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Dive into the fascinating world of the Sicilian Kalashnikov variation! In this captivating Fritztrainer you will uncover the secrets of this explosive opening from the very first moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5. Black willingly makes long-term strategic concessions, but in return forcing White to waste precious development time. This versatile opening will appeal to enthusiasts of dynamic play while offering a solid strategic foundation. You will learn the key ideas and crucial strategic plans so you feel more comfortable navigating through the sharp lines. This opening, introduced in 1834 by one of the greatest players of his time – Charles de La Bourdonnais, has stood the test of time and continues to be employed at the highest level by top players. Among the modern heroes of this opening, you’ll find Teimour Radjabov, Alexei Shirov, and more recently, Parham Maghsoodloo and Hikaru Nakamura who used the Kalasnikov in the crucial final round of the Grand Swiss 2023 securing his qualification for the Candidates Tournament this way! Expand your repertoire with cutting-edge variations to surprise your opponents. Explore the modern perspective on this opening alongside French GM Fabien Libiszewski, an expert in the Kalashnikov for nearly two decades. • Video running time: 5h 07 minutes (English) • With interactive training including video feedback. • Database with o ver 300 model games • Extra: Training with Ches sBase apps - test your knowledge and practice your Repertoire. Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key Fabien Libiszewski was born on 5 January 1984 in St Etienne (France). He is a GM since 2009. His peak Elo rating was 2547. While Fabien continues to play actively, he now also has a solid experience as a coach, notably as the captain of the French mixed team. By producing Fritztrainer, he adds a new dimension to his work. System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

A special paperback edition with stunning sprayed edges! New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan returns to the high-stakes, sweeping world of dragons, romance, and drama first evoked in her bestselling young adult Firelight series, in a brand-new epic adult romantasy series. Dragons are extinct. Witches are outcast. Magic is dying. But human lust for power is immortal. Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but inside the lavish palace, life is still perilous…especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the glittering court alongside the princesses, it's her duty to be punished for their misdeeds. Treated as part of the royal family but also as the lowliest servant, Tamsyn fits nowhere. Her only friend is Stig, Captain of the Guard...though sometimes she thinks he wants more than friendship. When Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, descends on her home, Tamsyn’s world becomes even more dangerous. To save the pampered princesses from a fate worse than death, she is commanded to don a veil and marry the brutal warrior. She agrees to the deception even though it means leaving Stig, and the only life she’s ever known, behind. The wedding night begins with unexpected passion—and ends in near violence when her trickery is exposed. Rather than start a war, Fell accepts Tamsyn as his bride...but can he accept the dark secrets she harbors—secrets buried so deep even she doesn’t know they exist? For Tamsyn is more than a royal whipping girl, more than the false wife of a man who now sees her as his enemy. And when those secrets emerge, they will ignite a flame bright enough to burn the entire kingdom to the bone. Magic is not dead...it is only sleeping. And it will take one ordinary girl with an extraordinary destiny to awaken it.

First contact with extraordinary aliens, glittering technologies that could destroy the universe in a nanosecond, huge sweeping space operas: Alastair Reynolds is back! Some centuries from now, the exploration and exploitation of the Solar System is in full swing. On the cold edge of the system, Bella Lind, captain of the huge commercial spacecraft Rockhopper IV, helps fuel this new gold rush by attaching mass-driver motors to organic-rich water-ice comets to move them back to the inner worlds. Her crew are tough, blue-collar miners, engineers and demolition experts. Around Saturn, something inexplicable happens: one of the moons leaves its orbit and accelerates out of the Solar System. The icy mantle peels away to reveal that it was never a moon in the first place, just a parked spacecraft, millions of years old, that has now decided to move on. Rockhopper IV, trapped in the pull, is hurled across time and space into the deep, distant future, arriving in a vast, alien-constructed chamber. And the crew are not alone, for each chamber contains an alien culture dragged into this cosmic menagerie at the end of time. The crew of the Rockhopper IV know a lot about blowing up comets, but not much about first contact with ultra-advanced aliens. They have two things to worry about: can they (and their new alien allies) negotiate their way through each harrying contact? And can they assimilate the avalanche of knowledge about their own future - including all the glittering, dangerous technologies that are now theirs for the taking - without destroying themselves in the process? Praise for Alastair Reynolds: 'The span here is mind-boggling, cosmos-spanning concepts, a breath-taking journey' Good Book Guide on Chasm City '[A] wonderfully entertaining puzzle wrapped inside an adventure story' The Guardian on Eversion 'A fabulous and satisfying novel' SF Crowsnest on Revenger 'An excellent adventure that's sure to keep readers on their toes' Publishers Weekly on Revenger 'A fun, character focused bottle mystery that shifts settings like a chameleon walking across a rainbow carpet' The Quill to Live on Eversion 'Entertaining and thought-provoking' Locus on Revelation Space 'Pirates in space, full of peril and high-jinks . . . This is a novel that's elegantly plotted, full of surprises and, as first time round, rip-roaring fun' SFX on Revenger 'Reynolds is one of the modern masters of science fiction' Starburst 'This is a story to break hearts and make you turn pages. It's great stuff; pick it up, you'll want to know what happens next' SF&F Reviews on Century Rain 'Much of the fun of these books comes from the construction of a far, far-future space-opera . . . the mapping of Age of Sail tropes onto space travel is just the start . . . Nevertheless, at the centre of this baroque masquerade party resides a sober consideration of what it might mean to go off adventuring, what it might cost' Locus on Revenger 'Reynolds is a master singer of the Space Opera' The Times

