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Tacitus, who condemns the depravity of these rulers, which he saw as proof of the corrupting force of absolute power, writes caustically of the brutal and lecherous Tiberius, the weak and cuckolded Claudius, and "the artist" Nero. In particular, his account of the bloody reigns of Tiberius and Nero brims with plots, murder, poisoning, suicide, uprisings, death, and destruction. The Annals also provides a vivid account of the violent suppression of the revolt led by Boudicca in Britain, the great fire of Rome under Nero, and the subsequent bloody persecution of the Christians.

Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic! Everyone’s favourite serial killer is back, and she’s more unpredictable than ever… Readers LOVE Thorn in My Side ‘Perfect for fans of a snarky narrative’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it’...

College girl Millie was still deeply in debt to her middle-aged neighbors and they made sure she knew it. Marching next door to sort things out with them, she soon found herself naked in their hallway with Mr. Torrance's lips around her nipples and his hand in her crotch. The hopelessness of her situation is soon made clear as she is collared and taken to a party as their pet. There is no way out, so what else can she do but make the most of things?

Investigative reporter and Hucow escapee Lucy was back, but on her own terms. Tempted back into a life of milking and highly charged sex, she ensured the deal she cut allowed her complete autonomy and a chance to make a difference as a Hucow welfare worker. Visiting all of the girls that had been converted, trained and sold by Dr. Felton was a great way to ensure they were being well looked after, but it also exposed her to a risk she hadn't considered.

On a November morning in 2015, Christopher Jackson waited for his fiancée, Angila Wilder, to pick him up from work as she always did. But this time, she didn’t show - and Christopher’s calls went unanswered. The police found what looked like a scene from a horror movie at their home. The backdoor kicked in. A bedroom splattered with blood. And a pregnant young woman violently stabbed to death.

Pell was just the first living planet. Then came Cyteen, and later others, and a new and frighteningly different society grew in the farther reaches of space. The importance of Earth faded and the Company reaped ever smaller profits as the economic focus of space turned outward. But the powerful Earth Fleet was still a presence in the Beyond, and Pell Station was to become the last stronghold in a titanic struggle between the vast, dynamic forces of the rebel Union and those who defended Earth's last, desperate grasp for the stars.  

The blood of the Ancients is the most coveted ingredient in all of Damaris. The fabled elixir made from it grants those who drink it life that extends far beyond natural means. There is no higher honor in the kingdom then being granted the privilege of bidding for it. And the people found with the cursed blood? By law, they are the rightful property of the kingdom. They are tributes.

As an ambassador with the Supernatural Regulatory Division, Andy McNeilly is responsible for acting as the Liaison for the Vancouver Vampire horde. The problem? She detests the Vampire Master, and the SRD can't discover the beast she keeps locked inside.

When Jordan hires her as a tutor, Drew finds she is learning more about life than she planned. Jordan is learning more than academics. She's learning about love. But with their very different backgrounds and families, they may not survive the stresses of a first love.

Heather Pierce is done being a wallflower, both personally and professionally. Desperate to live a different life for one night, she attends a speed dating event. Maybe here, anonymous unless she chooses otherwise, she can become someone new. When a man way out of her league sits across from her, Heather gathers her courage and takes charge of what she wants, secretly fearing he won't desire the real person she's desperate to hide.

Lucy Richeson has her life all planned—sort of. Her summer job as a lifeguard will take her through until the fall, when she wants to attend the Art Institute. But, unfortunately for Lucy, she's currently living under Aunt Stephanie's roof, and her straight-laced aunt has other ideas.

To say that Matt Rollins is controlled and henpecked by his wife Rachael is a sad understatement. For years he's put up with her nagging and bossiness. Even in the bedroom, she's just as controlling...and stingy to boot! But Matt's world is about to change—hugely. Rachael has just been hospitalized with a nasty infection and high fever. Even though these are brought under control, her doctor stuns Matt when he informs him that she has amnesia! He reassures Matt that it will only last a day or two. However, during that time, Rachael won’t know who he is...or even who she is!

High school principal Sarah Flynn is in very big trouble—at least she thinks she is. She's just been notified by the superintendent to report to the library at once, and she knows very well that her boss not only has a terrible temper, but a track record of issuing corporal punishment whenever he deems it necessary. Upon her arrival at the library, she finds waiting for her are her superintendent, a dozen male members of the school committee, a recently graduated former student, Alex Shuman, and his very wealthy dad. And they're not happy.

Striving for holiness should be a goal for all followers of Christ, yet it is often viewed as too overwhelming of an undertaking or as simply not as important as the more immediate demands of daily life.

In the murky depths of 'The Body,' a sinister string of murders unfurls, with tarot cards marking each crime scene. Detectives Erin and Alex, recently engaged, find themselves drawn into a world of dark secrets and twisted destiny. As they decode the cryptic symbolism left behind, their own love story intertwines with the chilling puzzle, all while a menacing loan shark is involved and a crafty reporter lurks in the shadows. With every discovered card, a new revelation emerges, leading them closer to the killer's identity.

Jonathan Edwards is widely hailed as the greatest theologian in American history. In Edwards on the Christian Life, Dane Ortlund invites us to explore the great eighteenth-century pastor’s central passion: God’s resplendent beauty. Whether the topic was the nature of love, the preeminence of Scripture, or the glory of the natural world, the concept of beauty stood at the heart of Edwards’s theology and permeated his portrait of the Christian life.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. When Audrey Flynn moves into a cheap Brooklyn apartment, she thinks she's found a rare deal in an expensive city. The rent is too good to be true. The landlord is friendly but evasive. And the previous tenant left in a hurry — without leaving a...

Axel, Ella and her parents boarded their Denver-bound train. And as it was the first time that they’d experienced the incredible speed of riding the rails, his fiancée and his future in-laws were anxiously waiting for the engineer to open the locomotive’s throttle. As Axel watched Ella stare through the window in anticipation of seeing the outside world whiz by, he believed all of the danger and uncertainty were over. After Mortimer Peel’s trial, he and Ella would get married, start a family, and he’d continue his work as a private investigator and trouble shooter.

Welcome to XP Startup Zone, the ultimate tactical audio playbook brought to you by XP Startup Labs. Hosted by Startup Strategist C.J. Meenan and Tech Strategist Jill Callahan, this show is built for the founders, builders, and disruptors who are tired of high-level theory and hungry for real-world action. Whether we’re deep-diving into strategy and tech stacks, or interviewing industry-leading guests in the trenches, we break down what it actually takes to build and grow a scalable business. Plus, every now and then, we'll bring in our Life Strategist to unpack the crucial mindset shifts ...

The plane circled in the dark. Down below, Joe Pickett could just make out figures in the snow and timber. Joe knew that he might be their next target. The Cates clan's history with the Picketts is about to come full circle. Game warden Joe Pickett struck a fierce blow against them when the life...