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From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins, the latest riveting, deeply imaginative thriller in the Sigma Force series, told with his trademark blend of cutting-edge science, historical mystery, and pulse-pounding action.It begins in Africa . . .A United Nations relief team in a small village in the Congo makes an alarming discovery. An unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing field. Men, women, and children have been reduced to a dull, catatonic state. The environment surrounding them—plants and animals—has grown more cunning and predatory, evolving at an exponential pace. The insidious phenomenon is spreading from a cursed site in the jungle — known to locals as the Kingdom of Bones —and sweeping across Africa, threatening the rest of the world.What has made the biosphere run amok? Is it a natural event? Or more terrifyingly, did someone engineer it?Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force are prepared for the extraordinary and have kept the world safe, vigilance for which they have paid a tragic personal price. Yet, even these brilliant and seasoned scientific warriors do not understand what is behind this frightening development—or know how to stop it. As they race to find answers, the members of Sigma quickly realize ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins, the latest riveting, deeply imaginative thriller in the Sigma Force series, told with his trademark blend of cutting-edge science, historical mystery, and pulse-pounding action.It begins in Africa . . .A United Nations relief team in a small village in the Congo makes an alarming discovery. An unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing field. Men, women, and children have been reduced to a dull, catatonic state. The environment surrounding them—plants and animals—has grown more cunning and predatory, evolving at an exponential pace. The insidious phenomenon is spreading from a cursed site in the jungle — known to locals as the Kingdom of Bones —and sweeping across Africa, threatening the rest of the world.What has made the biosphere run amok? Is it a natural event? Or more terrifyingly, did someone engineer it?Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force are prepared for the extraordinary and have kept the world safe, vigilance for which they have paid a tragic personal price. Yet, even these brilliant and seasoned scientific warriors do not understand what is behind this frightening development—or know how to stop it. As they race to find answers, the members of Sigma quickly realize ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A gripping, high-concept Sigma Force adventure from bestselling author James Rollins.When a US military satellite crashes into the remote wilds of Mongolia, a desperate search begins. The satellite contains a code-black physics project - research linked to the birth of our universe. And the last blurry image from the satellite offered a terrifying glimpse of the future.Meanwhile, a mysterious parcel arrives at the Vatican, containing a skull scrawled with ancient Aramaic and a tome bound with human skin. DNA testing reveals that both are from Genghis Khan - the Mongol King whose undiscovered tomb is rumoured to hold the vast treasures and knowledge of a lost empire.Commander Gray Pierce and SIGMA race to uncover a truth tied to the fall of the Roman Empire, a mystery bound in the roots of Christianity, and a weapon that holds the fate of humanity.

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The second book of four in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice is a page-turning tale of action, adventure, betrayal, ambition, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.To stop the coming apocalypse, a fellowship was formed.A soldier, a thief, a lost prince, and a young girl bonded by fate and looming disaster.Each step along this path has changed the party, forging deep alliances and greater enmities. All the while, hostile forces have hunted them, fearing what they might unleash. Armies wage war around them.For each step has come with a cost—in blood, in loss, in heartbreak.Now, they must split, traveling into a vast region of ice and to a sprawling capital of the world they’ve only known in stories. Time is running out and only the truth will save them all.The Moonfall Series:The Starless CrownThe Cradle of IceA Dragon of Black GlassBook Four

