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Adelina Amouteru's heart is set on revenge. Now known and feared as
the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other
Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army. Her goal: to
strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who
nearly killed her. But Adelina is no heroine. Teren Santoro, leader
of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends at the
Dagger Society want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina
struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be
good, when her very existence depends on darkness?
I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is
a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness
swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many
of the children who survived were left with strange markings.
Adelina's black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now
she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel
father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their
family's good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But
some of the fever's survivors are rumored to possess more than just
scars-they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and
though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called
the Young Elites. Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of
the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites,
to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the
Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it's Teren who may
possess the darkest secret of all. Enzo Valenciano is a member of
the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out
others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the
Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like
they've never seen. Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side,
and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will
collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and
personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has
abilities that shouldn't belong in this world. A vengeful blackness
in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. It
is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.
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Stars and Smoke
Marie Lu
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*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series,
Marie Lu!* The most famous person in the world is going undercover
. . . Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a
generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone
wants him, or wants to be him. That's why a top-secret government
organisation think he'll make the perfect spy. His target is
infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison.
Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private
concert with Winter Young. Winter must use his stardom to crack his
target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be
expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's
convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes. But as the stakes get
higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their
best chance is each other . . . Love, fame, and double-crossing
infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling
author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.
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Stars and Smoke
Marie Lu
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*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series,
Marie Lu!* 'A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish
. . . . I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives
Out.' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End 'Sexy,
funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your
heart and look good doing it.' Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of
Six of Crows
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The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . .
Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation.
With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or
wants to be him. That's why a top-secret government organisation
think he'll make the perfect spy. His target is infamous business
tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison's
daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter
Young. Winter must use his stardom to crack his target's inner
circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and
expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's convinced Winter
doesn't have what it takes. But as the stakes get higher and the
tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is
each other . . . Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this
thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the
Legend series, Marie Lu.
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Skyhunter (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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The DC Icons Series has finally arrived bringing Batman:
Nightwalker, Wonder Woman: Warbringer, and Catwoman: Soulstealer in
one box set! In Batman: Nightwalker: a ruthless new gang of
criminals known only as Nightwalkers is terrorizing Gotham and the
city's elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from
his 18th birthday party, newly minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes
an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him
in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There he meets
Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer...and Bruce's only hope.
Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing
her to divulge her secrets or is he feeding her the information she
needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Adapted from the New York
Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu, by Stuart Moore and
illustrated by Chris Wildgoose, this graphic novel presents a
thrilling new take on Batman before he donned the cape and cowl. In
Wonder Woman: Warbringer: Diana longs to prove herself to her
legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes,
she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law risking
exile to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no
ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed
the world. Alia just wanted to escape her overprotective brother
with a semester at sea. She doesn't know she is being hunted. When
a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious
girl of extraordinary strength and forced to confront a horrible
truth: Alia is a Warbringer a direct descendant of the infamous
Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery.
Together, Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies mortal and
divine determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If
they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to
stand side by side against the tide of war. Based on the New York
Times bestselling novel by Leigh Bardugo, this graphic novel
adaptation brings to life Diana's first adventure beyond the hidden
shores of Themyscira. In Catwoman: Soulstealer: it's been two years
since Selina Kyle last set eyes on Gotham City...and now that
Batman is gone...Selina is back! Or at least, Holly Vanderhees is.
As Gotham's newest socialite, she'll put her old talent for picking
pockets to new use while rubbing shoulders with the city's finest
citizens. But her past is catching up to her, and she is running
out of time... Luke Fox has been looking for just the right
opportunity to show Batman he can protect the city from Gotham's
worst as Batwing. When several high-profile fundraisers are
disturbed, Luke's clandestine activities clash with his parents'
expectations. As the scion of one of Gotham's finest families, he's
expected to attend these events with pride. As Batwing, he's trying
to stop a new team of villains from ruining his mother's plans. Now
he feels permanently one step behind... Will Selina have what it
takes to outsmart Batwing before it's too late? Or will she be the
final victim of her greatest heist yet?
This book describes pathogen removal processes in aerobic granular
sludge (AGS) wastewater treatment systems. Faecal indicators (E.
coli, Enterococci, coliforms and bacteriophages) were tracked in
full-scale AGS facilities and compared to parallel activated sludge
(CAS) systems. AGS showed similar removals as the more complex CAS
configurations. Removal mechanisms investigated in laboratory-scale
reactors showed that the AGS morphology contributes to the removal
processes. By tracking E. coli and MS2, it was observed that
organisms not attached to the granules are predated by protozoa
during aeration. 18S RNA gene analyses confirmed the occurrence of
bacterivorous organisms (e.g., Epistylis, Vorticella, Rhogostoma)
in the system. Particulate material in the feeding stimulated their
development, and a protozoa bloom arose when co-treating with
(synthetic) faecal sludge (4 % v/v). An overview of the diverse
eukaryotic community in laboratory reactors and real-life
applications is also provided. The microbial diversity of the
influent was different compared to AGS and CAS sludge samples.
However, no clear differences were found between them on species
level. This study contributes to a better understanding of the
mechanisms behind pathogen removals in AGS systems.
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Wildcard (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Return to the immersive,
action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1
New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu Emika Chen barely made
it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the
truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer
trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once
thought was on her side. Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim
plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a
new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put
a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies
with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon
learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes
at a price. Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free
will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she
loves? In this explosive sequel to the New York Times bestselling
Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you
captive till the very last page.
Examining the complex and rapidly expanding world of print culture
and reading in the nineteenth century, Linda E. Connors and Mary Lu
MacDonald show how periodicals in the United Kingdom and British
North America shaped and promoted ideals about national identity.
