Resultados para "Courage" en Ciencia ficción y fantasía

Kara Buchanan relies on nobody but herself. As an investigative reporter, she's driven and focused, always looking for the next story. But it leaves no room in her life for anything else—especially love. So when a strange old woman gives her a cryptic clue to a story she's been chasing for months, Kara jumps on it. Little does she know it will lead her to a fate that's been mapped out for her since birth, an earth-shattering secret about her past, and a man who will unlock her heart.

Having survived the final trials of the academy, Johanna and her friends begin their careers amidst the stars as midshipmen in the Alliance Navy fleet. As they take their first steps, hidden forces continue their work to destabilize the very alliance so many have fought to protect. Their plans will empower a madman, whose murderous attempt to usurp power will incite war for the first time in centuries.

From the opening attack of the conflict, the Royal Navy of the Inter-Planetary Commonwealth has been outnumbered. Unlike their enemies, who had been preparing for this war for years, the Commonwealth was caught flat-footed. Given enough time, the economic strength of the Commonwealth should prevail, but their enemies attack relentlessly. The Royal Navy hopes not for victory but for survival. Hampered by the near-complete failure of their intelligence agencies, time and again they are pushed to the very brink. Innovative approaches and the heroic sacrifices of ships and crews prevent disaster.

Captain Aravon has accepted one final challenge: cross an entire continent to kill Tyr Farbjodr, the commander of the Eirdkilrs. His mission leads through enemy territory, across the towering Sawtooth Mountains, and into the harsh tundra of the icy Wasteland in search of his target. Hunted by savage foes, with only his small band of soldiers for support, it’s a race against time to put an end to the Eirdkilrs’ leader before he unleashes a devastating new attack that would destroy everything he’s fought and bled to protect.

Dr. Christopher Walters has been assigned to a medical evac team serving on the front line of the war against the alien invaders known as the Novo. As part of the Dog Food Squad, his role is to provide battlefield triage to wounded soldiers in no man's land. Life expectancy at the front is so low no one uses their real names, and he teams up with Hawk, Mouse, Leech, Lavender, and William Sunday to save those he can from the brutal reality of war. The Novos, though, are not what they seem. Inconsistencies leave Doc questioning the war and wondering what the price will be for peace...

Everything is chaos in Robyn's life. Her dad is still missing. Amy is gone, taken. Jazmine is still in a coma, and they're getting ready to shut her off. Robyn's mom and grandmother have left the house and are in hiding with Duncan. Robyn is all alone, but at least she has Jayden…or does she? More secrets will be revealed as Robyn closes in on the killer and we finally get the answer to who he really is. Meanwhile, the neighborhood has begun its preparations for the upcoming Halloween Block Party. Are you ready to return to Shadow Hills?

What if courage was your only option? Some days are good days. On other days, your pureblood protector gets captured, your father is going to get drained nearly dry by rogue vampires, and you've been turned into some sort of weird vampire hybrid no one's ever seen before. Oh, and no one knows just which of your supposed allies are actually trying to kill you. You know, normal Tuesday stuff.

After a grueling battle that cost him dearly, mercenary captain Viktor Mandrake wants nothing more than to get his ship repaired, let his men have leave, and spend time relaxing with Ankari. Entrepreneur, schemer, and leaser of his company's one and only pink shuttlecraft, she has become the woman he loves and wants to keep at his side.But as soon as Viktor sets foot on the space station Midway 5, it becomes clear that the Galactic Conglomeration Fleet wants him arrested for past grievances. As a mercenary, confronting the Fleet isn't wise (it's not wise for anyone else, either). Normally, Viktor would collect his people and depart, but a mysterious disease has resulted in a quarantine, leaving him stuck on the station with no access to his ship or his crew. Fortunately, he has Ankari with him, but unfortunately, Ankari's family has been pointing out all of the reasons why she shouldn't be flying around on a mercenary vessel. And he's not certain they're wrong.If Viktor and Ankari can't find a way off the station before the Fleet ships arrive, Viktor may never escape. Worse, no matter what happens, he risks losing Ankari forever.