'The way Dan Jones writes enemies reminds me of Cornwell at his best.' CONN IGGULDEN This is the story of the Hundred Years' War told through the eyes of the soldiers on the ground. Witness medieval England brought thrillingly to life by a master storyteller and Sunday Times bestselling historian. SOME MEN FIGHT FOR GLORY. OTHERS FIGHT FOR COIN. THE ESSEX DOGS FIGHT FOR EACH OTHER. July 1346. King Edward and his lords are on the march through France. Swept up in the chaos, a tight-knit company from Essex must stay alive long enough to see their home again. There's Pismire, small enough to infiltrate enemy camps. Scotsman, strong enough to tear down a wall. Father, a priest turned devilish by the horrors he has witnessed. Romford, a talented young archer on the run from his past. And Loveday, their battle-scarred captain, who watches over them all. With sword, axe and longbow, the Dogs must survive from the landing beaches of Normandy to the perilous field of Crécy. But this war is a bloody one - and it's only just begun... Don't miss LION HEARTS, the final heart-stopping novel in the Essex Dogs trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling historian Dan Jones - available now. 'A new champion has entered the front line of historical fiction to stand shoulder to shoulder with Bernard Cornwell.' JANE JOHNSON 'Battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched.' DAILY MAIL 'Vital, earthy, and heart-stopping.' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB 'Only Dan Jones can carry you through blood, piss and vomit and leave you wanting more.' DAISY DUNN 'A cast of unforgettable characters.' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'Simply stunning.' DUFF McKAGAN, New York Times No1 bestselling author 'The Hundred Years' War as directed by Oliver Stone with a historian's eye for detail.' ELODIE HARPER

Darkness Reigns. Kneel before the lord of the Symbiotes - The King in Black. Darkness reigns in the Marvel Universe! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull - ancient and malevolent god of symbiotes - reaches Earth with an endless army of symbiote dragons at his command! The King in Black is a force unlike any ever faced by Venom and the rest of the planet's heroes - but now Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Sub-Mariner and more must battle an endless wave of darkness! Outgunned and badly outnumbered, can anyone possibly survive Knull's symbiotic onslaught? Or will they all be forced to bow to the King in Black? Featuring every epic chapter in one monstrous, black-hearted volume! COLLECTING: King In Black #1-5; King In Black: Immortal Hulk, Iron Man/Doctor Doom, Black Knight, Marauders, Black Panther, Captain America, Wiccan And Hulkling, Spider-Man, Scream And Ghost Rider; King In Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage #1-3; King In Black: Namor #1-5; King In Black: Planet Of The Symbiotes #1-3; King In Black: Return Of The Valkyries #1-4; King In Black: Thunderbolts #1-3; Symbiote Spider-Man: King In Black #1-5; Black Cat (2020) #1-3; Daredevil (2019) #26-27; Deadpool (2019) Fantastic Four (2018) #29-30; Guardians Of The Galaxy (2020) Miles Morales: Spider-Man #23; S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #2-4; Savage Avengers (2019) #17-19; Spider-Woman (2020) #7-8; The Union #1-2; Venom (2018) #31-34; And King In Black Handbook. Written by: Donny Cates, Al Ewing, Christopher Cantwell, Si Spurrier, Gerry Duggan, Geoffrey Thorne, Danny Lore, Tini Howard, Jed MacKay, Clay Mcleod Chapman, Ed Brisson, Seanan McGuire, Kurt Busiek, Jason Aaron, Torunn Grønbekk, Matthew Rosenberg, Peter David, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Dan Slott, Saladin Ahmed, Karla Pacheco, Paul Grist  Penciled by: Ryan Stegman, Aaron Kuder, Salvador Larroca, Jesús Saiz, Luke Ross, Germán Peralta, Luciano Vecchio, Michele Bandini, Garry Brown, Juan Frigeri, Flaviano, Benjamin Dewey, Danilo Beyruth, Gerardo Sandoval, Nina Vakueva, Juan Ferreyra, Greg Land, Carlos Villa, Marco Checchetto, Mike Hawthorne, Zé Carlos, Juann Cabal, Carmen Carnero, Valerio Schiti, Kev Walker, Pere Pérez, Andrea Di Vito, Iban Coello

**Buy The Raven Scholar now - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from Sunday Times bestselling Antonia Hodgson** WINNER OF THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE JOHN CREASEY CWA DAGGER FOR BEST DEBUT CRIME NOVEL 'A splendid debut. . .this is a truly spellbinding tale' Guardian 'Hodgson's utterly compelling debut is fiendishly plotted and dripping with atmosphere' Mark Billingham 'A brilliant first novel. . .a blood-drenched investigation that twists and turns in the vortex of Georgian society' The Times 'Historical fiction just doesn't get any better than this. Magnificent!' Jeffery Deaver London, 1727 . Tom Hawkins is about to fall from his heaven of card games, brothels and coffee-houses into the hell of a debtors' prison. The Marshalsea is a savage world of its own, with simple rules: Those with family or friends who can lend them a little money may survive in relative comfort. Those with none will starve in squalor and disease. And those who try to escape will suffer a gruesome fate at the hands of the gaol's rutheless governor and his cronies. The trouble is, Tom Hawkins has never been good at following rules - even simple ones. And the recent murder of a debtor, Captain Roberts, has brought further terror to the gaol. While the Captain's beautiful widow cries for justice, the finger of suspicion points only one way: to the sly, enigmatic figure of Samuel Fleet. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY 'I read a lot of detective fiction. Hodsgon's debut is one of the best ever' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A devil of a good story' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A rollicking good read' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I haven't enjoyed a novel so much in a long, long time' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely breathtaking' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Superb from start to finish' ¿¿¿¿¿

A high stakes, action-packed romantasy from bestselling author Emily Varga where a relic-hunter searches for an ancient fae object to restore the magic to her world, but must learn to trust her own powers-and her heart. This limited luxe edition features gorgeous foil design on the cover and case, a dazzling edge design and an exclusive map-available while supplies last! I'm going across the River. And I'm going to save us all. Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire-or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret to restore magic to her dying land. Until she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world and save her people. But a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin-especially the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies. But even he isn't what he seems-under the guise of upholding a cruel regime, he works to overthrow it from the inside. To succeed, he needs the same lost relic Yaseema seeks: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen. With magic that is a mystery even to her, Yaseema can help him find the crown and save his family from a fate worse than death. Unless she steals it first to help her own. To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other. Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a new fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.

