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The beautifully presented villages of East and West Barton are fierce rivals in The Best Kept Village Competition. When wanton acts of vandalism to both villages mysteriously start to occur, suspicions begin to arise. As the hapless Sergeant Richards is reluctantly drafted in for a full police investigation, so the destruction gets ever more extreme. Mayhem ensues when both village committees, headed up respectively by the fiery Brigadier Faraday and the icy Cynthia Barrington-Smythe, decide to act.

Hengest and Horsa - two Jutish exiles - have made names for themselves as raiders and pirates, plundering the coast and striking terror into the hearts of merchants and British noblemen. They take what they want and, as their power grows, they set their sights on larger prizes. But in the Byzantine corridors of the great town of Londinium, the ruling powers are plotting war. Lord Vertigernus, head of the Council of Britannia, desires an alliance with these pagans from across the sea and will stop at nothing to get it.

Britain, 447 AD. The war in the north is drawing to a close. King Talorc has been placed on the throne of the Pictish tribes and for Hengest and Horsa, it is time to return home. But much has changed, since they set out to earn their kingdom. Lord Vertigernus has been deposed by his two sons and forces conspire to sunder the alliance between Briton and Saxon.

From imagined feasts that come to life to hidden doors filled with forgotten secrets, Tales from Neverland brings you ten heartwarming and magical stories set in the land where childhood never ends. Join Michael as he befriends a lonely crocodile, follow Wendy as she discovers the magic of a starlit wish, and laugh as Peter Pan outwits Hook in the most unexpected way.

Teenage school geek by day, Dream World warlord by night. Follow the trials and tribulations of a demon hunter in training as Timothy and his friends attempt to save the world while studying for their exams.

Get ready to journey into a land of magical creatures, brave heroes, and sacred traditions – welcome to the world of Thai Legends! From giant guardians and sacred serpents to daring monkey warriors and ghostly spirits, the stories of Thailand are bursting with mystery, adventure, and wisdom that will capture your imagination. Wave goodbye to boring history books – this one is packed with tales that will make you laugh, wonder, and cheer as you meet kings, queens, demons, and mythical creatures from a rich culture of storytelling.

After the massacre of his people, Damien Dreadfire leads a patchwork army of unlikely allies against the Kingdom of Betanthia. The alliance teeters on the edge of a knife, as old rivalries between clans threaten to tear it apart. With the help of his trusted friend, Einarr, and a strange mystic, Damien launches a bold offensive that will decide the future of the free lands.

History and legend remember many pirate stories and captains - but until now not the true story about the pirate crew who seized the most valuable treasure hoard ever taken on the high seas! In the year 1721, a British pirate captain named John Taylor, accompanied by a French captain nicknamed The Buzzard, seized the richest single booty ever to come into pirate hands. The Diamond Ship follows the true journey of this band of unruly pirates, in a story which until now has lain buried for three centuries in odd pieces of parchment and random scraps of marine diaries.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and journey to the icy forests, grand palaces, and enchanted lands of Russia. This book is your gateway to a magical world filled with talking wolves, firebirds with glowing feathers, and the mysterious, ever-tricky Baba Yaga. Perfect for listeners aged 7–12 (and adventurous adults!), this beautifully written collection of Russian fairy tales and mythology for kids is designed to spark the imagination, teach valuable lessons, and introduce young minds to the rich tapestry of Russian culture, legends, and traditional folk stories.

I was taken. Taken from the world I created for myself. I’m not alone, I’m one of many girls locked in this castle awaiting something. We’re to be sold like animals for slaughter to rich men who will do God knows what to us. I won’t let this happen.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and travel to Japan—a land of legendary samurai, magical creatures, and ancient wisdom! Prepare to dive into a world where brave warriors battle dragons, spirits roam enchanted forests, and gods and goddesses shape the destiny of mortals.

Dracula is a Gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker, considered to be one of the most enduring and skillful examples of the modern vampire genre. It tells the story of Count Dracula, and of Professor Abraham Van Helsing, who attempts to thwart the vampire in his attempt to move from Transylvania to London, in order to find new blood and spread the undead curse. This Essential Classics edition includes a new introduction by Professor Vivian Heller, PhD in literature and modern studies from Yale University.

Against all odds, there is peace in Janaan. An industrial revolution has taken flight, and as wizards and inventors combine magic with machines, a new era of progress is quickly revealing itself. As the youth reach adulthood, an ever-shifting and uncertain world awaits them. Rostam, Amri, Namid, Ephorah, and Cyrus are entering adulthood just as new frontiers call for exploration, both figuratively, and literally. Unfortunately, others in Janaan have their own plans, and the long peace is about to come to a very abrupt end.

Disguised as the mysterious Black Knight, join Sir Lancelot - self-exiled knight of the Round Table - on his heroic quest to hunt and vanquish demons in the lands of Albion. Yet when King Arthur's queen, Guinevere, goes missing, he must choose whether to return from the shadows to find her…but if he does, he risks everything.

Two wizards, 350 years apart. Can they save the realm of Paltria from Zarua's dark past? An ancient darkness haunts the realm of Paltria. Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master Kalesh dies in mysterious circumstances, the royal order of wizards refuses to investigate. Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer. The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects, and creatures conjured by blood magic.

Enter ancient worlds, meet legendary heroes, and discover fascinating myths from the incredible kingdoms of China, India, Japan, and Thailand!

When disasters happen, are you the type that can survive them? Look around your home – could you survive thirty days on the water, medical supplies, and fuel you already have? Do you have the necessary supplies to keep you and your family safe if you are forced to hunker down in your home for a month without leaving?

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and listen your way back to ancient Peru—this audiobook is a wild ride! Buckle up as you journey high into the misty Andes, where sun gods shine, mountains whisper, and golden cities hide deep in the jungle. This isn’t your average bedtime listen—it’s a treasure chest of ancient myths, brave warriors, magical animals, and legendary emperors.

Among the immortals that inhabit our world, Arnaud Demeure is known as the man who can fulfill your one true wish or who can also conjure your worst nightmares.

Peace is fragile. Power is shifting. And something old is waking. After fifteen years of uneasy peace—won through the Mesiconian Empire’s annexation of the once-independent Luthandia—the realm begins to stir with the currents of change. Bandits stalk the roads. Beasts stir in ancient forests. And whispers of lost power echo across the land.In the province of Fallwood, Lord Alain—young ruler and son of a war hero—must rise to meet a storm no one fully understands.