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From his tiny room at Hampton Court, the royal chronicler records the comings and goings of the King of England, his six Queens—and his six mothers-in-law. Introducing us to these redoubtable ladies, he relates the surprising part they played in the destiny of Henry VIII and his unfortunate wives. We meet Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira; Lady Boleyn, whose gentleman admirer threatens danger for her daughter Anne; and Lady Margaret, whose attempt to overturn hundreds of years of tradition leads to a dramatic confrontation.

Sometimes, life can be cruel and unpredictable, snatching away all you hold dear in an instant. You can't undo what's been done, and now an incorruptible AI keeps thwarting your attempts to find the truth. Will you be able to persuade it? This is the opportunity given by an RPG game that works like an international arbitration court—an impartial and error-free machine. For a top-ranked player who has already made millions in the game, this task sounds like child's play. But things aren't as simple as they seem, and this game is totally unlike any other!

This daily format from Charles H. Spurgeon is exactly what the Christian needs to find peace and fulfillment by understanding God’s promises to His children. Spurgeon carefully explains the purpose and intention of the promises in Scripture and lays one out per day for Christians to meditate on and then to cash in. He explains that requesting is the final step in realizing the gifts waiting to be given. The promises of God are real, and waiting only for a request from His children and for their acceptance of delivery.

Deliberate mischaracterization of political opponents and their policies has always been a part of politics; however, lying, dishonesty, and distortion of the facts remain morally wrong and have the potential to obstruct important political interests. For example, a false or misleading claim publicized about an election candidate may lead someone to lose an election that they might otherwise have won. So, does—and should—the law seek to provide protection from the risk of this happening?

Some of the most familiar words ever spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ are “Come to Me.” These words were spoken not just to individuals but cities, nations, and peoples wearied by an unrest of their own making in contrast to the Son of God at peace.

In Shift: Transform Motion into Progress in Business, chief strategy and marketing officers at Merkle and Dentsu offer business leaders a practical and coherent approach to creating the consistently exceptional customer experience that would set their business apart from the competition. The authors link three key themes—a clear vision with clear performance indicators, an aligned team, and a deep understanding of the marketplace—and outline their importance in the quest for the ideal client experience.

When a monster brutally kills her parents, Ara is saved by two beast hunters. Becoming their apprentice, she discovers serums, secret bestiary knowledge, and remarkable abilities—all to save unsuspecting souls from the same fate her parents suffered. But, terrifying creatures lurk everywhere and Ara must master the art of beast hunting quickly if she is to uncover the elusive beast plaguing the village of Cornstead.

In a city with a dungeon, Red is a sentient weapon. To grow, to survive, he must lend his power to the humans. Bonded with Raulin, the heir of Bastion, he will fight and defend the last human city. From imps, monsters, and all enemies. And when the Northgate fails and enemies pour through, they will all learn the power of a cursed blade.

Follin, and his wife, Eve, have completed their lessons in the pragmatic Pentacles Kingdom and are on their way to study the lessons of the intellectual Swords. During their trek through the dark forests and sweeping grassy plains of the Swords Kingdom, the lovers confront the Swords lessons of stress, grief, and lack of clarity, as they strive to negotiate life’s challenges.

Mexico, 1919: The birth of the Mexican drug trade begins with opium being smuggled across the United States border, igniting an all-out battle with American law enforcement in general and the Texas Rangers in particular. The Present: Fifth Generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong and Cort Wesley Masters both survive terrifying gun battles. But it turns out the actual targets were Masters's teenage sons.

Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated. Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy that has been raised all his life to hate, and kill, those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he'll wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field."

When Michael plays roulette for the first time in his life, he starts foreseeing the winning numbers. Unbeknownst to him, his gift unleashes a murdering curse. Suddenly chased by a satanic sect, he uncovers his curse is linked to the game of roulette and the most evil of all entities in human history - the Devil. With the help of Amanda, a beautiful and mysterious demonologist, Michael tries to stop the curse and prevent the sect of fulfilling their ultimate goal: have the Devil rule over us.

Miriam Margolyes, Alison Steadman and Nigel Planer star in Sue Limb's comedy parodying the arty and adulterous adventures of the Bloomsbury Group. A stellar cast, including Roger Lloyd-Pack, Morwenna Banks, Jonathan Coy and John Sessions, join in this affectionate send-up of the infamous Bloomsbury literary group, who dominated the English cultural scene in the early 20th century.

King Vanderwall was given two options: Kill the humans or die. Seventeen years later, his sons now face the same threat...Orian, Prince of the Midland, is sworn to protect his human, but now he must choose: His life or hers. When an irrevocable disease spreads through the Earth plane, Orian must find a way against the odds to win.

Tracking the rogue storm is General Keller, a man warped from anguish over his own son's horrific fate, who will stop at nothing to discover what really happened. As a breakthrough AI analyzes the infection, a startling discovery is made, proof of our origins - and evolution - lie within the infected. As General Keller deploys all his resources to recover a sample - of storm debris, or anyone infected - Brad and Cora are thrust into his disturbed world and a deadly chase ensues.

When Daniel and Serena unite, their accidental relationship becomes the catalyst for a 12-year war to continue. Exposing the twisted past of a corrupt city, Daniel, Serena, and everyone they know will come together to fight. But Serena has another battle. After a political rumor threatens their lives, Serena must leave her family and join the political front against her will. To survive apart, Daniel has to separate his love from his hatred and join forces with his worst memory to secure Vendona's war. But very few of them will survive to see the last day.

Hemsby is thriving; a seaside town on the up. The holidaymakers are flooding in, and so is the money. For the majority of those who live there, the resort is idyllic. But not for Jamie Garrett. Fifteen years old and bored to tears, Hemsby is the last place he wants to be. Aside from the occasional sea rescue, nothing exciting ever happens. That's about to change as a mysterious new game arrives at the beachfront arcade. No one knows of its origin, or the rules of the game, but soon, it is the talk of the resort.

Amongst the Space Wolves, the name of Lukas the Trickster is as much a curse as anything in the old tongues of Fenris. Named Jackalwolf by his masters, none of whom wish his dubious fealty, he now plays a dangerous game with the hordes of orks massing on Polix Tertius. Risking the ire of Wolf Lord Kjarl Grimblood as well as the blades of his xenos foes, he turns his attentions to the planetary vox-communications network and begins to broadcast....

Seventeen-year-old Serena isn't human. She is a bad blood, and in the city of Vendona, bad bloods are executed. In the last moments before she faces imminent death, a prison guard aids her escape and sparks a revolt. Back on the streets determined to destroy her kind, Serena is spared by a fellow bad blood named Daniel. His past tragedies are as equally mysterious as her connection to them.

Alex's life is turned upside down when he discovers he is a demigod with some pretty cool powers. However as soon as he comes of age he triggers a curse which was created by the father of the Norse gods, Odin, to keep gods and humans apart. As a result, one of the gateways to Helheim has been breached and Hel, the goddess of the underworld, is about to be released to wreak havoc. According to an ancient prophecy, Alex is the only one who can stop her.