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Irresistiblerecipes from pantry ingredientsby an authentic cowboyand TV veteranWhether he's beating Bobby Flay at chicken-fried steak on the Food Network, catering for a barbecue, bar mitzvah, or wedding, or cooking for cowboys in the middle of nowhere, Kent Rollins makes comfort food that satisfies. This gifted cook, TV contestant, and storyteller takes us into his frontier world with simple cowboy cooking anyone can do.A cowboy's day starts early and ends late. Kent offers labor-saving breakfasts like Egg Bowls with Smoked Cream Sauce. For lunch or dinner, there's 20-minute Green Pepper Frito Pie, hands-off, four-ingredient Sweet Heat Chopped Barbecue Sandwiches, or mild and smoky Roasted Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers. He even parts with his prized recipe for Bread Pudding with Whisky Cream Sauce. (The secret to its lightness? Hamburger buns.) In these creative pantry recipes, Kent gets creative with ingredients on everyone's shelves, using lime soda to caramelize Sparkling Taters and balsamic vinegar to coax the sweetness out of Strawberry Pie.With stunning photos of the American West and Kent's lively tales and poetry, A Taste of Cowboy is a must-have Western cookbook for everyone who loves good, honest food and wants a glimpse of a vanishing way of life.Kent Rollins brings that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The third and penultimate book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, A Dragon of Black Glass is a tale of relentless adventure and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.A Most Anticipated Book by Gizmodo | Men''s Health | Reactor | Winter is Coming | The Nerd DailyWhat will they risk to save the world?With the apocalyptic threat of moonfall looming ever closer, Nyx and her allies must venture into the eternally sunblasted lands to search for an ancient weapon buried untold millennia ago. All the while, enemies close upon her flanks, and a greater danger lurks ahead. For beneath a desert turned to glass, hidden from the scorching heat, life thrives—both wondrous and monstrous. But a more fearsome menace lies even deeper, where an ancient army has been seeded to protect a secret from any who dare seek it out. Yet, can Nyx truly trust those at her side? Or even herself? For while her gifts grow ever stronger, so does the danger of losing herself to a dark madness. Worst yet, the same afflicts Bashaliia, her winged and bonded brother. Elsewhere, a looming war explodes across ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cultures of the Medieval Kingdom of Jerusalem is a revelatory portrait of the Frankish Levant at the time of the Crusades. Following victory in the First Crusade in 1099, the newcomers from Europe, or Franks, ruled a Christian kingdom in Jerusalem, then Acre, until 1291. Historians have written off this kingdom as a derivative cultural backwater. In this new social and cultural history, however, Benjamin Z. Kedar uncovers the striking inventiveness of the Frankish clerics and knights who settled in the kingdom and lived in it. Across an array of languages and archives, from textual and artistic to material and archaeological, Kedar maps the contours of the kingdom''s cultureor, more accurately, its cultures. The Kingdom of Jerusalem was small, but the diversity of its population had no counterpart anywhere in the medieval West. Kedar explores how Franks, eastern Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Samaritans lived side by side in contentious times, each group developing or preserving its specific culture. Through stories of the lives of the kingdom''s inhabitants, Kedar presents the remarkable creativity of the Franks in various fields as they faced challenges in new surroundings thousands of miles from their countries of origin. Cultures of the Medieval Kingdom of Jerusalem, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A major new work by Dallas Willard, the highly anticipated follow-up to his seminal work The Divine Conspiracy. In this groundbreaking book based on teachings he delivered to a church community, Willard delves into the transformative power of Jesus''s parables, revealing how they show us how to live right now in the kingdom of God.Drawing from his extensive teachings on spiritual formation, Willard illuminates the timeless wisdom contained within each parable, revealing their profound relevance to contemporary life. With clarity and depth, he guides readers through the subversive messages embedded within these seemingly simple stories, urging us to break free from the grip of worldly values and embrace the radical teachings of Jesus.The Scandal of the Kingdom is not just a book--it''s a call to action. Willard challenges readers to move beyond passive acceptance of comfortable dogmas and instead to actively engage with the values of the kingdom of God. He reminds us that the kingdom is not some distant future destination but a present reality, beckoning us, as the parables of Jesus did, to live with a new purpose and intentionality in the here and now.Through insightful analysis and practical wisdom, Willard empowers readers to transform their lives and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fello villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa’s most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Currently in development as a TV series from Amazon MGM Studios, a story of a thrilling hunt around the globe, pitting nation against nation, as ancient myths of a lost continent prove all too real—the latest novel in the bestselling Sigma Force series from James Rollins, #1 New York Times master of international thrillers A New York Times Bestseller!The execution of a Vatican archivist within the shadow of the Kremlin exposes a conspiracy going back three centuries—to the bloody era of the Russian Tsars. Before his murder, he manages to dispatch a coded message, a warning of a terrifying threat, one tied to a secret buried within the Golden Library of Tsars, a vast and treasured archive that had vanished into history.As combative forces race for the truth behind this death and alarming discovery, Sigma Force is summoned to aid in the search—not only for this missing trove of ancient books, but to follow a trail far into the Arctic, to search for the truth about a lost continent and a revelation that could ignite a global war. But Sigma Force has its own difficulties at home after an explosive attack on the National Mall—one aimed at the heart of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A PULITZER PRIZE FINALISTA riveting, masterfully researched account of the bold innovators who adapted the Chinese language to the modern world, transforming China into a superpower in the processWhat does it take to reinvent the world''s oldest living language?China today is one of the world''s most powerful nations, yet just a century ago it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, left behind in the wake of Western technology. In Kingdom of Characters, Jing Tsu shows that China''s most daunting challenge was a linguistic one: to make the formidable Chinese language - a 2,200-year-old writing system that was daunting to natives and foreigners alike - accessible to a globalized, digital world.Kingdom of Characters follows the bold innovators who adapted the Chinese script - and the value-system it represents - to the technological advances that would shape the twentieth century and beyond, from the telegram to the typewriter to the smartphone. From the exiled reformer who risked death to advocate for Mandarin as a national language to the imprisoned computer engineer who devised input codes for Chinese characters on the lid of a teacup, generations of scholars, missionaries, librarians, politicians, inventors, nationalists and revolutionaries alike understood the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Once upon a time there was a kingdom of beautiful colors. In the middle of it stood a cloud mountain, and from the top of the cloud mountain you looked down on a wonderful rainbow, shining green and blue and yellow.''The King must go on a long journey, so asks his four sons to care for the kingdom of beatiful colours. But the youngest prince has his own ideas about how that should be done...The Kingdom of Beautiful Colors is just one of seven wonderful tales in this collection by master storyteller Isabel Wyatt. The stories are full of ivory towers, great forests, golden lands and the star of the sea, which will inspire and enchant any child.Suitable for children aged nine and up, this is a classic collection from the author of The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book.A new revised edition, previously published as The Book of Fairy Princes.

