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Instant New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros. Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. And the vampire standing on her doorstep is about to turn their world upside down. Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering-an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor's elite guard. She quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor. But the vampire under the armor is the last person Arvelle expects to encounter in the emperor's court. With her brothers' lives in the balance, Arvelle has no choice but to ally with the man who once shattered her heart... and with the emperor's sadistic son, Rorrik-two vampires whose motives are impossible to pin down. Rorrik holds the key to understanding the powers Arvelle is developing-abilities that would put a price on her head if discovered by the emperor. To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself-and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny...

What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ........ The reader reviews say it all! 'THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. A. SEQUEL' _ _ _ _ _ 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' _____ 'Highly recommend if you're into fantasy with spice, epic betrayals, and creatures with big personalities' _ _ _ _ _ 'Action-packed, full of delicious tension & the spice was fire' _ _ _ _ _ ___ At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless - and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon - a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings. And then there's Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I'm his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends - and the darkness it takes to make them. ___ _ Dragons, Vampires and Fae __ Slow-burn and spice _ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ___ Readers can't stop praising The Bond that Burns: 'It's been a long time since the magic of a book series captured me like Fourth Wing, but this absolutely delivered' _ _ _ _ _ 'I loved the first book, but this book was even better!' _____ 'There's so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' _____

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality desk calendar for standing up with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes.14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine with easel function. Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production, produced locally, climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller von Autor(in): Claudia Kleemann

'A spellbinding modern fairytale' BOLU BABALOLA 'Funny, sexy and breathtakingly romantic' EMILY HENRY One florist. One pianist. One love story . . . One hundred years in the making. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a more exciting life awaits her. So, when she is invited to rent the bottom floor of a Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She leaves behind her wealth and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. Then one evening in February, as the heady scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way. Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York. *** THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER *** Praise for A Love Song for Ricki Wilde 'Magical and steamy . . . their love story is literally written in the stars' Red 'An evocative story of love against the odds' Reader Review 'Williams never ceases to surprise and delight!' Robinne Lee 'A magical, aesthetic, lyrical, sublime, timeless love story' Reader Review 'It's a showstopper' Publishers Weekly 'Punchy and poignant, sweeping and yet so intimate' Kennedy Ryan 'Quirky, suspenseful, and unforgettable' Booklist Starred Review 'Reads like the best kind of love song: tender, smart and sexy' Leah Johnson 'An epic romance' Glamour Everyone's falling for Tia Williams 'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon 'Modern, beautiful, emotional, sexy and funny!' reader review 'A smart, sexy testament to Black joy' Jodi Picoult 'Tia Williams conjures a seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam 'Such a beautiful love story' reader review 'Hilarious, romantic and incredibly sexy' Hello! ''I literally couldn't put it down' reader review

In this major new rendition by the acclaimed translator Julie Rose, Victor Hugo’s tour de force, Les Misérables, is revealed in its full unabridged glory. A favorite of readers for nearly 150 years, and the basis for one of the most beloved stage musicals ever, this stirring tale of crime, punishment, justice, and redemption pulses with life and energy. Hugo sweeps readers from the French provinces to the back alleys of Paris, and from the battlefield of Waterloo to the bloody ramparts of Paris during the uprising of 1832. First published in 1862, this sprawling novel is an extravagant historical epic that is teeming with harrowing adventures and unforgettable characters. In the protagonist, Jean Valjean, a quintessential prisoner of conscience who languished for years in prison for stealing bread to feed his starving family, Les Misérables depicts one of the grand themes in literature–that of the hunted man. Woven into the narrative are the prevalent social issues of Hugo’s day: injustice, authoritarian rule, social inequality, civic unrest. And this new translation brings astonishing vivacity and depth to Hugo’s immortal dramatis personae–the relentless police detective Javert, the saintly bishop Myriel, the tragic prostitute Fantine and her innocent daughter, Cosette, the dashing lover Marius, and many others whom Jean Valjean encounters on his path to sublime sacrifice. Featuring an Introduction by the award-winning journalist and author Adam Gopnik, this Modern Library edition is an outstanding, authoritative translation of a masterpiece, a literary high-wire act that continues to astonish, stimulate, enlighten, and entertain readers around the world.

