Historical Figure

When a ghost ship is discovered, its crew presumed dead after trying to reach the storm-shrouded island Akina, Navani Kholin must send an expedition to make sure the island hasn't fallen into enemy hands. Knights Radiant who fly too near find their Stormlight suddenly drained, so the voyage must be by sea. Shipowner Rysn Ftori lost the use of her legs but gained the companionship of Chiri-Chiri, a Stormlight-ingesting winged larkin, a species once thought extinct. Now Rysn's pet is ill, and any hope for Chiri-Chiri’s recovery can be found only at the ancestral home of the larkin.

Muhammed Ali and Howard Cosell, a legendary athlete and a television icon, were individually interesting, but together they were mesmerizing. They were profoundly different, young and old, black and white, a Muslim and a Jew, Ali barely literate, Cosell an editor of his university's law review. Yet they had in common forces that made them unforgettable: both were unprecedented performers who covered enormous insecurities by demanding, loudly and often, public acclaim.

Vicky, Alice, Helena, and Beatrice were historically unique sisters, born to a sovereign who ruled over a quarter of the earth's people and who gave her name to an era: Queen Victoria. Two of these princesses would themselves produce children of immense consequence. All five would curiously come to share many of the social restrictions and familial machinations borne by 19th-century women of less-exulted class.

Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Cesare Borgia - three iconic figures whose intersecting lives provide the basis for this astonishing work of narrative history. They could not have been more different, and they would meet only for a short time in 1502, but the events that transpired when they did would significantly alter each man's perceptions - and the course of Western history.

Hubert Humphrey was one of the great liberal leaders of postwar American politics, yet because he never made it to the Oval Office, he has been largely overlooked by biographers. Historian Arnold A. Offner has explored vast troves of archival records to recapture Humphrey's life, giving us previously unknown details of the vice president's fractious relationship with Lyndon Johnson, showing how Johnson colluded with Richard Nixon to deny Humphrey the presidency, and describing the most neglected aspect of Humphrey's career.

Una expedición de paleontólogos y científicos descubre una isla sin cartografiar en mitad del Atlántico con restos de una civilización muy antigua. En ella hay una cueva y en el centro de esta una inmensa columna con unas inscripciones en una lengua ya perdida. Cuando el grupo que entra en la cueva regresa a sus respectivos hogares comienzan a tener visiones de una grotesca presencia. Uno de los paleontólogos mata a su familia y reproduce en la pared de su salón las extrañas escrituras de la cueva antes de suicidarse.

Unveiling Childhoods of History's Greatest Innovators Dive into the remarkable childhoods of some of history's greatest innovators in "Young Minds, Big Dreams." Gates - Jobs - Disney - Einstein - Ford - Tesla - Edison. What were they like as Bill, Steve, Walt, Albert, Henry, Nikola, and Thomas? Perfect for young readers, this captivating book is an inspiring journey through the formative years of seven legendary figures. Key Highlights: 🌟 Inspiring Stories: Discover the childhood experiences that ignited the sparks of genius. 📚 Educational Journey: Learn about their upbringing, ...

The upscale neighborhood of Summerton doesn’t know what hit them. In the last year, all the women of the neighborhood have become pregnant within months of each other. Then, one by one, each husband suffered inexplicable deaths, leaving the women of Summerton widows with newborn babies. Brendan, on the heels of a break up with the woman he thought he was going to marry, arrives in Summerton, unaware of the community’s recent events. As the only adult male in the vicinity, all his female neighbors want to welcome him personally. As he gets to know his beautiful neighbors, he can't shake ...

Trish leaves Clarisa's cookie party feeling a little hot and heavy. Unbeknownst to her, Clarisa accidentally mixed up cookies used to increase milk supply with the normal cookies at the party! Trish gets a call from the neighborhood country club. Her husband, Carl, and his two friends have gotten a little tipsy. She ventures on a golf cart to pick them up. By then, the cookies’ magic can’t be stopped. She is ready to pop! Will Carl and his buddies help her out? Or will Trish have to sizzle solo? This is a MF MFMM tantalizing short story containing consensual group activities.

