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In the ancient lands of Judea, where the boundary between life and death is both sacred and feared, one man crosses that divide and returns irrevocably changed. Lazarus, raised from the grave by the hand of Christ, emerges not as the man he once was but as a shadow of his former self, haunted by the specter of death. The miracle of Lazarus's resurrection reverberates across the land, drawing pilgrims and skeptics alike. Yet, as Lazarus walks among the living, he carries with him an unsettling aura that instills dread and despair in all who encounter him.

Alcuni fatti misteriosi scuotono la vita semplice e apparentemente tranquilla di un villaggio abbarbicato sulle montagne andine. Tutti gli abitanti della piccola comunità appartengono a uno dei due clan familiari, i Rojas e i Montoya: due ceppi dinastici che convivono da sempre pacificamente, anche se in un clima di concordia obbligata più che voluta. Ma all’improvviso strane e inquietanti apparizioni cominciano a manifestarsi nei sogni di uno dei capifamiglia, per poi diffondersi in quelli dell’altro patriarca e infine di tutti gli abitanti del pueblo.

The Butterfly’s Apprentice is a modern day tale of universal wisdom and spiritual discovery reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda and Richard Bach. Written in a fashion that is as driving as a thriller yet as thoughtful as a philosopher’s contemplation, this literary work seamlessly blends heart-pounding momentum with profound introspection, leaving readers exhilarated and enriched in equal measure.

Though still recovering from that harrowing experience, she is getting used to her new life on another world. Just as she begins to accept what has happened, strange events take root at the Bhrean palace. If she does not help, her closest friend and new way of life are in danger. Val Dolan grapples with his birthright. He never asked for it, yet to neglect his duty is to bring the downfall of a kingdom. When he discovers odd behavior in the palace staff, he knows that if he does nothing to fix the situation, chaos is the outcome.

Immerse yourself in a world where magick is more than mere fantasy; becoming a witch is only the beginning. David's life took an extraordinary turn when he discovered his true identity as a witch. Now, he must unite with the Witches of Scotland, a group of skilled practitioners including Jessica, Aunt Gen, and Terence. Together, they are humanity's last defence against a looming catastrophe.

The legendary seal which was keeping the Horsemen of the Apocalypse under lock and key has been broken. Planet Earth is engulfed in a surge of natural disasters which have already claimed thousands of lives. While Sergei is getting ready to fight back, traveling across worlds to learn archery from the powerful giant Vill, the horsemen's minions also come awake, ready to take on the mythical Guards of the Interworld Network in the name of their dreadful masters.

Kafka’s finest works adapted for BBC radio – plus a biographical play, three discussion pieces and the award-winning Kafka The Musical A lawyer by day, Franz Kafka spent his nights writing visionary stories and novels exploring bureaucracy, power and alienation – iconic fiction that gave...

A devastating car accident puts Miranda Sheppard on a collision course with the unknown. Plunged into a vision of a post-apocalyptic world while she wafts in and out of consciousness, a tall stranger hovers over her hospital bed. Upon waking, his presence is easily attributed to her head injury, until the stranger attacks her in her house… or so she thinks. When she awakens in the hospital, there is no physical evidence of the bloody, violent attack. Was she really hallucinating? Is she really losing her mind?

Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japan's most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist children's fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawa's love of space and his use of the galaxy as a metaphor for the concepts of purity, self-sacrifice and faith which were near and dear to his heart.

Longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award Finalist for The Story Prize Finalist for the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBTQ Fiction Finalist for the California Book Award Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the New American Voices Award...

When Terra chose to wield the power of her patron goddess, she expected challenges. What she didn't expect was to become a magnet for magical adversaries, each more cunning and powerful than the last. Now, she faces a new breed of enemies, ones who wield magic that rivals her own god-gifted abilities. But why are they targeting Terra? And what do they want with the artifacts of a goddess? Terra's journey has taken a perilous turn. Gone are the days of simply fending off pursuers. Now, she's entangled in a game with twisted rules and high stakes.

This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of ascetism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught - it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle.

Marta and Kevin discover each other early in their lives, coming of age in the ’70s, only to be separated just when they are on the cusp of realizing the power of their young love. When Kevin’s family moves away, Marta grapples with this loss, as well as their dashed dreams. After high school, she journeys away from her small farm in New Jersey—a place where she was always out of step with those around her—and on to college and a career.

With the death of her mother, middle-aged Theodora Goodman contemplates the desert of her life. Freed from the trammels of convention, she leaves Australia for a European tour and becomes involved with the residents of a small French hotel. But creating other people's lives, even in love and pity, can lead to madness. Her ability to reconcile joy and sorrow is an unbearable torture to her. On the journey home, Theodora finds there is little to choose between the reality of illusion and the illusion of reality. She looks for peace, even if it is beyond the borders of insanity.

Chantel's life has been a series of tragedies. Losing her parents sets in motion a spiral of mysteries that leads her to New Orleans. Caught up in a web of the darkest magic and deceit, she's trapped long before she sees the danger reaching out from the past. But her family's secrets won't kill her. She'll only wish they could.

Azrael-angel of death, grim reaper, destroyer of worlds-has messed up. Instead of taking Molly Molloy's soul, he patted her on the back and saved her from choking on a chicken wing. Now this extraordinarily ordinary New York City waitress can see him. Talk to him. Touch him. Say 'no' to him. And make him question every assumption he has about what it means to live.

It’s one thing to read about witches; it’s another thing to discover you are one. David is on a quest to elevate his magickal abilities. If you love witches, magick, and conspiracy theories, you’ll love the first book in this fast-paced supernatural thriller series.

It’s one thing to listen about witches; it’s another thing to discover you are one. After what happened to Jessica, David is left wondering what the hell he should be doing and how he can enhance his magick abilities. Alicia steps up her campaign to lower the energy of the world population through the media, but she has something else that could see millions of people dying. The Witches of Scotland are feeling the pressure and need to find out more information to save themselves.

Siddhartha is a novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of an Indian man named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha. The word Siddhartha derives from two words in the Sanskrit language, siddha (achieved) + artha (meaning or wealth). The two words together mean “he who has found meaning (of existence)” or “he who has attained his goals”.

Colette, Melissa’s childhood friend, abandons her marriage and home in Maine and flies to Melbourne. There she is taken in by her friend Reggie, who seems to know the secret of joy. Colette joins in the lives of striking individuals who lead her to view sexuality as a manifestation of the sacred.