Nicole the Diplomat
The continuing adventures of Nicole D a Californian lawyer.After sorting some urgent family matters Nicole is asked by her brother-in-law to sort out a long running cold war between Australia and China before it turns into a hot war.Things seem to be running well and the summit participants and their wives are having a wonderful time in London.Nicole's half-sister, Jordan receives her demigod powers in a most spectacular way.However, strife is never far away and Nicole needs to deal with the ensuing problems.This involves a trip to Australia and an unforeseen trip to the Eidolon Zone where war breaks out between the Angels and the Gods with unexpected consequences.There is a treacherous act by one of Nicole's slaves.The summit is eventually completed and peace between the two nations established but not before more unfortunate casualties. Other kindle books in this series: (In Reading Order)Nicole's JourneyNicole's TrialsNicole and the Royal CourtNicole and the Red WarriorNicole' Family Matters Other paperbacks in this series: (In Reading Order)Nicole's Journey Part 1Nicole's Journey Part 2Nicole's Trials Part 1Nicole's Trials Part 2Nicole and the Royal CourtNicole and the Red WarriorNicole' Family Matters
Queen Vashti's Crown
The aging king of Chimera, Ferdinand, wishes to name Princess Jasmine as "Queen in Waiting" but he finds opposition in his own court. There are a few who openly question her ability. To prove her worthy to rule, Ferdinand entrusts Jasmine with Chimera's greatest treasure, Queen Vashti's crown. Jasmine is to keep it in her trust until her coronation day but then it is stolen. Donovan and the magical creatures of Chimera must help the princess find the crown or forever lose the kingdom.
Mr. Dooley
Mr. Dooley - In the Hearts of his Countrymen is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
North West Mythology
This is a gathering of local mythologies for the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. Some of the stories are scary, some are funny, but all have a distinctive North West feel to them. The book is filled with over twenty pieces of custom art done by local artists and features several local destinations and monsters to accompany the stories. This book was written with the intention to get Washingtonians and visitors excited to get outside and explore these places. This anthology was meant to be read and retold around campfires and get-togethers to bring people together in an oral storytelling tradition that stretches back thousands of years. People unfamiliar with these locations will want to visit these legendary spots, while people that are familiar will delight in some added intrigue on their next foray to their local favorite.
A Box of Monkeys
A Box of Monkeys - and other farce-comedies is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments
During the Islamic Golden Age, a collection of Middle Eastern folktales known as One Thousand and One Nights was compiled in Arabic. Because of the earliest English-language edition's (c. 1706-1721) rendering of the title as The Arabian Nights' Entertainment, it is sometimes referred to in English as the Arabian Nights. Over many centuries, writers, translators, and scholars from West, Central, and South Asia, as well as North Africa, assembled the work. Some stories have literary roots in Arabic, Egyptian, Sanskrit, Persian, and Mesopotamian literature from the ancient and medieval periods. Many of the tales were originally folktales from the Abbasid and Mamluk eras, but others-particularly the frame story-were likely inspired by the Pahlavi Persian novel Hezr Afsn, which itself had some Indian influences. The framing technique of the story of the ruler Shahryar being told by his wife Scheherazade is a feature of all copies of the Nights. The subsequent tales develop from the first; some are standalone while others are framed within other tales. Only a few hundred nights are included in certain editions, whereas 1001 or more are present. Although the verse is occasionally employed for songs, puzzles, and to show strong emotion, the majority of the content is written in prose.
