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During the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches - attempts that were often being made in vain. And yet, of all the empires that were conquered across the continent, the one that continues to be most intimately associated with legends of gold and hidden riches is the Inca Empire.

From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals.

In the heart of Lower Manhattan lies a prestigious strip running eight blocks long. From Broadway to the East River, impressive towers and columned buildings slapped with smooth, well-aged limestone stand proudly under the afternoon sunlight. Some of the nation's largest investment firms and brokerages line these blocks, and among these landmarks is one that effortlessly stands out from the rest: the home of the New York Stock Exchange.

The American Revolution is replete with seminal moments that every American learns in school, from the "shot heard 'round the world" to the Declaration of Independence, but the events that led up to the fighting at Lexington & Concord were borne out of 10 years of division between the British and their American colonies over everything from colonial representation in governments to taxation, the nature of searches, and the quartering of British regulars in private houses.

Twenty years ago, the modern world collided with the world of Faerie, leaving behind its denizens in a world of cold iron. Unable to work in the modern world of steel, those of the Fallen have been forced into welfare, prostitution, or thievery.

There is something scary happening in the town of Cookieville. High on the hill above the town is an old factory that has suddenly come to life. As lightning cracks through the night sky, the townsfolk scurry inside their homes for cover. Then it happens.... and the town of Cookieville will never be the same.

Meet Professor Benjamin Bunny and the twins, Brittany and Bryn, as they travel through time and space, learning about the world of science. The Snow Bunny Science Sleuths will take your child on scientific journeys where they will learn how to tell time with their hands. They will learn about paleontology, as in the age of dinosaurs. They will learn how electricity works and about water currents, clouds, and storms. They will learn about volcanoes and the planets. They will meet famous people, such as Nikola Tesla and more.

Nothing ever stays quiet in Halloween Town. Through the hustle and bustle of daily life, the kids of Halloween Town always manage to find evil and save the day. In this fifth installment, Wanda the Witch knows something is wrong and evil lurks abound. It's up to Wanda and her friends to save the town. But can they do it? Find out in this charming, funny, entertaining story by the number-one best-selling, award winning children's author, Amelia Picklewiggle.

Benjamine is a curious little bunny who wants to know what it's like in the outside world, but it's his curiosity that gets him into trouble. So it is up to Emily and Farmer Jim to save the day.

Witch Hazel has quite a dilemma. It's her job to save Halloween. But when her evil sister swoops into the town and places a nasty spell, Witch Hazel's plans for a happy Halloween don't go the way she planned. Will Witch Hazel be able to save Halloween in time? Find out in this hilarious children's bedtime story.

Halloween Town is in a huge hustle and bustle preparing for Halloween, their favorite holiday. Zelda the Zombie is on the committee of students volunteering for the big school party. Instead something else captures her and her friends' instincts, so they must go investigate to solve the scary mystery. Will they be able to solve it in time to arrive at the party? Or will something sinister hold them in its trap?

Halloween night is such a fright in this cute rhyming bedtime storybook for ages two to five years. Written by best-selling author Amelia Picklewiggle.

Millie has been chosen to head the Halloween party this year at Halloween Town School. She enlists the help of her fiends to create a Ghoulish time!

"...Sophie's instincts were on fire. She knew she had been wrong but his violent temperament made her heart pound..." A teenage girl finds out she is not of this world - and is being hunted down.

Contained within these pages are weird tales in the spirit of Lovecraft, Machen, Doyle, and Wells but shot through with a modern sensibility and a questioning of the old values. Here dwell ghosts and monsters, madmen and contortionists, lost souls and misunderstood geniuses. Collected for the first time are stories diverse and strange, spanning nearly a decade in the career of author David Tallerman.