A fascinating window into the history of the ancient world, told through thirty-five fascinating figuresThe western ancient world stretched from the Pillars of Hercules between Spain and North Africa in the west to Mesopotamia in the east, and from southern Egypt in the south to Scotland in the north. In between all the places and across several thousand years came a succession of grand civilizations and cultures—including the Sumerians, ancient Egypt, Carthage, cl...

Critically acclaimed author Joe Guy serves up a stout batch of East Tennessee history in this latest collection of articles from his popular newspaper column. From Chattanooga up to Knoxville, and every town and holler in between, Guy recounts the absorbing and oft-forgotten history of this great region with stories of revenuers, Overmountain Men, Confederate cavalry girls, and the lost tribe of the Hiwassee, just to name a few. Discover how easy it is to get lost in The Hidden History...

A heartwarming tale of love, connection and taking your first steps in the world, from the illustrator of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance.Little Mouse dreams of adventure. But without Big Mouse by his side, the world feels like a scary place.Might wishing on a twinkling star help Little Mouse remember that Big Mouse's love is never far away?An utterly charming and gently reassuring tale, perfect for sharing at bedtime o...

Mystery Play, the thrilling new novel by the #1 bestselling author of The Historian, takes us back into the dark world of Count Dracula.Clearing out her possessions after his mother dies, Jay Turner stumbles on a charred scrap of newspaper bearing the name Gael Brogan. Soon after, a deliveryman drops off a package containing an old leatherbound book—and leaves two bloody footprints.Jay recognises the book. It was commissioned by Vlad Tepes, better known as...

At fifteen, Guy Nohra fought in the Lebanese Civil War—and now he shares his harrowing story as an urgent warning that the forces tearing America apart are the same ones that destroyed his homeland.In April 1975, fifteen-year-old Guy P. Nohra traded his guitar, basketball, and school uniform for an assault rifle and army fatigues when civil war erupted on the streets of Beirut. Within weeks, the cosmopolitan city known as the “Paris of the Middle East” became a kil...

On his way to return Shira to her home in Shinkya, Pol Cissert is called upon to solve two mysteries.His reward is something he has no desire for, but he must put that aside while he travels to the exotic and dangerous country of Shira's birth. He finds that deadly politics badgers him every step along his journey.

'A gripping tale, buzzing with dark comedy and set in a dangerous Jacobean world of assassins, spies, witch-hunters and temperamental actors' Andy Hamilton'A delicious and intelligent tour de force. I loved it. Truly engaging characters with whom to travel into the dark alleys, playhouses and rogue inhabited streets of the edgy London of James I. Unputdownable' Carol McGrath'Riotous, subversive and completely bloody brilliant'

The sequel to the Wodehouse Prize nominated Murder Most Foul.The second novel by the multi BAFTA, RTS and Emmy awardwinning writer, director and producer of iconic TV shows like Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey.The murder-solving duo are back, famed playwright Will and the sister of Christopher Marlowe. This time, it’s to discover the truth behind the murder of Ann’s mother. The cause of death is absurd: suicide by butter knife. Ann knows that can’t be true and must disc...

Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disneyland vacation.How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so ...

This book sets out a novel account of the conceptual foundations of liberty of conscience based on John Rawls's concept of moral personality.Liberty of conscience (often called religious freedom) is a notoriously broad right. As understood in many legal systems, it can extend to virtually any action or inaction, ranging from dietary choices to objections to military service, and potentially provide protection against the application of a state's laws in respect of ...

The first complete, in-depth examination of every work published by the “King of Horror,” Stephen King.Stephen King is perhaps the most well-known author across horror, thriller, science fiction, and mystery genres, with more than 350 million books sold. Stephen King All the Stories examines in extensive detail how each novel, novella, and short story was created, developed, published, and adapted into successful films television and other media. At 648 pages, Step...

The rise of a scoundrel. The anatomy of a world. In Bel-Ami, Guy de Maupassant delivers a razor-sharp portrait of a man who climbs the social ladder not by virtue, talent, or labor—but by charm, seduction, and sheer opportunism. Georges Duroy begins with nothing: a handsome face, a military past, and the hunger to rise. What follows is a calculated ascent through the bedrooms and salons of Paris, each conquest a rung in his climb toward wealth and power.First published in 1885, Bel...