Grandmaster Arcanist
The Frith Guild. The Second Ascension. The end of an era.Volke Savan has sworn he'll bring the Second Ascension to justice, but as the Autarch amasses power, it becomes apparent Volke's task might not go as originally planned. God-arcanists gather on two sides of a brewing war, and the outcome of the arcane plague will determine the fate of the world.With Evianna at his side, Volke must not only find the last of the god-creatures, but he must locate Luthair, defeat the Autarch, and save his friends from the ultimate corruption. As the tasks mount, so does Volke's determination.But the legends of the magic-destroying apoch dragon may change everything. The Autarch has made sure of it.Continue the Frith Chronicles with the eighth and final book, Grandmaster Arcanist!Praise for the Frith Chronicles!"Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Thomas Wildus series and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review (for Knightmare Arcanist, Book I)"Dread Pirate Arcanist is a brilliant novel from start to finish."- Coffee Pot Book Club (for Dread Pirate Arcanist, Book II)"Marvelously entertaining!"- The Prairies Book Review (for Coliseum Arcanist, Book III)"It is [the] seamless inclusion of lore, world-building, and character back story that marks Shami Stovall's writing, and what keeps her books head and shoulders above others in her genre."- ManyBooks Review (for Plague Arcanist, Book IV)"This was the perfect book to help ease my stress/fatigue from studying for Law School finals."- Mike Watkins (for World Serpent Arcanist, Book V)"The pace picks up from the first page with adventures and learning and battles all the way through. Mysteries to be solved and getting us truly ready for the next chapter."- Henry Copeland (for Warlord Arcanist, Book VI)"Master Arcanist by Shami Stovall is a masterful work. I've loved every single book of this series, but I think this might take the cake for my favorite."- Progressional Fantasy Reviews (for Master Arcanist, Book VII)
Why We Are in Need of Tales
In Why We Are in Need of Tails - the first book in the Huk and Tuk series - we learn how we all used to have tails that helped us connect to each other and the world around us. But then we lost our tails - and with that loss went our most nuanced way of communicating with the world. In Why We Are in Need of Tales, Parts I through III, Huk and Tuk find a way to compensate for this loss. They discover that by discussing stories - or tales, if you like - they can recreate that deeper understanding of themselves, each other and the world, which is essential for feeling connected.Now, in Why We Are in Need of Tales, Part IV - the final book in the series - Huk and Tuk look at how we deal with situations that are beyond our control. For example, can we really control nature, or must we find ways to work with nature instead? Although the tales they discuss may seem simple, the complex questions they raise make them rewarding for adults and children to ponder together.
The Clan of Munes
Taking inspiration from the peculiar forms found in driftwood, old roots, and shoreline stumps, seascape artist Frederick J. Waugh created a new type of American fairy folk, the Munes. The story of a wizard who creates a clan of little folk out of knobby limbs and branches is well-illustrated with numerous pictures. The Clan of Munes was published in 1916."The drawings are the most wonderful things ever seen . . ." (1916 review)
Grandmaster Arcanist
The Frith Guild. The Second Ascension. The end of an era. Volke Savan has sworn he'll bring the Second Ascension to justice, but as the Autarch amasses power, it becomes apparent Volke's task might not go as originally planned. God-arcanists gather on two sides of a brewing war, and the outcome of the arcane plague will determine the fate of the world. With Evianna at his side, Volke must not only find the last of the god-creatures, but he must locate Luthair, defeat the Autarch, and save his friends from the ultimate corruption. As the tasks mount, so does Volke's determination. But the legends of the magic-destroying apoch dragon may change everything. The Autarch has made sure of it. Continue the Frith Chronicles with the eighth and final book, Grandmaster Arcanist! Praise for the Frith Chronicles! "Perfect for those who enjoy the Codex Alera series, the Thomas Wildus series and the Harry Potter series. Stovall is quickly becoming a name I look for." - Seattle Book Review (for Knightmare Arcanist, Book I) "Dread Pirate Arcanist is a brilliant novel from start to finish."- Coffee Pot Book Club (for Dread Pirate Arcanist, Book II) "Marvelously entertaining!"- The Prairies Book Review (for Coliseum Arcanist, Book III) "It is [the] seamless inclusion of lore, world-building, and character back story that marks Shami Stovall's writing, and what keeps her books head and shoulders above others in her genre."- ManyBooks Review (for Plague Arcanist, Book IV) "This was the perfect book to help ease my stress/fatigue from studying for Law School finals."- Mike Watkins (for World Serpent Arcanist, Book V) "The pace picks up from the first page with adventures and learning and battles all the way through. Mysteries to be solved and getting us truly ready for the next chapter."- Henry Copeland (for Warlord Arcanist, Book VI) "Master Arcanist by Shami Stovall is a masterful work. I've loved every single book of this series, but I think this might take the cake for my favorite."- Progressional Fantasy Reviews (for Master Arcanist, Book VII)
Jack and the Bear Scarin' Socks and Other Tales
Jack and the Bear Scarin' Socks and Other TalesDoes not disappoint. This collection of tales highlights the life, adventures, and lessons learned by Jack, a resident of Brooks Cover, somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southern Appalachia. Follow Jack on a dozen escapades as he learns lessons of resourcefulness, resilience, faith, family, and virtue. And be on the lookout for some colorful language and the wisdom of the Cove.If your literary diet has been mostly squirrel chatter lately and you're hoping for something that's better'n pie on Tuesday, take this book home and dive right in. Between these covers there's always "More t' the story!"
