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Depuis 1931, le dernier empereur de Chine règne sans pouvoir sur la Mandchourie occupée par l'armée japonaise. Alors que l'aristocratie tente d'oublier dans de vaines distractions la guerre et ses cruautés, une lycéenne de seize ans joue au go. Place des Mille Vents, ses mains infaillibles manipulent les pions. Mélancolique mais fiévreuse, elle rêve d'un autre destin. "Le bonheur est un combat d'encerclement." Sur le damier, elle bat tous ses prétendants.

Swann Santiago, assistant to Xxieda Rolla, sister to Ravens and newly minted witch can’t understand why a man as sexy as Lance Whitehall wants to help her get her powers in check, let alone hangout with her on a regular basis. A professional at keeping walls up around herself, she knows the short end of the stick when it comes to having a normal life. Born with a lack of pigment, she is the negative of her twin, a fact that has caused her much distress, and kept the opposite sex at bay.

Ian Blackwell fronts the next up and comer for Will It Records. He's young, charming, and doesn't live by anyone's rules but his own. He's watched several friends find happiness within the arms of their perfect woman and secretly, it's something he has wanted for himself. Life's always been this side of lonely for the rocker and while his friends make up his rag tag universe and family, love has always eluded him. Ravens Santiago loves life exactly the way it is. She gets to wear yoga pants all day, be immersed in her first love of technology and harmlessly flirts with her clients for Will It. Love is a concept she would rather not think about, as love has brought her nothing but pain, and a life lived without knowing who she really was.

Step into the world of Newport, Rhode Island, where America's colonial past, Gilded Age splendor, and maritime heritage converge on one spectacular island. In The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Newport, Rhode Island: Where America's History and Coastal Beauty Meet, eighth-generation Newporter Susan A. Leys invites you to experience her beloved hometown as only a true insider can reveal it.

Ride along with rapper D-Lite on his journey from the mean streets of the South Bronx to the bright city lights of HotLanta! Childhood friends Desean and Shelby are along for the ride as faithful sidekicks. However, life at the top of the charts is more than they bargained for. Success transforms David into the image created for him by his label. The lines between art and life blur as envy turns to jealousy and jealousy turns to murder.

Keith Miller, ex roadie and recently deceased lieutenant in the US Army, asks from beyond the grave for one favor from Shades, and that's to take his sister on the next tour with them. Keeping her away from her current headache is paramount, and he knows she's going to need not only friends to deal with his death, but family as well. He never had better family by choice than Shades, including his blood brother, Chandler. And Chandler Holms has it bad for his best friend's kid sister.

JUSTICE. [ juhs-tis ]. noun 1.the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness 2. Justice Jackson was raised by kind parents in the mean streets of Brooklyn New York. They instilled a strong sense of right and wrong that carried on even after those same streets claimed her mother. Her father stepped up and handled single parenthood until dirty cops take him away as well. Justice could easily become a product of her environment when she moves in with her aunt. She hangs with a group of rough girls but never loses her focus. It dims, and blurs at times but never ...

A girl sold into slavery. A prince with a curse to break. An ancient prophecy. Venne survives by being the best thief there is. Until she makes a costly mistake and is sold into slavery to a mysterious stranger. Taken her from her home, Venne quickly realises that there is so much more to her new master and as they journey across the realm, she realises that there may be more to her too. As Venne and Rhylan's lives become irrevocably intertwined, litle do they realise that an ancient prophecy is awakening and that the battle for supremacy has started.

These books are a collection of whimsy humor, love of people, memories, precious moments, thoughtfulness, and the love of God and his creation. I am a multifaceted creative writer who uses the canvas of life to shape the journey of embracing the soul and heartbeat of my creations. This definitive collection, I hope, will build the bridge to discovering how we all as human beings share the common thread of unity and love through life's delicious moments that evokes a sense of timelessness.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, but a photo of Canadys Herrera leaves Judas speechless. After a failed attempt at a serious seduction in Savannah, Judas has the opportunity to rekindle a possible flame with the one girl that interests not only himself but his hound side, as well. The photos she starred in were a green light, and he’s more than focused on making her his. Especially when he finds out she’s the tour photographer for the summer tour Will It and Morbid Museum has set up.

