"The Great White North" by Helen S. Wright is a captivating exploration of the vast and diverse landscapes of Canada. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Wright takes readers on a journey from the rugged mountains of the Rockies to the serene shores of the Atlantic. The book delves into the rich cultural tapestry of the nation, highlighting the traditions and stories of its Indigenous peoples alongside the influences of European settlers. Each chapter immerses the reader in...

A grave old world, majestically swinging upon its axis, the mystery of its northern extremity locked closely within its breast, is suddenly electrified by the news that at last man, for centuries baffled in his heroic efforts, has revealed its hidden secret, and that Old Glory, symbol of the daring of the moderns, floats from the Pole itself. What a thrill of interest passes over the nations of the earth; universal excitement; universal rejoicings. Cablegram, Marconigram, carry the wonderf...

In "The Great White North," Helen S. Wright masterfully intertwines vivid storytelling with profound socio-political commentary, illustrating the complexities of life in rural Canada. Through a blend of poetic prose and sharp dialogue, Wright captures the stark beauty of the landscape and the resilience of its inhabitants, while probing deeper issues such as identity, isolation, and community dynamics. Set against the backdrop of a snow-clad environment, the novel explores the interplay be...

In "The Great White North," Helen S. Wright masterfully weaves an intricate tapestry of stories that explore the rich cultural landscape and tumultuous history of Canada. Through exquisite prose that balances lyrical beauty with incisive social commentary, Wright delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the complex relationship between man and nature. The book is structured as a mosaic of interconnected narratives, each resonating with the echoes of the past while illuminating contem...

Originally published in 1988, A Matter of Oaths is a space opera with heart, intergalactic intrigue and epic space battles.When Commander Rallya of the patrol ship Bhattya hires Rafe as their new Web officer, she knows she is taking a risk. As an oath breaker, Rafe has suffered the ultimate punishment – identity wipe – but luckily for him, there's no one else around qualified for the job.Shunned by his previous shipmates, Rafe is ready to keep his ...

Sketches of those who braved the 'Great White North' in exploration and adventure.

**In the third book of the Fever series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning, a woman explores the limits of her mysterious powers as she enters a world of ancient sorcery—and confronts an enemy more insidious than she could ever have imagined.He calls me his Queen of the Night. I’d die for him. I’d kill for him, too.**When MacKayla Lane receives a torn page from her dead sister’s journal, she is stunned by Alina’s desperate words. ...

In the second book of the Fever series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning, MacKayla Lane plunges into a world of deadly sorcery and ancient secrets.“Delectably dark and sexy.”—Chicago TribuneIn her fight to stay alive, Mac must find the Sinsar Dubh—a million-year-old book of the blackest magic imaginable that holds the key to power over both the worlds of the Fae and of Man. Pursued by Fa...

For the first time as an Orbit special edition, Brent Weeks's blockbuster novella Perfect Shadow tells the origin story of the Night Angel trilogy's most enigmatic character: Durzo Blint. Also includes the short story, I, Nightangel.Gaelan Starfire is a farmer, happy to be a husband and a father; a careful, quiet, simple man. He's also an immortal, peerless in the arts of war. Over the centuries, he's worn many faces to hide his gift, but he is a ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In Karen Marie Moning’s latest installment of the epic Fever series, Mac, Barrons, Ryodan, and Jada are back—and the stakes have never been higher or the chemistry hotter. Hurtling us into a realm of labyrinthine intrigue and consummate seduction, Feverborn is a riveting tale of ancient evil, lust, betrayal, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of love.When the immortal Fae destroyed the ancient wall dividing the world...

The “smoldering heat, epic romance, and awesome action”* of Nalini Singh’s New York Times bestselling series continues as two Arrows find themselves caught in a chilling conspiracy that spans all three races…Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civiliza...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons return in the epic conclusion to the pulse-pounding Fever series, where a world thrown into chaos grows more treacherous at every turn.As Mac, Barrons, Ryodan, and Jada struggle to restore control, enemies become allies, right and wrong cease to exist, and the lines between life and death, lust and love, disappear completely. Black holes loom menacingly over Dublin, threatening to destroy the ea...