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"In the heart of a forgotten land lies the remnants of a once-mighty kingdom, lost to the ravages of time and shadow. As ancient prophecies stir and dark forces awaken, a young heroine named Aria embarks on a perilous quest to reclaim her homeland and uncover the secrets of its past.Joined by a band of loyal companions, Aria braves treacherous landscapes, battles fierce adversaries, and confronts the darkness that threatens to consume her world. Armed...
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Dive into the gripping sequel to The Last Vanguard as Caric, accused of a heinous crime and branded a traitor, races against time to escape a deadly adversary. In a world where sacrifice and loss loom large, Caric must summon unparalleled strength to become the unexpected hero the people desperately need. In this thrilling installment, secrets unfold, alliances are tested, and Caric's journey takes an unexpected turn. Brace for a spellbinding adventure...
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An enchanting tale of friendship and discovery. When a group of friends stumbles upon a hidden entrance to an ancient lost kingdom through a secret diary, they embark on a journey of puzzles, codes, and challenges. As they navigate labyrinthine tunnels and uncover the kingdom's mysteries, their bonds deepen, and they must make a profound choice that will shape the legacy of the hidden realm.
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His Royal Highness Prince Ali Seraj, a member of the royal family of Afghanistan, brings four decades of history to life-from the Cold War era when his famed nightclub in Kabul was a hotspot for global celebrities, jetsetters, and spies, to the communist Soviet takeover that killed members of his family, put a price on Prince Ali's head, and forced him to make a harrowing escape from his homeland in disguise with his American wife and family. Prince...
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In this compelling and thought-provoking fantasy set in the world of The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine introduces a spirited heroine who must overcome deeply rooted prejudice - including her own - to heal her broken country. Peregrine strives to live up to the ideal of her people, the Latki, and to impress her parents: affectionate Lord Tove, who despises only the Bamarre, and stern Lady Klausine. Perry...
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"As Arthur Curry confronts the responsibilities of being King of the Seven Seas, a long-buried ancient power is unleashed. After witnessing the full effect of these dark forces, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with an old enemy, and embark on a treacherous journey to protect his family, his kingdom, and the world from irreversible devastation"--
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The Holy Grail, the kingdom of Camelot, the Knights of the Round Table, and the magical sword Excalibur are all key ingredients of the legends surrounding King Arthur. But who was he really, where did he come from, and how much of what we read about him in stories that date back to the Dark Ages is true? So far, historians have failed to show that King Arthur really existed at all, and for a good reason-they have been looking in the wrong place.
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Northumbria was one of the great kingdoms of Britain in the Dark Ages, enduring longer than the Roman Empire. Yet it has been all but forgotten. This book puts Northumbria back in its rightful place, at the heart of British history. From the impregnable fastness of Bamburgh Castle, the kings of Northumbria ruled a vast area, and held sway as High Kings of Britain. From the tidal island of Lindisfarne, extraordinary saints and learned scholars brought...
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After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.
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Ofiri is a young handsome prince who is coming of age. His father, the tribal king, is soon to die and sends Ofiri out to find the 'Uru,' a sacred stone that is the right of passage for one to rule the kingdom. Ofiri must embark on a treacherous journey to secure the 'Uru'!
Accompanied by his beloved helper, Lelem and his youngest sister set off with 1000 of the kingdom's finest warriors. During this life-changing journey, Ofiri creates a precarious...
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Mysterious.
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Erabel is the beating heart of Dorcha Wood.
And its heir has come home.
Fleeing the man who betrayed her, Fiadh returns to her beloved forest, into its heart, to discover her people. And herself. With the aid of Veren, an Aos Sí warrior, she explores her birthright, a world safeguarded from the corruption of mankind. There, she learns the history of a mighty race and the vastness of the power coursing through her blood.
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Modern communications have driven motorways and pylons through the countryside, dwarfed us with TV and telephone masts, and drastically altered the way in which we move around, see, and understand Scotland. Recent politics and logistics have established borders and jurisdictions which now seem permanent and impervious. The Faded Map looks beyond these to remember a land that was once quiet and green. Alistair Moffat's "tireless research ... and commanding...
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The Northeast Kingdom is a vast and beautiful wilderness located in northern most part of Vermont. This sparsely inhabited area and deep dark woodlands will provide the backdrop for this exciting romantic adventure pitting one girl's will to survive against the dark forest that holds her captive. Laura will require all her inner strengths, beliefs, and spirit if she is to escape the darkness of the Northeast Kingdom alive.
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The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom has a large number of treasures, but I don't know where they are. In 1911, the 1911 Revolution broke out and the smoke of war ignited everywhere. What is terrible is that a series of strange things happened... What does these things have to do with treasures? In the end, who will have these treasures?
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Adeena Stuart and Katharine Carnegie were born nearly three centuries apart. Yet their music and an ancient cello connect them to each other and to a man doomed to die in 1746 after the Battle of Culloden.
Katharine's passion is her music, but she is lost for words to complete it in 1745 Scotland. Adeena is a rebellious teenage musician in 2003.
While Katharine must decide which brother she supports in the uprising against England, Adeena and her...
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For 2000 years, we have preached a gospel focused on being saved from hell and going to heaven. We have made Jesus our Savior and Lord but not our King. We have focused on planting churches and finding the best way to run church services, meetings, and programs. In the interim, we have not been valuing our life here on earth but instead looking to the heavens awaiting the return of Jesus.
Despite the Kingdom of God being the most important message...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 I found that the names of places in the Scottish Borders were a rich source for the history of Kelso and the Scottish Borders. My dad knew the land around Kelso intimately, and we talked a lot about change and how it could obliterate history.
#2 I am a Moffat, first from western Berwickshire, earlier from Dumfriesshire. I know this place. The landscape of the Scottish...
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As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics-The New 52 event of September 2011, Batwing follows a soldier carrying on the legacy of The Dark Knight in the most tumultuous region on Earth. Meet Batwing, the Batman of Africa, as he takes on the villainous Massacre!
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How to Heal the Sick, Cast Out Demons, Raise the Dead--and More! The Bible says that if you belong to Jesus, you have the power to:· heal the sick· cast out demons · bring deliverance to those trapped in spiritual darkness· prophesy in his name· call forth creative miracles· receive supernatural words of wisdom and knowledge· even raise the dead. So why do so many Christians live powerless lives? Why do they operate with so little faith? Having...
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