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Seven Devils (Paperback)
Elizabeth May, Laura Lam
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER Waterstone's Best
Books of 2020 pick 'Moves at a cracking pace and, with neat plot
twists and cliffhangers, is page-turning fun' Guardian 'A witty,
fast-paced feminist space opera' Booklist Seven resistance fighters
will free the galaxy from the ruthless Empire - or die trying. When
Eris faked her death, she thought she had left her old life as the
heir to the galaxy's most ruthless empire behind. But her
recruitment by the Novantaen Resistance, an organization opposed to
the empire's voracious expansion, throws her right back into the
fray. Eris has been assigned a new mission: to infiltrate a
spaceship ferrying deadly cargo and return the intelligence
gathered to the Resistance. But her partner for the mission,
mechanic and hotshot pilot Cloelia, bears an old grudge against
Eris, making an already difficult infiltration even more
complicated. When they find the ship, they discover more than they
bargained for: three fugitives with firsthand knowledge of the
corrupt empire's inner workings. Together, these women possess the
knowledge and capabilities to bring the empire to its knees. But
the clock is ticking: the new heir to the empire plans to disrupt a
peace summit with the only remaining alien empire, ensuring the
empire's continued expansion. If they can find a way to stop him,
they will save the galaxy. If they can't, millions may die. 'Revels
in the frenetic energy of its girl-power infused, space operatic
premise' Publishers Weekly 'More gripping than The Expanse' Charles
Stross
The Name is Thompson - by Elizabeth May. Set in Belfast in the
1850s, this is the story of two families living in the centre of
the town at a time of civil strife and dire poverty. We follow the
Thompson and McKenna families - families of different religions,
but joined as close neighbours in understanding. A story of their
fortunes and misfortunes, family disputes, the bigotry of others,
and a blossoming romance. A rich and beautiful tale, introducing
the reader to the families of Killen Street and College Place, in a
novel of old Belfast. __________________________________________
Note: The Name Is Thompson has been posthumously published from the
original typewritten manuscript by Elizabeth May. The process of
converting the typed MSS to a word processed document produced
typographical errors or inaccuracies. Most of these have been
corrected. However despite many hours of proofing and editing some
may remain. Also, some have been retained in order to preserve the
integrity of the original text.
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To Cage A God
Elizabeth May
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The 1st book of an epic new, Imperial Russia-inspired dark fantasy
duology of gods, politics, and deadly magical powers from a Sunday
Times bestselling author As a child, Galinaâs village was
decimated in a battle between the alurea, a ruling class possessed
by gods imprisoned in human bodies. A stranger offers her
shelterâand justice against the empress who slaughtered her
family. The bargain is simple: Galina will become a vessel for a
deity of her own. And when the time comes, she will be a weapon
used to take control of the throne. Twenty years later, the woman
who invoked Galinaâs god is dead, and sheâs on the run with her
foster sister, Sera. Both women are fugitives struggling to adapt
to the deities within their bodies and forced to finally attempt
the mission they were groomed for: infiltrate the palace and
overthrow the cruel empress to end the brutal reign of alurea. But
their duty grows complicated when Seraâs ruthless former partner
catches up with her, and Galina finds herself on the verge of
losing her heart to an enemy princess. As secrets and lies come to
light, both women will discover what theyâre willing to do for
their peopleâand how far theyâll go to occupy a blood-soaked
throne. For readers eagerly awaiting the next season of Shadow and
Bone or those hoping to find similar reads with a more adult
audience and more queer representation, These Monstrous Gods is the
perfect new dark fantasy to fall in love with.
Get clear about why climate change is so complicated and discover
how you can help reverse it More and more frequent extreme weather
events occur each year, and planet Earth is in danger of developing
more climates where life -- whether animal, vegetable, or human --
is unsustainable. Climate Change For Dummies explains how rising
temperatures, shrinking lakes, rising oceans, and shifting weather
patterns affect your life on a daily basis. And of course the book
goes a step further and offers suggestions about how you can take
steps to limit your impact on the environment and help to reverse
climate change. This straightforward guide demystifies the impact
of climate's No. 1 enemy -- carbon dioxide -- and breaks down the
many sources of this damaging but inescapable gas. From there, the
book reveals how rising CO2 levels affect the weather, water
levels, plant and animal species around the world, the food you
eat, and your health. But the situation isn't hopeless! Climate
Change For Dummies outlines actions governments, industries, and
you can take to fight global warming and turn the tide to live in a
cooler world. Discover details about * Short- and long-term effects
of climate change * How some actions contribute to climate change
and others reduce it * The many options for renewable energy and
the pros and cons of nuclear energy * Actions nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) are taking to draw attention to the climate
crisis * The debate around whether climate change even needs to be
addressed Climate change won't be easy to overcome, but when you're
armed with the facts, you can do your best to make a difference.
Let Climate Change For Dummies point you in the right direction.