Josephus Flavius was a Roman-Jewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing the masterpiece "THE JEWISH WAR". Josephus was was born in Jerusalem which was at the time part of the Roman province of Judea. His father was of priestly descent, and his mother claimed royal ancestry. Learn more about this fascinating character who claimed Jewish messianic prophecies that initiated the first Jewish-Roman war.

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Bloomsbury Books is an old-fashioned new and rare book store that has persisted and resisted change for a hundred years, run by men and guided by the general manager's unbreakable fifty-one rules. But in 1950, the world is changing, especially the world of books and publishing, and at Bloomsbury Books, the girls in the shop have plans.

Gorgeous woman from across the United States share their milky joy! Books 1 - 4 of The United States of Milk Series. TWO BONUS Books from The Milky Way Explorers Road trip! The United States of Milk Book 1: Ganged and Milked in Las Vegas Book 2: Ganged and Milked in Charleston Book 3: Ganged and Milked in Rockport - How the Doughnut Got its Hole Book 4: Ganged and Milked in Kitty Hawk - Helen's First Flight The Milky Way Explorers Road Trip Book 1 - Tennessee Book 2 - Pennsylvania, Dutch Country These are MF, MFMMMM tantalizing short stories containing consensual group activities.

Blaire Kincaid, a renowned playwright travels to Arizona from New York City for an alternative spa retreat. Due to the rapidly spreading virus, she finds herself stuck at the retreat for an indefinite amount of time with the all male staff. The spa offers her a special treatment unlike anything she has ever experienced before. This is a MF MFMMM tantalizing short story containing consensual group activities.

Born into upper-class America in the same year, 1854, Sara Delano (later to become the mother of Franklin Delano Roosevelt) and Jennie Jerome (later to become the mother of Winston Churchill) refused to settle into predictable, sheltered lives as little-known wives to prominent men. Instead, both women concentrated their energies on enabling their sons to reach the epicenter of political power on two continents. Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons is a captivating dual biography of two famous women whose sons would change the course of the 20th century.

Unruly Figures gives you access to the lives and often—untold stories of twenty of history's most fascinating individuals. Of all the rebels and revolutionaries who have acted around the world, these are often overlooked. Whether they are a bit familiar or entirely new to you, each of these historical figures provides a vivid example of what it means to live life on one's own terms and have a lasting influence on society.

A virus is rapidly spreading throughout the world. Lana, a single mom in law school, is quarantined at home with her renters, four ridiculously hot men. What will Lana, Chris, Taylor, and Ryan do in quarantine together? This is a MFMMM tantalizing short story containing consensual group activities.

Clarisa throws a tea party to showcase her newest endeavors, her upcoming divorce and her cookie business! It’s her way of proving to everyone that she and her soon-to-be-ex are still on great terms while also giving the neighborhood a taste of what she can whip up. When a batch of cookies used to increase milk supply gets mixed up with the cookies for the party, chaos ensues. Clarisa, herself, springs a leak. Her soon-to-be-ex-husband shows up to check out her baked goods. Will he help get her milk under control? Or will he leave her out at sea without an oar? This is a MF, MFFFFF+ ...

The Undying Thirst is a folklore legend that describes the unquenchable thirst victims of milk related deaths suffer. These poor souls are said to wander the Earth in search of precious milk. In 1942, all Bryson wanted was a simple life as a milkman. He meets the woman of his dreams on one of his routes, but his life is mysteriously cut short. He can’t remember how or why he died. A big swig of milk could clear his memory. Will Bryson give in to his urges for milk? Or will he stumble through the streets of New Orleans sick with thirst?

Gareth Lockheart is one of the richest men in England, but it will also take a proper country estate and an aristocratic wife with impeccable connections to gain entrée into the corridors of power. Gareth is determined to find the right woman the same way he does everything: using logic and mathematics. Serena Lombard might be the widow of a duke's son, but she's always existed on the ton's fringes. The unconventional French emigre has worked hard to create a secure home for her son and has struggled to establish herself as a sculptor and landscape gardener.