?Just as a cello's voice is divided across four strings, each with its own colour and character, this is a journey in four parts, in search of four players and their instruments...' In Cello, Kate Kennedy weaves together the lives of four remarkable cellists who suffered various forms of persecution, injury and misfortune. The Hungarian Jewish cellist and composer Pál Hermann managed to keep one step ahead of the Gestapo for much of the Second World War but was eventually captured and murdered. Lise Cristiani, the first female professional cello soloist, undertook an epic - and ultimately fatal - concert tour of Siberia in the 1850s, taking with her one of the world's greatest Stradivari cellos. Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was incarcerated in both Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen camps, only surviving because she was the cellist in the Auschwitz-Birkenau women's orchestra. Amedeo Baldovino of the Trieste Piano Trio was forced to jump from a burning ship with his ?Mara' Stradivari, losing the cello, and nearly losing his own life when the boat was shipwrecked off Buenos Aires. Counterpointing the themes raised by these extraordinary stories are a sequence of interludes that draw together the author's reflections on the nature and history of the cello, and her many interviews and encounters with contemporary cellists. Kate Kennedy's own relationship with the cello is a complicated one. As a teenager, she suffered an injury to her arm that imposed severe limitations on her career as a performer on the instrument that was her first love. She realised that, in order to understand what the cello meant to her, she needed to find out what the cello - and, crucially, the absence of the cello - had meant to some other cellists, past and present. Kate Kennedy has written an eloquent and multi-textured homage to this warmest of stringed instruments - part quest narrative, part detective story, part philosophical meditation.

Space is vast and untamed, and it holds many secrets. Now two individuals from opposite ends of settled space are on a collision course with the darkest of those secrets, even as the world threatens to explode around them. The year is 2322. Humanity has expanded into the stars, inhabiting over 100 worlds across a third of the galaxy. Though thriving as never before, they have discovered neither alien life nor the key to utopia. Earth struggles to retain authority over far-flung planets and free-wheeling corporations while an uneasy armistice with a breakaway federation hangs by a thread as the former rebels rise in wealth and power. Alexis Solovy is Earth Alliance royalty, her father a fallen war hero and her mother an influential military leader. But she seeks only the freedom of space and has made a fortune by reading the patterns in the chaos to discover the hidden wonders of the stars. Nothing about her latest objective suggests the secret it conceals will turn her life- not to mention the entire galaxy-upside down. But a chance encounter with a mysterious spy leads to a discovery which will thrust Alex into the middle of a galactic power struggle and a sinister conspiracy, whether she likes it or not. When faced with its greatest challenge, will humanity rise to triumph or fall to ruin? Aurora Rising is an epic tale of galaxy-spanning adventure, of the thrill of discovery and the unquenchable desire to reach ever farther into the unknown. It's a tale of humanity at its best and worst, of love and loss, of fear and heroism. It's the story of a woman who sought the stars and found more than anyone imagined possible.

In this major new rendition by the acclaimed translator Julie Rose, Victor Hugo’s tour de force, Les Misérables, is revealed in its full unabridged glory. A favorite of readers for nearly 150 years, and the basis for one of the most beloved stage musicals ever, this stirring tale of crime, punishment, justice, and redemption pulses with life and energy. Hugo sweeps readers from the French provinces to the back alleys of Paris, and from the battlefield of Waterloo to the bloody ramparts of Paris during the uprising of 1832. First published in 1862, this sprawling novel is an extravagant historical epic that is teeming with harrowing adventures and unforgettable characters. In the protagonist, Jean Valjean, a quintessential prisoner of conscience who languished for years in prison for stealing bread to feed his starving family, Les Misérables depicts one of the grand themes in literature–that of the hunted man. Woven into the narrative are the prevalent social issues of Hugo’s day: injustice, authoritarian rule, social inequality, civic unrest. And this new translation brings astonishing vivacity and depth to Hugo’s immortal dramatis personae–the relentless police detective Javert, the saintly bishop Myriel, the tragic prostitute Fantine and her innocent daughter, Cosette, the dashing lover Marius, and many others whom Jean Valjean encounters on his path to sublime sacrifice. Featuring an Introduction by the award-winning journalist and author Adam Gopnik, this Modern Library edition is an outstanding, authoritative translation of a masterpiece, a literary high-wire act that continues to astonish, stimulate, enlighten, and entertain readers around the world.

