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This book aims to give students the basis for an informed discussion of Shakespeare’s magical play and to explore what would have been possible reactions to it when it was new. After a discussion of 'Shakespeare, The King’s Men and the Court' the book introduces the genre, plot and structure of 'The Tempest'. It has chapters on 'The Magus, The Philosopher Prince, and Prospero’s Estate', 'Educating Miranda: The Tempest and Education', 'Caliban', and 'Inconclusions and Anxieties'. Extensive Appendices on the culture of Shakespeare's time.

Become Likable: Social Intelligence – 54 Proven Techniques by D.R. Byrdsong In today’s interconnected world, the ability to connect and be liked by others is more than just a social advantage—it’s a key to success in every area of life. Become Likable: Social Intelligence – 54 Proven Techniques by D.R. Byrdsong is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of likability and enhancing your social intelligence. This book is designed for anyone who wants to build stronger relationships, improve their communication skills, and navigate social interactions with confidence. Whether ...

A man holds a gun to Professor Alex Harker in a Cambridge University lecture room. He wants to know about the mysterious Codex Gigas. But before Harker can learn more, the man shoots himself, threatening Harker’s girlfriend, Chloe, as he does so. Soon Harker is deep in a life-or-death struggle that takes him to Berlin, Italy, and France. It seems that, thanks to the Codex, the dead are rising. It can only mean one thing: Judgement Day. Or does it?

The Doones are a clan of murdering thieves, and among their victims is John Ridd's father. The strong, noble Ridd determines to avenge his father's death, but his plans are complicated when he falls in love with one of the hated family - the beautiful Lorna. Lorna is promised against her will to another, and that other will not let her go lightly.

Literature Insights are a series of superior study guides for discriminating students and their teachers. This book provides a basis for informed discussion of Richard III, one of Shakespeare’s most beautifully-crafted plays, and the issues it raises – which are as ominously relevant to politics and people now as they were when it was new. After a brief examination of ‘Jacobethan’ attitudes to history and politics, the first chapter summarises some key concepts: the sort of world people thought they were living in, the issues of freewill and predestination, and the supposed (and in ...

At a remote farmhouse outside Turin, a mysterious religious exorcism goes horribly wrong, setting in motion a series of catastrophic events, that threatens to bring the world to its knees... Meanwhile, Professor Alex Harker is settling into his new life in the Templar Brotherhood, when he is suddenly whisked away to the Tower of London. There he learns of a disturbing murder, and a strange riddle hinting at a sinister truth.

Welcome back to Unsolved Serial Killers, the second volume with 10 more frightening cases of serial killers you've never heard of and the victims whose names have long been forgotten. Featuring 10 more of the most shocking and mysterious killers that are still out there. Prepare to take a journey from continent to continent as we unfold these wild unsolved crimes that will keep you listening.

Long before Delaney McPhearson learned of her destiny, a brave group of women defended a heritage that would one day aid us all. The history of the forces working to protect the world extends far beyond the time of Delaney McPhearson. One of the first tests of those chosen to defend the good in the New World dates back to one of the uglier times in American history: the Salem Witch Trials.

The greatest story ever told by the greatest man who ever lived. In Trump’s Genesis, the creation of the world, the rise of humanity, and the epic journeys of the patriarchs are retold in a way only Donald J. Trump could deliver. Bold, unapologetic, and larger-than-life, this is Genesis as you’ve never heard it before – the ultimate take on the ultimate story.

If you have struggled to lose weight and have been unable to solve this problem, you have come to the right place. Have you thought about starting a plant-based diet for weight loss but didn't know where to begin? In the book Plant-Based Weight Loss, author and Registered Dietitian Shawn Sales dives deep into formulating a plan for you as you start your journey to plant-based eating. Shawn shares the story that led him to a plant-based lifestyle and a weight loss of over 30 pounds that he has kept off long-term.

Award-winning novelist and erotica writer Kristina Wright goes over the river and through the woods to find the sexiest fairy tales ever written. Playfully seductive, supernaturally sensual, and darkly erotic, Fairy Tale Lust showcases clever twists to classic tales and introduces new stories inspired by the ever-popular genre.

No matter how long she meditates, breathing in the vital aura of the world, her soul refuses to cultivate. Her betters say the Heavens forbid it, but Jasmine isn’t so sure. She can’t be destined to live the quiet life of a nun. She is tired of being pushed around and watching others treat her friends like trash. She’ll do anything, even break the peace of the valley, to fix her condition and protect those she loves.

Can Ginny uncover the truth behind the so-called accident without leaving the safety of her haven? Packed with eccentric characters, razor-sharp wit, and a dash of heart, Murder Unscripted is a charming whodunit perfect for fans of quirky mysteries and small-town secrets.

Delaney McPhearson has been pulled from one crisis to the next since Samyaza's death. Trying to put out each fire as they pop up, while simultaneously trying to tamp down public fears about the Fallen, she is stretched impossibly thin. And that's part of the plan: keep Laney so busy, that she doesn't realize what her government is up to until it is too late.

AI Awakening Is it already too late? Have we inadvertently set in motion the series of events that will cause the enslavement of humanity or worse, its complete demise? Artificial Intelligence is here and just like every other invention of man, is not going away. Trent Prescott, the programmer whose brilliance produced the breakthrough that brought AI into nearly every part of the human experience stumbles onto something only theorized in science fiction, the possibility that an AI system has begun to realize that it exists. People are beginning to die and some secure government systems ...

Jeff transforms his apartment into a last bastion against the relentless onslaught after a deafening bang shatters the world into blackness. Ken and his loyal K9 companion, Loki, brave nightmarish horrors on a perilous quest to reunite with their family.

The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation.

In the long annals of sports and crime, no story compares to the one that engulfed the Luckman family in 1935. As 18-year-old Sid Luckman made headlines across New York City for his high school football exploits at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, his father, Meyer Luckman, was making headlines in the same papers for a very different reason: the gangland murder of his own brother-in-law. Amazingly, the connection between sports celebrity son and mobster father was studiously ignored by the press and ultimately overlooked for eight decades.

Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom shows you how to know in 30 seconds whether you should be in or out of the market. The authors show you how great investors avoid mistakes - and win big. With Van Tharp's legendary risk-control techniques, learn how the world's most profitable investors reduce their risk and leave their wealth-generating potential unlimited, and how you can too. You'll learn how to invest wisely - in every type of market, protecting what you earn, and developing sources of regular income to achieve financial independence.

Cute college student Kai just can't get another speeding ticket! Fortunately for him, the hot cop who pulls him over is willing to work out an alternative punishment. Will Kai be able to take whatever the cop has to dish out? Warning: this story features adult situations, including a sexy-scary scene with a Billy club. The characters in this story are all 18+, and readers must be too!