The scene is set for murder… and Kitty Underhay’s partner has been cast as the killer. Late Summer, 1933. After a quarrel with too-plucky-for-her-own-good amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay, dashing ex-army captain Matthew Bryant is nursing his wounds, and a tumbler of brandy, when there’s a heavy knock at the door and he finds himself arrested for murder. The body of aspiring actress Pearl Bright has been found, strangled with one of Matt’s own bootlaces, and the evidence seems to be stacked against him. The local constabulary might have locked Matt up, but before they can throw away the key, Kitty hears the news and hies to his aid, determined to prove his innocence. And when her investigations lead her to the home of retired theatre impresario Stanley Davenport, and the local amateur dramatics society, Kitty uncovers a web of deceit that stretches far beyond the stage make-up. But Kitty’s digging is bringing her to the attention of the killer. Without her partner in crime-fighting, can Kitty expose them and clear Matt’s name? Or will it be curtains for them both? A gripping Golden Age cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: ‘This murder mystery is perfect… This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping… I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another adventure for Kitty Underhay!... A page-turner that will keep you guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A wonderful book, I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Excellent read! I really enjoyed both Kitty and Matt and found that the combination of them working together was wonderful!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Loved this book! Great storyline, an interesting and believable main character and a great location… I can't wait for more adventures of Kitty in the near future!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I felt right at home the moment I started reading. Helena Dixon is one of those writers who writes so well that I immediately feel comfortable and relaxed, and the story just flows… They are complex, believable characters who seem very real… In conclusion, it was a joy.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘It was an excellent novel, with a strong cast of characters. I enjoyed the storyline very much and would definitely recommend this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘The characters are relatable, the storyline is exciting, and the author kept me guessing about the ending.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Scarpetta, an all-new Original Series, is out now on Prime Video! Enter the chilling and captivating world of Dr. Kay Scarpetta before Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis bring the mystery to life onscreen. “The new audience will be compelled by the characters, crimes, and mysteries that are the trifecta of Patricia’s masterful storytelling… and a warning……there WILL be BLOOD.” – Jamie Lee Curtis #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dr. Kay Scarpetta faces a bold, brilliant killer from her past—and soon realizes she may be his next target—in this “nerve-jangling game of cat and mouse” (People). Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner of Virginia and consultant for the FBI, is in the midst of a late-night autopsy at the morgue when the call comes: Gault, the sadistic psychopath who has eluded capture for years, has struck again. She and longtime FBI and police colleagues Benton Wesley and Captain Pete Marino fly to the eerie early-morning scene, where they immediately recognize Gault’s grizzly handiwork. But no one seems to know his bald female victim, whose naked body has been propped up against a frozen fountain. It makes no sense that she apparently disrobed in the bitter cold without a struggle and walked barefoot over snow to her death. While Scarpetta sorts through the strange forensic evidence, Gault kills again. But the prey he ultimately seeks is Scarpetta, for it becomes increasingly apparent that he is as focused on her as she is on him. It may be possible that he kills to impress her, and that he’s trying to get at her through her young niece, Lucy, who is the brains behind CAIN, the worldwide FBI computer network. Through what proves to be Scarpetta’s most frightening chase, she can almost sense the evil, electric presence of her nemesis. But when she draws close, he slips back into the darkness, waiting for the time when they at last meet. . . .

'A Napoleonic triumph of a book, irresistibly galloping with the momentum of a cavalry charge' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'Simply dynamite' Bernard Cornwell From Andrew Roberts, author of the bestsellers The Storm of War and Churchill: Walking with Destiny, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon. Napoleon Bonaparte lived one of the most extraordinary of all human lives. In the space of just twenty years, from October 1795 when as a young artillery captain he cleared the streets of Paris of insurrectionists, to his final defeat at the (horribly mismanaged) battle of Waterloo in June 1815, Napoleon transformed France and Europe. After seizing power in a coup d'état he ended the corruption and incompetence into which the Revolution had descended. In a series of dazzling battles he reinvented the art of warfare; in peace, he completely remade the laws of France, modernised her systems of education and administration, and presided over a flourishing of the beautiful 'Empire style' in the arts. The impossibility of defeating his most persistent enemy, Great Britain, led him to make draining and ultimately fatal expeditions into Spain and Russia, where half a million Frenchmen died and his Empire began to unravel. More than any other modern biographer, Andrew Roberts conveys Napoleon's tremendous energy, both physical and intellectual, and the attractiveness of his personality, even to his enemies. He has walked 53 of Napoleon's 60 battlefields, and has absorbed the gigantic new French edition of Napoleon's letters, which allows a complete re-evaluation of this exceptional man. He overturns many received opinions, including the myth of a great romance with Josephine: she took a lover immediately after their marriage, and, as Roberts shows, he had three times as many mistresses as he acknowledged. Of the climactic Battle of Leipzig in 1813, as the fighting closed around them, a French sergeant-major wrote, 'No-one who has not experienced it can have any idea of the enthusiasm that burst forth among the half-starved, exhausted soldiers when the Emperor was there in person. If all were demoralised and he appeared, his presence was like an electric shock. All shouted "Vive l'Empereur!" and everyone charged blindly into the fire.' The reader of this biography will understand why this was so.