For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea meets The Cruel Prince in this epic, lush young adult romantic fantasy following a royal kitchen maid who gets swept up in dangerous palace intrigue and a forbidden love triangle…and accidentally becomes the vessel for thousands of spirits and deities. A kingdom on the brink of colonization. Ten thousand nature spirits and deities seeking a vessel. A genial nobleman and a grumpy prince uncovering the secrets at Court… And the girl at the center of it all. Mirae has a dangerous secret: She has faked her way into a job as a royal kitchen maid with the hope of sending money to her family. And life in the kitchens isn’t easy. The palace is in an uproar after a recent assassination attempt on the king, and Mirae nearly gets fired after inadvertently getting in the crosshairs of Jae, the prickly crown prince, during his investigation. Her position gets even more precarious when a chance encounter with a witch in the mysterious spirit woods makes her the vessel of ten thousand spirits and deities. When her new powers spill out into the palace kitchens, Wonshik, a kind nobleman, lends a helping hand. Soon Mirae finds herself embroiled in a power struggle between the queen and Wonshik’s best friend, Prince Jae. With the help of a fellow kitchen maid and a meddlesome ghost, Mirae must untangle the web of lies to find the traitor within the palace. But an encroaching threat from the empire to the east looms ever closer, and the palace is rife with lies and shadowy allegiances. Who can Mirae trust?

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE CAPITAL WASTELAND: Explore the post-apocalyptic ruins of Capitol Hill with Fallout: Wasteland Warfare's latest expansion. Dive deep into the Fallout 3 universe, experiencing the never-ending conflict between the enigmatic Enclave and heroic Brotherhood of Steel amidst a chaotic wasteland. AMAZING ARMOR: Encounter a diverse selection of never-before-seen Enclave Troops bedecked in unique armor, ready to reclaim the Wastes from mutants, raiders, and monsters. Engage in epic battles as the Brotherhood of Steel, led by the Lyons Pride, fights to protect the Capital from their enigmatic foes. EXPAND YOUR BATTLEFIELD OPTIONS: This expansion comes with a booklet containing rules to expand your battlefield strategies. With 259 new cards, including unit, weapon, item, perk, explore, event, danger, stranger, creature, quest, and leader cards, enhance your gameplay and create new tactics to secure victory. NEW SCENARIOS AND FACTION RULES: Experience five new scenarios that challenge your skills and strategies. Master the unique abilities of two new sub-factions, The Slog and The Forged, and navigate the wasteland with unit rules for Ghouls. Delve into faction-specific rules and strategy guides to outmaneuver your opponents. STREAMLINED GAMEPLAY WITH VAULT-TEC APPROVED LISTS: Enjoy quick and seamless gameplay with Vault-Tec approved lists and regional rules cards, designed for swift setup and immersive gameplay. Simplify your gaming experience and engage in more thrilling battles, deciding the final fate of the Capital Wasteland. Access to the Fallout: Wasteland Warfare Two-Player Starter Set is necessary for full expansion use, making it a must-have addition for enthusiasts., Hersteller: Modiphius Entertainment

