world of colorful fun!
These adorable canines are everywhere you look! Whether they're frolicking with butterflies, riding unicorn inflatables in the sea, or soaring high in a box of balloons, these playful pets always seem to find themselves in amusing situations. You might even catch them daydreaming among the clouds, piloting airplanes, or perched on a rainbow.No matter what they're up to, these charming dogs are sure to melt your heart.This delightful book features a variety of cute puppies with big, puppy-dog eyes. They'll be waiting eagerly for a walk or floating blissfully through the clouds - whether in their dreams or lifted by a colorful bouquet of balloons. You'll also see dancing dogs straight out of the ballet and adventurous sky-aces taking to the skies with unbridled joy. Meanwhile, rainbow-loving pups gather in the countryside, and furry friends offer unlimited love and affection.This coloring book is perfect for both boys and girls who adore animals, puppy coloring books, and dog-themed activity books. It's an ideal rainy-day activity or a great way to pass the time during long journeys.With 20 unique designs printed on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through, this coloring book guarantees hours of coloring fun!Measuring 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches high, it's the perfect size for any coloring enthusiast.
Creative Haven Creative Cats Coloring Book is a delightful adult coloring book that features beautiful and intricate designs of cats. Each page showcases unique patterns and motifs such as hearts, flowers, paisleys, and other magical elements. The pages are perforated and printed on one side only, making it easy to remove and display your finished masterpiece. Designed for experienced colorists, this book offers an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment, making it a fun and effective way to relax and reduce stress.
"A door never closes, but a window opens . . . With origins in the Old Universe, the malevolent, acquisitive intelligence of Tinsori Light sought to infect others with itself, and send those agents out into the wide new universe to infect even more. For centuries, two heroes stood between Tinsori Light and the vulnerable universe-Light Keepers Jen Sin yos'Phelium and Lorith of the Sanderat. Just when it seemed that they-merely human-must fail, Tinsori Light, enfeebled by aged systems, succumbed to the stress of a unique spatial event-and died, leaving the station a shell. Luckily, the light keepers have back-up. A mismatched team of arcane specialists are on-station, working non-step to preserve the Light, build trustworthy systems, and open the refurbished station for business. In fact, ships are already incoming, and it becomes a matter of urgency to sort friend from foe. In particular, the Lyre Institute wishes to acquire Tinsori Light, and will do anything, spend anyone, to achieve that goal"--
"All of her life, Aelliana Caylon has lived by the rules of her overbearing brother, the head of the Caylon family. Though she is a brilliant mathematician, he has convinced her that she has no worth beyond what value she might have in an arranged marriage. Then, on a dare, she plays a game of chance--and wins a starship. It is her way to escape her home, her planet, her drab life--if she can qualify as a pilot. Enter the accomplished Scout and Master Pilot known only as Daav.Aelliana hires him as her instructor. She finds him gifted teacher. He finds her a quick study. And they also find an unexpected attraction, one that could have dangerous repercussions for them both..."--
"For more than thirty years, the Liaden Universeª novels by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have captivated readers with their unique blend of action, adventure, science fiction, and interpersonal relationships. Sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike, these ten tales highlight why the nationally best-selling Liaden Universeª novels are treasured by space opera aficionados, with amazing settings, strong characterizations, compelling romance, and edge-of-the-chair action in stories that range from cosmic to comic."--Page [4] of cover.
New in the nationally bestselling series Analog deemed "the premier place to find good, romantic SF adventure," this sequel to Neogenesis finds the Department of the Interior seeking a fully reckoned revenge against Clan Korval.
First Class courier pilot Theo Waitley was already known as a nexus of violence - and then she inherited the precarious captaincy of a mysterious, self-aware ship designed to serve a long-dead trader. Now she has a trade route to run for Clan Korval while she convinces the near mythic ghost ship Bechimo.
The kompani sees none as an enemy, and yet few as friend. The kompani exists in many places, living quietly in the shadows, thriving off the bounty that others have no wit to secure, nor skill to defend. Their private history is unwritten; their recall rooted in dance and dream. The humans of Clan Korval are in many ways the opposite of kompani.
Theo Waitley, half-Terran daughter of a Liaden pilot, escapes her stifling homeworld to attend pilot school, where her fierce attitude and extraordinary competence earn her friends - and enemies.
Rebecca is expected to marry an elderly rogue, and she seems resigned to it, until Altimere, a Fey, appears and uses his magic to show her two futures. Rebecca chooses the future that includes being married to Altimere. Unfortunately, he has an agenda of his own.
Star-trading Clan Korval - known to Terrans as the Tree-and-Dragon Family and to the locals simply as "the Dragon" - has been convicted of crimes against the homeworld. No matter that one of the "crimes" consisted of saving the elitist planet of Liad from very real internal threats, the Council of Clans wanted Korval heads to roll.
In a universe full of interstellar intrigue and burgeoning commerce, novice Terran trader Jethri Gobelyn, adopted by a Liaden clan after an ill-directed bow of honor insulted the scion of a major Liaden house, is alive and whole to tell the tale.
