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In this compelling, eye-opening story of six women who exercised power against the odds-and one, Jane Grey, who never got the chance-acclaimed historian Helen Castor explores the provocative subject of women and power in England. “The boy in the bed was just fifteen years old. He had been...

Frank Midnight is on a roll. He’s been making a name for himself in Sankta Varath as a shrewd businessman, merciless killer, and welcoming club owner. He’s sporting some of the meanest weapons and toughest armor in existence, and rides a deviltail mount through the city like a boss. Frank Boss as the orcs call him. Yet, the man isn’t happy. How can he with a thousand voices screaming in his head and the Quinta Empire advancing on Steelheart. Nothing can stop them, not even the might of the Three of Steel, the brutality of Castilian, or the…mildly annoyed Frank.

Frank Gerber isn't happy. At all. Being a bounty hunter sucks. Even more so when it pays very little. What sucks even more is that his client decides to skip payday. A pimp dressed in a frilly pink suit. Can his day turn even worse? It can when polite conversation turns into unabashed violence, and Frank finds himself the new owner of the most rundown joint in the Ashpit. With a mounting debt, not nearly enough booze, and a single bartender in his service, he will have to do... yeah, he doesn't know what yet, but he will eventually find out. Everything can wait.

Frank and his adopted family have plenty of work to do. The guests are thirsty and they want new drinks, the walls yearn for more heads...er, trophies, and his purse dreams of being just a bit fuller. Popularity is never something Frank yearned for, but the club has made him rather important to the Ashpit and its inhabitants. But not everything is roses and sunshine when Frank is invited to a meeting of notable Sankta Varathian club owners. Deals are offered, new faces promise him the world, and gold begins to flow...but as it usually goes, everything that seems to good to be true, usually is.

The orcs are thirsty. And so are Captain Frank Gerber's swords, but apparently, you can't murder your customers. Stuck with a nightclub after a job gone wrong, Frank has to figure out how to rebuild something he never even wanted. That's just the first of his problems. Frank's blades will have a taste of blood again, but first, he has to party with orcs, barter with gnomes, drink with dwarves, and make shady deals with the scum of Sankta Varath, the greatest city in all of Steelheart Kingdom. And that's just the first week.

From an acclaimed historian comes an epic tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose tumultuous reigns shaped the course of English history. Richard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months apart, were ten years old...

All cultures lie in the shadow of ancient Mesopotamia-the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers that is now mostly encompassed by the borders of modern Iraq. In this fascinating series of 36 lectures, an award-winning teacher leads you on a vivid journey through Mesopotamian history-from Neolithic times to the age of Alexander the Great.

The Great Ones arrived on Earth and conquered us with little bloodshed. They collected our strongest warriors and shipped them off to a world called Hadran—a one-of-a-kind artificial planet, a cosmic gladiatorial arena where the slave races engage in blood sports for the Great Ones' entertainment. But Earth has lost the last of its real champions and now risks losing its candidate status. If that happens, it will become less than a slave colony.

Richard of Bordeaux and Henry Bolingbroke were first cousins, born just three months apart. Their two lives were from the beginning entwined. When they were still children, Richard was crowned King Richard II with Henry at his side, carrying the sword of state: a ten-year-old lord in the service of his ten-year-old king. Helen Castor tells this story of one of the strangest and most fateful relationships in English history. It is a story about power, and masculinity in crisis, and a nation brought to the brink of catastrophe and disintegration – and then brought back.

Frank and his team have their work cut out for them. The club needs new guests, drinks, trophies, and employees, not to mention a good mopping of blood after every shift. Guests love him, but the bounty hunters aren't pleased at all with Frank's success. Hector, their leader, knows just what it takes to knock his former friend down a peg or two. Just when Frank thinks things can't get any crazier, he gets invited to a bizarre nightclub owner meeting. New alliances will have to be forged, and dangerous waters will threaten to swallow him.

