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Proud Xerxes, Emperor of Persia and King of Kings, invades Greece with a million soldiers. He commands thousands of ships and is supported by dozens of allies, among them the charming Queen Artemisia. At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood 300 strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army.

From New York Times best-selling author Joanne DeMaio comes a love story set at a tucked-away cottage by the sea. For Mack and Avery Martinelli, the summer is their oyster. They can spend all day on the beach, or not. Cruise the dusty beach roads, or never leave their deck overlooking Long Island Sound. Fill their itinerary with excursions on the Connecticut shore, or while away the hours in a shingled cottage. Every decision this week is theirs to make.

Runes are, in fact, real artifacts - stones with runic inscriptions. They have both factual and mythological roots. From German tribes to Vikings and Odin to New Agers, runes have played a powerful part in history. If you are curious about runes, their meanings, and how they can enhance your intuition, keep reading. The book goes in-depth with the different backgrounds of runes and how to read runes, meanings, magic, and misconceptions, spell casting, and how to use it as a divination tool, as well as how to master your psychic ability.

Have you ever thought about visiting South America but just don’t know which country to choose first? Would you like to know more about the heart of South America, the country called Paraguay? The country of Paraguay, though small and often overlooked when considering South America, is a country that boasts of beautiful sights and indigenous people. With its location placing it at almost the centermost position within South America, Paraguay is often referred to by the locals as the “Heart of South America”.

"Terradox Zero: Before the Crash", an illuminating prequel story to the best-selling Terradox series, giving new insight into the journey's crew and passengers.

When Kurt Jacobs imagines the ultimate gadget—one capable of replacing phones, credit cards, keys and TVs—the idea consumes his every waking moment. When the Sycamore corporation buys into Kurt's creation and The Seed becomes a reality, his every dream comes true.

He touches me just right. He knows how to handle these curves. And I just know he’s the perfect mate. So, who the hell is this other guy in front of me? This isn’t the mate I was assigned! This facility member keeps pushing me into the arms of a sketchy Avroxee, who’s got some wicked plans for this village. He’s thirsting after my curves, but I have my sights set on another. I know Killuk is the man from my dreams. So, why haven’t we sealed the deal yet?

The McKenzie brothers know that the small mountain community they call home would never accept them if they were to discover the firefighting trio are wolf-shifters. Seth McKenzie is proud of his reputation among the ladies. If only he could stop dreaming about a certain rebellious she-vamp, he might get back to his free-spirited, fun-loving ways.

Sometimes it seems like murder and mayhem follow Jeff Resnick, challenging his psychic sixth sense to solve crimes. Since the vicious mugging that changed his life, he's tried to keep his unwanted gift in check. But when a bartender at Jeff's favorite watering hole is murdered, psychic visions of a sparkling red high-heeled shoe and a pair of bloody hands linger in his mind - and hit too close to home.

Nicknamed "Bugsy" and one of the most feared criminals of his time, the life of Ben Siegel was filled with violence, scheming, and organized crime that shaped the American underground crime scene forever. Now, this biography peers behind the curtain of Bugsy Siegel’s life, unveiling the gripping and violent story behind this famous mobster.

I got the three a.m. call no one ever wants. After I fumbled and dropped the phone, I finally heard the news I’d always dreaded. My father was in the hospital. And I was in Europe 6,000 miles away from Los Angeles. I hopped one plane, then another. Then I was on a city bus to the hospital because I was stuck in LA without a car, which was like being in a river without a boat and without a paddle. The city wasn’t looking like it was going to be so lonely once I got the bus driver Max’s number, though.

A timeless classic, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland continues to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages more than 150 years since its original publication. Now, this delightful collection explores Wonderland in the same whimsical and enjoyable way that Carroll intended, bringing these books to life with vibrant prose, fantastical situations, and the characters which we’ve all come to know and love.

Arguably one of the most provocative, puzzling, and misunderstood organizations of medieval times, the legendary Knights Templar have always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, while inspiring popular culture from Indiana Jones to Dan Brown. The order of the Knights Templar was founded by Hugh de Payens, a French nobleman from the Champagne region, along with eight of his companions, in Jerusalem around 1119. They originally consisted of a group of knights who protected Christian pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land.

In this book you will find information about Norse mythology. Norse mythology, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of mythology of the North Germanic people stemming from Norse paganism and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia and into the Scandinavian folklore of the modern period.

The era of piracy in the Caribbean began in the 1500s and died out in the 1830s after the navies of the nations of Western Europe and North America with colonies in the Caribbean began combating pirates. In the early 18th century, a number of the great pirate captains, including Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and "Black Sam" Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous "Pirating Gang" was more than simply a thieving band of brothers.

Jeff Resnick faces a new dilemma: someone is stalking his sister-in-law, Brenda, who fears that violence from pro-life supporters will escalate near the women’s clinic where she works. Or could the vandalism, threatening phone calls, and letters against her have come from her abusive ex-husband? Meanwhile, Jeff grapples with meeting his estranged father and the sister he never knew existed. Could Patty Resnick be the key to Brenda’s stalker?

Nearly a century of harmony between four crime families. Calvos. Castillo. Rossi. Kova. Names that make you fear. Names that mean power. Names that mean blood. Peace between the most ruthless names in Chicago. But good things never last, do they? Rivalries run deep. Not even 87 years of alliances can erase the past.

Learn the arts of saying "no" and negotiation in less than 30 days. In Master of the Arts Series: Say No and Negotiation, you will discover how to set healthy boundaries with close friends, family, and romantic partners without feeling guilty about it, a simple change in wording that will make it less challenging to refuse someone who asks you for a favor, seven common mistakes that could backfire on you when trying to politely turn down an invitation or refuse a request, and more.

The Vikings were a seafaring people from the late eighth to early 11th century who established a name for themselves as traders, explorers and warriors. They discovered the Americas long before Columbus and could be found as far east as the distant reaches of Russia. While these people are often described as savages raiding the more civilized nations for treasure and women, the motives and culture of the Viking people are much more diverse.

This collection of short stories bridges the gaps between the Jeff Resnick novels of suspense and intrigue.