This guidebook describes a 'green chain walk' of 69km (43 miles)
around Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, linking the city's green
spaces, and highlighting the people who shaped its future and the
natural forces that created the landscape. Divided into eight
sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles), the route
can be followed as a continuous multi-day walk or as individual day
walks. * A 69km (43 miles) walk around Edinburgh divided into eight
sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles) * The route
can be followed as a multi-day walk, or as individual day walks. *
Each section is accompanied by details of public transport between
the city centre and the section's start and finish points. 45 fully
annotated Ordnance Survey Street View maps detail the route. *
Geological, historical, architectural and cultural highlights are
included in a variety of panels adjacent to the main text. *
Edinburgh The Walk guides the walker through glorious cityscape,
coastline, river, parkland and over the city's famous 'seven
hills', with wonderful views along the way. * Starting at Edinburgh
Castle, the route ends with an ascent of Arthur's Seat and a final
descent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament
Building.
The explosive finale to the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling SEVEN DEVILS
series "Two authors at the forefront of their genres" LIST "SEVEN
MERCIES is a worthy successor to its equally magnificent
predecessor and an enthralling culmination to its sprawling yet
intimate narrative" STARBURST MAGAZINE THE MOST-WANTED REBELS IN
THE GALAXY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN SAVE IT After an ambush leaves
the Novantae resistance in tatters, the survivors scatter across
the galaxy. Wanted by two great empires, the bounty on any rebel's
head is enough to make a captor filthy rich. And the Seven Devils?
Biggest score of them all. The Devils take refuge on Fortuna where
Ariadne gets a message with unimaginable consequences: the Oracle
has gone rogue. In a planned coup against the Empire's new ruler,
the AI has developed a way of mass programming citizens into
mindless drones. The Oracle's demand is simple: it wants its
daughter Ariadne back at any cost. Time for an Impossible to
Infiltrate mission: high chance of death, low chance of success.
The Devils will have to use their unique skills, no matter the
sacrifice, even if that means teaming up with old enemies. Their
plan? Get to the heart of the Empire. Destroy the Oracle. Burn it
all to the ground. PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING SEVEN DEVILS SERIES:
"Balancing high-octane interstellar thrills with nuanced, involving
characterisation" Waterstones "A thrilling ride from two of the
most exciting authors in the genre" Gareth L. Powell, BSFA
award-winning author of EMBERS OF WAR "More gripping than The
Expanse" Charles Stross, award-winning author of THE LAUNDRY FILES
"MAD MAX: FURY ROAD in space ... Seven Devils is an explosive new
addition to the space opera genre" K. B. Wagers, author of the
FARIAN WAR trilogy 'Moves at a cracking pace and, with neat plot
twists and cliffhangers, is page-turning fun' GUARDIAN "Lam and May
bring a multivoice story from a group of diverse, courageous
females attempting to save themselves and their galaxy" LIBRARY
JOURNAL (starred review) "Revels in the frenetic energy of its girl
power-infused, space operatic premise" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "A witty,
fast-paced, feminist space opera" BOOKLIST "Heists, secrets,
horrible sibling relationships, and terrible revelations abound.
It's a lot like Star Wars, but far more murdery" TOR.COM
Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this
is an historical steampunk fantasy adventure that will sweep you
away. Lady Aileana Kameron, the only daughter of the Marquess of
Douglas, was destined for a life carefully planned around
Edinburgh's social events - right up until a faery killed her
mother. Now it's the 1844 winter season and Aileana slaughters
faeries in secret, in between the endless round of parties, tea and
balls. Armed with modified percussion pistols and explosives, she
sheds her aristocratic facade every night to go hunting. She's
determined to track down the faery who murdered her mother, and to
destroy any who prey on humans in the city's many dark alleyways.
But the balance between high society and her private war is a
delicate one, and as the fae infiltrate the ballroom and Aileana's
father returns home, she has decisions to make. How much is she
willing to lose - and just how far will Aileana go for revenge?
Readers love The Falconer: 'I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book.
Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions
and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'
Goodreads reviewer, 'This book is so different in terms of what's
out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . .
Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I'm
all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my
favourite kinds' Goodreads reviewer, 'I found the storyline unique
. . . I liked everyone in this book which usually doesn't happen .
. . I loved the relationships . . . Overall, this was a great book'
Goodreads reviewer, 'I was only a few pages into this book when I
knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has
such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of
adventure, magic, and romance' Goodreads reviewer, 'Annnnnnnd this
book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty
fae goodness' Goodreads reviewer, 'THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!!
