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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Perfect for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones—an epic history of Westeros and the lands beyond, featuring all-new material from George R. R. Martin! If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive...

This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while...

The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea...

With a foreword by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court. An Engaging, Accessible Guide to the Bill of Rights for Everyday Citizens. In The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide, award-winning author and constitutional scholar Linda R. Monk explores the remarkable history of the Bill of...

Silent Agreements will help readers define the unspoken beliefs and expectations that might be causing dissatisfaction, unhappiness, and resentment in their relationships, giving them the tools to explore these agreements and work toward healthier communication with a partner, friend, boss, or...

Six students. One mission. High stakes. When Tom Cassidy signs up for a creative writing class, he has no idea what he's let himself for. The teacher taking the class, only known as The Professor, is a legend in the town, arriving once a year to introduce a select few to new ways of thinking. Bored with his life and aching for adventure, Tom finally gives in and puts his name in the battered ballot box: the wooden contraption covered with names of previous students who've either vanished, or been altered by the experience. The rumours of madness and visions don't put Tom off. In fact, they ...

Alles über die berühmteste Familie aus "Game of Thrones" und "House of the Dragon". Jahrhunderte lang herrschte das Haus Targaryen über den Kontinent Westeros, während seine Drachen die Lüfte regierten. Dieses Hörbuch widmet sich dem Aufstieg dieser Dynastie, beginnend mit der Eroberung von Westeros durch Aegon Targaryen bis hin zum legendären Drachentanz, der die Familie fast auslöschte. Die Targaryen – und ihre Drachen – erwachen in dieser Chronik eindrücklich zum Leben.

A vision of death When Tom Cassidy signs up for a creative writing class, he has no idea what he's let himself for. The teacher taking the class, only known as The Professor, is a legend in the town, arriving once a year to introduce a select few to new ways of thinking. Bored with his life and aching for adventure, Tom finally gives in and puts his name in the battered ballot box: the wooden contraption covered with names of previous students who've either vanished, or been altered by the experience. The rumours of madness and visions don't put Tom off. In fact, they fire his imagination ...

Um eine fantastische Welt lebendig erscheinen zu lassen, benötigt sie eine Vergangenheit. Daher erschuf Bestsellerautor George R. R. Martin den fiktiven Kontinent Westeros, auf dem sein Meisterwerk "Das Lied von Eis und Feuer - Game of Thrones" spielt, in jahrelanger Detailarbeit. Das Hörbuch präsentiert erstmals die Geschichte von Westeros - beginnend in der Zeit, in der die ersten Menschen den Kontinent betraten, über die Ankunft von Aegon dem Eroberer und seinen Drachen bis zu Robert Baratheons Rebellion gegen den wahnsinnigen König Aerys II. Targaryen.

In truth, all planets influence our psyche, emotions, psychological patterns, and physical and spiritual needs. But, three should be brought into the spotlight, first. In this audiobook, explore the main qualities of your Sun sign; the intuitive and inner forces that reflect your deepest desires (your Moon sign); and the extra dimension of your personality, which people see (your Rising). If you've only used internet searches for your astrological research, and have found the same "list"-style answers to your burning questions, be prepared to be amazed.

A dance with death As Tom Cassidy and his friends close in on a life-changing prize, they glimpse a vision of death. Monsters rear their heads along with giants and strange birds, triggering increased protection around Tom's crew, led by their mysterious Professor. Lessons on magic continue between battles, Tom and his friends thankful for their increased magical powers. Enemies have their own sorcery, however ... sorcery intended to set traps ... where obliteration awaits.

This wonderful Holiday Sampler of heartwarming stories and poems offers delights from the authors of the Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. The collection transports you from toe tapping, belly chuckling, and heart rending to wheels turning thoughtfulness. Holiday Sampler blankets you with reads to cozy up with in front of a fire and get you in the holiday spirit. The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest gathers together authors from Everett, Washington and the surrounding areas to exchange their expertise on the writing game. We eagerly share with other writers as our ...

The rise of dragons As Tom Cassidy and his friends venture through the Shadowlands, dragons arrive to halt their progress, the crew riding the creatures intent on causing maximum damage. Tom and his teenage army go to battle once more, knowing the odds are against them to lift a generational curse. The odds decrease as a storm of sorcery ignites and the casualties mount up, the clock ticking to locate a cursed kingdom. The stakes have never been higher, and the cost of acquiring the ultimate prize never greater: a price only a few are willing to pay.

A legendary wizard facing an impossible dilemma. Famed for his bravery, Casper Renn prepares himself to do the unthinkable: bring his daughter into a wizarding world on the brink of war. First, he must train her though, aware that sinister forces await in the wings. The prize? A lifetime of magical living. The cost? The destruction of everything he loves.

Piper Hammond has the perfect view to watch the world go by. Tucked up inside her family’s historic home, she records the ins and outs of life in Riverboro in her magazine Riverboro Rocks. But when a catastrophic storm brings the town to a halt, Piper’s world spirals quickly out of control. Her once peaceful home is suddenly filled with displaced monks, lie-crafting teenagers, and big promises from a fringe politician, including one to get three-year-old Donny on TV. As Piper struggles to wrench her life out of the hands of over-eager guests and a nefarious blonde, she starts to realize that a cheerful blog is a long way from a perfect life. When calamity strikes and the house itself turns against her, Piper must choose to step outside her perfect narrative or be trapped for good.

The conclusion to an epic adventure As Tom Cassidy closes in on a magical cloak, his friends battle with demons and monsters in a place known as the Shadowlands. With teachers and allies battling alongside them, Tom and his friends know the clock's ticking as a magical adventure draws to a close. It's a chance of a lifetime, and they know the consequences of failure. Will they acquire the cloak, freeing generations from a terrible curse, or does destiny have other plans?

When 12-year-old Kaira Renn listens in on one of her father’s secret meetings, she hears of strange things...Soon after, Kaira leaves the comfort of childhood and enters a place like no other: The Society for the Preservation of Magical Artefacts. In this secret world of wonders, Kaira learns how to use magic, conjuring spells, charms, and remedies. She also begins to make links between the strange words overheard on her bedroom landing and the darkness closing in on the magical society. And soon Kaira learns the true meaning of bravery, betrayal - and sacrifice.

Honey is a precious little girl who is excessively optimistic, sincere, and sympathetic. Honey maintains a positive outlook on life when surrounded by negative situations. This heartwarming story will make you giggle and cry as you sneak a peek into her world, real and imaginary. Her philosophy on life stems from her Mama's advice, which Honey turned into amusing witticisms.

Linda R. Robertson argues that the development of the United States as a global military power arose from the influence of an image of air combat carefully constructed during World War I to mask the sordid realities of modern ground warfare. The Dream of Civilized Warfare carries this trajectory to its logical end, tracing the long history of the American desire to exert the nation's will throughout the world without having to risk the lives of ground soldiers - a theme that continues to reverberate in public discussions, media portrayals, and policy decisions today.

Two years after surviving a brutal war, Guppy Grayling has transformed from girl to fire witch. Now a Night Ranger, Guppy roams the secret magical society known as the S.P.M.A., ensuring mischief doesn’t morph into malice. With surviving friends and family leading quieter lives, and the boy she loves nearby, Guppy appears where trouble lurks—her legendary powers causing questionable characters to scatter, desperate to avoid the wrath of the Fire Witch.