Ancient Egypt... In the time of pyramids and pharaohs... A beautiful young princess travels to the grand city of Memphis--home to the legendary pharaoh Rhampsinitus. She intends to merely search the land for a husband, but while meeting with the local men, the princess becomes privy to a secret, sinister tale. The Treasured Thief is a story about desperation, thievery, and murder, but it is also a story about family, sacrifice, and love. As this secret tale is laid bare before her, the princess learns of three feats of impossible brotherhood, ingenuity, and boldness on the part of a man who dared thwart the will of a king.
From his throne high atop Mount Olympus, the mighty and powerful god Zeus reigned over ancient Greece with his fellow Olympians. Feared for his lightning bolt but loved for his compassion for humanity, Zeus presided over an era of peace and prosperity. But Zeus's ascension to power was violently contested. In fact, he claimed power for his own by waging a horrible war that threatened to destroy the entire world. And to make matters worse, he was opposed in this battle for all existence by none other than his own father. See how Zeus takes power for himself as he picks up his famous sword of storms for the first time and leads the rise of the Olympians!
In the time of myths and legends... ...Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty, has grown jealous of a young girl named Psyche. She is envious of the praise being heaped upon the mortal girl for her splendour. The goddess decides to dispatch her mischievous son Eros, the god of love, to perform a nasty trick. When the trick goes awry, Eros finds himself falling in love with Psyche. Unable to resist her allure, he whisks her away to a palace in the sky. Wanting Psyche to fall in love with him for who he is and not for his name or looks, Eros hides his true identity from her and forbids her to see him in the light. Persuaded by her two jealous sisters, Psyche plots a way to see him by lamplight. Her plan backfires and, feeling spurned and betrayed, Eros abandons her. Not wanting to live with anyone but Eros, Psyche sets out on a quest to regain the trust of her one true love. This is a wonderful story of true love, redemption, and the conquering of impossible odds during the golden age of mythology.
Former Navy SEAL Nick Foley reluctantly agrees to help investigate when American CIA operative Peter Yu goes missing in China. But when Yu's mutilated body washes up on a beach near Hong Kong, along with dozens of other victims, the case takes a macabre turn. Suddenly, Nick finds himself embroiled in another bio-terrorism investigation being conducted by China's elite Snow Leopard counter-terrorism unit and the Chinese CDC, this time involving illegally-harvested organs for an unknown and nefarious end. But Nick's investigation does not go unnoticed, and soon he finds a target on his back. After thwarting an attempt on his life, he is forced to go off the grid and enlist the help of beautiful CDC microbiologist Dr. Dazhong “Dash” Chen to help unmask his would be killer. On the run and looking for answers, their budding romance is tested at every turn. With each step closer they take to unmasking the truth, Nick and Dash find themselves drawn deeper into a global conspiracy that began over two thousand years ago with the First Emperor of China and now threatens to upset the world order as they know it in Hong Kong Black, the heart-pounding sequel to Alex Ryan's Beijing Red.
In the time of myths and legends. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty, has grown jealous of a young girl named Psyche. She is envious of the praise being heaped upon the mortal girl for her splendour. The goddess decides to dispatch her mischievous son Eros, the god of love, to perform a nasty trick. When the trick goes awry, Eros finds himself falling in love with Psyche. Unable to resist her allure, he whisks her away to a palace in the sky. Wanting Psyche to fall in love with him for who he is and not for his name or looks, Eros hides his true identity from her and forbids her to see him in the light. Persuaded by her two jealous sisters, Psyche plots a way to see him by lamplight. Her plan backfires and, feeling spurned and betrayed, Eros abandons her. Not wanting to live with anyone but Eros, Psyche sets out on a quest to regain the trust of her one true love.This is a wonderful story of true love, redemption, and the conquering of impossible odds during the golden age of mythology.
