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The campaign of 1859 in Northern Italy was one of the first of the epoch-making, rapidly conducted wars that marked the latter half of the nineteenth century. It was, moreover, as has been pointed out by the author of Imperial Strategy, the “first war in Europe which conveyed some preliminary indication of what railways can accomplish.”

When Hugh Latimer is shot in the head during combat, he is not expected to survive. But he returns home a hero and is awarded the VC. As time moves on, though, it becomes clear that whilst he may have recovered physically, he has been dramatically changed psychologically by the war....

Twenty-one year old Tom Jewett has embarked on a new career. His new job as a cub journalist with the Traber Herald sends him and his wife, Sally, to Traber, Colorado, the birthplace of Tom's great grandfather. Almost immediately after settling into their new Victorian fixer-upper, Tom's dreams begin. But, are these dreams of an old room decorated with antiques and dimly lit with kerosene lamps -- simply dreams? Maybe, just maybe, the room does exist.

A stately Victorian mansion built by the Reverend Michael Mariah Taylor in 1880, its living room floors stained with the blood of at least 19 people, has just been purchased by Wade and Anne Robinson. Wade, a rehabber, has purchased the manse as a fixer-upper, an investment property he hopes to flip at a large profit, as soon as the rehab is completed. What Wade was not told when he purchased the property from the TRI Group was the violent history of the manse.

There's someone watching Alan Burch's every move! There's no one left to trust! So, Alan has no choice but to play along. He struggles to keep a clear focus, while fighting off unwanted advances from his best friend's seductive wife. Find out in this sexy, action-packed thriller, just how far one man will have to go, in order to save his true love!

Jake Jackson was a legend in the Old West. His ability with a gun was unmatched. His name brought hope to the oppressed and sent shivers of fear up the spines of outlaws. Jake Jackson was equally as revered among the Comanche where he was raised from an infant to become the Comanche warrior White Wolf. There were many songs sung around campfires in Comanche villages praising his fierceness in battle. Jake Jackson could revert back to his Comanche ways in the blink of an eye when the situation demanded, no mercy to those preying on the weak or unprotected.

With life comes happiness, friendship, heartache, unforgettable moments, and sometimes unimaginable pain. In this incredible and moving story, Isabelle Scott allows us to see life through her eyes. Her life was hindered at a tender age when her stepfather started becoming too friendly. After years of abuse, she finally finds the strength and courage needed to put an end to it.

When Linda is made redundant, she plans to travel and do all the things she never had a chance to do when she was working. Her plans are scuppered, however, when her mother is rushed into hospital. Moving back home opens up a new life for Linda that she could never have imagined for herself. This is a short story by the author of A Reason to Stay, C. H. Clepitt, and in the short time you spend with these characters, you'll feel like you really know them.

This is the second and final book in the Hunt or Be Hunted series. Hunt or Be Hunted: Remaining Embers will take you on an unforgettable journey and allow you to see life through a killer's eyes. Pick up where the first book left off, and follow along as FBI Agent Elliott Roberts tracks his target once again. This emotional roller-coaster ride of a book will have you feeling several different emotions at once while leading up to a very unexpected finale.

H.C. Witwer was an American short story author, most notable for his tales of basebasll and boxing. Witwer's obvious humor is brought to life by L.J. Ganser's excellent narration of this hilarious story of a boxer.

Yfrey is lost, alone in a world where her kind is persecuted. She has one hope: to find the Roghnaithe, one who is destined to help save her world from destruction by a tyrannical ruler.

Famous novelist Rhys Carter loved to take long walks through his beech tree forest. It was relaxing, and the walks helped him think through the writer's block that oft times visited him while working on a novel. Today though, was different. This time he had been following the smell and sight of a stream of smoke coming from his woods. What had brought him here today was the need to find the source of the smoke. Where it led him was to something he had never seen before.

After defeating the mysterious wizard, Lesmarglor, and saving Gradur Castle, Laurena had hoped for a better future. One where she could learn the secrets of her magical crystal and live in peace. But after a failed mission, paranoia spreads through the castle and alliances begin to shatter. Mysterious assassins threaten the Crown Prince, and images of black dragons surface in impossible places. Rumors of a dangerous cult hint that the recent problems are only the beginning of an ancient, unthinkable evil.

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Úrval dásamlegra jólaævintýra eftir hinn ástsæla höfund Hans Christian Andersen sem gaman er að njóta á notalegum vetrarkvöldum. Láttu hrífast með inn í töfraveröld eins rómaðasta ævintýraskálds allra tíma. Enn í dag, næstum því tveimur öldum eftir að þau birtust fyrst á prenti, segja hin sígildu ævintýri H.C. Andersen okkur ótal dæmisögur um hið góða og hið illa, um ástina og sorgina, um þrautseigju í erfiðum aðstæðum. Ævintýrin höfða vel til barna, en veita fullorðnum lesendum einnig margt að hugsa um!

Hvað er hugrekki? Hvað þarf til þess að vera hugrakkur? Hvernig lýsir hugrekki sér? Fylgdu sögupersónum Hans Christian Andersen í ævintýrum sínum og uppgötvaðu hvað hugrekki þýðir fyrir þær. Safn fyrir forvitna og samúðarfulla unga og fullorðna lesendur. Safnið inniheldur eftirfarandi ævintýri: Þumalína, Tindátinn staðfasti, Óli Lokbrá. H.C. Andersen (1805-1875) er eitt þekktasta skáld Danmerkur. Eftir hann liggja á fjórða þúsund ævintýra sem þýdd hafa verið á meira en 125 tungumál.

Join J.H. Gibbons and Will C. on a journey as we teach you how to achieve your most unattainable goals, build sustainable relationships, heal from traumatic experiences and overcome mental barriers. Tune in every Sunday at 9:30 AM to receive actionable advice you can apply to your life immediately!

This audiobook includes five tales of revenge, slave/master bondage, and femdom. Sounds interesting? The author thinks so, too! Listen to Best Served Cold and enjoy the compelling world of erotica.

For at least 10,000 years, something has been destroying alien civilisations across the galaxy. And now it’s coming for us. In the 25th century, the two biggest corporations in history are racing outwards, far beyond the boundaries of human space, scattering settlements and habitats as they go. And they’re making a lot of money doing it. But an ARTOK company station has been destroyed and all its inhabitants slaughtered, and now the Anglo-Russian company has been drawn into interstellar war with its historic rival Nippon Deutsch.

Without complex jargon, mathematics, or codes, ICO Investing: Understand the Initial Coin Offering and Cryptocurrency Investing explains the process of initial coin offerings, how to assess the ICO, and what to look out for. You will be able to develop your own strategy for investing in cryptocurrencies, identify opportunities, reduce your risk, avoid the scams, and take advantage of opportunities in the market.