The Golden Man


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From the mind of Philip K. Dick, the visionary author behind blockbuster films like Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report, comes a gripping tale of humanity's future, The Golden Man. Dive into a post-apocalyptic world where powerful mutants, once hunted to near extinction, now threaten the human race itself. Meet Cris, the enigmatic golden-skinned mutant with a mind-bending talent for foresight, cornered by a relentless government agency whose sole purpose is to eradicate his kind. But as the agency's determined agent and his conflicted fiancée close in on their quarry, they'll discover that not everything in this world is black and white. As the alluring beauty of Cris' golden skin and extraordinary powers inspire unexpected desires, the line between hunter and prey begins to blur. In a desperate struggle for survival, where animal instinct challenges the very essence of humanity, the future hangs in the balance. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Cris' abilities set him on a path that could forever alter the trajectory of human evolution. In this thrilling, genre-defining classic by Philip K. Dick, experience a captivating tale that poses intriguing questions about the very nature of humanity and its destiny.




The Golden Man


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This novel is set in a post-apocallyptic era where mutants are hunted down and killed by the dreaded Baines. The Golden Man, alias Chris, lives in a kind of future, able to see the consequences of current actions.




Golden Man


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“Want it all? Read Ann Major.” –New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts “Ann Major’s name on the cover instantly identifies the book as a good read.” –New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown “No one provides hotter emotional fireworks than the fiery Ann Major.” RT Book Reviews The fourth book of USA Today’s bestselling Ann Major’s Men of the West series is the passionate reunion tale of a saintly preacher’s daughter and the town’s leading sinner. He was her secret desire The past: Prim and proper Jenny Zachery was the small, Texas town’s preacher’s daughter. Blade Taylor, her brother-in-law, was the local bad boy. What nobody knew was that he was her secret desire. The present: Now she’s a widow and in trouble. Because of her, Blade’s come home for good. But will she give their love a second chance?




The Man With the Golden Torc


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New York Times bestselling author Simon Green introduces a new kind of hero, one who fights the good fight against some very old foes in the first novel in the Secret Histories series. The name’s Bond. Shaman Bond. Actually, that's just his cover. His real name is Eddie Drood, but when your job includes a license to kick supernatural arse on a regular basis, you find your laughs where you can. For centuries, his family has been the secret guardian of Humanity, all that stands between all of you and all of the really nasty things that go bump in the night. As a Drood field agent he wore the golden torc, he killed monsters, and he protected the world. He loved his job. Right up to the point where his own family declared him rogue for no reason. Now, the only people who can help Eddie prove his innocence are the people he used to consider his enemies...




The Golden Man


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The DCA is a government agency tasked with tracking down humans born with superhuman mutations, all of whom are considered a threat to the continued survival of the human race. But even seasoned veterans of the DCA worry that one day they will encounter a mutant that they cannot best—the mutant who will be the first of an entirely new species that will replace Homo sapiens as the dominant species on the planet. Philip K. Dick was an American science-fiction novelist, short-story writer and essayist. His first short story, “Beyond Lies the Wub,” was published shortly after his high school graduation. Some of his most famous short stories were adapted for film, including “The Minority Report,” “Paycheck,” “Second Variety” (adapted into the film Screamers) and “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” (adapted into the film Total Recall). HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.




Golden Fool


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“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. There FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, must take up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assassin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls, guiding a kingdom straying closer to civil strife each day. Amid a multitude of problems, Fitz must ensure that no one betrays the Prince’s secret—one that could topple the throne: that he, like Fitz, possesses the dread “beast magic.” Only Fitz’s friendship with the Fool brings him solace. But even that is shattered when devastating revelations from the Fool’s past are exposed. Bereft of support and adrift in intrigue, Fitz finds that his biggest challenge may be simply to survive. Praise for Robin Hobb and Golden Fool “[Robin Hobb] ranks near the top of the high fantasy field. . . . [She] juggles all the balls with aplomb, besides providing spot-on characterizations.”—Publishers Weekly “Solid storytelling with warmth and heart.”—The Kansas City Star




Man with a Golden Heart


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“Sri’s first collection of poems is a poignant, philosophical attempt to answer some of life’s most difficult questions” (Kirkus Review). “A unique, moving memoir in verse about the effects of illness on the human psyche” (Kirkus Review). “A forceful, moving book about uneasy survival in the face of great difficulties” (Blueink Review). “This suffering and confusion in his soul leads Sri to question the benevolence and, at times, the very existence of God” (Clarion Review). Man with a Golden Heart is a small volume of freestyle verses by the humanitarian doctor Satya Sri. As explained in the preface, the author wove these pearl-like poems in order to relieve himself from the pain and tension he experienced in his life. He says he would like to share his feelings with his readers as this would give him satisfaction.




On the Trail of the Golden Man


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Deep in the Amazon Jungle ... 'What exactly is El Dorado?" asked Flynn, barely able to take his eyes off the gold. :It is a kingdom where everything is made of gold and it is the home of the king called The Golden Man.' Will they find him?




The Gingerbread Man


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A retelling of age old story trying to get children to understand life.




Gold the Man


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Mankind is threatened with extermination by a race of three hundred foot high aliens from another star system. Gold, a specially created superman, is called to Earth's moonbase to take on a desperate mission. He must take over a specially built control room inside a captured giant's brain and return him to the enemy planet.