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Vintage Murakami
Discover the work of Haruki Murakami with this anthology from Vintage Readers, a perfect introduction to some of the greatest modern writers.“Murakami’s bold willingness to go straight over the top is a signal indication of his genius. . . . A world-class writer who has both eyes open and takes big risks.”—The Washington Post Book WorldFew writers have ever won the sort of international acclaim enjoyed by Haruki Murakami. His genre-busting novels, short stories, and reportage, which have been translated into thirty-five languages, meld the surreal and the hard-boiled, deadpan comedy and delicate introspection.Vintage Murakami includes the opening chapter of the international bestseller Norwegian Wood; “Lieutenant Mamiya’s Long Story: Parts I and II” from his monumental novel The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle; “Shizuko Akashi” from Underground, his nonfiction book on the Toyko subway attack of 1995; and the short stories “Barn Burning,” “Honey Pie,” and, for the first time in book form, “Ice Man.”
Novelist as a Vocation
Words have power. Yet that power must be rooted in truth and justice. Words must never stand apart from those principles.'You end this collection...vowing to never let life, or writing, get so complicated again' GuardianReaders who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his beautifully surreal worlds will be fascinated by this highly personal look at the craft of writing.In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians.'Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you believe he has supernatural powers' New York Times Book Review'A fascinating glimpse of the peculiar writerly life' Sunday Times** A TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES and NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR**
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers (Manga) Volume 5
With the harpy queen defeated, Makoto Takatsuki and his long-lost friend Aya Sasaki attempt to leave Labyrinthos. However, they stumble across another classmate in desperate need of aid—Ryousuke Sakurai, the Hero of Light, who’s facing off against a pair of blight dragons! By channeling the powerful mana of the water elementals, Makoto is able to flush out the dragons, clearing the way for the Hero of Light to shine. Afterward, Makoto just wants to celebrate his victories, but his skills with elemental magic have attracted the attention of the most powerful mage on the continent, the White Grandsage. What’s worse, she knows that he’s the apostle of a wicked deity! Will this reveal change the dynamic of Makoto’s friendships? And what will he make of the shocking truth he learns about Noah?
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers (Manga) Volume 2
After being summoned to another world with his classmates, Makoto Takatsuki starts a new game and a life of adventure. But as an apprentice mage with weak skills, he's playing on hard mode! At the start of his journey, he becomes the sole believer of Noah, a cute goddess who's actually a wicked deity. She’s trapped in an ultra-difficult dungeon, and Makoto has vowed to clear it and rescue her.But first, he has to become stronger. In between bouts of intense training, he befriends the elven fire mage, Lucy. Her magic is overpowered, but she’s unfortunately a bit butterfingered when aiming. Together, they tackle all sorts of quests―including one that brings them face-to-face with a fearsome griffin! During this harrowing fight, Noah commands Makoto to escape and leave his new party member behind, but..."Goddess, I won't abandon my partner."Will the eccentric fighting style of our cheatless hero allow him to grasp victory from the beak of defeat?
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers (Manga) Volume 1
Makoto Takatsuki is a normal high school student and a hardcore RPG player. However, “normal” goes out the window when his whole class is involved in a bus crash and whisked away to another world! Powerful gods rule this strange new land of magic and monsters, and every newcomer is blessed with strong stats and unique skills. Well, not quite. Makoto’s stats turn out to be pathetic, and his skills are super weak compared to his classmates’...he’s even stuck as an apprentice mage. Worse still, he’s given only ten years to live! Luckily, Makoto soon meets a minor goddess named Noah, who appears in Makoto’s dreams and asks him to become her first believer. With the help of Noah's blessings and a divine weapon, Makoto seeks to become strong enough to rescue his goddess from the dungeon where she’s been trapped. By training hard and using his weak skills in unorthodox ways, Makoto proves that, even when playing on hardcore difficulty, an RPG player always makes it to the end!
