Soon to be a major motion picture starring actress/comedian Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians; The Farewell) as Constance Verity: the girl who's been saving the world since she was seven.It all began at Constance Verity's seventh birthday party, when she defeated a giant snake - but really, it was the fault of the magic wish granted to her at her birth. She's now a master of exotic martial arts and a keen detective, and she possesses a collection of strange artefacts, mostly kept in unlabelled boxes in her apartment.But Constance has spent the past twenty-seven years saving the world, and frankly, she's sick of it. She wants an office job and a normal boyfriend - one who isn't going to get killed by who knows what - and she's figured out the way to get them. She's going to kill her fairy godmother. After all, it was Grandmother Willow who granted the wish and reset her life. The problem is, saving the world is Constance's destiny. She's really good at it, and there are forces at work to make sure she stays in the job.Then again, it's also her destiny to have a glorious death.'An ethnically diverse heroine, great adventure pacing, a witty sense of humour and some quality banter make this a delightful subversion of superhero tropes' Booklist (starred review)'Martinez delivers another witty, fast-paced fantasy. The deadpan snark is nonstop and sure to keep readers giggling' Library Journal
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It is 1936, and Albert B. is one of the first French citizens to join the Fascist party. During the war, he becomes a collaborator. It's only a matter of time before he dons a German uniform himself. Taking place in the limbo between the moment of Albert's initial "fall" and his inevitable capture, following the Allied invasion of Mainau, "The Laurels of Lake Constance" is the story not only of Albert himself, but of his daughter, who must endure the paradox of loving a man whose beliefs and allegiances are nothing short of catastrophic.Beautifully translated by novelist Harry Mathews, "The Laurels of Lake Constance" is a profoundly moving story about both war and childhood, and their intersection in one household, conjured in all its details, be they beautiful or shameful: a resigned mother playing music, a father absent, an era frozen in a tragic fresco where novelistic detail mixes with history.
Ross is stuck out of town on a business trip, expecting to be bored out of his mind during off-hours. At breakfast the first morning, he is surprised to spot a female coworker alone at a nearby table. She is from another part of the business, in fact possibly a rival. They have a pleasant breakfast together, but is something else brewing?A funny thing happened while writing this story - it morphed into three stories I had originally planned to do the 'Strip Wrestling' story and follow it with a mud wrestling story. But as I got going, the story took a left turn and 'Water Fight' was born. I was happy with the story, but disappointed that the original interplay between the characters (while at Cactus Joe's) had been lost. So, I wrote the story again and the 'Strip Wrestling' episode came about, as originally intended. But, the planned mud wrestling sequel didn't seem to make sense any more. So, I wrote the story yet again, this time putting the mud wrestling first. That effort resulted in the 'Rivals' episode.
La pastorale de la constance de Philin et Margoton ... par J. MilletDate de l'edition originale: 1635Appartient a l'ensemble documentaire: RhoneAlp1Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr
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"Souvenirs Historiques De La Marquise Constance D'azeglio" offers a unique window into 19th-century Italian society and politics through the personal correspondence of Marquise Constance d'Azeglio with her son Emmanuel. Enriched by letters from her husband, Marquis Robert d'Azeglio, this collection spans the years 1835 to 1861, a period of significant upheaval and transformation in Italy. The letters provide intimate glimpses into the lives, thoughts, and experiences of an aristocratic family navigating the complexities of the Risorgimento. Readers will discover firsthand accounts of historical events, social customs, and family dynamics, all conveyed with the elegance and charm of the era. This volume is an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the social and political landscape of 19th-century Italy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Historical sci-fi set in the past and the present.In 1872, at the age of thirty, a Victorian man finds out that he cannot die.Still alive today, he meets a lively young woman who seems to know about his past. At the same time, a mysterious man tries to kill him.