Clint Rogan and his team did it. They survived the initial hardships of Terraria One and came out much stronger than anyone would have imagined. The human starting capital of Grimford had been rebuilt, new contestants had been trained to participate in the blood sport that entertained the Galaxy, and team Dread grew to legend status. A new threat emerged and overshadowed everything they had worked for. It was larger than anything they could anticipate, a threat from the very ring surrounding Hadran.

One horrible night changes Kayla's life drastically. Instead of seeking help from her loved ones, Kayla freaks out and makes the snap decision to instantly pack up and leave her home, work, and family in New Jersey. Kayla is on her own as she recovers on the other side of the country in Austin, Texas. Determined on making a new life for herself, the last thing Kayla needs is to get distracted by the sexy former MMA fighter Duncan who turns out to be the younger brother of her new employer.

"The Passionate Speaker: Unlock Your True Potential and Deliver Unforgettable Talks" is the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to establish themselves as a successful public speaker. This comprehensive book is based on the vast experience of Martin Castors, a renowned speaker with over 25 years of international experience, who shares his valuable insights and practical strategies to help you excel in the world of public speaking. From crafting your message to finding your niche, marketing yourself, negotiating contracts, and overcoming the fear of public speaking, this book covers it all. ...

Improving your vocabulary is crucial to your GRE Score. 1000+ GRE Words: Must Know Words for Vocabulary Building (Volume 1) is the only resource that you will need to learn new words and expand your vocabulary while preparing for the highly competitive exam. This guide will equip you efficiently to ace your exam and help you in building a larger vocabulary.

The end has begun. Dan Stone never asked for power. But when his estranged billionaire father dies—burned alive by a nightmare that consumed him in both dream and waking—Dan inherits a global empire built on the waters of Black Lake, a boiling crater born of cosmic upheaval. The lake’s water heals the sick, sharpens the mind, and grants strength beyond measure. It also breeds nightmares of fire and shadows… and carries with it alien black roses that twist human will.

Man schreibt das Jahr 1463 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung. Seit über hundert Jahren herrscht in der Galaxis weitestgehend Frieden. Die Liga Freier Terraner, in der Perry Rhodan das Amt eines Terranischen Residenten trägt, hat sich auf Forschung und Wissenschaft konzentriert. Mithilfe uralter Transmitter will man die riesigen Entfernungen zwischen Sonnensystemen und sogar Galaxien überwinden.

"I Know What You're Thinking" by Martin Castor is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of mentalism and hypnosis. As an international mentalist and stage hypnotist, Castor shares his years of experience and expertise in the art of manipulating the mind to create stunning illusions and mind-boggling performances. This book is divided into twelve chapters, covering everything from the basics of mentalism and hypnosis to case studies and the future of these art forms. Castor delves into the history and theory of mentalism and hypnosis, providing readers with a deep understanding of ...

Frank hat es endlich in die große Liga geschafft, obwohl es nicht alles so ist, wie es beworben wurde. Reiche Klubbesitzer wollen Geschäfte machen, Söldnerführer bieten verdächtige Unterstützung an, wütende Götter fordern Gehorsam, und Ork-Kriegsherren bieten gefährliche Freundschaften an. Zu viele Orks, Zwerge, Goblins, Gnome, Menschen und sogar Elfen warten darauf, in die Midnight Bounties zu kommen. Um den Klub zu vergrößern, muss Frank neues Personal finden, den Klub erweitern um mehr Platz zu schaffen, und vor allem braucht er einen weiteren Barkeeper. Aber nicht irgendeinen...

A Cup of Cold Water is a 5 minute podcast that will nourish and refresh you each week with wisdom poetry, inspirational essays, life lessons, sage advice, and spiritual encouragement. Polly Castor, your host, is an artist, poet, and spiritual healer.

Blut bedeckt den Boden und die Wände des Midnight Bounties. Aber hey, Ragul, der Vampir-Barkeeper, wird heute Abend nicht hungern müssen! Währenddessen werden die Kopfgeldjäger und Söldner, deren Leichen, unter dem Außenklo begraben werden, an ihren Platz erinnert.Frank und sein zusammengewürfeltes Team haben alle Hände voll zu tun.