New Releases by Sean Stewart

A gripping Clone Wars-era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku. The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he''ll ever face.

The Story of Robert Nabors is the extraordinary journey of a two-time kidney transplant recipient, who survived a series of traumatic events, and complications in his recovery to fulfill his childhood dream of opening up his own hair salon. Robert faced tremendous difficulties after nearly drowning, and experiencing various health challenges, while having to take on adult responsibilities at a young age. Despite these hardships, Robert has gone on to establish success as a business owner, family man, and community organizer. The Story of Robert Nabors will inspire folks to fight through the adversity in their lives, and hold fast to their dreams.

People don’t want to just walk through life but seek to walk into it. Life is far from perfect. Often, it’s full of hard choices. Waking up from a coma to discover his eighteen-year-old body contained seven stage-four cancerous tumors, Christopher Stewart’s battle for his life began. For Chris, the easy choice was to fight for his life. The hard one was choosing to be himself in the process. Through this journey, Chris saw firsthand that life is filled with challenge, fear, pain, and chaos but that there is also love and beauty to be found and good memories to be made. Breakthrough offers insight into how beautifully haunting our lives can be, as Chris tells how to: - let go of the expectations to be a pretender - every day choose to be yourself—the person you were destined to be - accept yourself for who you are - chase your dreams, because anything is obtainable! Chris was able to make a breakthrough. And through this book he believes that you can breakthrough too. By facing fear, chaos, and pain, you too can find a more meaningful life.

"This spellbinding fantasy weaves the tantalizing tale of a young woman''s struggle against her supernatural twin. But when the mystical island of Clouds End comes under attack by the invading forces of a mad emperor, the pair must forge an uneasy alliance to defend their home. "Stewart''s beautifully lucid, poetic prose makes for a narrative of commanding power and enchantment that echoes the best of Le Guin and Tolkein." -- Booklist"--

After magic and monsters re-enter the world, the island of Galveston splits into two sides: the "normal" half, and Carnival, an endless Mardi Gras where miracles abound. "Terrific fun." — Publishers Weekly.

An empathic bounty hunter investigates the murder of a TV evangelist in this fast-paced cyberpunk novel, set in a fundamentalist America of the near future. "Dark and nastily believable." — William Gibson.

Its very name conjures images of a vast and trackless landscape, where snow-covered onion domes peep over heavy stone fortress walls. Its history is an epic populated by dreamers, madmen and geniuses who left an indelible imprint on the national character. Above all, it is a place where the 21st century collides with the 12th, where the radiant future was born and the past is not really the past. “It’s Russia, My Son” pulls back the veil which has long shrouded this land in mystery, exploring the mindset of a people who have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in. A romp through the history and culture of the world’s largest nation, It’s Russia, My Son is a quest to find out what really makes Russians tick. Attitudes towards power, love, friendship, religion and warfare have all played a role in forming the legendary Russian soul. By exploring these themes among many others, the reader will come away with a “roadmap” of the Russian soul, in all its glory and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph. The book will appeal to general readers, as well as travelers, explorers and historians looking for a fresh vantage point from which to view one of the world’s most intriguing nations.

How can you turn a normal trip into something truly special? 'The Mindful Traveller' is not simply a list of the hottest new airline discount websites or advice on how to pack or yet another rundown of "must-see" bucket lists. This book is a distillation of travel techniques and strategies, honed over the course of over 25 years of travel experience, which can help you maximise your precious time abroad. You'll explore the secrets of itinerary planning by choosing a theme for your trip. You'll learn simple but effective ways to deal with setbacks and turn potential disappointment to advantage. You'll uncover some valuable tips on researching your trip and using guidebooks most effectively. You'll get the lowdown on the different types of travel agents and whether using one is a good idea for your trip. 'The Mindful Traveller' - simple, straight talking advice to help you create a memorable and exciting trip, your way.

Sechs Monate sind vergangen, seit die 17-jährige Cathy herausgefunden hat, dass ihr Freund Victor unsterblich ist. Und als wäre das nicht schon aufregend genug, erfährt sie nun auch noch, dass ihr Vater gar nicht an einem Herzinfarkt gestorben ist, sondern ermordet wurde. Cathy beschließt, seinem Tod auf den Grund zu gehen, und entdeckt dabei Unglaubliches. Plötzlich überschlagen sich die Ereignisse: Cathys Tagebuch und ihr Handy werden gestohlen, ein wahnsinniger Stalker verfolgt sie und bald schon sieht sich Cathy sogar in einen weiteren Mordfall verstrickt ...