Ulysses is a modernist novel by Irish writer James Joyce. It was first serialized in parts in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December 1920 and then published in its entirety in Paris by Sylvia Beach on 2 February 1922, Joyce's 40th birthday. It is considered one of the most important works of modernist literature and has been called "a demonstration and summation of the entire movement". According to Declan Kiberd, "Before Joyce, no writer of fiction had so foregrounded the process of thinking".Ulysses chronicles the appointments and encounters of the itinerant Leopold Bloom in Dublin in the course of an ordinary day, 16 June 1904. Ulysses is the Latinised name of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, and the novel establishes a series of parallels between the poem and the novel, with structural correspondences between the characters and experiences of Bloom and Odysseus, Molly Bloom and Penelope, and Stephen Dedalus and Telemachus, in addition to events and themes of the early 20th-century context of modernism, Dublin, and Ireland's relationship to Britain. The novel is highly allusive and also imitates the styles of different periods of English literature.Since its publication, the book has attracted controversy and scrutiny, ranging from an obscenity trial in the United States in 1921 to protracted textual Joyce Wars. The novel's stream of consciousness technique, careful structuring, and experimental prose - replete with puns, parodies, and allusions - as well as its rich characterisation and broad humour have led it to be regarded as one of the greatest literary works in history; Joyce fans worldwide now celebrate 16 June as Bloomsday.

A is for Azeroth and B is for Blood Elf in this charming, official book inspired by New York Times-bestselling author Christie Golden leads readers on a delightful adventure through the Warcraft universe, featuring favorite heroes, lands, creatures, and quests. A is for Azeroth weaves WOW’s popular characters, locations, monsters, and dragons into an epic alphabetical adventure on Azeroth. In this heartfelt take on the classic alphabet primer, fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft universe can laugh and learn all the way from the Azuremyst Isles to Zandalar. Whether D is for dungeon or dragon or Dalaran, this sweet escapade is full of essential vocabulary from the world of the game and paired with all-new original, full-color illustrations and text that is both funny and informative! Revisit fan-favorite encounters, tales of heroism, and places of magic in A is for Azeroth, the perfect way for players of all ages to share in the world of Warcraft. : Fan-favorite characters illustrated in an all-new art style from each expansion of World of Warcraft LAUGH AND LEARN: A is for Azeroth is packed with hilarious and informative lore, guaranteed to delight both longtime World of Warcraft players and new fans of the game GUIDE TO AZEROTH: A wry guide to the creatures, characters, and continents of Azeroth from A to Z! OFFICIALLY LICENSED : Created in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment and New York Times-bestselling author Christie Golden, who created a good portion of World of Warcraft’s lore through her many author credits and years working on the cinematics COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: The World of Warcraft Bestiary: Dragons of Azeroth, World of Warcraft: New Flavors of Azeroth: The Official Cookbook, and World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook also available

In The Wind Through the Keyhole , Stephen King returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World, the spectacular territory of the Dark Tower fantasy saga that stands as his most beguiling achievement. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet - Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler - encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from the howling gale, Roland tells his friends not just one strange story but two . . . and in so doing, casts new light on his own troubled past. In his early days as a gunslinger, in the guilt-ridden year following his mother's death, Roland is sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape-shifter, a "skin-man" preying upon the population around Debaria. Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, the brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast's most recent slaughter. Only a teenager himself, Roland calms the boy and prepares him for the following day's trials by reciting a story from the Magic Tales of the Eld that his mother often read to him at bedtime. "A person's never too old for stories," Roland says to Bill. "Man and boy, girl and woman, never too old. We live for them." And indeed, the tale that Roland unfolds, the legend of Tim Stoutheart, is a timeless treasure for all ages, a story that lives for us. King began the Dark Tower series in 1974; it gained momentum in the 1980s; and he brought it to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003 and 2004. The Wind Through the Keyhole is sure to fascinate avid fans of the Dark Tower epic. But this novel also stands on its own for all readers, an enchanting and haunting journey to Roland's world and testimony to the power of Stephen King's storytelling magic.