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The essential photographic guide to the world''s fungiThe fungi realm has been called the "hidden kingdom," a mysterious world populated by microscopic spores, gigantic mushrooms and toadstools, and a host of other multicellular organisms ranging widely in color, size, and shape. The Kingdom of Fungi provides an intimate look at the world''s astonishing variety of fungi species, from cup fungi and lichens to truffles and tooth fungi, clubs and corals, and jelly fungi and puffballs. This beautifully illustrated book features more than 800 stunning color photographs as well as a concise text that describes the biology and ecology of fungi, fungal morphology, where fungi grow, and human interactions with and uses of fungi.The Kingdom of Fungi is a feast for the senses, and the ideal reference for naturalists, researchers, and anyone interested in fungi.Reveals fungal life as never seen beforeFeatures more than 800 stunning color photosDescribes fungal biology, morphology, distribution, and usesA must-have reference book for naturalists and researchers

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''Affecting and engaging'' COLM TÓIBÍN''A wistful, witty meditation on a gay man''s twilight years and the twilight of America'' GuardianOut in the drought-struck backwaters of rural Florida, The Kingdom of Sand''s nameless narrator lives a life of semi-solitude, enjoying the odd, fleeting sexual encounter and the friendship of a few.His world is ageing, and the memories of another time flash, then fade - visions of parties filled with handsome young men, the parents whom he chose to spend his life besides, the generation he once knew, struck down by AIDS. But, when forced to watch the slow demise of a close neighbour, he is drawn back to the here and now, and his own borrowed time in this kingdom of sand.''Bracingly honest and wise'' The Times, Books of the Year''Both melancholy and hilarious'' New York Times

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This “delightful…compelling” (Scientific American) and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play “will fill you with joy and wonder” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus).Acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari Desert to brown bears on Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, we follow adventurous researchers as they design and conduct experiments seeking answers to new, intriguing questions: When did play first appear in animals? How does play develop the brain, and how did it evolve? Are the songs and aerial acrobatics of birds the beginning of avian culture? Is fairness in dog play the foundation of canine ethics? And does play direct and possibly accelerate evolution? Monkeys belly flop, dolphins tail-walk, elephants mud-slide, crows dive-bomb, and octopuses bounce balls. These activities are various, but all are play, and as Toomey explains, animal play can be defined as a distinct behavior that is ongoing and open-ended, purposeless and provisional—rather like natural selection. Through a close examination of both natural selection and play, Toomey argues that life itself is fundamentally playful. A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur in Kingdom of Claw, a Viking-inspired romantasy where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around every corner . . .Silla Nordvig survived the Road of Bones. In the aftermath of her journey, her dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew. But Silla soon discovers Rey has been keeping secrets of his own, and they're forced into hiding together.Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet-her own inner demons.Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They've murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother hasbeen keeping the biggest secret of all, everything changes.Saga's goal: dismantle Queen Signe's plans piece by piece. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who knows far too many of her secrets. Meanwhile, dark threads continue to weave themselves ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe leading reference tool on non-Christian religions, now completely updated!In an era of confusing religious ideas, Christians need information they can trust. And as Western culture drifts further and further from its Christian roots, there is an even greater need for awareness of the beliefs of those around us. The Kingdom of the Cults equips readers to ● understand the claims and flaws of numerous cults, sects, and religions● identify cults that masquerade as Christian denominations● contrast their damaging claims with biblical teaching● effectively present and share the Gospel of Christ ● approach cultists to aid in the redemption of their soulsThis new edition, comprehensively updated by experts Jill Martin Rische and Kurt Van Gorden, builds on Dr. Martin''s authoritative original text, and includes helpful information about changes and developments in belief systems around the globe in recent years.Readable and reliable for teachers, pastors, and lay readers alike, The Kingdom of the Cults is sure to remain the go-to reference book on non-Christian religions for years to come.

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In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom''s fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier. An orphaned girl named Blue has always dreamed of joining the ranks of the noble Angels, servants of the floating palace who protect the Quartz Kingdom against demons. Yet, Blue is not like the other children at the orphanage. Where their fledgling angel wings are downy white, Blue''s are pitch black, giving rise to whispers that she is cursed. One day, the orphanage comes under attack by a host of demons. Angels swoop down from the palace to drive the demons back, but Blue watches in horror as they are cut down one after another. Just when all seems lost, Blue feels a dark power welling up inside of her. It may be enough to avenge her friends...but will the cost prove too great?

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Kingdom of Football explores how and why Saudi Arabia burst onto the landscape of world football in 2023, and examines what the speed and scale of Saudi engagement—as investor, owner, sponsor, host and competitor—might mean for the Kingdom and for football.Writing as both a football fan and a Gulf specialist, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen offers historical and comparative contexts for Saudi Arabia’s startling emergence as a world football hub in the 2020s, exploring both previous Saudi investment in the game, in the 1970s, and national attempts elsewhere to kickstart the sport, as in the United States, Japan and China.Going beyond popular media labels such as ‘sportswashing’, this fascinating book examines what drives Saudi policymaking, connecting the move into football with domestic economic and social developments, as well as external and foreign policy considerations. It also examines how Riyadh’s foray into world football both builds upon and yet differs from the approaches taken by other Gulf States, such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Finally, Coates Ulrichsen assesses the sustainability and durability of the Kingdom’s engagement with the sport in the decade-long countdown to the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which Saudi Arabia is set to host.

