It was not until the excavations of the 1930s that many of the relics, reliefs, and clay tablets that offer so much information about Persian life could be studied for the first time. Through archaeological remains, ancient texts, and work by a new generation of historians, a picture can today be built of this remarkable civilization and their capital city. Although the city had been destroyed, the legacy of the Persians survived, even as they mostly remain an enigma to the West and are no...

More than two thousand years ago, a historical figure lived, taught, and was executed by Roman authorities—a Jewish man from Galilee who, as the prophet Isaiah wrote, “had no form or majesty that we should look at him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him” (Isaiah 53:2a). Isaiah’s message of salvation for everyone changed the course of history.What if one was thrown into the tribal mix of this man’s Jewish followers? What if one was ordered to spy on this Ga...

"Despite having their secret revealed, the residents of Melbrook Hall return to Lander University for another year in the Hero Certification Program. Good thing the focus of this year is teamwork, because with their origins known they’ll have to lean on each other more than ever.Now finally sophomores, their curriculum expands, allowing them to train in the majors that Heroes specialize in. The new classes will test their minds, bodies, and determination in ways never anticipated. ...

A Warhammer 40,000 OmnibusThe Blackstone Fortress looms in the darkness of the void, drawing in treasure hunters, pirates, and even disgraced rogue traders. This omnibus collects their stories.READ IT BECAUSEJourney into the Blackstone Fortress with this bumper edition of stories and novels from Warhammer Quest what secrets lurk in the obsidian vaults, and what ruinous powers wait to be discovered?DESCRIPTION

The Space Marines stand against the darkness, and yet on countless battlefields they play unwitting roles in the schemes of Fateweaver. From the doomed world of Ilissus, through the embattled corridors of the Endeavour of Will, to the borders of the Eye of Terror itself - friend and foe alike follow the great plan that he set in motion many thousands of years ago. But not even the Architect of Fate himself can foresee the destiny that lies in wait for him...All four parts of the Ar...

Amongst all of the Stormhosts, none are more vaunted than the Hammers of Sigmar. Forged first upon the Anvil of the Apotheosis, their Warrior Chambers are exemplars of Sigmar’s glory. In the shadow of the Nomad City, the mettle of the Stormbound is tested against the hordes of Khorne in the battle to sanctify the Crucible of Blood, a gateway to Chaos and madness. Within the ranks of the Stormcast Eternals, there is one who is greater than all others. He is the Celestant-Prime, Sigmar’s Sto...

Are you also tired of putting off your dreams until "tomorrow?" Guess what! Tomorrow never comes. Am I right?I've procrastinated and put off my desire to write a book for a decade. I always came up with excuses like, "it's not the right time." Or, "I need to do more research."But in 2015 I got tired of this endless procrastination, and finally took action. Six months later, my first book was published.Look, we all have limited time on our hands. And we're getting cl...

**Darius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA.Winner of the William C. Morris Debut Award**“Heartfelt, tender, and so utterly real. I’d live in this book forever if I could.”—Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaDarius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hob...

A Gotrek Gurnisson NovelGotrek marches to war alongside his newfound kin, the Fyreslayers. Yet the Slayer's soul burns brightly enough to spark the interest of the Idoneth Deepkin...READ IT BECAUSEGotrek’s relationship with Maleneth and the Fyreslayers, and his unease with the unfamiliar Mortal Realms, make for a ripping yarn. Toss in his capacity for grievous violence, and an aelven enemy upon which to mete it, and you’ve got a rec...

Blackstone Fortress Book 2Stripped of his titles and riches, rogue trader Janus Draik leads a desperate expedition into the Blackstone Fortress in an attempt to restore his fortunes and save Precipice from deadly peril.READ IT BECAUSEGet into the heart of Blackstone Fortress and discover the bonds between the explorers in a novel packed with action, intrigue and character drama.THE STORYPrecipice is dy...

For five centuries, Chaos has tormented the Mortal Realms. Ancient portals known as realmgates stand defiled by the armies of the Dark Gods, preventing the forces of order from moving freely between the realms. The lands are broken, their populations enslaved, hunted for sport or infected with unholy plague. All hope of salvation was thought lost until now. For Sigmar has been watching and making ready, and those destined to suffer his retribution will finally know the might of the God-Kin...

"The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas’s spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she’s now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of ...