From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its
THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow
burning romance' Goodreads reviewer, 'This book is action-packed
with excellent character and relationship development,
world-building, and witty repartee' Goodreads reviewer,
This first book in a feminist space opera duology follows seven
resistance fighters who will free the galaxy from the ruthless
Tholosian Empire--or die trying. When Eris faked her death, she
thought she had left her old life as the heir to the galaxy's most
ruthless empire behind. But her recruitment by the Novantaen
Resistance, an organization opposed to the empire's voracious
expansion, throws her right back into the fray. Eris has been
assigned a new mission: to infiltrate a spaceship ferrying deadly
cargo and return the intelligence gathered to the Resistance. But
her partner for the mission, mechanic and hotshot pilot Cloelia,
bears an old grudge against Eris, making an already difficult
infiltration even more complicated. When they find the ship, they
discover more than they bargained for: three fugitives with
firsthand knowledge of the corrupt empire's inner workings.
Together, these women possess the knowledge and capabilities to
bring the empire to its knees. But the clock is ticking: the new
heir to the empire plans to disrupt a peace summit with the only
remaining alien empire, ensuring the empire's continued expansion.
If they can find a way to stop him, they will save the galaxy. If
they can't, millions may die.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER 'Moves at a cracking
pace and, with neat plot twists and cliffhangers, is page-turning
fun' Guardian Seven resistance fighters will free the galaxy from
the ruthless Empire - or die trying. After Eris faked her death,
she thought she had left her old life as Princess Discordia - heir
to the galaxy's most ruthless empire - behind. But joining the
Novantaen Resistance, an organisation opposed to the Empire's
voracious expansion, throws her right back into the fray.
Resistance fighter pilot Clo has been given a mission: infiltrate
an Empire spaceship ferrying deadly cargo to gain vital
intelligence. A task made all the more difficult when she's forced
to partner with an old enemy - Princess Discordia herself, Eris.
They discover more than they bargained for on the ship: fugitives
with first-hand knowledge of the Empire's inner workings. With this
information, these women might just bring the Empire to its knees.
But the clock is ticking: Eris's brother Damocles, new heir to the
throne, plans to disrupt a peace summit with the only remaining
free alien people, ensuring the Empire's total domination. Unless
this band of unlikely rebels stops him, millions will die . . .
Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol specially written to
support special educational needs (SEN) and lower ability students.
This Graphic Revision Guide for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
makes studying or revising this classic book easy. Suitable for all
GCSE English Literature examinations. Brilliant Publications'
Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol has been specially
written by Elizabeth May to support students with lower ability or
special educational needs (SEN). It contains teaching resources
especially tailored to strengthen the student's understanding of
plot, characters, quotes, themes and more. The book brings an
element of fun and informality to the study of this classic GCSE
text, repackaging large amounts of complex information in an
engaging and simple manner. Studying the sheets doesn't seem like
reading or working, yet having these graphic sheets in front of
them helps students immensely in understanding and sequencing the
plot, remembering key events, distinguishing between characters and
understanding characters' perspectives. Although initially designed
to help and support SEN students, the author soon found that all
the students in the class wanted copies of the graphic sheets and
benefited from using them. Many students find it difficult to
remember what happened in a book and in what order, let alone to
write a timed essay picking apart the intricacies of it. With this
book, students will gain confidence in their knowledge before
jumping into the deep end. Our Graphic Revision Guide for A
Christmas Carol contains: - Visual summaries of the plot -
Character profiles, including a fact file and quotes from the book
- Context pages, giving background information on Charles Dickens
and the different genres the book fits into - Exploration of key
themes and the context for the book - Additional graphic reference
material, to help students understand the setting of the book -
Activity sheets, including matching quotes to pictures, vocabulary
building and drawing character maps. The resources are printed in
black and white for easy photocopying and enlarging. Which ghost
visits Scrooge first? How does Scrooge change his ways? Do you
think Scrooge would be a good boss? After completing these sheets
your students will have these answers at their fingertips.
THE MOST WANTED REBELS IN THE GALAXY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN SAVE
IT After an ambush leaves the Novantae resistance in tatters, the
survivors scatter across the galaxy. Wanted by two great empires,
the bounty on any rebel's head is enough to make a captor filthy
rich. And the Seven Devils? Biggest score of them all. The Devils
take refuge on Fortuna where Ariadne gets a message with
unimaginable consequences: the Oracle has gone rogue. The AI has
developed a way of mass programming citizens into mindless drones.
The Oracle's demand is simple: it wants its daughter Ariadne back
at any cost. Time for an Impossible to Infiltrate mission: high
chance of death, low chance of success. The Devils will have to use
their unique skills, no matter the sacrifice, even if that means
teaming up with old enemies. Their plan? Get to the heart of the
Empire. Destroy the Oracle. Burn it all to the ground.
Inspector Turnbull has arrested a man for murder. The man, an
ex-soldier, could not deny he was at the scene of the crime and was
found with blood on his face. Turnbull thinks he has the case
solved but while taking his prisoner to jail by train the man spots
the widow of his old colonel, Hester Prendergast. He pleads with
her for help and says he is innocent. Faced with a request she
cannot refuse, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Set
in 1881, Hester Prendergast travels across England and Scotland to
unmask the true killer.
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