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The debut series from the double Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth SeasonFor two thousand years the Arameri family has ruled the world by enslaving the very gods that created mortalkind. Now the gods are free, and the Arameri''s ruthless grip is slipping. Yet they are all that stands between peace and world-spanning, unending war.Shahar, last scion of the family, must choose her loyalties. She yearns to trust Sieh, the godling she loves. Yet her duty as Arameri heir is to uphold the family''s interests, even if that means using and destroying everyone she cares for.As long-suppressed rage and terrible new magics consume the world, the Maelstrom - which even gods fear - is summoned forth. Shahar and Sieh: mortal and god, lovers and enemies. Can they stand together against the chaos that threatens the kingdom of gods?The Inheritance Trilogy begins with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, continues in The Broken Kingdoms and concludes in The Kingdom of Gods.

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Following on from the "Pocket Mountains Town and Country" series of shorter walks, this guidebook explores the coast and countryside of the Kingdom of Fife. It features 40 short walks in and around the Kingdom. It also travels north through Dunfermline and Glenrothes to Falkland and beyond to St Andrews, and the mighty Tay.

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Two curses. One prophecy. And a love more powerful than fate... All hail the king and queen of Hell.#1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco delivers sizzling romance, sexy secrets, and unexpected twists in this unforgettable conclusion to the Kingdom of the Wicked series.Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn't just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul-but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fuelled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that's brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous foes of all: the Feared. Emilia was warned that when it came to the Wicked, nothing was as it seemed. But have the true villains been much closer all along?

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Return to Daevabad in the spellbinding sequel to THE CITY OF BRASS. In Daevabad, where djinn can summon flames with a snap of their fingers, where rivers run deep with ancient magic, and blood can be as dangerous as any spell, a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom. Nahri's life changed forever when she accidentally summoned Dara, a formidable, mysterious djinn, during one of her schemes. Thrust into the dazzling royal court of Daevabad, she needed all of her grifter instincts to survive. Now, as Nahri embraces her heritage and her power, she must forge a new path. Exiled for daring to defy his father, Ali is adrift on the unforgiving sands of his ancestral land, hunted by assassins and forced to rely on frightening new abilities that threaten to reveal a terrible family secret. And as a new century approaches and the djinn gather within Daevabad's brass walls to celebrate, a power in the desolate north will bring a storm of fire straight to the city's gates . . .

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This book, suitably titled ‘The Kingdom of God’ delves into the profound meanings and guidance found in Surah al-Mulk, the 67th chapter of the Qur’an. It contains key features that are unique for a book explaining a chapter of the Qur’ān, such as the diagrams and illustrations highlighting the beautiful meanings of the verses. It will take you on a captivating journey exploring diverse topics, including tenets of faith, political issues, spirituality, and social affairs, in a smooth and coherent manner. If you love the Qur’an you will love this book. The commentary is profound and inspiring, it masterfully highlights the nuances of the Qur''ān’s language and repeatedly draws the reader’s attention towards practical changes they can make in their lives.“Easy to read – the way the book is written is quite conversational (in a good way). Quran commentaries can be quite daunting if it’s not something you’ve read a lot of; coupled with overly complicated language, that can totally put some of us off. I get it. This book is clear, easy to read and a quick read (if that is a concern for you).”-Independent review by Blogging Believer 2021

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Andrew Klavan explores how artists'' imaginative engagement with the darkness can point the way to living beautifully in the midst of a tragic world."Andrew Klavan''s book illuminates even as it explores the deepest darkness, finding truth and beauty in art born of unflinching confrontations with evil."--Daniel McCarthy, editor-in-chief, Modern AgeIn his USA Today bestselling The Truth and Beauty, Andrew Klavan explored how the work of great poets helps illuminate the truth of the gospels. Now, the award-winning screenwriter and crime novelist turns his attention to the dark side of human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about the evil found in it.The Kingdom of Cain looks at three murders in history--including the first murder, Cain''s killing of his brother, Abel--and at the art created from imaginative engagement with those horrific events by artists ranging from Fyodor Dostoevsky to Alfred Hitchcock.To make beauty out of the world as it is--shot through with evil and injustice and suffering--is the task not just of the artist but, Klavan argues, of every life rightly lived. Examining how that transformation occurs in art grants us a vision for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the act of blushing and the amount of manganese in our tears (tears of pain contain more than tears of distress) to the curiousness of a kiss, The Kingdom of Infinite Space explores the astonishing range of activities that go on inside our heads, most of which are entirely beyond our control. After escorting his readers on a fantastic voyage through every chamber of the head and brain, Raymond Tallis demonstrates that not only does consciousness not reside between our ears, but that our heads are infinitely cleverer than we are.

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Light and dark - this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed on them by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favourite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has returned and brought with him the Nutcracker, an enchanted present which offers entry to a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom of Sweets.In this land of snow and sugar, Natasha is presented with a power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is also a giver of gifts . . . and a maker of dread-filled bargains. As Natasha uncovers the dark destiny laid before her birth, she must reckon with powers both earthly and magical . . . and decide to which world she truly belongs.

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'Captures the whimsical nature of Tchaikovsky's ballet, whilst at the same time exploring a more sinister thread . . . dark in spirit and gothic in its atmosphere, this is The Nutcracker as you've never known it.' CULTUREFLY Light and dark - this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed on them by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favourite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has returned and brought with him the Nutcracker, an enchanted present which offers entry to a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom of Sweets.In this land of snow and sugar, Natasha is presented with a power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is also a giver of gifts . . . and a maker of dread-filled bargains. As Natasha uncovers the dark destiny laid before her birth, she must reckon with powers both earthly and magical . . . and decide to which world she truly belongs.

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'Delectably perverse and lushly written . . . the perfect gothic treat for a cold winter's day.' KATY HAYS, author of The Cloisters'Dark in spirit and gothic in its atmosphere, this is The Nutcracker as you’ve never known it.' CULTUREFLYLight and dark - this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed on them by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favourite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has returned and brought with him the Nutcracker, an enchanted present which offers entry to a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom of Sweets. In this land of snow and sugar, Natasha is presented with a power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is also a giver of gifts . . . and a maker of dread-filled bargains. As Natasha uncovers the dark destiny laid before her birth, she must reckon with powers both earthly and magical . . . and decide to which world she truly belongs.

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Set in a vibrant yet ragged coastal city, Kingdom of the Clock is a verse novel whose interwoven storylines begin with one dawn and end at the first light of the next. Within the cycles of that single day, the lives of the city's inhabitants unfold in Cowper’s clear, flowing lyricism.

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Explosive fantasy set in a West African world of magic and legend, where one girl must sacrifice her life, year by year, to gain the power necessary to live up to the expectations of the mother she has never been good enough for.Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Tomi Adeyemi and Black PantherThere’s magic in her blood.Arrah is a young woman from a long line of the most powerful witch doctors in the land. But she fails at magic, fails to call upon the ancestors and can''t even cast the simplest curse.Shame and disappointment dog her.When strange premonitions befall her family and children in the kingdom begin to disappear, Arrah undergoes the dangerous and scorned process of selling years of her life for magic. This borrowed power reveals a nightmarish betrayal and a danger beyond what she could have imagined. Now Arrah must find a way to master magic, or at least buy it, in order to save herself and everything she holds dear.

Objev podobné jako Kingdom of Souls - Rena Barron

“O’Sullivan wraps up her Fae Destiny series with this spellbinding standalone romantasy… With inventive magic, emotional stakes, and some high-heat love scenes, this sends the series out on a high note.” — Publisher’s WeeklyBetrayed and broken, Eala Duir has sworn vengeance against the Faeries who destroyed her life. Once a promising folklore scholar in the human realm, her destiny with the Fae kingdom of Tír na nÓg, has cost Eala everything—her academic career, her position, her best friend Colleen, and most painfully, her soulmate, Sionnach. Torn from him by the treacherous Faerie king, Finnbheara, Eala will stop at nothing to reclaim what was stolen from her. With her untamed Fae powers still unpredictable, Eala embarks on a desperate quest to rescue Sionnach and Colleen. Using the mysterious Veil, she journeys through time and place, gathering a team of legendary Irish women, including a witch and a pirate, to aid her against the Faerie king. But even their combined might and magic may not be enough to defeat Finnbheara's cruelty. In a dangerous gamble, Eala is forced to seek out the Faerie, Robber Bright—the very villain who abducted her best friend. Desperate for his help, Eala risks her soul to strike ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Kingdom of Witches and Wanderers - Leslie O'Sullivan

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Join Cleo MacGuffin, self-proclaimed ''adventuring enthusiast'', their cousin Samara and their friend Prince Mateo as they find themselves caught up in thrilling quests in the fantasy world of the Kingdom of Pages.When Cleo and Samara accidentally sell a book that wasn''t for sale, they must get it back. But what do they do when they track down the mysterious boy who bought it, only to find out he''s in danger and needs help?Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Objev podobné jako Kingdom of Pages: The Lost Prince - Mohrweis Michelle

A fate bound to two princes—one born of blood, the other of power. When the dark prince offers me a bargain that will save his people and my life, the cruelly intoxicating fae gives me no choice. Our union is his revenge, and I am his sacrifice.His lies are unforgivable. His wicked touch bathes me in sin. He is my mate, and he is tortured by a curse to protect his people from his own family—from my allies.I can now see him for exactly who he is. So why can't I get his alluring touch out of my head? I am the key to saving his kingdom, but he alone has the power to ruin me.

Objev podobné jako Kingdom of Blood and Betrayal - Holly Renee

A whirlwind of a story with talking tigers, a knitting elephant and a clever monkey. But something sinister is happening- magicians keep disappearing and not only magicians, clowns, animals and trapeze artists. Can Maggie and Josh, outstanding pickpockets, solve the mystery of the Kingdom of Broken Magic?