The number one Sunday Times bestseller. Read by the author, Christian Lewis.'Bursting with positivity and hope' – Ben FogleWalking saved his life. Now it will help find him a family. In the follow-up to Finding Hildasay, with his dog by his side, former paratrooper Christian Lewis takes his next steps – along the coastline of Britain, and on the road of life.Since his time on Hildasay, Chris' adventure has only gotten wilder. No one was more surprised than Chris when, in November 2020, he had an unlikely (seemingly destined) encounter with fellow adventurer Kate. The two turned out to be kindred spirits and – even more astonishingly – Kate made the bold decision to join Chris on the walk of a lifetime. Day in, day out, as they trekked the coastline down from Scotland together, their relationship grew, and soon the couple were thrown in at the deep end when their first child – baby Magnus – arrived.But, away from Scotland, Chris' struggles with mental health returned. The solitude of Hildasay seemed far away, and he unravelled once again.Through injuries and setbacks, with Jet the dog ageing and baby Magnus growing by the day, the adventurous family of four had to find their feet and come together to complete this epic challenge. They've navigated the east coast of Scotland, through Yorkshire and East Anglia, and struggled on to the Jurassic Coast where Chris slowly came back into himself.In Hildasay to Home Chris finally crosses the finish line back in Swansea with almost half a million pounds raised. He reflects beautifully on all that he's learned and the family he's found for himself along the way.

In A Vow of Glory, Thor embarks with his Legion friends on an epic quest into the vast wilds of the Empire to try to find the ancient Destiny Sword and save the Ring. Thor's friendships deepen, as they journey to new places, face unexpected monsters and fight side by side in unimaginable battle. They encounter exotic lands, creatures, and peoples beyond which they could have ever imagined, each step of their journey fraught with increasing danger. They will have to summon all their skills if they are to survive as they follow the trail of the thieves, deeper and deeper into the Empire. Their quest will bring them all the way into the heart of the Underworld, one of the seven realms of hell, where the undead rule and fields are lined with bones. As Thor must summon his powers, more than ever, he struggles to understand the nature of who he is. Back in the Ring, Gwendolyn must lead half of King's Court to the Western stronghold of Silesia, an ancient city perched on the edge of the Canyon that has stood for 1,000 years. Silesia's fortifications have allowed it to survive every attack throughout every century - but it has never been faced with an assault by a leader like Andronicus, by an army like his million men. Gwendolyn learns what it means to be queen as she takes on a leadership role, Srog, Kolk, Brom, Steffen, Kendrick, and Godfrey by her side, preparing to defend the city for the massive war to come. Meanwhile, Gareth is descending deeper into madness, trying to fend off a coup that would have him assassinated in King's Court, while Erec fights for his life to save his love, Alistair and the Duke's city of Savaria as the downed shield enables the wild creatures to invade. And Godfrey, wallowing in drink, will have to decide if he is ready to cast off his past and become the man his family expects him to be.

The first book in an epic fantasy series from debut author Cinda Williams Chima. Adventure, magic, war and ambition conspire to throw together an unlikely group of companions in a struggle to save their world. When 16-year-old Han Alister and his Clan friend Dancer encounter three underage wizards setting fire to the sacred mountain of Hanalea, he has no idea that this event will precipitate a cascade of disasters that will threaten everything he cares about. Han takes an amulet from one of the wizards, Micah Bayar, to prevent him from using it against them. Only later does he learn that it has an evil history-it once belonged to the Demon King, the wizard who nearly destroyed the world a millennium ago. And the Bayars will stop at nothing to get it back. Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana'Marianna, the heir to the Gray Wolf throne of the Fells, has just spent three years of relative freedom with her father's family at Demonai Camp-riding, hunting, and working the famous Clan markets. Now court life in Fellsmarch pinches like a pair of too-small shoes. Wars are raging to the south, and threaten to spread into the high country. After a long period of quiet, the power of the Wizard Council is once again growing. The people of the Fells are starving and close to rebellion. Now more than ever, there's a need for a strong queen. But Raisa's mother Queen Marianna is weak and distracted by the handsome Gavan Bayar, High Wizard of the Fells. Raisa wants to be more than an ornament in a glittering cage. She aspires to be like Hanalea-the legendary warrior queen who killed the Demon King and saved the world. With the help of her friend, the cadet Amon Byrne, she navigates the treacherous Gray Wolf Court, hoping she can unravel the conspiracy coalescing around her before it's too late.

