The Kingdom of Latonia has been at peace for many years now, but across the sea, the Emperor Casimir of Eamhair and his Dragon Army have different ideas. Lurking in the background, two evil mystic priests unleash their plan to cause chaos by releasing a dark power upon the lands that will threaten all humankind. In the far North, Karra, an ageing Gantian Warrior, whose family is cursed by an ancient magical spell to guard the gateway that separates their world from a monstrous dark world beyond. The time has come for him to pass this role on to the next ...

Her is a captivating exploration of history, myth, and personal revelation. Inspired by a deep dive into poetry and a desire to reexamine the stories of historical and religious women, this collection delves into the lives of figures such as Persephone, Pandora, Lilith, and Eve from a feminist perspective. Through evocative poems and striking digital collages, the author invites readers to reconsider these women's tales, challenging centuries-old portrayals that have painted them as villains. Each piece offers a new lens, a feminist reimagining that celebrates ...

""Patrick Henry: Life, Correspondence And Speeches V1"" is a comprehensive biography of one of America's founding fathers, Patrick Henry. Written by William Wirt Henry, a descendant of Patrick Henry, this book covers Henry's life from his birth in 1736 to his death in 1799. The book includes an in-depth analysis of Henry's political career, including his role in the American Revolution and his service as governor of Virginia. It also includes a collection of Henry's most famous speeches, including his ""Give me liberty or give me death"" speech. The book ...

The elusive villain, Mr. King, masterminds an insidious plot to hold London's wealthy at his mercy. His henchmen have killed one socialite and more are threatened. It's up to Gaston Max, a Parisian investigator and master of disguise, and Inspector Dunbar, to stop this threat to the highest of British society.

When the ties of loyalty are severed, whom do you trust? World War Two. It is June 1940. France has surrendered and the Nazi German occupation begins. A small village in northern France awaits the arrival of a garrison of conquering Germans.  To their dismay, 16-year-old Pierre and his parents, Georges and Sandrine, are forced to accommodate a German major, Major Hurtzberger. He is the enemy within their midst; the invader of their country, and, more pertinently, the unwanted lodger within their home. The problem, however, is that the German ...

Suspicious aims at providing teachers and students of history and related social sciences with ideas for critical thinking about past and present applied to documentation, images, and historical writing. Issues of perspective, bias, storytelling, patriotism and heroism, as well as interpretation are distributed among different chapters, along with guidance for making discussion provocative and involving, in light of principles for rethinking history.

It begins with a favour for his uncle. He's a dogged journalist. His visit coincides with a total solar eclipse. He's been here before, and so has his uncle. He's determined to disprove his uncle's theories. He doesn't believe in any local bunkum, or her. It's an isolated corner of the world. Its inhabitants are indigenous tribes people. It holds beliefs and customs involving heavenly events. Its god is a sacred scarab who is easily angered. It attracts an archaeologist to its ancient burial grounds. She's been missing for 10 years. She's found holding the ...