In the epic tradition of Stephen Ambrose’s Undaunted Courage, This Vast Enterprise offers a bold new take on the Lewis and Clark expedition, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths about one of the most beloved episodes in American history. Celebrated young historian Craig Fehrman, whose first book, Author in Chief, was hailed by Thomas Mallon in The Wall Street Journal as “one of the best books on the American presidency to appear in recent years;” delivers a major new account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned from their long journey, in 1806, they brought an incredible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers, skilled scientists, and peaceful ambassadors. There was truth in those descriptions. But there was also distortion. For the first time in a generation, This Vast Enterprise offers a fresh and more accurate account of their expedition—a gripping narrative that draws on new documents, stunning analysis, and Native perspectives. Fehrman’s central insight is that the success of Lewis and Clark depended on much more than just Lewis and Clark. We all know Sacajawea, and some of us know York, the Black man Clark enslaved. But This Vast Enterprise introduces us to John Ordway, a working-class soldier who fought grizzlies and towed the captains’ bulky barge. It introduces us to Wolf Calf, a Blackfoot teenager who watched his friend die in a battle with Lewis and his men. To capture this cast of characters, each chapter in This Vast Enterprise moves to a new point of view, describing that person’s desires and contradictions with an unprecedented level of care. Fehrman balances the story’s inherent adventure with the humanity of its protagonists. One chapter shows Thomas Jefferson operating in an age of bitter partisan unrest—his secret maneuvers to fund the expedition, uncovered here for the first time, are a case study in presidential power. Another chapter reveals the strategy and strength of Black Buffalo, a Lakota leader, completely upending our understanding of early Lakota American diplomacy. In his chapters, Clark is not a bad speller but a student of the Enlightenment. (Fehrman found Clark’s college notebook.) Lewis is someone whose psychological demons feel at once heartbreaking and modern. And yet, in the end, the captains are men who needed help—from Sacajawea, from York, and from each other. Their expedition truly was a vast enterprise, a sprawling and federally funded military mission that came down to the heroic sacrifices of a few human beings. This book portrays those people, all of them, for the first time. It is more than just a work of history—it’s a testament to the power of innovative research and emotional storytelling, and a thrilling reminder that even the most familiar moments in history can still surprise us.

J.M. Barrie's timeless tale of the 'boy who would not grow up' Peter Pan is edited with an introduction by Jack Zipes in Penguin Classics. When Peter Pan and his fairy companion Tinker Bell fly in through the window of Wendy's nursery one night, it is the beginning of an adventure that whisks Wendy and her brothers Michael and John off to Neverland. There they will find mermaids, fairies, pirates led by the sinister Captain Hook, and the crocodile who bit off his leg - and still pursues him in hope of the rest! Peter Pan originally appeared as a baby living a magical life among birds and fairies in J.M. Barrie's sequence of stories, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. His adventures capture the spirit of childhood - and of rebellion against the role of adulthood in conventional society. This edition includes the novel and the stories, and reproduces the original illustrations by Francis Donkin Bedford and Arthur Rackham. In his introduction, Jack Zipes sifts through the psychological interpretations that have engaged critics, explores the cultural and literary contexts in which we can appreciate Barrie's enduring creation, and shows why Peter Pan is fundamentally a work that urges adults to reconnect with their own imagination. James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was born in Scotland, the son of a weaver. In 1885, he moved to London to pursue a literary career. Peter Pan, with its flying and theatrical devices, was a huge success and continues to be performed today; in 1911 Barrie rewrote the play as a novel. On his death in 1937 Barrie gifted copyright of the play Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street hospital. If you enjoyed Peter Pan you might like Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, also available in Penguin Classics. 'One of the classic children's stories of all time' Daily Mail 'Intensely moving as well as enchanting in its evocation of childhood, the heartlessness of youth and parental grief as children grow older' Daily Telegraph

Discover the captivating allure of young, muscular footballers as they dominate the pitch with confidence. This unique men's calendar showcases toned boys in action, blending sport and sensuality in each frame. Ideal for fans of gay art and those who appreciate athletic male physiques, the images highlight both strength and passion. These striking visuals, generated with advanced AI technology, bring a fresh, exciting edge to the traditional football calendar. Perfect for lovers of fitness, sport, and the male form, offering a celebration of youthful energy and masculine beauty. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. 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 at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Confident captain leading with allure February: Sensual striker on a night run March: Midfield maestro heating up the game April: Strong defender with seductive power May: Rising star showing off his body June: Red card, a fiery moment July: Victory celebration with intense passion August: Coach pushing limits with raw strength September: Forward aiming for a steamy goal October: Goalkeeper, muscles glistening in sweat November: Rugged defender, irresistible charm December: Leader setting the pace with temptation QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Discover athletic footballers in action, showcasing their powerful bodies on the pitch. A blend of sport and sensuality for every football fan, author: Michael Bihlmayer.

Set off on unbelievable adventures with eight of Jules Verne’s most popular adventure and science fiction novels in this seven-volume paperback collectible boxed set—now with an arresting new look! When Professor Lidenbrock, in Journey to the Center of the Earth, finds a coded journal describing a path into the center of the Earth, it’s his nephew, Axel, who cracks the code, and the two head to Iceland to locate the hidden route. From the Earth to the Moon and its sequel, Around the Moon, combined here in one volume, have members of a post-American Civil War gun club set an extreme challenge to build a gun large enough to shoot a man to the moon. The engineering challenge undertaken in part one culminates in three voyagers’ expedition to the moon and back in part two. A message in a bottle launches a rescue expedition for a shipwreck to many possible countries on the thirty-seventh parallel south where the stranded captain could be in In Search of the Castaways. When word about sightings of a sea monster spread in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, three men embark on a journey to find the creature. But they soon find themselves in the belly of the beast—an underwater vessel named the Nautilus manned by Captain Nemo. The trio then encounters giant sea creatures, sunken treasure, and even the lost world of Atlantis. In Around the World in 80 Days, Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune in a bet that it’s possible to travel around the world in eighty days. Fogg’s meticulous planning maps out he and his valet’s route as they travel by boat, train, carriage, and elephant from one country to the next. But unbeknownst to Fogg, the trip is being shadowed by a detective convinced Fogg is a bank robber running from justice. The Mysterious Island features five prisoners of war who steal a hot air balloon and escape capture in Virginia during the American Civil War. They fly for several thousand miles until crash landing on an unknown island in the Pacific. They work together to survive, but the island has its secrets—and is not as deserted as first thought. In Off on a Comet, a comet collides with Earth, causing a portion of the world to go floating off into space with it. On this new asteroid, thirty-six survivors of various nationalities will first need to uncover the mysteries of their circumstances before they learn about and adapt to their new environment. But when it’s determined the comet is on a return course to Earth, can the group survive long enough to devise a plan to get back on the planet? This boxed set contains: Journey to the Center of the Earth From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon In Search of the Castaways Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Around the World in 80 Days The Mysterious Island Off on a Comet