SIEZE THE LIADEN UNIVERSE®!On the run from interplanetary assassins, covert operative Val Con yos'Phelium and former mercenary sergeant Miri Robertson have wound up stranded on a distant planet with no rescue in sight. Until they figure out a way back to Liad, these two lost souls must find a way to trust each another—and let their love heal the dark wounds of their past. . . . Back on Liad, Shan yos'Galan, Val Con's cousin and foster brother, and his life-partner, Priscilla Mendoza, have initiated their own search for the missing member of Clan Korval. But what they don't know is that those who seek to destroy Val Con and Miri are just as determined to bring down Clan Korval. All the deadly enemy needs is someone to unwittingly lead them to their target. . . . About Dragon in Exile: “[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . [I]t’s like spending time with old friends . . .”—Publishers Weekly About Necessity's Child: “Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.”—Patricia Briggs About the Liaden Universe® series: “Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.”—Anne McCaffrey “These authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.”—Elizabeth Moon “[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future . . . space opera milieu. It’s all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Miller’s own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition can’t help but like the Liaden Universe.”—Analog “[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest . . . continuing young pilot Theo Waitley’s adventures.”—Booklist on Saltation “[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained. . .[T]he authors' craftsmanship is top-notch.”—Publishers Weekly on Lee and Miller’s popular Liaden Universe® thriller, I Dare
A CLASSIC OF THE LIADEN UNIVERSE®!When Priscilla Delacroix y Mendoza was sixteen years old, she was declared dead by the High Priestess of the Goddess and by her mother. Banished to survive on her own, Priscilla has roamed the galaxy for ten years as an outcast—to become a woman of extraordinary skill. . . . An experienced officer assigned to the Liaden vessel Daxflan, she's been abandoned yet again. Betrayed by her captain and shipmates, she's left to fend for herself on a distant planet. But Priscilla is not alone. Starship captain Shan yos'Galan is about to join Priscilla's crusade for revenge. He has his own score to settle with Daxflan. But confronting the sinister crew will be far easier—and safer—than confronting the demons of Priscilla's own mysterious past. About Dragon in Exile: “[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . [I]t’s like spending time with old friends . . .”—Publishers Weekly About Necessity's Child: “Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.”—Patricia Briggs About the Liaden Universe® series: “Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.”—Anne McCaffrey “These authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.”—Elizabeth Moon “[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future. . .space opera milieu. It’s all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Miller’s own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition can’t help but like the Liaden Universe.”—Analog “[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest…continuing young pilot Theo Waitley’s adventures.”—Booklist on Saltation “[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained. . .[T]he authors' craftsmanship is top-notch.”—Publishers Weekly on Lee and Miller’s popular Liaden Universe® thriller, I Dare
Hidden from the human-inhabited world by the inimical magical device known as the keleigh, the Vaitura has become a subtle battleground where the once all-powerful Elder Fey strive against each other and the upstart Queen to regain ascendancy. Of all the Elder Fey it is Altimere who is strongest in magical kest and Altimere who is most devious.
BOOK 4 in the multivolume Liaden Universe ® short fiction collection. Tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.A UNIVERSE OF GREAT STORYTELLING For more than thirty years, the Liaden Universe® novels by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have captivated readers with their unique blend of action adventure, science fiction, and romance. In addition to twenty-one novels (and counting), Lee and Miller have written dozens of shorter works based in the Liaden Universe®, featuring the strong characterization, detailed world-building, wit, and derring-do that readers of the series adore. This fourth volume collecting Lee aned Miller’s shorter Liaden Universe® stories features four novelettes, two novellas, and two short stories—including the celebrated linked stories “Block Party” and “Degrees of Separation.” Sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike, these tales highlight why the nationally best-selling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados, with amazing settings, strong characterizations, compelling romance, and edge-of-the-chair action in stories that range from cosmic to comic. Praise for A Liaden Constellation, Volume 1: "This series [is] . . . the premier place to find good romantic SF adventure. . . . strong characters finding their own way (and, often, each other) in an action-packed galaxy of worlds. . . . Every story stands on its own; readers don’t have to be familiar with the Liaden universe. Those who have had the pleasure, though, will find many connections to existing tales.” —Analog Praise for The Liaden Universe®: "As always, this intelligent space opera focuses on matters of manners, honor, duty, and clever repartee; violence is rarely the solution, and subtlety wins out over overt force. . . . [Neogenesis] provides thoroughly satisfying progression or resolution for multiple threads and will feel comfortably familiar for fans of Korval’s escapades."—Publishers Weekly on Neogenesis “[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . [I]t’s like spending time with old friends . . .”—Publishers Weekly on Dragon in Exile “Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.”—Patricia Briggs on Necessity's Child “Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.”—Anne McCaffrey “These authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.”—Elizabeth Moon “[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future. . .space opera milieu. It’s all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Miller’s own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition can’t help but like the Liaden Universe.”—Analog “[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest…continuing young pilot Theo Waitley’s adventures.”—Booklist on Saltation “[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained. . .[T]he authors' craftsmanship is top-notch.”—Publishers Weekly on Lee and Miller’s popular Liaden Universe® thriller, I Dare
The 30th anniversary edition of Lee and Miller's first book of the Liaden Universe. Once a brilliant First-in Scout, Val Con yos'Phelium was "recruited" by the mysterious Liaden Department of Interior and brainwashed into an Agent of Change--a ruthless covert operative who kills without remorse. Rey.
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