Instant New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros. Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. And the vampire standing on her doorstep is about to turn their world upside down. Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering—an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor’s elite guard. She quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor. But the vampire under the armor is the last person Arvelle expects to encounter in the emperor’s court. With her brothers’ lives in the balance, Arvelle has no choice but to ally with the man who once shattered her heart… and with the emperor’s sadistic son, Rorrik—two vampires whose motives are impossible to pin down. Rorrik holds the key to understanding the powers Arvelle is developing—abilities that would put a price on her head if discovered by the emperor. To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself—and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny…

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed. Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Europe with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Back Cover. Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. SUSTAINABLE - significant reduction in waste thanks to customised one-off production, production in Europe and climate-conscious logistics. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller von Autor(in): Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed. Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Europe with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Back Cover. Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. SUSTAINABLE - significant reduction in waste thanks to customised one-off production, production in Europe and climate-conscious logistics. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller von Autor(in): Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality desk calendar for standing up with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes.14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine with easel function. Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production, produced locally, climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller von Autor(in): Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

A is for Azeroth and B is for Blood Elf in this charming, official book inspired by New York Times-bestselling author Christie Golden leads readers on a delightful adventure through the Warcraft universe, featuring favorite heroes, lands, creatures, and quests. A is for Azeroth weaves WOW’s popular characters, locations, monsters, and dragons into an epic alphabetical adventure on Azeroth. In this heartfelt take on the classic alphabet primer, fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft universe can laugh and learn all the way from the Azuremyst Isles to Zandalar. Whether D is for dungeon or dragon or Dalaran, this sweet escapade is full of essential vocabulary from the world of the game and paired with all-new original, full-color illustrations and text that is both funny and informative! Revisit fan-favorite encounters, tales of heroism, and places of magic in A is for Azeroth, the perfect way for players of all ages to share in the world of Warcraft. : Fan-favorite characters illustrated in an all-new art style from each expansion of World of Warcraft LAUGH AND LEARN: A is for Azeroth is packed with hilarious and informative lore, guaranteed to delight both longtime World of Warcraft players and new fans of the game GUIDE TO AZEROTH: A wry guide to the creatures, characters, and continents of Azeroth from A to Z! OFFICIALLY LICENSED : Created in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment and New York Times-bestselling author Christie Golden, who created a good portion of World of Warcraft’s lore through her many author credits and years working on the cinematics COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: The World of Warcraft Bestiary: Dragons of Azeroth, World of Warcraft: New Flavors of Azeroth: The Official Cookbook, and World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook also available

A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION 'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 'The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down' 5***** READER REVIEW ___________ General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother. And she will be the one to deliver vengeance. So when she's given command of her city in the midst of war, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and their Veliant prince leader. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans. Especially when they begin to find passion in each other's arms . . . ___________ 'I loved this book from the first to the last page. The plot is incredible' 5***** READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist

While traveling the Silk Road, Tangseng and his three disciples encounter a young boy hanging upside down from a tree. They rescue him only to discover that he is really Red Boy, a powerful and malevolent demon and, it turns out, Sun Wukong's nephew. Ignoring this family relationship, the demon kidnaps Tangseng and plans to eat him. The three disciples battle the demon but soon discover that he can produce deadly fire and smoke which nearly kills Sun Wukong. The two remaining disciples struggle to save Sun Wukong and Tangseng, enlisting the aid of several supernatural beings including Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. At the end, they learn Red Boy's true nature. This is the 14th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 40 through 43 of epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood. The first 14 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1500 different Chinese words, but only 762 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary.

