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A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he?

<b></b><b>The ultimate Christmas read. Terry Pratchett's Hogswatch masterpiece that will leave you laughing out loud and help you understand what makes us uniquely human.</b><b><br/><br/>'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' <i>Daily Telegraph</i><br/><br/>IT'S THE NIGHT BEFORE HOGSWATCH AND IT'S TOO QUIET.<br/><br/>Where is the big jolly fat man? Why is Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say Ho Ho Ho? The darkest night of the year is getting a lot darker...<br/><br/>Susan the gothic governess has got to sort it out by morning, otherwise there won't be a morning. Ever again...<br/><br/>The 20th Discworld novel is a festive feast of darkness and Death (but with jolly robins and tinsel too).<br/><br/>As they say: You'd better watch out...<br/><br/><b>Readers reread Hogfather time and time again:</b><br/><br/>'<b>Hilariously entertaining</b> . . . a high recommendation to new and old Pratchett fans. This one will definitely remain <b>my beloved annual holiday read</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Every year I read this. <b>Every year I love it more and more</b>. I am incapable of putting in to words my utter love for this book and everything contained within' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Satirizes the concept of belief and fear and <b>studies themes of faith, psychological need, and fundamental fairness</b> in his special and unique way . . . One of his best, <b>a MUST read for Discworld fans</b> and maybe <b>a good start for the series by those not yet initiated</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This Pratchett <b>tickled me in all the best places</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Pratchett shows how the stories we tell are a huge part of what makes us human. It is <b>a delightful treat</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'I really loved the Wizards in this . . . throw in Susan, Death's pragmatic, level-headed, no-nonsense granddaughter, a murder plot involving universe Auditors who hate messy humanity . . . you've got <b>some of the best of Discworld condensed into one book</b>. Everything about this instalment just <i>worked</i>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/> 'Still as good on every reread. Pratchett at his best with <b>better insights into humanity than anyone else</b>' Goodreads reviewer, </b>

<b></b><b>'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' <i>Daily Telegraph</i></b><b><br/><br/>DEATH IS MISSING - PRESUMED... ER... GONE.<br/><br/>Which leads to the kind of chaos you always get when an important public service is withdrawn.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, on a little farm far, far away, a tall, dark stranger is turning out to be really good with a scythe. There's a harvest to be gathered in...<br/><br/><b>Readers can't put down <i>Reaper Man</i>:</b><br/><br/>'The second DEATH is <b>as hilarious as the first</b> one, this time positioning the friendly reaper in a perfect setting for having <b>philosophical and deep thoughts about human nature and life in general</b>' Goodreads reviewer, <br/><br/>'This book is <b>full of really profound messages about life and death</b> and making your life count, if only by giving others some of your time . . . due to the impeccable combination of profound messages, silly adventures and laugh-out-loud moments, <b>it is simply perfect</b>' Goodreads reviewer, <br/><br/>'This book does contain DEATH, the librarian, the Wizards and many more and is in my humble opinion (be it h'ever so 'umble) the best so far, <b>a true masterpiece of literature</b>' Goodreads reviewer, <br/><br/>'Behind the story of Death being fired for having developed a personality, there's <b>a clever little parable about what it means to be human, to be alive</b>' Goodreads reviewer, <br/><br/>'<b>Oh my goodness the ending to this book is sensational</b>. I cried. I cried A LOT . . . <b>Brilliantly funny</b> in parts, with a deep look at life and death, cities and people. <b>It asks the big questions</b>, the heavy questions. Yes, there is <b>humour and silliness</b>, too, but it is <b>a very deep, meaningful book</b>' Goodreads reviewer, <br/><br/>'<b>This entry in the series has EVERYTHING</b> - action, adventure, thrills, chills, and romance, in addition to the usual amount of rampant silliness one has come to expect from Pratchett' Goodreads reviewer, </b>

<b>A beautiful new hardback edition of the classic Discworld novel.</b><br/><br/>Moist von Lipwig is a con artist and a fraud and a man faced with a life choice: be hanged, or put Ankh-Morpork's ailing postal service back on its feet.<br/><br/>It was a tough decision.<br/><br/>But he's got to see that the mail gets though, come rain, hail, sleet, dogs, the Post Office Workers Friendly and Benevolent Society, the evil chairman of the Grand Trunk Semaphore Company, and a midnight killer.<br/><br/>Getting a date with Adora Bell Dearheart would be nice, too.

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general - also known as her tough-as-talons mother - has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you're smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away . . . because dragons don't bond to 'fragile' humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother's daughter - like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She'll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Everyone at Basgiath has an agenda, and every night could be your last. So, sleep with one eye open because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.

SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won't be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS

A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?