Cathy cannot manage to find more than a few days to relax in her hectic (and mortal) life—she barely has time to put the mystery surrounding her father to rest before she finds herself targeted by a group of Ancestor Lu''s professional killers! Recognizing she is a serious threat to everyone in her life, Cathy makes plans to leave town. But her friends, Emma, Pete, Victor, and, surprisingly, Jun, unite to convince Cathy that they must finish Lu once and for all to have any chance at peace—mortal or immortal. In order to defeat Lu, the friends must come together in a way they never have before. Meanwhile—unbeknownst to Cathy—Victor has made the ultimate sacrifice hoping it will bring him closer to a normal relationship with Cathy. But when Victor is seriously wounded and Cathy finds herself attracted to another mortal with similar feelings for her, Cathy''s world turns upside down and she is forced to make a decision about her future with Victor, while his life hangs by a thread. What will Cathy decide, and how will their epic battle with Lu play out? Find out in the newest adventure-packed installment of the Cathy story!

Crucial eras and events in American history are brought to life through primary resources in this high interest series written especially for struggling readers. The personal struggles of the people making history guide the reader through each book. Background knowledge of the subject matter is incorporated into the text and vocabulary is defined at the point of use.

La Guerre des Clones et son lot de massacres quotidiens ont mené la République aux portes du chaos. Au cœur de la bataille, un Chevalier Jedi échappe à la mort et part délivrer un message de la plus haute importance à Yoda : Dooku désire la paix et exige une rencontre avec le Maître ancestral. La vie de millions d'individus est en jeu, et Yoda n'a d'autre choix que d'accepter. La rencontre est prévue sur Vjun, une planète frappée par le mal. Quant au défi, il risque d'être bien difficile à relever. Le vieux sage sortira-t-il victorieux face au plus prometteur de ses anciens élèves, passé du côté obscur ? Ou Dooku déchaînera-t-il les enfers à l'encontre de son légendaire mentor ? Yoda n'est sûr que d'une seule chose : le duel s'annonce particulièrement féroce.

A novel about voodoo, motherhood, and Houston.

When William Kennedy is six years old, he sees his Uncle Billy at a family reunion. The only problem is his uncle died 3 weeks ago at an explosion in a Petroleum plant. For William, this is only the start. Nicknamed 'Dead' Kennedy, he realises he can see dead people all around him. With time, this just becomes part of life, although it does have its practical implications - for instance he can't drive a car because he keeps swerving to avoid the ghosts. Now aged 32, Dead Kennedy is approached by a distant cousin who needs help - the ghost of a girl is living in his garage and he thinks William can persuade her to leave. But when William Kennedy arrives at his cousin's house, he discovers that the girl was raped and murdered and that the perpetrator was the very man who is now asking for his help. In a twist, William kills the man and ends up being haunted himself. Meanwhile William is trying to get the rest of his life back on track - his relationship with his 12-ear-old daughter Megan and the ex-wife he is still in love with. Ultimately, FIRECRACKER is a love story, a ghost story, and the tale of a man who has lost his way and trying to find it again.

A gripping Clone Wars–era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku. The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he’ll ever face.

A dark, funny, fast-moving novel of Texas, family, and perfect pop songs.

A conflict between two worlds, one ruled by science, the other by magic. It is seen through the eyes of young Emily Thompson of Edmonton, Alberta, who discovers children are being offered as human sacrifice to appease magic.

Resurrection Man is the story of an angel raised among mortals, reluctant to use his powers but ultimately compelled to fulfill his fate. It is an ambitious story that confirms Sean Stewart''s growing reputation as "a new voice as distinctive as any in SF" (Robert Charles Wilson).

Suddenly Shielder''s Mark is living a fairy tale come true. A commoner''s son, he has broken the spell of Red Keep. And now he can collect the reward the king promised -- whatever he names. Smitten, he names the king''s daughter. But that''s where the fairy tale ends. The hero''s sword he claimed at Red Keep is taken from him in a humiliating duel. He becomes a subject of scorn in court. And though he is allowed to marry the king''s daughter, she may not be such a prize, after all. Happily ever after is a lot harder than it looks... Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.