My Lady of Plagues and Other Gothic Fairy Tales
A haunting collection of dark fairy tales, "My Lady of Plagues and Other Gothic Fairy Tales" contains stories set in monster-infested woods and in elf-plowed lava fields; in modern-day Jerusalem and in medieval Venice; among deadly flowers and inside the body of a giant. Wildly imaginative and ranging in tone from gruesome to lyrical, these stories include new and surprising takes on traditional fairy tales ("Jack the Giant Killer" and "My Lady of Plagues"); bold feminist revisions of classic Greek myths ("Wings" and "Rattlesnake"); and contemporary political horror ("Death in Jerusalem" and "Alexei's Godmother"). Award-winning author and academic Elana Gomel brings her unique vision and her knowledge of fairy tales to create a kaleidoscopic collection of old and new stories that take you on a dark journey into magical realms you will never forget.
Ierie
All her life Amrika has dreamed about being one of the dark things, like her father before her.Her lack of abilities, however, doesn't stop her from risking her life to save that of a kalinagchild, or from getting involved in the fight that's coming.And a fight is coming.The Saikan Governor of Port-of-Gold, has declared that the last of the kalinag, the originalpeoples of the now-conquered island of Ierie must be destroyed and their lands taken for theglory of the Motherland.With the death of its people looming, Ierie itself calls the dark things to its aid. And they mustanswer the call, for if they fail, the wrath of the land will awaken, and none may survive it.
God of Fire
Was love the greatest punishment of all?Repulsed by her ugly newborn, Hera throws him into the sea, where he shatters his ankle. As darkness looms, Thetis the sea witch saves the wounded child and raises him in her underwater grotto.Hephaestus is the only Olympian whose injuries never heal, and Zeus adds to his burden by sentencing him to life with Aphrodite. Unhappily married to the adulterous goddess of love, he is fated to repeat his childhood pattern of rejection.To subdue his emotional and physical pain, he harnesses fire to make magical inventions. Of course, the other gods take advantage of his good nature and demand all manner of trinkets. A silver mouse for Apollo. A girdle for Aphrodite. Armour for Athena. A bow and arrow for Eros. Winged sandals for Hermes. A throne for Hera. A golden mastiff for Zeus.But the god of fire is nobody's fool. His magic has a shadow side, as gods and mortals learn to their cost when Zeus orders him to create Pandora's jar...God of Fire is recommended for adults who enjoy modern retellings of the classic Greek myths.
Beauty and His Beast
They call him Marrex the Monster. Deformed and wretched, Captain Marrex roams the black of space with only a pair of eccentric AIs for company. The curse in his DNA means a long, bitterly lonely life for the Ghelyxian, and it's a fate Marrex knows he can't change. After a long sleep in stasis, Juniper Bo wakes to discover he's an unwelcome guest aboard Captain Marrex's ship. Though he tries to stay away from the surly Ghelyxian, he just doesn't get why the curse is such a big deal--then again, Juniper knows his tastes are rather... unusual for a Human. When friendship blooms between Marrex and Juniper, they realize they face a future that neither could have predicted in their wildest dreams.
Gwelf: Into the Hinterlands
Dear adventurer, It is our belief that this is one of the most important texts you will read should you plan to adventure in Gwelf. Once more our dear Wilburton sets off on adventure in Gwelf, but this time he ventures into the North into the territory of the Ravens. As adventures often do, this voyage strays from it's original path and this book details our hero's survival. Wilburton embarks on research, off-road trekking through the Farm- and Scrublands, and hails at Border Fort XI where he first sets paw outside Sparrowkind's territory. Research is all well-and-good, dear adventurer, it is in experience that true wisdom lies. Wilburton, ccompanied by a guide, a scout, a medic, and an exorcist encouters the wilds of the North and it's inhabitants, the Rats and Ravens of the Boreals. If you plan to voyage beyond the Border Forts, we beseech you to scour this text for within it may lie the key to your own survival...
The Cat-Faced Cat
We love cats because they are fun, playful, warm, soft and cuddly animals! There is a lot of fun in "The Cat-Faced Cat, a book about a cat looking for a place to live and a family to love. "The Cat-Faced Cat named Benny" is the first of a series of inspirational tales. It's time to start the journey of "The Cat-Faced Cat'' with this first book. Children will love following him on his exciting adventures with his wonderful new family!
Dreamer's Journey
A Child's dream is a wonderful imaginative and exciting thing! Sometimes dreams take them places that we cannot imagine ourselves. We teach them that they can be anything they dream of in life. Why can't they? Start them on the path to their future in a fun and exciting way! Let them dream and be motivated about their future by reading and using the "Dreamers Journey". A fun exciting way to learn and plan for a child's future. Dreamer's Journey has received the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award and is a great book to read and enjoy!