Discover the captivating allure of young, muscular footballers as they dominate the pitch with confidence. This unique men's calendar showcases toned boys in action, blending sport and sensuality in each frame. Ideal for fans of gay art and those who appreciate athletic male physiques, the images highlight both strength and passion. These striking visuals, generated with advanced AI technology, bring a fresh, exciting edge to the traditional football calendar. Perfect for lovers of fitness, sport, and the male form, offering a celebration of youthful energy and masculine beauty. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images We care about the environment. 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 I Cardboard Spine at the Back. This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Confident captain leading with allure February: Sensual striker on a night run March: Midfield maestro heating up the game April: Strong defender with seductive power May: Rising star showing off his body June: Red card, a fiery moment July: Victory celebration with intense passion August: Coach pushing limits with raw strength September: Forward aiming for a steamy goal October: Goalkeeper, muscles glistening in sweat November: Rugged defender, irresistible charm December: Leader setting the pace with temptation QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Discover athletic footballers in action, showcasing their powerful bodies on the pitch. A blend of sport and sensuality for every football fan von Autor(in): Michael Bihlmayer.

Darkness Reigns. Kneel before the lord of the Symbiotes - The King in Black. Darkness reigns in the Marvel Universe! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull - ancient and malevolent god of symbiotes - reaches Earth with an endless army of symbiote dragons at his command! The King in Black is a force unlike any ever faced by Venom and the rest of the planet's heroes - but now Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Sub-Mariner and more must battle an endless wave of darkness! Outgunned and badly outnumbered, can anyone possibly survive Knull's symbiotic onslaught? Or will they all be forced to bow to the King in Black? Featuring every epic chapter in one monstrous, black-hearted volume! COLLECTING: King In Black #1-5; King In Black: Immortal Hulk, Iron Man/Doctor Doom, Black Knight, Marauders, Black Panther, Captain America, Wiccan And Hulkling, Spider-Man, Scream And Ghost Rider; King In Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage #1-3; King In Black: Namor #1-5; King In Black: Planet Of The Symbiotes #1-3; King In Black: Return Of The Valkyries #1-4; King In Black: Thunderbolts #1-3; Symbiote Spider-Man: King In Black #1-5; Black Cat (2020) #1-3; Daredevil (2019) #26-27; Deadpool (2019) Fantastic Four (2018) #29-30; Guardians Of The Galaxy (2020) Miles Morales: Spider-Man #23; S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #2-4; Savage Avengers (2019) #17-19; Spider-Woman (2020) #7-8; The Union #1-2; Venom (2018) #31-34; And King In Black Handbook. Written by: Donny Cates, Al Ewing, Christopher Cantwell, Si Spurrier, Gerry Duggan, Geoffrey Thorne, Danny Lore, Tini Howard, Jed MacKay, Clay Mcleod Chapman, Ed Brisson, Seanan McGuire, Kurt Busiek, Jason Aaron, Torunn Grønbekk, Matthew Rosenberg, Peter David, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Dan Slott, Saladin Ahmed, Karla Pacheco, Paul Grist Penciled by: Ryan Stegman, Aaron Kuder, Salvador Larroca, Jesús Saiz, Luke Ross, Germán Peralta, Luciano Vecchio, Michele Bandini, Garry Brown, Juan Frigeri, Flaviano, Benjamin Dewey, Danilo Beyruth, Gerardo Sandoval, Nina Vakueva, Juan Ferreyra, Greg Land, Carlos Villa, Marco Checchetto, Mike Hawthorne, Zé Carlos, Juann Cabal, Carmen Carnero, Valerio Schiti, Kev Walker, Pere Pérez, Andrea Di Vito, Iban Coello

Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the third book in the City Watch series, part of the global bestselling Discworld novels. 'Fantastical . . . laughter waiting to be uncovered on each page' Observer ' One of my favourite Pratchett stories ' 5-star reader review 'It wasn't by eliminating the impossible that you got at the truth, however improbable; it was by the much harder process of eliminating the possibilities.' Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch is used to trouble. There's always trouble in Ankh-Morpork. But this is new: people are being brutally murdered and there's no evidence of anything alive having been at the crime scene. At the same time, the most powerful man in the city has been poisoned and is clinging on to life by a thread. It's a conundrum of a case. With the help of Captain Carrot, the only watchman who knows the law inside-out; Corporal Cheery Littlebottom, an unconventional dwarf with an eye for forensics; and Constable Angua, a werewolf with an excellent sense of smell, Vimes tries to solve the mystery. But time is of the essence, for something extremely dangerous is loose in the city, its red eyes glowing in the night ... Feet Of Clay is the third book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday 'Pratchett is a master storyteller ' Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ' Daily Express 'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch ' Masterful and brilliant ' Fantasy & Science Fiction 'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own... he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times 'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph 'Nothing short of magical ' Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX '[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world... There's never been anything quite like it ' Evening Standard

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Dear Reader, If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, in this tale of dark humor and woe, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and this one may be the worst of them all.If you haven't got the stomach for a children's mystery that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket Resourceful Siblings: Violet the inventor, Klaus the researcher, and Sunny the biter must combine their unique talents to survive a house perched on a cliff and a guardian who's afraid of everything-including realtors. A Sinister Villain in Disguise: The nefarious Count Olaf returns, this time disguised as the charming, peg-legged Captain Sham, and their new guardian falls for it hook, line, and sinker. A Coded Message: When Aunt Josephine vanishes, leaving behind a note riddled with grammatical errors, Klaus must uncover a secret message that could lead them to the truth. Thrilling Adventure for Kids: This tale includes a hurricane, deadly leeches, cold cucumber soup, and a desperate race across Lake Lachrymose to expose a terrible crime before it's too late.