What does it truly mean to be kind in a world that often rewards selfishness? Step into the timeless, tender, and quietly powerful world of The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde—a collection of classic stories that resonate with all ages. Each tale offers its own unforgettable lesson: "The Happy Prince" shows the beauty of selfless sacrifice, "The Nightingale and the Rose" explores love and heartbreak, "The Selfish Giant" celebrates compassion and redemption, "The Devoted Friend" exposes false kindness, and "The Remarkable Rocket" delivers a sharp, ironic look at vanity and pride.

The Ultramarines are the epitome of a Space Marine Chapter. Warriors without peer, their name is a byword for discipline and honour, and their heroic deeds are legendary. Newly reinstated as Captain of the Ultramarines Fourth Company, Uriel Ventris leads his warriors in battle once again on the world of Pavonis, now a target of invasion by the upstart T'au Empire. With the eyes of the Chapter upon him, Uriel must win this war by following completely the wisdom of the Codex Astartes, lest he be exiled once more.

Betha and the crew finally made it to Mountain Hold, the city of the gargoyles. There, she discovers Starwalkers had meddled with the gargoyles before, providing salvation at a steep cost by tying the gargoyles to portals across the land. It's a race against time to get back home, only Betha and her friends have a little extra baggage. Gargoyles are called into action to bond with portals to stop the demons' crawl across the various worlds. Yet, Betha’s success at rebuking the demons has turned the king’s attention to her. Demons flock to the Fey Wilds with one mission: kill the traveler.

In ancient times on Earth, there lived a race called Dragonors. Following a tradition to gain status and recognition in the village, those able would compete in rigorous games of cunning and abilities. On Earth in 1960, Ren discovers two nests while exploring by a lake. His father, a veterinarian, draws an interest in them and takes them back to his facility for further investigation. Ren fears they are UFOs with body-snatching capabilities. Ren's fears soon disappear when his father indirectly hatches the two creatures in his incubator and discovers they are lovely creatures.

When Cordoba fell and his officer was murdered, Jacob T. Grimm vowed the fight wasn't over. With the help of DesRon 12 and the stalwart spacers of the USS Interceptor, he's going to bring the Guild to their corporate knees. On Cordoba, things aren't going well for the Marines. Local infantry are eager to attack, while refugees are forced out of the capital city on the verge of winter. The Spanish planet is in trouble. However, not all is as it seems.

A dark ritual heralds the dragons' return. The world trembles.To save his dying mother, a young man named Euddan enters a cursed forest where monsters of darkness prowl. Alone in the shadowy woods, he finds a mysterious creature made of light. She may be his salvation...and the only way to save his mother.

While Jason heads off to school, Dianne begins her new job, while William faces challenges at his current job. While already overwhelmed with the responsibility of raising a special needs child, William also fears his days of creating music are over. Meanwhile, on Imagination Street, Jason sees a distinct message of courage forming from the clouds.

Prince Sigurd of Xanten is one man I wish I never met. He's slaughtered my crew and made me his slave. But when he says he's turning me over to King Gizur, I wish I'd chosen to die on the beach with the others. At least then my death would have been quick. Because when Gizur finds out about my father, quick is the last thing it will be. Fortunately, Sigurd is on truly perilous a mission and he needs Gizur to help him.

Orjan Varega suffocates under a crisis of faith. Trapped in the form of a fearsome lizard man by an ancient Elven spell, the once-renowned knight sleeps rough, drinks hard, and struggles to survive as a bounty hunter. But after a boy who offers him food falls prey to ruthless thugs, the protective fighter comes to the child’s aid and gains a formidable enemy.

Through the haze of his grief, the old knight is visited by a vision of his father, who tells him that all is not yet lost. Sir Bryan's quest to become a fabled Crystal Knight may yet be completed, and eternal glory and immortality may still be in reach.

Victime d'une tentative de viol, Jeanne Grison est renvoyée. Jeanne et Julien, témoin de la scène, quittent alors Blachères pour Uzès où Jeanne occupe un emploi de domestique. Elle entre ensuite au service d'un notaire de Mende avant de retrouver Julien à Blachères, qu'elle épouse et dont elle a un fils, André. En parallèle, Blachères se trouve bousculé par un assassinat et une agression.

In A Time of Courage, angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. This is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne's mighty trilogy: Of Blood and Bone. Battle the dark. Reclaim the world . . . The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone...