**“… one of the most original books I’ve ever read.” – I Heart Reading“One of my most enjoyable reads of this year, cracking along at high speed and using intriguing ideas to create a world that’s like a cracked mirror version of our own history.” – BookieMonsterIn the heart of London lies the Engine Ward, a district forged in coal and steam, where the great Engineering Sects vie for ultimate control of the country. For many, the Ward is a forbidding, desolate place, but fo...

A new iron curse threatens LondonNow that the Sunken have been defeated, Isambard Kingdom Brunel can begin the task of making the British Empire great once more. All that stands in his way are the French forces closing in on the country, and rival engineer Robert Stephenson, who seeks to undermine Brunel's power by disobeying his orders at every turn.Nicholas Thorne once again finds himself caught in the middle of a war he does not believe in. Only now, Nic...

Sagas are stories mostly about ancient Nordic and Germanic history, early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during the voyages and migration to Iceland and of feuds between Icelandic families. They were written in the Old Norse language, mainly in Iceland. Kings' sagas are of the lives of Scandinavian kings. They were composed in the 12th to 14th centuries. The Icelanders' sagas, a.k.a. Family Sagas, are stories of real events, passed in oral form till they eventually were record...

Forced from London after the death of Brunel, Thorn and her people – the Stokers – reside in the Graveyard; a wasted landscape of scrap metal and disused railway carriages. Shunned by her own people for her family's part in their exile, Thorn's skill with animals is the only thing saving her from banishment. With her friend Lurgo, she hunts the great tri-horned monsters in the surrounding swamps, desperately trying to keep control of her strange power and restore her family's soiled name.

BOOK DESCRIPTIONTake a vacation to paradise with the comprehensive Cancun Travel Guide, your ticket to an extraordinary adventure in one of the world's most beautiful places. This detailed book will help you discover Cancun's hidden beauties, from gorgeous beaches to vibrant culture and rich history."Discover the secrets of Cancun like never before with this indispensable travel guide, designed to turn your vacation dreams into a reality."

BOOK DESCRIPTIONDo you ever find yourself fighting to achieve the grades you desire, despite putting in hours of effort? Are you overwhelmed by the pressures of school life, unsure of the most effective study techniques? If so, you're not alone. Many students face hurdles in their academic journey, from managing time effectively to learning complex course material. But fear not, for within these pages lies a strong strategy that will change your approach to learning and pave the wa...

WORDS of JOY pictures, idioms, stories, songs and poems All of our lives are filled with amazing opportunities, only have we to develop the yearn to discover them. May this little book give you some positive, thoughtful and awakening moments Joy C. Green

This book is not claiming Melanchthon rediscovered the gospel. That honor belongs to his friend and mentor, Martin Luther. Nevertheless, Dr. Lowell C. Green argues that Melanchthon helped Luther in the task. Dr. Green knew that in choosing the title, How Melanchthon Helped Luther Discover the Gospel, he risked arousing the prejudice of those who look on Melanchthon with suspicion. Green is not blind to Melanchthon's faults; at times, he is critical of him. But, he debunks the myth...

Are you always stressed, constantly busy, prioritising others over yourself, and realising that time is slipping by and your health is now not what it was?Do you recognise what is “good” and what is “bad” for your health? Do you keep procrastinating on making the healthy changes you know will benefit you and your loved ones? Is stress making you sick and shortening your life?The Solution: Assess where you are now, and then follow a series of easily sustainable changes that ...

Ray Bliss was a masterful behind-the-scenes force in the Republican Party for more than three decades at the local, state, and national levels. Recognized as a master of the "nuts and bolts" of practical politics, Bliss was among the first to use polling and television in campaigns. When Bliss took over as national chairman in 1965, the GOP was on life support after Barry Goldwater's landslide defeat in the 1964 presidential election. Bliss rebuilt the party through hard work, innovation, ...

Stockade Books and The Institute of Public Affairs are proud to publish Climate Change: The Facts, featuring 22 essays on the science, politics and economics of the climate change debate. Climate Change: The Facts features the world’s leading experts and commentators on climate change.Highlights of Climate Change: The Facts include:Ian Plimer draws on the geological record to dismiss the possibili...

Norse sagas concern tales of ancient Nordic and Germanic history, detailing early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during these voyages, exotic adventures in foreign lands and the migration to Iceland. These prose sagas were written in the Old Norse language, sharing similarities with epic poetry, telling of heroic deeds of days long gone. The tales offer an endless panorama of pagan chieftains, Viking warriors, historic saints, noble bishops and ordinary men and women, ...