Grim Brothers
I will haunt Baneswood until it spits out those I love. This I swear, if it costs me everything. Rune is a boy on the edge of manhood when a sorcerer arrives in his small village in the woods. When the sorcerer bewitches his sister, Aurora, forcing her into marriage against her will, Rune and his three brothers vow to do anything it takes to rescue her. But young Rune never could have imagined the price they must pay to get her back.Grim Brothers is a grimdark novella containing swearing and violence. It is an origin story in the Cursed Woods series of dark fairy tales. It can be read as a standalone, but is best read after The Woods, as it contains minor spoilers.
The Basket Woman
The Basket Woman - A Book of Indian Tales for Children is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition . Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Shudder
How had I let myself, god of love, fall so hard for another being? I knew the power of love, its consequences, and now I was my own victim.After a painful separation, Callie and Archer deserve a relaxing reunion. Instead, they're on the run from Zeus, forced into hiding with their extended family, and dealing with a slew of problems. As if Lucien's recent prophecy of doom and betrayal isn't puzzling enough, Callie's illness comes with even more unbelievable powers.Hindered by her traumatic past, Athena goes on a self-appointed quest for the one god who can save them. From the warm waters of the Caribbean to the cold mountain peaks of Iceland, the gods uncover shuddering truths they can hardly bear. Can they meet their fate head-on, knowing lives could be lost?In this reinvention of Cupid and Psyche, experience an electrifying series where familial and romantic bonds are at war, and knowledge could mean the end of everything...or a new beginning.Authors 4 Authors Content RatingThis title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: Frequent implied sexGraphic violenceStrong languageDeath of a childDeath of a parentFor more information on our rating system, please, visit Authors4AuthorsPublishing.com/books/ratings
Egyptian Mythology
Regal. Dominant. Eternal. Return to a period before time when the gods ruled with utter surety. It was the age of Horus, wise and mighty. Of Osiris, Anubis, and divine pharaohs. The gods of ancient Egypt continue to delight the world as their legends continue in true storytelling fashion.'Egyptian Mythology: Enchanting Tales of the Ancient World' presents these timeless tales to a new generation. Experience the majesty of these tales like never before. It is an age of myth. An age of legend. Return to ancient Egypt with the gods of old.
The Children of the King
The Children of the King - A tale of Southern Italy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Treasures from Fairy Land
Treasures from Fairy Land - Two Volumes in One is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Their Property
The men I want are forbidden. What's worse?I want all three of them.My father isolated me while chaos swept the country. All my life, he hid me away like a precious jewel for being too curious, too attracted to danger.Then I got myself kidnapped.My saviors are three brutal men on roaring motorcycles--the Sons of Odin MC. Death and carnage are all they know, and yet I felt safer on the back of their bikes than in the ivory tower where I was imprisoned.For a moment, I was finally free. Until they delivered me right back to my father.I know a governor's daughter shouldn't dream of men with haunted eyes. Men who have killed, pillaged, and ransacked this broken country I'm trying to fix. But when the Sons of Odin become my personal bodyguards, I'm not just curious. I'm insatiable.I want to feel free again.But freedom comes at a price, one that might be too high to pay. We're playing with fire, sending our two worlds on a collision course.And I don't know if we'll survive the crash.Their Property is a standalone reverse harem romance set in the same world as the Steel Demons MC series. An HEA is guaranteed and you do not need to read Steel Demons MC to enjoy Their Property. Contains MMF/MM scenes.
The Shape of Fear
The Shape of Fear - and other ghostly tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
One Thousand Men For A Christmas Present
One Thousand Men For A Christmas Present is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Drakespawn
Three dragons from a clutch of thirteen, spawned by the white firedrake in the frozen mountains of the island continent of Ockland, bring doom and pestilence into the kingdom of Clovis. These evil drakespawn steal a venerated relic from the heart of King Patrick's fortress of Tantangel, revealing other dark secrets threatening the Ocklanders with what remains of the Sand King's curse. Patrick's quest to recover the treasure, the Drakestone, leads him and his company of knights to Erilan across a vast sea, where their adventures entwine with many heroes opposing the malevolent Shadow, more perilous than the Sand King, arising in the east to menace all the lands.Four such heroes are Ronan, Hart, Ash, and Blackthorn, reunited in their commitment to aid the Croe in their defense of the Twilight Wood against the swarms of daemons and necromantic horrors sworn to Ghul's conquest. Yet the Daemon King's triumph seems inevitable over the Croe and their few allies, the great forest only the first step in his path to dominion over the whole of Erilan.Sequel to Arcana, Drakespawn is the second book in the Rings of Silver cycle that concludes with Daemon Glaive, expanding the depth and intricacy of the epic fantasy set within the magical realm of Erilan.
Drakespawn
Three dragons from a clutch of thirteen, spawned by the white firedrake in the frozen mountains of the island continent of Ockland, bring doom and pestilence into the kingdom of Clovis. These evil drakespawn steal a venerated relic from the heart of King Patrick's fortress of Tantangel, revealing other dark secrets threatening the Ocklanders with what remains of the Sand King's curse. Patrick's quest to recover the treasure, the Drakestone, leads him and his company of knights to Erilan across a vast sea, where their adventures entwine with many heroes opposing the malevolent Shadow, more perilous than the Sand King, arising in the east to menace all the lands.Four such heroes are Ronan, Hart, Ash, and Blackthorn, reunited in their commitment to aid the Croe in their defense of the Twilight Wood against the swarms of daemons and necromantic horrors sworn to Ghul's conquest. Yet the Daemon King's triumph seems inevitable over the Croe and their few allies, the great forest only the first step in his path to dominion over the whole of Erilan.Sequel to Arcana, Drakespawn is the second book in the Rings of Silver cycle that concludes with Daemon Glaive, expanding the depth and intricacy of the epic fantasy set within the magical realm of Erilan.
The Tragedy of the Traitor
When his entire family is killed in a tragic fire, young Allen of the Dale sets off on the Crusades in the hope of dying in battle. Instead, he encounters Robin Hood and a renewed vigor to live and love again. Yet through it all, he is plagued by the fear of losing those he is learning to care about.When a choice arises to save a life by betraying the very people he loves, Allen doesn't hesitate. Death, for him, is the far worse option. But as the smoke dissipates and the consequences of his choice spread like the fire that killed his family, one burning question remains: was it worth it, in the end?
The Legend Of The Gorilla 2
A great legend had foretold lifetimes ago that in the spotlight of the gods, a powerful wizard would transform into the legendary Gorilla soon after the Queen Witch broke his heart, and he would bestow upon the land a priceless treasure in turn to align himself the Prime Mate.Now, in order to retain his humanity within and strengthen Gorilla's back, Don had to revisit his sensitive past while Gorilla brought together all the Legends of Yorvirld to take down the big bad villain Carnivaurus by the only honourable way possible...His words.
Of Love and Forge
The god of the forge...Life was good in the Neosphere District. I'd made a name for myself as a renowned supernatural bounty hunter, holding the record for most harpies slayed. But the best part about living in the future? Avoiding the other Olympian gods. Banishing a guy from Olympus because he was "imperfect" tends to make one hold a grudge. Go figure. And no other god possessed the means to time travel. But I did. Thanks to the portal hopping device I forged.Yup. Life. Was. Grand.Until a bounty popped up on a certain love goddess. Aphrodite and I had been friends since we were wee gods. I'd be lying to myself if I never thought our "innocent" flirting banter were real on occasion-kidding myself if I said I never wanted things to go beyond platonic. Hence, why I recently kept my distance. For my own sanity. So, of course, I made the grave mistake of taking the godsdamned bounty. The goddess of love...Since reconciling with my son Eros, after centuries of bad mojo, I'd decided it was time to clean up my act. Ride the straight and narrow. My companion service, Sans Solo, became just the ticket I needed. And it allowed me to use my powers in disguise in modern California under the name Vena Milo.With the aid of my best friends, and fellow goddesses, the Graces, we ran a legitimate business. All was right in the world.Until the volcano god showed up. Hephaistos. Heph-a lifelong friend who never failed to confuse me mind, body, and soul. Especially when he showed up with a magical pair of handcuffs. His audacity pissed me off, but the mere sight of him, the smell of him, made my stomach flutter. That...I couldn't deny. And when Heph's plan goes to Tartarus things got even dicier and we became...the hunted.-A cyberpunk fantasy Hephaestus x Aphrodite romance that defies myth but answers true love's call-
Homer's Ill Iliad
HOMER'S ILL ILIAD is adult satirical literature featuring adult language and humorous adult situations. The poet/bard Homer, reputed to have been blind, is credited with orally describing the Iliad (the story of the end of the ten-year Trojan War), and the Odyssey, the epic tale of the Greek hero Odysseus, who had been punished by Poseidon (Neptune, the sea god) for ten-long-years after the Trojan War. Homer had lived during the time when alphabets and writing were being developed (around 1,000 BC), so his two epic poems were later recorded by educated scribes and both stories exist today in their present forms. Around 1184 BC, King Agamemnon of Mycenae, and his brother, King Menelaus of Sparta, had led the great expedition of a thousand Greek ships and 50,000 warriors against the Asia Minor city of Troy. The kings of the Greek city states were notorious pirates and marauders, but to glamorize their siege upon Troy, a mythological story involving Helen of Sparta, wife of King Menelaus, claimed that she had been wooed by Prince Paris of Troy to elope to Asia Minor. Thus, Helen of Sparta soon became Helen of Troy, and her abduction became the principal cause of the Trojan War. The Trojan War, fought during the late Bronze Age, had taken almost ten-long-years, and the lengthy conflict was finally won when Odysseus, a brilliant schemer and ball-breaker, had a magnificent Wooden Trojan Horse built, and then had the Greek warriors situate the structure outside the main gates of Troy. The city was strategically located at the Hellespont Channel between Greece and Persia (now Turkey). Greek heroes were hidden inside the stomach of the colossal horse, and during the night, the warriors stealthily climbed-down a rope, opened the gates to Troy, and allowed thousands of Greek warriors to enter, rampage, sack and plunder.
Homer's Ill Iliad
HOMER'S ILL ILIAD is adult satirical literature featuring adult language and humorous adult situations. The poet/bard Homer, reputed to have been blind, is credited with orally describing the Iliad (the story of the end of the ten-year Trojan War), and the Odyssey, the epic tale of the Greek hero Odysseus, who had been punished by Poseidon (Neptune, the sea god) for ten-long-years after the Trojan War. Homer had lived during the time when alphabets and writing were being developed (around 1,000 BC), so his two epic poems were later recorded by educated scribes and both stories exist today in their present forms. Around 1184 BC, King Agamemnon of Mycenae, and his brother, King Menelaus of Sparta, had led the great expedition of a thousand Greek ships and 50,000 warriors against the Asia Minor city of Troy. The kings of the Greek city states were notorious pirates and marauders, but to glamorize their siege upon Troy, a mythological story involving Helen of Sparta, wife of King Menelaus, claimed that she had been wooed by Prince Paris of Troy to elope to Asia Minor. Thus, Helen of Sparta soon became Helen of Troy, and her abduction became the principal cause of the Trojan War. The Trojan War, fought during the late Bronze Age, had taken almost ten-long-years, and the lengthy conflict was finally won when Odysseus, a brilliant schemer and ball-breaker, had a magnificent Wooden Trojan Horse built, and then had the Greek warriors situate the structure outside the main gates of Troy. The city was strategically located at the Hellespont Channel between Greece and Persia (now Turkey). Greek heroes were hidden inside the stomach of the colossal horse, and during the night, the warriors stealthily climbed-down a rope, opened the gates to Troy, and allowed thousands of Greek warriors to enter, rampage, sack and plunder.
The Sky Pilot
The Sky Pilot - A tale of the Foothills is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Casual Business with Fairies
Not all fairy tales end with happily ever after.In a time when a new breed of fairies is not beholden to the old covenants that have governed the relationship between mankind and fairies for centuries, the Bone Collectors Guild has risen as a force that intends to forever shift the balance of power.Scott Warren finds himself in the middle of a conflict that is generations in the making. Not only did he not know the parties, but until now he didn't even know they existed beyond the lore and children's stories that were told to him and that he has passed on to his daughter.When someone shows up at Warren's law office claiming to be a fairy, he must decide whether the world is as he has always believed it to be. And if not, are the stakes great enough to warrant getting involved and placing himself in the crosshairs of the Bone Collectors Guild? Warren resigns himself to maintaining the status quo until his own daughter's lost teeth turn up missing and the tooth fairies give him a dose of what they have in store for those whose bones they've collected.Regardless of his decision, he is left with the lasting impression that doing business with fairies couldn't be a more treacherous endeavor.Buy now to find out if Scott Warren gets tangled up with factions on the brink of calamity.
Cruel Magic
Ball Gowns. Calling Cards. Hell Hounds.Cassandra Weaver is hiding an infirmity from a society-and a family-that demands perfection.Henry Stewart is hiding from his former Faerie masters, trying to remember what it means to be human.Simple enough, except that their little town of Drixton conceals a secret as old as the church bells. The Queen of the Unseelie Fay is hunting a mortal soul there, and Cassandra and Henry stand in her way. They'll need allies to stop her, but whom can they trust? The shape-shifting Fay with his own plans? The social pariah wielding uncanny abilities? The mysterious American who carries silver bullets? The beautiful lady with a dark past? They must decide what-or who-they're willing to sacrifice to defeat the Unseelie Queen because if they fail, the dark magic of the Unseelie Fay will overpower both the mortal and Faerie worlds.Cruel Magic is an action-packed gaslamp fantasy set in a Victorian England rife with secrets, romance, and Faerie enchantments.