In the wake of the Napoleonic wars, periodicals instilled in
readers an awareness of cultures, places and ways of living outside
their own experience, while also proffering messages about what it
meant to be British. The authors cast a wide net, showing the
importance of periodicals for understanding political and economic
life, faith and religion, the world of women and children, the idea
of progress as a transcendent ideology, and the relationships
between the parts (for example, Scotland or Nova Scotia) and the
whole (Great Britain). Analyzing the British identity of expatriate
nineteenth-century Britons in North America alongside their
counterparts in Great Britain enables insights into whether
residents were encouraged to identify themselves by country of
residence, by country of birth, or by their newly acquired
understanding of a broader whole. Enhanced by a succinct and
informative catalogue of data, including editorship and price,
about the periodicals analyzed, this study provides a striking
history of the era and brings clarity to the perception of British
transcendence and progress that emerged with such force and appeal
after 1815.
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Champion (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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R285
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The explosive finale to Marie Lu's New York Times bestselling
LEGEND trilogy - perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and
DIVERGENT! He is a Legend. She is a Prodigy. Who will be Champion?
June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic
- and each other - and now their country is on the brink of a new
peaceful existence. June is back in the good graces of the
Republic, working within the government's elite circles while Day
has been assigned a high level military position. But when a plague
outbreak, deadlier than any other, causes panic in the Colonies,
and war threatens the Republic's border cities, the two are thrown
back together. June is the only one who knows the key to her
country's defence. But saving the lives of thousands will mean
asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With
heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu's bestselling trilogy,
a brilliant re-imaginging of Les Miserables, draws to a stunning
conclusion. Praise for the Legend trilogy: If you liked The Hunger
Games, you'll LOVE this! - Sarah-Rees Brennan, author of The
Demon's Lexicon Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to
forget - Kami Garcia, NYT bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures
Razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, Legend
doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it - USA Today 'To me
it blows the socks off of Hunger Games." - Wyck Godfrey, producer
of The Twilight Saga @Marie_Lu marielu.org legendtheseries.com
facebook.com/legendtheseries
*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series,
Marie Lu!* The most famous person in the world is going undercover
. . . Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a
generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone
wants him, or wants to be him. That's why a top-secret government
organisation think he'll make the perfect spy. His target is
infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison.
Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private
concert with Winter Young. Winter must use his stardom to crack his
target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be
expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's
convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes. But as the stakes get
higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their
best chance is each other . . . Love, fame, and double-crossing
infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling
author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.
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Warcross (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu-when a game
called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way
into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day,
Warcross isn't just a game-it's a way of life. The obsession
started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some
eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit.
Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a
bounty hunter, tracking down Warcross players who bet on the game
illegally. But the bounty-hunting world is a competitive one, and
survival has not been easy. To make some quick cash, Emika takes a
risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross
Championships-only to accidentally glitch herself into the action
and become an overnight sensation. Convinced she's going to be
arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the
game's creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an
irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year's
tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he
wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika's whisked off
to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she's
only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister
plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire. In
this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu
conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to
trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
Prodigy by Marie Lu is the long-awaited sequel to Legend, THE
must-read dystopian thriller novel. Perfect for all YA fans of The
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. A
brilliant re-imagining of Les Miserables, the series is set to be a
global film sensation as CBS films have acquired rights to the
trilogy. The Twilight Saga producers, Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey,
will produce. Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since
June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their
lives. Day is believed dead having lost his own brother to an
execution squad who thought they were assassinating him. June is
now the Republic's most wanted traitor. Desperate for help, they
turn to the Patriots - a vigilante rebel group sworn to bring down
the Republic. But can they trust them or have they unwittingly
become pawns in the most terrifying of political games? Dystopian
fiction at its very best in this thrilling installment in the
Legend trilogy. Praise for Legend: 'If you liked The Hunger Games,
you'll love this.' - Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon's
Lexicon 'Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to
forget.' - Kami Garcia, author of New York Times bestselling author
of Beautiful Creatures 'A fine example of commercial fiction with
razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc,
'Legend' doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.' - New
York Times 'Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the
making.' - USA Today 'Legend is impossible to put down and even
harder to forget.' - Kami Garcia, New York Times bestselling author
of film sensation, Beautiful Creatures
The explosive finale to Marie Lu's "New York Time"s bestselling
LEGEND trilogy--perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT
He is a Legend.
She is a Prodigy.
Who will be Champion?
June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the
Republic--and each other--and now their country is on the brink of
a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic,
working within the government's elite circles as Princeps Elect
while Day has been assigned a high level military position. But
neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite
them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague
outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the
Republic's border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier
than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her
country's defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean
asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With
heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu's bestselling trilogy
draws to a stunning conclusion.
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Legend (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a "Legend "in the making."--"USA
Today"
"Taut and exciting."--"The Los Angeles TImes"
""Legend "doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."
A "New York Times" bestseller
5 Starred Reviews
What was once the western United States is now home to the
Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into
an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts,
fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the
Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums,
fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his
motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross
paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day
becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and
mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks
to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two
uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the
sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure
to move readers as much as it thrills.
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Wildcard (Hardcover)
Marie Lu
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Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu
Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side.
Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price.
Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?
In this explosive sequel to the New York Times bestselling Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you captive till the very last page.
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Wildcard (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu
Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to - Hideo Tanaka. His plan: to wipe out all crime on Earth by ending the free will of its citizens.
Emika is determined to put a stop to him, but she soon finds out that someone's put a bounty on her head, and her sole chance for survival lies with the ruthless Zero. But his protection comes at a price.
Caught in a web of betrayal, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?
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