In this beautifully crafted novel, the first of the Annals of the Western Shore trilogy, Ursula K. Le Guin writes of the proud cruelty of power, of how hard it is to grow up, and of how much harder still it is to find, in the world's darkness, gifts of light.

Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability—with a glance, a gesture, a word—to summon animals,

With the delicious recipes and clever packaging ideas in this magazine, anyone can make special edible gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers, and others. Each of the fun-to-make packages is paired with recipes. Baked goods, casseroles, mixes, and more can be wrapped up in creative gift containers that suit the food perfectly. Easy to make from inexpensive, readily available materials, the festive packages show off your creativity and holiday spirit,

This Hugo-nominated novella adds a delightful extra chapter to Bujold's Vorkosigan series, describing the wedding of Miles and Ekaterin and events leading up to it.

In the festive season of Winterfair on the planet Barrayar, Lord Miles Vorkosigan is making elaborate preparations for his wedding. The long-awaited event stirs up romance and intrigue among his eccentric family and friends, particularly for bioengineered space mercenary Sergeant