"A spectacular debut filled with great characters and heart.” —Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan FINALIST FOR THE 2022 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE · FINALIST FOR THE BALCONES FICTION PRIZE · LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD An epic story of love, war, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement, following the intertwined fates of a young girl sold to a courtesan school and the penniless son of a hunter In 1917, deep in the snowy mountains of occupied Korea, an impoverished local hunter on the brink of starvation saves a young Japanese officer from an attacking tiger. In an instant, their fates are connected—and from this encounter unfolds a saga that spans half a century. In the aftermath, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver's courtesan school, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social status. When she befriends an orphan boy named JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets of Seoul, they form a deep friendship. As they come of age, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence, and Jade becomes a sought-after performer with a new romantic prospect of noble birth. Soon Jade must decide whether she will risk everything for the one who would do the same for her. From the perfumed chambers of a courtesan school in Pyongyang to the glamorous cafes of a modernizing Seoul and the boreal forests of Manchuria, where battles rage, Juhea Kim's unforgettable characters forge their own destinies as they wager their nation's. Immersive and elegant, Beasts of a Little Land unveils a world where friends become enemies, enemies become saviors, heroes are persecuted, and beasts take many shapes. A Recommended Read from: USA Today · The Washington Post · Entertainment Weekly · The Today Show · Real Simple · Good Morning America · Harper's Bazaar · Buzzfeed · Fortune · Vulture · Goodreads · Lit Hub · Book Riot · PopSugar · E! Online · Ms. Magazine · Chicago Review of Books · Bustle · The Oregonian · The Millions

What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ........ The reader reviews say it all! 'THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. A. SEQUEL' _ _ _ _ _ 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' _____ 'Highly recommend if you're into fantasy with spice, epic betrayals, and creatures with big personalities' _ _ _ _ _ 'Action-packed, full of delicious tension & the spice was fire' _ _ _ _ _ ___ At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless - and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon - a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings. And then there's Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I'm his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends - and the darkness it takes to make them. ___ _ Dragons, Vampires and Fae __ Slow-burn and spice _ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ___ Readers can't stop praising The Bond that Burns: 'It's been a long time since the magic of a book series captured me like Fourth Wing, but this absolutely delivered' _ _ _ _ _ 'I loved the first book, but this book was even better!' _____ 'There's so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' _____

'A definitive account of one of the most dramatic encounters in the whole history of Empire . . . [a] tour de force' The Daily Mail 'Ian Knight manages to expose many of the Victorian myths while still capturing the kind of epic excitement that makes Zulu so stirring. It is a first class work of military history, not least for its evocative and extensive use of Zulu sources' Sunday Times The battle of iSandlwana was the single most destructive incident in the 150-year history of the British colonisation of South Africa. In one bloody day over 800 British troops, 500 of their allies and at least 2000 Zulus were killed in a staggering defeat for the British empire. The consequences of the battle echoed brutally across the following decades as Britain took ruthless revenge on the Zulu people. In Zulu Rising Ian Knight shows that the brutality of the battle was the result of an inevitable clash between two aggressive warrior traditions. He gives full weight to the Zulu experience and explores the reality of the fighting through the eyes of men who took part on both sides, looking into the human heart of this savage conflict. Based on new research, including previously unpublished material, Zulu oral history, and new archaeological evidence from the battlefield, this is the definitive account of a battle that has shaped the political fortunes of the Zulu people to this day. 'This new history by Ian Knight is thorough and definitive. Knight uses first-hand sources, both Zulu and British, with admirable even-handedness, to examine the bloody clash between two different warrior traditions' Sunday Telegraph

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again. Complete and unabridged , this elegantly designed jacketed hardcover edition features an introduction by literature and writing professor Andrew Lynn , a summary of the original tale, a key describing its major characters, and a summary of what we know of Homer’s life. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: The Essential Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; Emma; Pride and Prejudice; Grimm’s Fairy Tales; The Alchemist; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; The Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tales of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women; Wuthering Heights; Peter Pan; Persuasion; Aesop’s Fables; The Constitution of the United States and Selected Writings; Crime and Punishment; Dracula; Great Expectations; The Iliad; Irish and Fairy Folk Tales; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; The War of the Worlds; and The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.