The year is 1072.The Normans have captured England. The Turks have captured a Norman knight. And in order to free him, a soldier named Vallon must capture four rare hawks.On a heart-stopping journey to the far ends of the earth, braving Arctic seas, Viking warlords, and the blood-drenched battlefields, Vallon and his comrades must track down their quarry one by one in a relentless race against time.The scale is huge. The journey is incredible. The history is real. This...

AN EPIC HISTORICAL QUEST SET AT THE DAWN OF THE AGE OF GUNPOWDER.In the world after 1066, vast empires clamor for dominance.From the Normans in the north to the Byzantines in the south, battles rage across Europe and around its fringes. But in the east, an empire still mightier stirs, wielding a weapon to rule the world: gunpowder.Seeking the destructive might of this 'fire drug,' the mercenary Vallon -- a man made of grit and earth as much as of flesh and blood -- is ...

A soldier races against time to capture four hawks—braving ruthless warlords, bloody battles, and brutally cold seas—in this heart-stopping historical adventure.The year is 1072.The Normans have captured England. The Turks have captured a Norman knight. And in order to free him, a soldier named Vallon must capture four rare hawks.On a heart-stopping journey to the far ends of the earth, braving Arctic seas, Viking warlords, and the blood-drenched ba...

The study of plant development in recent years has often been concerned with the effects of the environment and the possible involvement of growth substances. The prevalent belief that plant growth substances are crucial to plant development has tended to obscure rather than to clarify the underlying cellular mechanisms of development. The aim in this book is to try to focus on what is currently known, and what needs to be known, in order to explain plant development in terms that allow fu...

With events at the Smith-Petersen base spiraling out of control, an injured Dr. Gohel and Jerome must get the two unconscious Hannahs to safety, but where exactly in Antarctica is safe? And as the danger ramps up, just how much can they trust each other?

SERIES FINALE With a brand-new threat arriving at the Smith-Petersen base, Dr. Gohel is in a race against time to save someone's life, while Symonds is in one last desperate bid to send a Hannah into the Fracture—whatever the cost.

In the tapestry of life, the seasons weave their intricate patterns, each thread a vibrant hue of experience. "The Seasons Comfort" invites you on a lyrical journey through the changing year, where nature's rhythms intertwine with the human heart. From the tender whispers of spring to the golden glow of autumn, Robert Laurence Binyon's evocative prose captures the essence of each season, revealing its unique joys and sorrows. Through vivid imagery and poignant reflections, he explores the ...

After escaping the fake house and discovering another version of herself, young Hannah searches for her father for help. Meanwhile, Dr. Gohel must face the demons of her past and do everything she can to save the people she cares most about.

Dragons. Who doesn't love them?But this collection isn't just about the brutes or beasts. No, there are philosophical dragons. Technological dragons. Even sexy dragons.Not just fantasy dragons. But science fantasy. Or straight science fiction. Historic and future dragons.You're going to meet dragons from all walks of life in the pages of this anthology. Mostly unexpected. Not the kinds of dragons you've met before.Come and explore all the myriad facets of th...

The author of the Masters of the Sea series, is back with a standalone battle book that will blow all others out of the water.Two nations are locked in bitter conflict. One strives for dominance, the other for survival.After decades of religious strife, Elizabeth sits on the throne of England. The reformation continues. Catholic revolts have been ruthlessly quashed, and Elizabeth has ordered the execution of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. On the ...

THE THIRD CRUSADE IS OVERRichard the Lionheart is bound for England. But with all the princes of Europe united against him . . . can the greatest warrior in Christendom make it safely home?THE LION IS CHAINEDCaptured. Bound. Imprisoned. King Richard's slim hope of salvation rests on one man - a former outlaw, a vengeful earl, a man who scoffs at Holy Mother Church:ROBIN HOODFor King and country Robin...

A stirring adventure novel set amid the tumultuous clashes between the Roman and Carthaginian empires, battling for control of the Mediterranean, north Africa and Rome itself.Atticus, the young Greek captain, is now a commander of the growing Roman navy, blockading a port near Tunis, when the Roman legions suffer terrible defeat by the triumphant Carthaginian army, spearheaded by the elephant charges. He and his ships escape together with the main body of the Roman fleet out manoev...