Gorgons Deserve Nice Things
"We lived in a world that did not allow women to breathe; how could we be anything but monsters?"Tansy Rayner Roberts retells the stories of seven women from Greek mythology, giving voice to the scorned, the sidelined, and the monstrous. A young gorgon finds acceptance at the Medusa Club. Atalanta spills the truth behind the myth of the Argonauts. Scylla suffers through a series of terrible college roommates. Handmaids in Sparta get more than they bargained for when they interfere in their queen's correspondence with a Trojan prince. A comparative mythology graduate finds herself at a speed-dating night packed with dodgy gods. Behind a velvet rope, a queenly Minotaur presides over a roller disco. Persephone shares her story via a series of pomegranate recipes. Deliciously mythic and delightfully funny, Gorgons Deserve Nice Things delivers new takes on ancient stories, reinvigorating them with modern perspectives and settings. Showcasing the craft and insight that made her one of Australia's most beloved short fiction writers, this collection sees Roberts at her wry, subversive best.
Wild Kiss
Just when I thought all was lost...my enemy saved me.My past has returned with a vengeance.And my enemies won't stop until I'm six feet under.They close in from all sides, threatening to destroy the love I've found...and my future.And just when I think, I'm going to lose it all, the man who swore he'd end me, shows you can walk in the dark and still be an angel in disguise.I'm now on a new path, one I don't recognize.I don't know who I am anymore.And as I learn to embrace what it truly means to be wild...I just hope I can be strong enough to survive the storm coming my way.Kingdom of Wolves seriesWild MoonWild HeartWild GirlWild LoveWild SoulWild KissWild Forever
The Collected Enchantments
A monumental career retrospective"This vibrant collection brings together World Fantasy Award winner Goss's exquisite interpretations of and variations on familiar folk and fairy tales. The [poems and stories] span the length of Goss's career ... All approach well-known stories from unexpected angles and with deep empathy for the characters ... The abundance of pieces sometimes has the effect of a musical fugue: common motifs, places, and characters echo through the works, with each reappearance adding something fresh." -Publishers Weekly A wicked stepsister frets over all the ways in which she failed to receive her mother's love. A lost woman travels through an enchanted forest looking for someone who can remind her of her name. A girl must wear down seven pairs of shoes to gain help from a witch. A fox makes a life with a human, but neither can deny their true natures. A young woman returns to her childhood home and the fantastic stories she left there. A man lets himself be taken prisoner by the Snow Queen to prove that the woman who loves him would walk barefoot through the ice to save him. Medusa cuts her hair for love.The Collected Enchantments gathers retellings of folk and fairy tales in prose and verse from World Fantasy and Locus award-winning author Theodora Goss, creator of The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club series. Drawing from her Mythopoeic Award-nominated collections In the Forest of Forgetting and Songs for Ophelia and her Mythopoeic Award-winning tome Snow White Learns Witchcraft, and adding new and uncollected stories and poems, The Collected Enchantments provides a resounding demonstration of how, as Hugo and Nebula award winner Jo Walton writes, Goss provides "a vivid, authentic and important voice" that, in the words of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Grand Master Jane Yolen, "transposes, transforms, and transcends times, eras, and old tales with ease." PRAISE FOR THEODORA GOSS"In the tradition of great modern fantasists like Angela Carter and Marina Warner, Theodora Goss's sublime tales are modern classics-beautiful, sly, sensual and deeply moving . . . I envy any reader encountering Goss's work for the first time." -Elizabeth Hand, winner of the Mythopoeic, Nebula, Shirley Jackson and World Fantasy awards"The elegance of Goss's work has never ceased to amaze me. It feels effortless, but endlessly evocative and suggestive, flowing with the rhythms of both the natural world and the intimate socio-familial cosmos. Goss's language fits together like gems in a complex crown, a diadem of images and motifs, resting gently on the head, but with a deceptive weight." -Catherynne M. Valente, winner of the Mythopoeic, Locus, Hugo, Otherwise and Theodore Sturgeon awards"Theodora Goss re-fleshes and re-clothes old tales in multifarious ways. Through prose and poetry, Goss shines her unique light into the fairytale forest-and many bright eyes gleam back." -Margo Lanagan, Aurealis, Ditmar and World Fantasy award winnerWith cover art by Catrin Welz-Stein and interior black and white illustrations by Paula Arwen Owen.