In the epic tradition of Stephen Ambrose’s Undaunted Courage, This Vast Enterprise offers a bold new take on the Lewis and Clark expedition, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths about one of the most beloved episodes in American history. Celebrated young historian Craig Fehrman, whose first book, Author in Chief, was hailed by Thomas Mallon in The Wall Street Journal as “one of the best books on the American presidency to appear in recent years;” delivers a major new account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned from their long journey, in 1806, they brought an incredible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers, skilled scientists, and peaceful ambassadors. There was truth in those descriptions. But there was also distortion. For the first time in a generation, This Vast Enterprise offers a fresh and more accurate account of their expedition—a gripping narrative that draws on new documents, stunning analysis, and Native perspectives. Fehrman’s central insight is that the success of Lewis and Clark depended on much more than just Lewis and Clark. We all know Sacajawea, and some of us know York, the Black man Clark enslaved. But This Vast Enterprise introduces us to John Ordway, a working-class soldier who fought grizzlies and towed the captains’ bulky barge. It introduces us to Wolf Calf, a Blackfoot teenager who watched his friend die in a battle with Lewis and his men. To capture this cast of characters, each chapter in This Vast Enterprise moves to a new point of view, describing that person’s desires and contradictions with an unprecedented level of care. Fehrman balances the story’s inherent adventure with the humanity of its protagonists. One chapter shows Thomas Jefferson operating in an age of bitter partisan unrest—his secret maneuvers to fund the expedition, uncovered here for the first time, are a case study in presidential power. Another chapter reveals the strategy and strength of Black Buffalo, a Lakota leader, completely upending our understanding of early Lakota American diplomacy. In his chapters, Clark is not a bad speller but a student of the Enlightenment. (Fehrman found Clark’s college notebook.) Lewis is someone whose psychological demons feel at once heartbreaking and modern. And yet, in the end, the captains are men who needed help—from Sacajawea, from York, and from each other. Their expedition truly was a vast enterprise, a sprawling and federally funded military mission that came down to the heroic sacrifices of a few human beings. This book portrays those people, all of them, for the first time. It is more than just a work of history—it’s a testament to the power of innovative research and emotional storytelling, and a thrilling reminder that even the most familiar moments in history can still surprise us.

First contact with extraordinary aliens, glittering technologies that could destroy the universe in a nanosecond, huge sweeping space operas: Alastair Reynolds is back! Some centuries from now, the exploration and exploitation of the Solar System is in full swing. On the cold edge of the system, Bella Lind, captain of the huge commercial spacecraft Rockhopper IV, helps fuel this new gold rush by attaching mass-driver motors to organic-rich water-ice comets to move them back to the inner worlds. Her crew are tough, blue-collar miners, engineers and demolition experts. Around Saturn, something inexplicable happens: one of the moons leaves its orbit and accelerates out of the Solar System. The icy mantle peels away to reveal that it was never a moon in the first place, just a parked spacecraft, millions of years old, that has now decided to move on. Rockhopper IV, trapped in the pull, is hurled across time and space into the deep, distant future, arriving in a vast, alien-constructed chamber. And the crew are not alone, for each chamber contains an alien culture dragged into this cosmic menagerie at the end of time. The crew of the Rockhopper IV know a lot about blowing up comets, but not much about first contact with ultra-advanced aliens. They have two things to worry about: can they (and their new alien allies) negotiate their way through each harrying contact? And can they assimilate the avalanche of knowledge about their own future - including all the glittering, dangerous technologies that are now theirs for the taking - without destroying themselves in the process? Praise for Alastair Reynolds: 'The span here is mind-boggling, cosmos-spanning concepts, a breath-taking journey' Good Book Guide on Chasm City '[A] wonderfully entertaining puzzle wrapped inside an adventure story' The Guardian on Eversion 'A fabulous and satisfying novel' SF Crowsnest on Revenger 'An excellent adventure that's sure to keep readers on their toes' Publishers Weekly on Revenger 'A fun, character focused bottle mystery that shifts settings like a chameleon walking across a rainbow carpet' The Quill to Live on Eversion 'Entertaining and thought-provoking' Locus on Revelation Space 'Pirates in space, full of peril and high-jinks . . . This is a novel that's elegantly plotted, full of surprises and, as first time round, rip-roaring fun' SFX on Revenger 'Reynolds is one of the modern masters of science fiction' Starburst 'This is a story to break hearts and make you turn pages. It's great stuff; pick it up, you'll want to know what happens next' SF&F Reviews on Century Rain 'Much of the fun of these books comes from the construction of a far, far-future space-opera . . . the mapping of Age of Sail tropes onto space travel is just the start . . . Nevertheless, at the centre of this baroque masquerade party resides a sober consideration of what it might mean to go off adventuring, what it might cost' Locus on Revenger 'Reynolds is a master singer of the Space Opera' The Times

There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In the third of the Bridgerton Prequel series, we go back to where it all began. . . from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn She was in the wrong place... Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers' hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain's bed... He found her at the wrong time... Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby actually transports essential goods and documents for the British government. Setting sail on a time-sensitive voyage to Portugal, he's stunned to find a woman waiting for him in his cabin. Surely, his imagination is getting the better of him. But no, she is very real—and his duty to the Crown means he's stuck with her. Can two wrongs make the most perfect right? When Andrew learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal—though Poppy has no idea that he is the son of an earl and neighbor to her aristocratic cousins in Kent. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew's secret is revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart...?

Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Play now for the perfect friends-to-lovers romance! She's about to put this player in his place . . . What I learned after last year's distractions cost my hockey team our entire season? No more screwing up. No more screwing, period. As the new team captain, I need a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later. Which means that I, Hunter Davenport, am officially going celibate . . . no matter how hard that makes things. But there's nothing in the rulebook that says I can't be friends with a woman. And I won't lie - my new classmate Demi Davis is one cool chick. Her smart mouth is hot as hell, and so is the rest of her, but the fact that she's got a boyfriend eliminates the temptation to touch her. Except three months into our friendship, Demi is single and looking for a rebound. And she's making a play for me. Avoiding her is impossible. We're paired up on a yearlong school project, but I'm confident I can resist her. We'd never work, anyway. Our backgrounds are too different, our goals aren't aligned, and her parents hate my guts. Hooking up is a very bad idea. Now I just have to convince my body - and my heart. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review

A high stakes, action-packed romantasy from bestselling author Emily Varga where a relic-hunter searches for an ancient fae object to restore the magic to her world, but must learn to trust her own powers-and her heart. I'm going across the River. And I'm going to save us all. Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire-or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret to restore magic to her dying land. Until she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world and save her people. But a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin-especially the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies. But even he isn't what he seems-under the guise of upholding a cruel regime, he works to overthrow it from the inside. To succeed, he needs the same lost relic Yaseema seeks: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen. With magic that is a mystery even to her, Yaseema can help him find the crown and save his family from a fate worse than death. Unless she steals it first to help her own. To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other. Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a new fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.

