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From the dragon-filled Temeraire series and the magical gothic halls of the Scholomance trilogy to the fairy tale worlds of Spinning Silver and Uprooted, this stunning collection takes us from fairy tale to fantasy, myth to history, and mystery to science fiction as we travel through Naomi Novik's most beloved worlds. Within this anthology, we move from ancient Greece and Rome, through the Middle Ages and the Black Death, and into the modern era.

I have created this special collection of stories because…in my youth and even today I love the fantasy and magic of fairytales, and I grew up longing for a prince charming of my own one day. Of course being a little boy, back then, I tended to imagine myself in the role of a princess as that seemed the only option.

When Hannah and Cliff's 15-year marriage falls apart, it seems almost impossible to start again. While Hannah tries to reconcile the warring factions of her heart, torn between a preteen son and a romantic love half a world away, Cliff struggles to face up to issues he has suppressed since adolescence in the hope of finding happiness in a confusing world. Amid the turmoil of separation and with their son, Luke, caught in the crossfire, both Hannah and Cliff face the challenge of rebuilding their lives.

Stranded in the future, in a place where his outdated currency is worthless, things go from bad to worse for Dan very quickly. Before long, he finds himself incarcerated in a secure psychiatric unit, and his hopes of ever returning to the past looking bleak. Elsewhere, Josh has unlocked the secrets of the time bubbles and can now freely travel in time. He returns to the scene of past encounters, as well as travelling to the future to join Peter on his adventures through time.

In all of history, one principle sits higher and runs deeper than all others. Every prophet, every true saint or enlightened master, every illumined manuscript (from the East to the West) points to this one all-encompassing principle as being the secret gateway to the greater life: the eternally perfect now.

Friedrich Nietzsche's work blasted the foundation of Western thinking. The death of God, the Übermensch and the slave morality permeate our culture, high and low, and yet he is one of history's most misunderstood philosophers. Nietzsche himself thought that all philosophy was autobiographical, and in this myth-shattering book Sue Prideaux brings listeners into the world of a brilliant, eccentric and deeply troubled man, illuminating the events and people that shaped his life and work.

At the Rainbow Ranch in Sundown Valley, Cowboy Cole seemed like a jar of cider that had been screwed tight so long it had turned hard, alcoholic, and highly intoxicating. As a result, the lid was ready to pop off, and now neither Cole nor I knew what was next…but he had a feeling of quiet excitement…like a dog let off his leash…and so did I. It felt like both of us were a loaded pair of six guns in unpredictable hands….

Jack, a hunky young local “Townie” gardener, finds himself immersed in the lush gardens of the Winslow summer mansion. Justin is the handsome rich kid home from college and left on his on for the summer while his are on a parents cruise. Lonely Justin is attracted to often shirtless gardener Jack. He shyly befriends him and gets gardening training from him, awakening in Justin a new passion for both gardening and for sexy “Townie” Jack.

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London in 1775. His father was a barber, and his mother came from a family of London butchers. "His speech was recognizably that of a Cockney, and his language was the language of the streets." As his finest paintings show, his language was also the language of light. Turner’s landscapes - extraordinary studies in light, colour, and texture - caused an uproar during his lifetime and earned him a place as one of the greatest artists in history.

Like the giant Gulliver, asleep in Lilliput, we often find ourselves tied down, unable to move. We are hound by fears, misconceptions, and desires we cannot see or comprehend. It is a condition created by what Guy Finley calls our ''Me Mind". This is the unseen part of ourselves that is constantly in conflict and full of doubt, inflicting pain and pressure that pushes us into compromising our integrity. But it needs not be that way. The "Free Mind" has an objective view, seeing both us and the ties that bind us.

One night at a dinner party, when Peter meets charming and opinionated Carter, sparks fly in more ways than one. Their undeniable chemistry soon lead to a captivating exploration as handsome stylish Carter freely offers his sharp-tongued critiques and playful commentary, challenging Peter in ways he's never experienced. But far from being offended, Peter finds himself enthralled by Carter's confidence and unfiltered honesty.

The great explorers were the celebrities of their day - the romance and danger of their daring expeditions captured the public imagination and the world's headlines to an extraordinary degree. Not all of them lived to tell the tale, of course, but those who emerged triumphant from jungle, desert, or polar wasteland were hailed as if returning from beyond the grave. Journalists vied for their stories and publishers rushed their firsthand accounts of exciting and dangerous journeys into print for a wide and voracious readership.

I remember the day Jim stumbled into our drama class—a tall, blonde, handsome straight jock with an easy smile and a confident stride and seemingly not much acting ability. But this cocky guy turned out to be full of surprises, and I found myself irresistibly drawn to him, but at first I felt I hade to hide my crush, but now Jimmy and I are roommates—and more.

A daring mission in the depths of the Norwegian forest awaits Commander Tony Romella in the fall of 1942. Tasked by the British Special Operations Executive to gather intelligence relative to Hitler's race for a secret weapon, Tony leads a team of radio intelligence operators on a harrowing Top Secret mission. But the return trip to London proves just as dangerous as the mission itself. Tony quickly finds that being back in London does not guarantee safety, and soon he is entangled in the search for dangerous spies operating in the heart of the Allies' intelligence community.

The message from the past is clear. Two elf friends must die. Giants disappeared from the planet Portalis 16,000 years ago, yet they may well hold the key to saving three galaxies from certain destruction by the massed demon hordes. In a last ditch effort to save all that is good in the universe, Wizard Scout Richard Shepard and his friends are given missions in the past to find the missing keys necessary to stop the demons once and for all. Whether they will be able to succeed depends on their internal fortitude and courage in the face of incredible odds.

Guy W. Ballard (July 28, 1878-December 29, 1939) and his wife, Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard, founded the I AM Movement. Ballard served in the US Army in World War I and then became a mining engineer. Both he and Edna studied theosophy and the occult extensively. In 1930 Ballard visited Mount Shasta in California, where he met another hiker who identified himself as the Count of St. Germain. These experiences are recorded in the three books Ballard wrote using the pen name Godfre Ray King.

RGH breaks down the problem of creating cash flow and big money into overcoming five curses, of which have to be broken. Of course, Ron not only articulates the curses, as you’d expect from a Wizard, but he gives a whole chapter of extremely pragmatic advice and highly creative ideas and suggestions on how to destroy each curse. Follow his directions and you can’t miss.

Konrad Neale is a television presenter. His waning career has been given a new lease of life since he took on a series of hard-hitting documentaries that investigate miscarriages of justice. Matthew Hawley has been convicted of the brutal murder of his wealthy, attractive wife, Helena. However, he has no memory of the events and insists he is not responsible for willingly killing her.

Thomas Summerhill, a young artist with a penchant for the macabre, found himself drawn to the dark corners of London's history. He had a keen eye for detail and a deep fascination with the paranormal. Samuel Asterly, a charming and enigmatic gentleman, was captivated by Thomas' artistic talent and shared his curiosity about the unknown. One evening, as they roamed the streets of London, they stumbled upon an abandoned mansion in a forgotten part of the city. They were both intrigued by its eerie allure and decided to explore its secrets.

Denmark, 444 A.D. Two brothers - the cold and calculating Hengest and the intrepid but headstrong Horsa - find their separate worlds thrown into turmoil by royal treachery and an evil cult thought long dead. Reunited by an oath sworn in their youth, they set off on a journey that will define their destiny and set them upon the path to greatness.