A bio-terrorist attack unleashes a mysterious disease that ravages western China in this high-octane thrill ride “for fans of special-ops and contagion-driven thrillers” (Booklist) When ex-Navy SEAL Nick Foley travels to China to find purpose and escape the demons of his past, he instead stumbles into a conspiracy his Special Forces training never prepared him for. A mysterious and deadly outbreak ravages a remote area of western China, and Nick finds himself the lead suspect in a bio-terrorism investigation being conducted by China's elite Snow Leopard counter-terrorism unit. To clear his name and avoid prosecution, he must team up with beautiful Chinese CDC microbiologist Dr. Dazhong “Dash” Chen to find who is really behind the attack. As their investigation proceeds, their budding friendship is tested by nationalistic loyalties and suspicion. In a race against time, Nick and Dash must risk everything to stop a mad man before he unleashes the world's next super-weapon in Beijing. “A masterful mix of Tom Clancy and the great Vince Flynn with just enough Brad Thor sprinkled in for good measure. This is high stakes, high action at its level best and an absolute must for all thriller fans.” —Jon Land, USA Today–bestselling author
Theatre History Studies" is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-American Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference encompasses the states of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The purpose of the conference is to unite persons and organizations within the region with an interest in theatre and to promote the growth and development of all forms of theatre. THS is a member of the Council of Editors of Learned Journals and is included in the MLA Directory of Periodicals. THS is indexed in Humanities Index, Humanities Abstracts, Book Review Index, MLA International Bibliography, International Bibliography of Theatre, Arts & Humanities Citation Index, IBZ International Bibliography of Periodical Literature, and IBR International Bibliography of Book Reviews. Full texts of essays appear in the databases of both Humanities Abstracts Full Text as well as SIRS From published reviews “This established annual is a major contribution to the scholarly analysis and historical documentation of international drama. Refereed, immaculately printed and illustrated . . . . The subject coverage ranges from the London season of 1883 to the influence of David Belasco on Eugene O’Neill.”—CHOICE “International in scope but with an emphasis on American, British, and Continental theater, this fine academic journal includes seven to nine scholarly articles dealing with everything from Filipino theater during the Japanese occupation to numerous articles on Shakespearean production to American children’s theater. . . . an excellent addition for academic, university, and large public libraries.”—Magazines for Libraries, 6th Edition
Their first mistake was to assume he would give up. Heracles has it all; a beautiful home, a loving family, and a reputation as a great soldier who would stop at nothing to defend his homeland. Then his origin brings him into the center of a vicious ploat, where he is hypnotized into committing the worst crime of all. Devastated by his actions, he wanders aimlessly, immersed in depression. He finally finds some solace in the fact that he can atone for his sins by completing ten impossible tasks. Where other men would give up and consider themselves defeated, Heracles uses his courage, strength and intellect to take up the tasks one by one. Will he succeed? Or, does destiny have other plans for him?
How do you slay that which you cannot even look at? That is but one of the many challenges that face the young hero Perseus. The son of no less than the mighty ruler of Olympus, Zeus, Perseus and his mother were cast into the sea in a casket when he was but an infant. Yet he thrived in the care of a humble fisherman. While his life may have looked poised for mediocrity, the hero in him could not remain hidden as he embarked on a labour which needed him to slay none other than the terrible Medusa, whose mere gaze could turn any man who looked at her into stone. But there's more to what is already a near-impossible task. He must first gather the right weapons to help him on this daunting task, and those in itself aren't as easy as they sound. How will Perseus get his weapons? Will his father help him? Will he be able to slay Medusa? Read on to find out!
What woman hasn't experienced heartache, confusion, and disillusionment in one relationship or another? Of course it never starts out this way. The charming prince swoops in from out of the blue and makes enormous efforts to win his lady over. The woman, pursued and desired, becomes the center of his world, but he soon begins pulling away, sending mixed signals and making less effort. What would it be like to preserve romantic intensity and passion throughout the relationship? Kellylynn and Ryan explain exactly how to maintain power and happiness in dating and long-term relationships. No more grasping in the dark. Princess Charming: Putting the happy in Happily Ever After is a roadmap empowering women ready to develop and sharpen their skills with men to the end of achieving their very own happily ever after.
The magical kingdom of Incanterra has long been controlled by the dominant wizard dynasties. To cultivate their grand utopia, the wizarding suzerains have outlaws vices for the good of the people. Unfortunately with corrupt constables and the elected government in the robe pockets of the wizards, when true justice is required, citizens are forced to seek help from those who operate outside the law. One of these underworld organizations is a family known as the Shadow Blades. Rising to power by controlling black markets peddling in the prohibited, the family caters to outlawed thirsts and forbidden hungers. Such illegal desires are a steep cost but if the gold is there, the Blades can get you whatever you need. And their dispensement of street justice is both swift and brutal. When a territory within the Incanterran capital is commandeered by the Blades, the newest members of the family - Valos Ironblade, Swayna Snowsong, Thade Skystone, and Cinder Fireborne - are tasked with watching over the ward. Little do they know, this cabal of rogues are on a collision course with a powerful dynasty within the wizarding ranks... The Shadow Blades is the first book in a fantasy adventure saga of underworld rogues pitted against wizards in a tale of intrigue, crime, vendettas, monsters, and magic!
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