Coming soon ... return to Prythian with TWO new books in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order A Court of Splintered Harmony for 27th October 26, and A Court of Forgotten Melody for 12th January 27. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Crown of Midnight is the second book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series that returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all. Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The Throne of Glass series includes: The Assassin's Blade Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows Empire of Storms Tower of Dawn Kingdom of Ash

THE VIRAL HOCKEY ROMANCE SENSATION FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, CHELSEA CURTO. COMES WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER. I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . . Emmy Hartwell has waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she'll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars. Maverick Miller is the best player in the league, but he's never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they're total opposites. After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it'll be a one-time thing - just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It's meaningless, she insists, because she doesn't date hockey players, and he's a notorious playboy who doesn't date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to ignore . . . Face Off is a spicy dislike-to-lovers hockey romance with professional athletes, friends with benefits, he falls first and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author, Chelsea Curto. THE DC STARS WILL BECOME YOUR NEW OBSESSION . . . ' Utter perfection . Another must-read by Chelsea Curto' 'I will recommend until im blue in the face' 'I feel speechless. This is everything I wanted in this book and more . 6* tier read!!!' 'I LOVE THIS BOOK SO SO MUCH. I WOULD GIVE IT 10 STARTS IF I COULD ' 'Face Off really combined all the things I love: strong women, obsessed men, banter, heartfelt spice ' 'HE wears HER jersey. Do you need any more convincing on this one?' ' This book is everything . If you're looking for a spicy ice hockey romance where she's an athlete too, this is for you'

A Mafia Princess disguised as a boy... Jessina: Running from a loveless marriage, I disguised myself and tricked my way aboard the starship captained by my Fated Mate. Only Turk doesn't know we're meant to be together and how can I tell him when he thinks I'm a boy? I don't dare reveal my true identity but what happens when my body starts craving his and he finds out who I really am? Will he believe we're meant to be together...or send me back to the cruel old man who paid for me? A Mafia Captain tricked into hiring his Fated Mate Turk: I thought there was something strange about my new crew member. He was so quiet and shy-and much too pretty to be male. But he was also the best damn navigator I'd ever seen. Still, why did I feel so drawn to him? It didn't make sense-I'm no lover of males. When another crew member attacked him, I was forced to take him into my own cabin to protect him. But then our bodies started reacting and the cravings began. Little did I know that the pretty new navigator was hiding a secret that would blow my life apart... Author's Note-Savage Union is a secret identity, forbidden fruit, Dark Alien Mafia Romance-the second book in the Brutal Universe Series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel, but you might enjoy it more if you read Cruel Union, the first book in the series first. Enter The Brutal Universe Years ago everyone who could afford it left the dying Earth and traveled to the stars. There, humanity found that they were not alone-there was plenty of sentient life to connect with...if they wanted to. A core group of humans refused to have anything to do with the aliens. The Untainted, as they chose to call themselves, have pure human blood in their veins-their DNA has remained unchanged for centuries. They marry each other and do their best to ignore the outsiders-but there are some who are hard to ignore...for instance, the Brutal Crime Lords. The Brutal Crime Organization operates like the Cosa Nostra back on Dying Earth. Made up of four different Alien Crime families, they rule over whole sectors of the Imperium Galaxy and extract tribute from anyone living in their territory. The Brutes, as they are called, have inhuman lusts. Always searching for their Fated Mate, once they find her, they develop The Thirst which compels them to taste her juices. Some have tails and most have horns. All of them have special equipment that's big enough to split a woman in two...or give her pleasure beyond her wildest dreams. When a woman enters a Permanent Binding with a Brute, she can never, ever be free of him. *Author's Note--I hope you'll enjoy this new series--I wanted to take Mafia Romance themes and tropes and put them in a sci-fi setting filled with cruel and irresistible Alien Mafia Enforcers. Expect to find Love and Betrayal, Enemies to Lovers, and growly, grumpy Morally Grey Heroes determined to find their Fated Mates at all costs. The Four Families Clan Cruel--these Alien Mafiosos carry a Darkness inside them that other Clans fear Clan Savage-- Serpentine blood ensures these Alien Enforcers have fangs and a desire to taste their woman's blood Clan - Vicious--Moving neon tatts and an ability to read their enemy's intentions are the characteristics of these Morally Grey Alien Capos. Clan Ruthless -- These Alien Crime Lords have bat-like wings and burning red eyes. *All Four Clans have 3 things in common-- Horns, Knots, and The Thirst--an insatiable desire to taste their Fated Mate