Objev podobné jako The Kingdom of Broken Magic - Christine Aziz

''A delightful story for those who like impossible things to happen in a humdrum world...The children are lively, the grown-ups (including the witch) colourful and the mingling of magic and reality is most effective'' New York TimesA perfect blend of magic and everyday life, this delightful sequel to Carbonel has delighted children for generations.Rosemary and John are proud to be entrusted with Carbonel''s royal kittens while he is away from his kingdom, but it is a task that leads them into all sorts of unexpected and exciting magical adventures.

Objev podobné jako The Kingdom of Carbonel - Barbara Sleigh

In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom''s fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier. After narrowly avoiding execution by the Seraphim, Blue learned the horrible truth about Noah’s treatment at the hands of the Church. A short-lived adventure with Killian also brought Blue face-to-face with the mysterious Oracle, who urged her to embrace the darkness within her. Blue then joined Steele and her Angels on an emergency expedition to find Adira’s team. Yet crossing the kingdom’s gates, they stumbled upon a grisly scene of fallen Angels and a pulsing egg, which soon began spewing forth Demons. As one giant Demon looms up over the rest, Steele points to something in its chest. Could that be...Adira?

Objev podobné jako A Kingdom of Quartz 4 - Bomhat

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFind out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how the nation changed and developed over time.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.

Objev podobné jako The Kingdom of Benin - Philip Steele

In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom''s fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier. Blue finally achieved her dream of entering Helios Training Academy and even managed to win some people over with her bright smile and indomitable spirit. Just when things were looking up, a mishap during a magic class triggered Blue’s dark power and left Tannith cursed. Blue is then seized by the Seraphim, the Church’s pitiless adjudicators, and taken before the king to answer for her crime. The king seems all too willing to put her to death, but Cassian and Killian step forward to plead for her life. Can Blue undo the curse on Tannith and prove her innocence...or is it too little, too late?

Objev podobné jako A Kingdom of Quartz 3 - Bomhat

The Old Kingdom of Egypt (Dynasties 4–6, c. 2600–2180 BC) is famous as a period of the builders of the largest Egyptian pyramids. It is generally accepted that the evidence on the use of copper alloy tools from this era is meagre. Martin Odler gathers the textual, iconographic and palaeographic evidence and examines Old Kingdom artefacts in order to revise this view on the use of copper alloy tools and model tools. Furthermore, he provides updated definitions of tool classes and tool kits, together with the context of their use. Besides rare specimens of full-size tools, the largest corpora of the material have been preserved in the form of model tools in the burial equipment of the Old Kingdom elite and were most probably symbols of their power to commission and fund craftwork. Moreover, the size and elaboration of the model tools were probably connected to the social status of the buried persons. The long-standing division in the Egyptological literature between full-size tools and model tools is questioned. The ancient sources also enable to show that the preservation of material culture from the Old Kingdom was largely dependent on a conscious selection made within the past culture, with completely different ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Old Kingdom Copper Tools and Model Tools - Martin Odler

Reedice exportního alba, skvělá muzika, 7 CD bonusů. Brilantní repertoár, stálá výzva pro nové instrumentalisty a zpěváky, trvalé potěšení pro posluchače. Meditace patří mezi zásadní položky naší rockové historie, byť to byl vlastně pohrobek.še komplikovaně přetextovalo a přearanžovalo kvůli nastupující normalizaci, odešel z Blue Effectu zpěvák Vladimír Mišík. Protože šlo o výbornou desku s možným vývozním potenciálem, vznikl nápad ponechat podstatnou část originálu v angličtině a stopáž doplnit verzemi s nováčkem Leškem Semelkou. Album dostalo jiný obal a dodnes slouží jako bizarní důkaz zmatenosti doby se zachovanou kvalitou. Aktuální vydání obsahuje odkazy na původní podobu, CD formát má sedm bonusů z let 1969-2011. Ve všech hraje zásadní roli kytarista Radim Hladík, několik verzí přenáší blues rock přelomu 60. a 70. let do 21. století. 1. Kingdom of Life 04:02 2. White Hair (Blue Effect Street) 04:22 3. You´ll Stay With Me (Fénix) 04:25 4. Brother´s Song 02:21 5. Slunečný hrob (Sunny Grave) 01:49 6. Little Girl 03:54 7. Deserted Alley (Osamělá ulice) 03:09 8. Blues About Stone 07:59 9. Rainy Day (Deštivý den) 03:56 10. Where Is My Star (Kde je má hvězda) 03:31 11. Slunečný hrob (1969) /Bonus Track/ 03:27 12. Slunečný hrob (2006) /Bonus Track/ 02:52 13. Slunečný ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Blue Effect - Kingdom Of Life (CD)