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers (Manga) Volume 4
While venturing through Labyrinthos, Makoto Takatsuki and his party are attacked by a dragon and sent tumbling into the dungeon’s inner depths. But just when all hope of escape seems lost, Makoto miraculously reunites with his former classmate Aya Sasaki—who’s reincarnated as a lamia! Aya recounts her harrowing rebirth and the tragedy that befell her lamia family at the hands of the harpies. She’s sworn vengeance upon the whole harpy flock, including their loathsome calamity class queen. And as an RPG and boss battle aficionado, Makoto is all too happy to lend an old friend a hand Now he’ll have to rally his party and prepare an infallible counterstrike, but the harpy queen may have an unforeseen and devastating ability in her arsenal... Hardcore mode is about to get even harder! Can Makoto optimize his party’s skills to beat this deadly boss?
From the Forest
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. In a new story arc, From the Forest follows the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask—hero, tyrant, emperor.Alayiakal, who will one day be known by many names —not all of them flattering—has to climb the ranks of Cyador’s Mirror Lancers, fighting against unforeseen weapons and ancient technology.Alayiakal, however, has secrets of his own to protect: his ties to the Great Forest and his magus abilities. He must silently pretend to be a conventional soldier favored by fate—until that very same fate forces him to choose.Saga of Recluce#1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of the Sunset / #3 The Order War / #4 The Magic Engineer / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador / #19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War / #22 Fairhaven Rising/#23 From the ForestStory Collection: Recluce TalesOther Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Grand IllusionThe Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Saga of Recluce: Books 1-5
"An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." —Robert Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® seriesL.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s bestselling fantasy novels set in the magical world of Recluce are among the most popular in contemporary fantasy. Each novel tells an independent story that nevertheless reverberates though all the other books in the series, to deepen and enhance the reading experience. Rich in detail, the Saga of Recluce is epic storytelling at its finest.A world of warring magical forces: black order, white chaos, and shades of gray.The Saga of Recluce: Books 1-5 discounted ebundle includes: The Magic of Recluce, The Towers of Sunset, The Magic Engineer, The Order War, and The Death of Chaos.Tor books by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.Saga of Recluce#1 The Magic of Recluce#2 The Towers of Sunset#3 The Magic Engineer#4 The Order War#5 The Death of Chaos#6 Fall of Angels#7 The Chaos Balance#8 The White Order#9 Colors of Chaos#10 Magi’i of Cyador#11 Scion of Cyador#12 Wellspring of Chaos#13 Ordermaster#14 Natural Order Mage#15 Mage-Guard of Hamor#16 Arms-Commander#17 Cyador’s Heirs#18 Heritage of Cyador#19 The Mongrel Mage#20 Outcasts of OrderStory Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Overcaptain
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. Overcaptain, the sequel to From the Forest, continues to follow the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask—hero, tyrant, emperor.Alyiakal, overcaptain in the Mirror Lancers of Cyador, has completed his tour of duty as officer-in-charge of a small, remote post. He just wants to finish and see his best friend consorted and assume his next post assignment. If only it were that easy.He discovers corruption in the Merchanter Clans of Cyador, but investigating Mirror Lancer officers end up dead. Before he can go on leave, he has to replace one of these officers, close a post, dodge an attempt on his life, and an investigation from Magi-i.At Lhaarat, Alyiakal is assigned as a deputy commander to a post that never had one, and the commander doesn't want one—and that's just the beginning of Alyiakal’s problems.Saga of Recluce#1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of the Sunset / #3 The Order War / #4 The Magic Engineer / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador / #19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War / #22 Fairhaven Rising/#23 From the Forest/ #24 OvercaptainStory Collection: Recluce TalesOther Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Grand IllusionThe Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Fairhaven Rising
Modesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his twenty-second book in the long-running series. Fairhaven Rising follows The Mage-Fire War.Sixteen years have passed since the mage Beltur helped to found the town of Fairhaven, and Taelya, Beltur's adopted niece, is now a white mage undercaptain in the Road Guards of Fairhaven.Fairhaven's success under the Council has become an impediment to the ambition of several rulers, and the mages protecting the town are seen as a threat.Taelya, a young and untried mage, will find herself at the heart of a conspiracy to destroy her home and the people she loves, and she may not be powerful enough to stop it in time.Saga of Recluce#1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of the Sunset / #3 The Order War / #4 The Magic Engineer / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador / #19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War / #22 Fairhaven RisingStory Collection: Recluce TalesOther Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Saga of Recluce, Year 900-1205
This discounted ebundle of the Saga of Recluce includes: Towers of Sunset, The White Order, The Magic Engineer, Colors of Chaos "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." —Robert Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® seriesA world of warring magical forces: black order, white chaos, and shades of gray.L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s bestselling fantasy novels set in the magical world of Recluce are among the most popular in contemporary fantasy. Each novel tells an independent story that nevertheless reverberates though all the other books in the series, to deepen and enhance the reading experience. Rich in detail, the Saga of Recluce is a feast of wondrous marvels.Year 900The Towers of Sunset — Creslin, son of the Marshall of Westwind, flees an arranged marriage; is enslaved by the White Wizards, escapes, and enters a marriage of convenience to Maegara, the white witch; they escape to create the nation of Recluce. Year 1190 The White Order — Cerryl, orphan son of a renegade white mage, works his way toward the heritage which fate – and the Guild of the White Order – have denied him. He becomes an apprentice scrivener in Fairhaven, only to discover the white wizards are observing his every move... and may take his life.Year 1200The Magic Engineer — Dorrin is exiled from Recluce because of his love of forbidden machines; he, Kadara, and Brede travel through Candar and settle in Spidlar; the White Wizards of Fairhaven raise mountains and build roads build roads through them to unite Candar under chaos-rule; the three must face the onslaught of chaos.Year 1205 Colors of Chaos — Cerryl has just discovered the problems facing Fairhaven when he must cope with dangers from all across Candar, from Recluce, and within Fairhaven itself, including the jealousy of the High Wizard himself.Saga of Recluce#1 The Magic of Recluce#2 The Towers of Sunset#3 The Magic Engineer#4 The Order War#5 The Death of Chaos#6 Fall of Angels#7 The Chaos Balance#8 The White Order#9 Colors of Chaos#10 Magi’i of Cyador#11 Scion of Cyador#12 Wellspring of Chaos#13 Ordermaster#14 Natural Order Mage#15 Mage-Guard of Hamor#16 Arms-Commander#17 Cyador’s Heirs#18 Heritage of Cyador#19 The Mongrel Mage Story Collection: Recluce TalesOther Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Saga of Recluce: Books 10-13
This discounted ebundle of the Saga of Recluce includes: Magi’i of Cyador, Scions of Cyador, The Wellspring of Chaos, Ordermaster "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." —Robert Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® series L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s bestselling fantasy novels set in the magical world of Recluce are among the most popular in contemporary fantasy. Each novel tells an independent story that nevertheless reverberates though all the other books in the series, to deepen and enhance the reading experience. Rich in detail, the Saga of Recluce is epic storytelling at its finest. A world of warring magical forces: black order, white chaos, and shades of gray. Saga of Recluce #1 The Magic of Recluce #2 The Towers of Sunset #3 The Magic Engineer #4 The Order War #5 The Death of Chaos #6 Fall of Angels #7 The Chaos Balance #8 The White Order #9 Colors of Chaos #10 Magi’i of Cyador #11 Scion of Cyador #12 Wellspring of Chaos #13 Ordermaster #14 Natural Order Mage #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor #16 Arms-Commander #17 Cyador’s Heirs #18 Heritage of Cyador #19 The Mongrel Mage #20 Outcasts of Order Story Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan MatterAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.