This third volume of the illustrated adaptation of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, Sapiens: A Graphic History-The Masters of History, tackles the question of the driving force of humanity's fate: is it empire, money, religion-or something else entirely-that unites us? Sometimes history seems like a laundry list of malevolent monarchs, pompous presidents and dastardly dictators. But are they really the ones in the driving seat? This nonfiction comic, Sapiens: A Graphic History-The Masters of History, takes us on an immersive and hilarious ride through human history to discover the forces that change our world, bring us together, and just as often... tear us apart. Grab a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth, and explore the rise of money, religion and empire. Join our fabulous host Heroda Tush, as she wonders: Which historical superhero will display the power to make civilizations rise and fall? Will Mr. Random prove that luck and circumstance prevail? Will Lady Empire convince us of the irrefutable shaping force of conquerors? Or will Clashwoman beat them all to greatness by reminding us of the endless confrontations that seem to forever plague our species? In this next volume of the bestselling graphic history series, Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave continue to present the complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy and originality. Alongside the unlikely cast of new characters, we are rejoined by the familiar faces of Yuval, Zoe, Professor Saraswati, Bill and Cindy (now Romans), Skyman and Captain Dollar. As they travel through time, space and human drama in search of truth, it's impossible not to wonder: why can't we all just get along? This third installment in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series is an engaging, insightful, and colorful retelling of the story of humankind for curious minds of all ages, and can be browsed through on its own or read in sequence with Volumes One and Two. This engaging work of historical analysis tackles the biggest questions of our past, revealing the powerful, often hilarious, forces that shaped our world: The Rise of Empire: Follow the larger-than-life Lady Empire and discover how conquerors, for better or worse, forged new hybrid civilizations and unified vast swathes of humanity. The Invention of Money: Join the flashy Captain Dollar to understand how trust in a shared story-from barley and seashells to gold coins-created a universal system of cooperation that connects even the bitterest of enemies. The Spread of Religion: Explore with Skyman why universal, missionary beliefs from Christianity to Buddhism became one of history's most potent unifying forces, while also sowing deep divisions. A Graphic History Like No Other: Dive into a one-of-a-kind nonfiction comic where academic rigor meets laugh-out-loud humor, guided by the familiar faces of Yuval, Zoe, and Professor Saraswati on their journey through time.

THE MUST-READ NEW ICE HOCKEY ROMANCE Perfect for fans of Icebreaker, Right Move, Collide and Pucking Around They thought they'd forgotten their past, but will it come back to destroy them? ----- Aiden Slate may be the captain of the Redville Saints and NHL's hottest hockey hero, but he has a tarnished past that he's still running from. Desperate to get one area of his life under control, he seeks the help of a stranger. One night with Cassidy was supposed to be enough to turn things around and get his head back in the game. Instead, Cassidy made herself an integral part of his routine, helping him to control his compulsive nature. She's gotten under his skin, and he doesn't want to let her go. Unfortunately for Aiden, his past has caught up with him. He learns this the hard way when the truth about Cassidy is revealed. She isn't some random woman, but the girl he left behind when he was trying to escape his life. The girl who was always there for him. The one that made it possible for him to get away. Can they have a chance at love, or will the past and Cassidy's lies be enough to tear them apart again? Tropes - Ice hockey romance - Forced proximity - Shared Past - Second chance ----- Readers are loving Sweet Collide 'That was so dang good. It was more emotional than I expected, but also funny and so sweet. The tension you feel as a reader just waiting for her secrets to spill was unbelievable' 5 ***** Reader Review 'A beautifully written story' 5 ***** Reader Review 'These two broken cuties, they just melt my heart' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This was WAY more than a hockey romance! It was just a component of the story. The character growth, the acceptance, the family trauma, the full circle that occurs' 5 ***** Reader Review 'The drama was addicting!' 5 ***** Reader Review

Discover the captivating allure of young, muscular footballers as they dominate the pitch with confidence. This unique men's calendar showcases toned boys in action, blending sport and sensuality in each frame. Ideal for fans of gay art and those who appreciate athletic male physiques, the images highlight both strength and passion. These striking visuals, generated with advanced AI technology, bring a fresh, exciting edge to the traditional football calendar. Perfect for lovers of fitness, sport, and the male form, offering a celebration of youthful energy and masculine beauty. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. 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 at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Confident captain leading with allure February: Sensual striker on a night run March: Midfield maestro heating up the game April: Strong defender with seductive power May: Rising star showing off his body June: Red card, a fiery moment July: Victory celebration with intense passion August: Coach pushing limits with raw strength September: Forward aiming for a steamy goal October: Goalkeeper, muscles glistening in sweat November: Rugged defender, irresistible charm December: Leader setting the pace with temptation QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Discover athletic footballers in action, showcasing their powerful bodies on the pitch. A blend of sport and sensuality for every football fan, author: Michael Bihlmayer

An utterly breathtaking historical novel, perfect for fans of Kristin HannahWas she incredibly brave or incredibly stupid? Neither. Just a bookshop girl doing what she could against her country's oppressors.The banned books club was only the beginning; a place for the women of Prague to come together and share the tales the Germans wanted to silence.For bookshop owner, Jana, doing the right thing was never a question. So when opportunity comes to help the resistance, she offers herself - and her bookshop. Using her window displays as covert signals and hiding secret codes in book marks, she'll do all in her power to help.But the arrival of two people in her bookshop will change everything: a young Jewish boy with nowhere else to turn, and a fascist police captain Jana can't read at all. In a time where secrets are currency and stories can be fatal, will she know who to trust?A heart-wrenching and powerful story of courage, tenacity and love. Fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Debbie Rix will devour this unforgettable novel.'A wonderful story with the healing power of books at its heart, this inspiring and compelling novel kept me turning the pages late into the night. Steeped in fascinating historical detail, and packed with compassion, I didn't want The Last Bookshop in Prague to end.' Kate StoreyPraise for Helen Parusel:'This debut shines a light on a little known, but no less vital, corner of the war - events we should all know about. Fascinating.' Mandy Robotham'The story is poignant and compelling - and what an ending: wow! ... A brilliant story with a powerful message. I wholeheartedly recommend it.' Gill Thompson'This novel is a true page turner, as well as being a heart-wrenching, emotional story of one of the darkest chapters of history ...first class research and captivating story-telling!' Louise Fein'Pacy, twisty and emotional... a beautiful page-turner ... I highly recommended it.' Amanda Geard'The layers of deception Laila encounters at the Lebensborn home were masterfully done and had me glued to the pages. A powerful debut, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.' Andie Newton'Atmospheric and gripping.' Jacquie Bloese'A heartbreaking tale of love, loss and overwhelming courage. I was captivated, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' Siobhan Daiko'The compelling story of Laila - a woman of great hope and courage - who showed how love, loyalty and compassion can endure despite the evils of war.' Catherine Law