Reedice exportního alba, skvělá muzika! Brilantní repertoár, stálá výzva pro nové instrumentalisty a zpěváky, trvalé potěšení pro posluchače. Meditace patří mezi zásadní položky naší rockové historie, byť to byl vlastně pohrobek.še komplikovaně přetextovalo a přearanžovalo kvůli nastupující normalizaci, odešel z Blue Effectu zpěvák Vladimír Mišík. Protože šlo o výbornou desku s možným vývozním potenciálem, vznikl nápad ponechat podstatnou část originálu v angličtině a stopáž doplnit verzemi s nováčkem Leškem Semelkou. Album dostalo jiný obal a dodnes slouží jako bizarní důkaz zmatenosti doby se zachovanou kvalitou. Aktuální vydání obsahuje odkazy na původní podobu, CD formát má sedm bonusů z let 1969-2011. Ve všech hraje zásadní roli kytarista Radim Hladík, několik verzí přenáší blues rock přelomu 60. a 70. let do 21. století. 1. Kingdom of Life 04:02 2. White Hair (Blue Effect Street) 04:22 3. You´ll Stay With Me (Fénix) 04:25 4. Brother´s Song 02:21 5. Slunečný hrob (Sunny Grave) 01:49 6. Little Girl 03:54 7. Deserted Alley (Osamělá ulice) 03:09 8. Blues About Stone 07:59 9. Rainy Day (Deštivý den) 03:56 10. Where Is My Star (Kde je má hvězda) 03:31

Objev podobné jako The Blue Effect - Kingdom Of Life (LP)

Instant New York Times BestsellerOne of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of the YearAn Economist and Air Mail Best Book of the Year"Brave and absorbing." - New York Times"Alberta is not just a thorough and responsible reporter but a vibrant writer, capable of rendering a farcical scene in vivid hues." - Washington Post"An astonishingly clear-eyed look at a murky movement." - Los Angeles TimesEvangelical Christians are perhaps the most polarizing-and least understood-people living in America today. In his seminal new book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, journalist Tim Alberta, himself a practicing Christian and the son of an evangelical pastor, paints an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement. Through the eyes of televangelists and small-town preachers, celebrity revivalists and everyday churchgoers, Alberta tells the story of a faith cheapened by ephemeral fear, a promise corrupted by partisan subterfuge, and a reputation stained by perpetual scandal.For millions of conservative Christians, America is their kingdom-a land set apart, a nation uniquely blessed, a people in special covenant with God. This love of country, however, has given way to a powerful current of right-wing nationalist fervor, a reckless blood-and-soil idolatry that trivializes the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Alberta ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory - Tim Alberta

Na palubě zábavní jachty proměněné v provizorní nemocnici pátrají doktorka Lisa Cummingsová a Monk Kokkalis - agenti tajné organizace SIGMA Force - po odpovědích na otázky kolem pohromy, jež náhle spatřila světlo světa. Jsou tu však další síly, s podstatně sobečtějšími pohnutkami. Lodi se náhlým a krutým útokem zmocní teroristé, kteří z ní udělají plovoucí laboratoř pro vývoj biologických zbraní. Na opačném konci světa, při oslavách 4. července, veliteli SIGMY Graysonu Piercovi překazí plány krásná vražedkyně, která drží v rukách první klíč k odhalení možného léku. Osud každého muže, ženy i dítěte visí na vážkách a Pierce spojí svoje síly se ženou, která ho dříve chtěla zabít. Společně zahajují podivuhodnou pouť, která je provádí benátskými hrobkami, byzantskými katedrálami a zříceninami hluboko v džungli, po stopách nejslavnějšího cestovatele v dějinách: Marka Pola. Odtikávají však poslední minuty, celosvětová epidemie se rychle vymyká kontrole a Pierce i jeho nečekaná společnice jsou vtahováni do šokujícího tajemství pohřbeného dávno ve starověku a v lidském genetickém kódu. Každou vteřinou se blíží soudný den a Pierce si uvědomuje, že skutečně nemůže věřit naprosto nikomu - ani té okouzlující tajemné ženě, kterou má po svém boku -, neboť kdokoliv může být novodobým Jidášem.

Objev podobné jako Jidášův kmen - James Rollins

Na Princetonské univerzitě umírá v laboratoři, kde se pracuje s nebezpečným biologickým materiálem, úspěšný genetik. V římské bazilice sv. Petra je nalezen mrtvý vatikánský archeolog. V Africe je u tábora Červeného kříže zavražděn syn amerického senátora. Tři vraždy na třech kontinentech spojuje děsivý detail: všechny oběti jsou označeny druidským pohanským symbolem, který jim někdo vypálil do kůže. Bizarní úmrtí přinutí velitele Graye Pierce a Sigma Force závodit s časem: musejí vyluštit záhadu, jejíž kořeny sahají do dávné minulosti k šokujícímu zločinu proti lidskosti zakódovanému v tajemném středověkém rukopisu. První vodítko se objeví v mumifikovaném těle pohřbeném na anglickém rašeliništi - a jedná se o hrůzné tajemství, které ohrožuje celý svět. S pomocí dvou žen ze své minulosti - bývalé milenky a nové partnerky - musí Gray poskládat z jednotlivých střípků strašlivou pravdu. Odhalení však není zadarmo a pro záchranu budoucnosti musí obětovat jednu z žen, jež má po svém boku. Sigma Force čelí největší hrozbě lidstvu v dobrodružství, které sahá od římského Kolosea přes ledové norské vrcholky a rozvaliny středověkých opatství k zapomenutým hrobkám keltských králů. Nejhorší noční můra je uvězněna v talismanu pohřbeném dávno mrtvým světcem - v artefaktu známém pod označením klíč soudného dne.

