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In a drought-scorched world plagued by a mysterious force called "the Dread," one woman submits herself to a set of deadly trials in order to save her people. But when Helena's bid to become the next queen of Sparta is successful, she must navigate an even more treacherous court while an ancient and forgotten magic is reawakened . . .

Carlie is not merely traveling. A child trauma survivor as a teen, she steals ten thousand dollars and runs away to Asia. Through Hong Kong, The Philippines, Bali, and Thailand, the Lonely Planet path of hookups, heat, alcohol, and drugs takes on a terrifying reality for the young survivor. Trading sex for protection, Carlie retreats to alcohol and self-starvation. Finally, on the tiny island of oh Phangan, Thailand—home to the infamous Full Moon party—Carlie falls in with an international crew of Tai chi-practicing backpackers.

While most ladies in her world have talents, a singular ability, and hold no other power, Elizabeth is the first female since Niniane, the Lady of the Lake, to wield magic as freely as any male heir. Many would covet her power, which is why her father and his friend forged a magical contract to protect Elizabeth even she comes of marriageable age. Elizabeth, however, has no wish for an arranged marriage, yet could she truly be in as much danger as her father has implied? All she wants is to wander with her white stag, Herne, in Oakham Forest and visit the stone circle in its midst.

The weekend was supposed to be an enjoyable time with her family at the neo-Gothic manor of Lord and Lady Kershaw, but when the gamekeeper is murdered, Cleo can’t rest until the killer is caught. As a witness herself, she’s frustrated with the incompetence of the local police who lay the blame on a man who conveniently disappeared. When she realizes their ineptitude is a result of Lord Kershaw’s influence, she focuses her investigation on the earl and his family, against the wishes of her uncle.

The medical profession’s faith in electric shock therapies for treating female nervous conditions is shaken after a patient dies while connected to one such device. Harry Armitage is hired by the doctor arrested for her murder, and he invites Cleo to help him uncover the truth. After all, the doctor is the same one who tried—and failed—to treat Cleo’s aunt. As they dig deeper, it becomes apparent the doctor has failed other patients too, and those patients’ loved ones want revenge.

Renisenb, rimasta vedova, torna nella casa del padre Imhotep, sacerdote del dio Ka. La giovane cerca conforto e serenità, ma trova una situazione di caos: i suoi tre fratelli sono sempre in contrasto, mentre le cognate e la vecchia malvagia Henet gettano olio sul fuoco. Le cose peggiorano con l'arrivo della sensuale Nofret, la giovanissima nuova concubina di Imhotep. In questa atmosfera di gelosia, passioni e rancori incominciano a verificarsi strane morti: sono il risultato di una maledizione divina? O di molto più umani intrighi?

"C'era una volta in America" è il romanzo dello scrittore americano Harry Grey dal quale Sergio Leone ha tratto ispirazione per l'omonimo e celeberrimo film...

Four thousand years ago, three brothers grow up in a land that is now Britain. One becomes a warrior, ruthless in his pursuit of gold and power. One is a mystic who sees visions of the future and hears the gods speak to him. Between them stands Sagan, the gentle brother who will dedicate his life to building a temple he hopes will bring health and peace to the land.

Widely regarded as Vidal's ultimate comment on how the American political system degrades those who participate in it, Washington, D.C. is a stunning tale of corruption and diseased ambitions. It traces the fortunes of James Burden Day, a powerful conservative senator who is eyeing the presidency; Clay Overbury, a pragmatic young congressional aide with political aspirations of his own; and Blaise Sanford, a ruthless newspaper tycoon who understands the importance of money and image in modern politics.

753 a.C. In un Lazio selvaggio e misterioso crescono i due gemelli che fonderanno la Città Eterna. Remo governa le forze della natura attraverso poteri segreti, che tenta in ogni modo di ignorare, perché il suo unico desiderio è condurre l’esistenza quieta del pastore. Romolo, invece, si dedica al brigantaggio con i compagni della Confraternita Saturnina e spende il bottino delle imboscate nelle bettole di Settemonti.

God is a covenant making, covenant keeping God. From the dawn of prehistory, God’s dealings with mankind can be understood through the lens of covenant: A binding agreement of unending loyalty and faithfulness. His early covenants with mankind were one-sided, requiring very little from men in return. All of that changed with the birth of the nation of Israel, and her deliverance from slavery in Egypt through Moses. The Mosaic covenant, also known throughout the Bible as “the law”, encompassed the rest of the Old Testament books through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Spunky ranch girl Andrea Carter lives on the Circle C ranch with her palomino horse, Taffy, in 1880s California. In these six short stories, listen as Andi tackles a lassoing job that goes dreadfully wrong....

Un pomeriggio d’estate, un gruppo di amici quindicenni si dà appuntamento nel solito luogo di ritrovo, una piazza nel centro di Padova. È la metà degli anni Settanta, la stagione dei cortei e delle occupazioni, degli scontri fra manifestanti e polizia; i giovani protagonisti, però, non fanno politica, né sono interessati alle ideologie che infiammano il periodo.

10 giugno 1940. Mentre l'Italia di Mussolini entra in guerra, nel giardino incantato di una villa in Toscana quattro ragazzi giocano a tennis. La Storia irrompe dentro la loro giovinezza beata e li costringe a prendere in mano la propria vita. La Contessina Ottavia Valiani ha quattordici anni e il sole addosso. La sorella minore, Verdiana, la spia dall'ombra. È timida, bruttina, forse cattiva. Entrambe vivono la condanna insita nell'essere sorelle e anche donne: una è il metro di giudizio dell'altra.

"Ci farebbe bene scrivere delle nostre famiglie, senza nessuna finzione, senza romanzare. Solo raccontando ciò che è successo, o ciò che crediamo sia successo." Animato da questa convinzione, Manuel Vilas intreccia con una voce coraggiosa, disincantata, a tratti poetica, il racconto intimo di una vita sullo sfondo degli ultimi decenni di storia spagnola. Allo stesso tempo figlio e padre, Vilas celebra la presenza costante e sotterranea di chi non c'è più, il passato che riemerge a fatica dai ricordi, la lotta per la sopravvivenza che lega indissolubilmente le generazioni.

Abby Carter was horrified with herself when she blurted out a marriage proposal to Preston King. A proper lady would never do such a thing, but her cousin had just jilted Preston, and she wanted to ease his hurt. She had cared for him much too long. Preston is confused, but knows he needs a wife to help him ranch in New Mexico Territory, so he asks Abby to marry him. But will he ever purge Magnolia from his heart, and will they even survive the long journey west?

Oliver Hartsell had no idea that when he went to repair Mr. Austin's windows he'd end up proposing to the man's daughter, but that's exactly what happened. He didn't regret it because he’d been secretly in love with Marie for a long time. However, he doubts she feels the same way about him, but he's determined that she will. Yet, life has a way of throwing unexpected surprises.

Sidney Grice and March Middleton investigate the murky world of Victorian Death Societies.

125 Gower Street, London, 1884. Sidney Grice – London's foremost personal detective – is restless. Having filed his latest case under 'S' for 'Still To Be Solved', his ward, March Middleton, remains determined to uncover the truth...

Sidney Grice is London's foremost personal detective. Called away to Yorkshire, he leaves his ward, March Middleton, to run his house. But hearth and home hold little charm for March, who harbours dreams of becoming London's foremost, and first, lady detective...