For years I wanted her, a fey lady of worth and standing. I stood by as her friend, was her shoulder to cry on, and the person to whom she told her secrets. She was perfect for me. Beautiful, sexy, and her powers complemented mine. She never figured out my need of her. We said good-bye once upon a time, not by any choice of mine. Now she’s back, and we are both older, wiser, and different. She needs my help so she can achieve her dreams. I plan to give it...in exchange for one night. Because it’s only going to take one night to make her mine.

Good Cop, Bad Cop 2 ended with a bang and part 3 doesn't let up. Raphael is set to follow in his famous father's footsteps and joins the police academy. Shaniya finds herself alone for the first time in a long time and looks for something to occupy her time. She finds someone instead and that opens up a whole new world for her. Brisby did what needed to be done but will she stop there? Can she? Good Cop, Bad Cop 3 starts now

Nineteen tales of human connection and disconnection that collide and subvert the half-crazed romantic contemporary, the not-so-distant rosy past, our dodgy-looking promised cyberpunk utopia, and our post-apocalyptic dystopian future. Provocative, wistful, melancholic, nightmarish, darkly funny, and satirical, these episodes must surely play out logically. Or not.

Embark on a heartwarming journey with 'Take Paws: Unleashing the Calming Power of Dogs in Your Anxiety-Free Journey'. This captivating book is not just a guide; it's an invitation to discover the soul-soothing magic of dogs. With a rich tapestry of scientific insights, heart-touching personal anecdotes, and hands-on advice, it reveals the remarkable role dogs play in diminishing our anxiety and brightening our lives.

My life is turned upside down when I'm suddenly given custody of my sister's infant daughter. My dad used to call me the troubled child. As a high school dropout and former party animal, I admit, he was right. But I'd been trying to figure things out. The problem is that I'm barely able to stand on my own feet, and the sudden pressure of caring for a newborn is too much. I guess that’s why I formed a fascination with a local children’s show host and author.

When Dezi North walks into a metaphysical shop to find his date murdered, he doesn’t expect to find his keeper standing there, asking him questions about his alibi. But Detective Lexington Cooper is everything he’s always secretly wanted and nothing he expected to find.

Since the Wars of Darkness 300 years ago, the kingdoms of Szarmi and Lunameed have had only a fitful peace. Now, as the tension between them continues to grow, there is only one secret hope: that the broken prophecies of old will be fulfilled. Amaleah Bluefischer, Princess of Lunameed, must determine whether she is destined to save the world. But how can she save anyone when everything around her seems to be collapsing?

Award-winning father and son authors Prince and Wesley Dykes are back! Introducing for the first time ever, a fictional children's book offering a kid-friendly peek into the world of credit....

When Starla Gibson learns of the bet that the sexy stranger across from her is putting forth to be his darling little slave for the night, she thinks it's a joke. Strong and dominant Starla has been hurt too much to play anyone's subordinate and tells him that she can't possibly sink to sub level. When he presents her with the answer to both their problems, a small bottle of clear liquid that Derek claims is a potion to turn her into the most willing toy he's ever had, Starla can't back out of the challenge.

In 1977 a shoeshine boy, Emanuel Jacques, is brutally raped and murdered in Toronto. In the aftermath of the crime, 12-year-old Antonio Rebelo and his rapscallion friends explore their Portuguese neighborhood's dark garages and labyrinthine back alleys. The boys develop a curious relationship with a charismatic, modern-day Fagin who is master over an amoral world of hustlers, thieves, and drug dealers. As the media unravels the truth behind the shoeshine-boy murder, Antonio starts to see his family - and his neighborhood - as never before.