Objev podobné jako Klíč soudného dne - James Rollins

Galilea, 1025. Templářský rytíř nachází ve starověké tvrzi posvátný poklad, ukrytý v bludišti pod pevností: Bachal Isu, hůl Ježíše Krista - relikvii nevyčíslitelné hodnoty s tajemnou a hrozivou mocí, jež může jednou provždy změnit lidstvo. O tisíc let později somálští piráti napadnou nedaleko Afriky jachtu a unesou mladou těhotnou Američanku. Velitel Gray Pierce má za úkol vést záchrannou misi do afrického pralesa - unesenou ženou totiž není obyčejná bohatá turistka, ale Amanda Gant-Bennettová, dcera amerického prezidenta. Gray má podezření, že únos maskuje mnohem hanebnější plány, a brzy musí čelit záhadnému tajnému spolku, který odpradávna ovlivňuje běh světových dějin… a nyní se v centru jeho zájmu ocitl úřad prezidenta Spojených států. Na této akci Sigmě pomáhají dva zvláštní agenti s jedinečnými schopnostmi: bývalý kapitán armádních rangerů Tucker Wayne a jeho vojenský cvičený pes Kain. Přímočará záchranná mise se však mění v nebezpečný boj o život, když Gray a jeho tým zjistí, že unesená žena je pouhým pěšcem v otřesném teroristickém komplotu s temnými důsledky. A skutečné nebezpečí teprve začíná… Na opačném konci světa odhaluje požár na klinice asistované reprodukce v Jižní Karolině stovky let staré spiknutí s cílem manipulovat s naším genetickým kódem. Sigmě dochází čas na záchranu nevinného nenarozeného dítěte, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rodokmen smrti - James Rollins

Hellraiser meets Black history as the Box of Bones exacts revenge throughout time and space.When Black graduate student Lyndsey begins her dissertation work on a mysterious box that pops up during the most violent and troubled time in Africana history, she has no idea that her research will lead her on a phantasmagorical journey from West Philadelphia riots to Haitian slave uprisings. Wherever Lyndsey finds someone who has seen the Box, chaos ensues. Soon, even her own sanity falls into question. In the end, Lyndsey will have to decide if she really wants to see what''s inside the Box of Bones. Described as "Tales from the Crypt Meets Black History," Box of Bones is a supernatural nightmare tour through some of the most violent and horrific episodes in the African Diaspora.Ayize Jama-Everett and John Jennings have assembled a talented group of artists for this ten-issue project, including cover artist, Stacey Robinson (I Am Alfonso Jones), David Brame (MediSIN), Avy Jetter (APB: Artists against Police Brutality), and Tim Fielder (Matty''s Rocket).

Objev podobné jako Box of Bones: Book Two - Ayize Jama-Everett

A gripping adventure from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of MAP OF BONES and THE DOOMSDAY KEY.Beneath the ice at the bottom of the Earth is a magnificent subterranean labyrinth, a place of breathtaking wonders - and terrors beyond imagining. A team of specialists led by archaeologist Ashley Carter has been hand-picked to explore this secret place and to uncover the riches it holds.But they are not the first to venture here - and those they follow did not return. There are mysteries here older than time, and revelations that could change the world. But there are also things that should not be disturbed - and a devastating truth that could doom Ashley and the expedition: they are not alone.

Objev podobné jako Subterranean - James Rollins

Trouble stirs beneath the ice...A breathtaking action adventure from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of MAP OF BONES and THE DOOMSDAY KEY.Buried deep in the polar ice cap, Ice Station Grendel has been abandoned for more than seventy years. The twisted brainchild of the finest minds of the former Soviet Union, it was designed to be inaccessible and virtually invisible. But an American research vessel has inadvertently pulled too close - and something has been sighted moving inside the allegedly deserted facility, something whose survival defies every natural law...And now, as scientists, soldiers, intelligence operatives and unsuspecting civilians are drawn into Grendel''s lethal vortex, the most extreme measures possible will be undertaken to protect its dark mysteries - because the terrible truths submerged under the ice could end human life on Earth.

Objev podobné jako Ice Hunt - James Rollins

Three brutal murders, three high-profile victims, three bodies marked with a mysterious and archaic symbol...The massive SIGMA Force thriller from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of MAP OF BONES and THE LAST ORACLE.At Princeton University, a famed geneticist dies inside a biohazard lab. In Rome, a Vatican archaeologist is found dead in the heart of St Peter''s Basilica. In Africa, a US Senator''s son is slain within a Red Cross camp in Ghana. These three murders on three continents bear a horrifying tie: all the victims are marked by a Druidic pagan cross burned into their flesh. The bizarre murders thrust Commander Gray Pierce and SIGMA Force into a global hunt for a powerful group of industrialists who have a stranglehold on the world''s food supply. Aided by two women from his past, Gray flees a trio of high-tech assassins as he pieces together the clues. But saving the world comes at a price: Pierce must sacrifice one of the women. Yet even that price might not be enough, for, as he soon discovers, the only true path to salvation lies with the Doomsday Key.

Objev podobné jako The Doomsday Key - James Rollins