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A sinister wizard. A mysterious teacher. A kingdom on the brink of collapse. In the ancient kingdom of Havenglade, a brutal enemy is ravaging the countryside making his way closer to Gradur Castle. An aging king seeks protection from a council of loyal wizards. A peasant girl finds herself at the center of it all after bonding with a magical crystal and absorbing its magical essence. After losing her parents, Laurena was given the chance of a lifetime to study wizardry under the mysterious and renowned teacher Unai.

The girl from space breaks nearly every rule to escape her lonely life in the Joining. She rescues a human boy and will stop at nothing to become his perfect mate.

David H Montgomery (1927 - 2011) was a professor of history at Yale University. The Beginner's American History was intended by the author as an introduction to basic American history; it aims to provide the facts to those beginning the study of US history. Starting with Columbus, the book concludes with the chapter titled “Since the Civil War”. The author took care to state only those facts that are backed by authority.

Naughty week...that time between Christmas and New Year’s when Santa goes on vacation and kids are allowed to be as naughty as they want to be. Or is it? For Harrison and his brother Max, it most certainly is because they found the travel itinerary that proves it. When one of Santa’s misfit elves arrives to collect the evidence, she further fuels the boys’ naughty adventures. But when Harrison takes Naughty Week too far with a literal cat burglar and hatches a plot to “fake rob” a bank, things spiral out of control.

Choephori, or The Libation Bearers, is the second in the Oresteian trilogy on the House of Atreus, written by Aeschylus. It deals with the reunion of Agamemnon‘s children, Electra and Orestes, and their revenge upon their mother Clytemnestra for the murder of Agamemnon, which takes place in the first play, Agamemnon. The title refers to the chorus of libation bearers who supports and encourages Electra and Orestes in their quest for justice. The Oresteia is the only extant example of an ancient Greek theatre trilogy.

The third and final play of the Oresteia by Aeschylus called Eumenides recounts the fate of Orestes after he had killed Clytemnestra to avenge the murder of his father, Agamemnon. He is relentlessly harassed by the Furies and pleads with the goddess Athena, who sets up a trial and casts the deciding vote to spare his life. This enrages the Furies, but Athena persuades them to pursue justice in a different way and changes their name to Eumenidis, the Kindly Ones.

Trinity Clarkson is poor and white, but she’s definitely not trash. The 17-year-old blonde surfer has been fighting against the hateful, malicious stereotype since birth. She knows it’s not a crime being born without money, yet everyone in town treats her like garbage. She knows it’s not illegal being broke, but try telling that to the good folks of White Gold County. They’d just laugh in her face.

William Stukeley's study of Stonehenge from 1740 is a classic in the field. Stukeley, a fellow of the Royal Society, was a conservationist who complained about the way Stonehenge was treated by landowners and tourists. The book includes his accurate drawings that are still being used by scholars today.

In this story of a woman’s plan to get a wealthy husband, Nathalie’s plans are almost spoiled by the action of a family friend, but she explains the situation on time. In the end, she marries Mr Brantain and his millions.

The Alchemical Catechism is text in the form of an extended series of questions and answers. It deals with nature, the examination of nature, the elements, the extraction of essences, the formation of gold, transmutation of metals, and the creation of Venus and Saturn among others. The text contains an interesting bibliography or recommended reading list, which includes the authors Raymond Lully, Roger Bacon, John Fabricius, and Jean D’Espagnet.

At every turn, Jacob has pushed me. His words mesmerize me, and his path guides me to opening embrace my hidden desires to be on display. At every turn he brings me pleasure, but now he's asking for my life. Can I trust him enough to step into the abyss? More importantly, if I do - will I survive, or is it all a mind game?

They say the Fates weave our destinies, but mine must’ve been drunk when they picked up the thread. From the beginning, my heart was never mine alone, but tangled in a web spun by three unforgettable men. Jayson Jameson and Ryder Cutton—my childhood best friends and my first tastes of love. And then there was Fallon Montgomery, the man I once believed was the villain in my story. These three men marked me in ways I can’t erase and painted my heart in colors I never could have imagined. Loving them wasn’t a choice. It was a beautiful, tragic destiny carved into my soul.

Working as a mall elf is Chloe Mitchell’s worst nightmare, but when her best friend calls in a favor, she’s forced to face her claustrophobia—of the Santa variety—head on. Unbeknownst to her, Santa Claus has her in his sights, and he’s determined to make sure she finally has the happy holidays he believes she deserves.

I came to Mesa Palms for a fresh start after my divorce. Needing the serenity and calm of the desert, I spend my afternoons as a DJ rocking the city. It might not be the most glamorous job, but I love the no-frills life and answering only to my cat. That is, until one day, England’s biggest God of Nu Rock walks in like he owns the place, and my boss forces me to interview the arrogant jerk on-air.

It’s been over a year since my world changed forever. After waking up thousands of miles from home, I was forced to start over, guided by scars I didn’t recognize. It hasn’t been easy, especially when life keeps pulling me toward a past I can’t fully grasp. Now, a twist of fate has brought me back, thrusting me into a world I don’t remember. At college, I run into Ryder—someone who swears he knew me before, someone whose eyes spark a connection I can’t explain. Then there’s Jayson, whose pain and anger cut through me like shards of a forgotten past.