The Florentine Poet
"This book sparkles like a jewel in a cosmic clockwork-an uplifting gift to readers everywhere." - Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful WarriorWhy are the churches closed on Christmas Eve in Florence's San Frediano district? This mystery perplexes an acclaimed American poet who journeys to the fabled city seeking inspiration. The proprietor of his hotel, raconteur Alberto Giannotti, reveals that it has nothing to do with the holiday-and everything to do with poetry.With charm and Tuscan flair, Giannotti relates the story of Pietro Begnini, who was blessed with the sign of the sonnet. He wants to become a poet and marry his beloved Sophia-but a devastating blow from a jealous enemy, the Grand Inquisitor for the Academy of Poetic Arts, sends him reeling throughout Italy and beyond. Pietro meets the great genius Leo (from Vinci), the doomed beauty Lucy (eventually a Borgia), the publishing pioneer Aldus Manutius, the poetry instructor Vito (the Vituperative), and the renowned pirate Jean-David Neu, the Italian Flail. He is even tempted by The Evil One. But eventually, Pietro returns to Florence for one last chance to achieve his dreams.If you cherish passion, perseverance, or poets, you'll be enthralled by this enchanting story of what one man can achieve for love. The Florentine Poet is bestselling author William Bernhardt's most personal and unique work, illuminated by Brian Call's delightful illustrations.
Casual Business with Fairies
Not all fairy tales end with happily ever after.In a time when a new breed of fairies is not beholden to the old covenants that have governed the relationship between mankind and fairies for centuries, the Bone Collectors Guild has risen as a force that intends to forever shift the balance of power.Scott Warren finds himself in the middle of a conflict that is generations in the making. Not only did he not know the parties, but until now he didn't even know they existed beyond the lore and children's stories that were told to him and that he has passed on to his daughter.When someone shows up at Warren's law office claiming to be a fairy, he must decide whether the world is as he has always believed it to be. And if not, are the stakes great enough to warrant getting involved and placing himself in the crosshairs of the Bone Collectors Guild? Warren resigns himself to maintaining the status quo until his own daughter's lost teeth turn up missing and the tooth fairies give him a dose of what they have in store for those whose bones they've collected.Regardless of his decision, he is left with the lasting impression that doing business with fairies couldn't be a more treacherous endeavor.Buy now to find out if Scott Warren gets tangled up with factions on the brink of calamity.
The Story of Ulla
The Story of Ulla - and other tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Crystal - New Moon's Daughter
Our earth, our world lies between two realms. Gaia is our Mother Earth and to the other side we have our Egun (egg-un) the Middle Earth. The spirits of our ancestors. For eons Mother Earth and Middle Earth exchanged harmony. The two realms bore children on both sides. The daughters of Gaia were not prepared. Generations of them have guarded the secrets of Mother Earth. The secrets they guarded gave them mystical energy and angelic gifts. Now their lives are threatened and only one thing can prevent what was inevitable. They did not have the ability to stop it. Traverse through time and the birth of a child that would have the combined gifts of all of them. Find out why and how this young girl became so remarkable in reuniting the two realms. How she became Crystal.
Rising Silver Mist
I killed him with my lies, so I could save him with my love.There were three things I was certain about.I would never commit murder.I would never strike another bargain.I would never spurn the man I loved to marry the man I loathed.But I murdered, I bargained, and then... I married.Get swept away in the dizzying, slow-burn finale, where love coexists with betrayal, and Hunters with Faeries.
Run Little Wolf
Ever heard the saying, never follow the big bad wolf into the woods?Well, I wish I had listened to Little Red Riding Hoods advice. One bite. That's all it took to turn Harper into a wolf and change her entire life. Turning eighteen was meant to be a fun night out, a party in the woods to celebrate with friends, but it ends in disaster. Harper wakes up in a car, on her way to a pack of wolves; ones she must live with. The sexy and alluring alpha welcomes her, declaring her his mate. Only Harper's best friend, a vampire she grew up with, tells her she belongs with him. Now, Harper must keep her mates from destroying each other. Can there be a happy ending for them all?To make matters worse, the wolves are at war with other kinds of shifters. When one of them turns up, demanding she is their mate, will her alpha, who she rejected, fight for her? Will the vampire, who loves her, help her pack? 18+ menage romance.
The Lion of the Underworld
Centuries ago, the mythical land of Mimas was under threat from power hungry neighbours and devious, dangerous men who would stop at nothing to achieve their own ambitions.
