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The Princess of Edinburgh has been kidnapped, and peace talks in Northern Ireland are in danger of falling apart. Princess Jennifer's fate attracts the attention of several international organizations, including the IRA, MI6, and the CIA. While Jennifer finds herself the mistreated prize in an age-old war, no one can expect what happens when the Irish assassin, only known as the Golden Terror, takes an interest in her. With the future of a nation hanging in the balance, the two cross paths and enter a deadly race against time, and some of the most dangerous men in the world.

The allure of immortality has always fascinated humanity. What happens when simulated technology allows anyone with enough funds to access a world devoid of sickness or death? Henry and Dale are two brothers that wade through the complexities of infinite time. But not everything is what it seems. Could one truly be prepared for what happens when paradise turns to hell?

A paraplegic war veteran Warner, often buried in his own sweat, urine, and feces, is given a new lease on life. Warner had thought the idea of renting out his body to a tourist from another dimension as ridiculous as him being able to walk again. Yet, walk he did. Is this just another “be careful what you wish for” cautionary tale?

Meditation is a simple and easily accessible way to combat the effects of everyday stress. In this audiobook, you will learn how to take back control of your life and your health. We have included many different types of meditation, what they are, how to practice them, why they make a difference, plus the history of meditation. Spend just 10 minutes a day, and you can make a huge difference in alleviating stress and in recharging your brain.

This is tale about how guilt acted as a powerful enough force to transport Mark Rose to a world of beauty, mystery, and monsters. Trouble is knowing what or who the true monsters are. As light and dark magic tussle for supremacy, wielded by sorceresses, could there be such a thing as grey magic? Was Mark Rose too far gone along Highway I-28 to ever go back home?

Entrapped within the luxurious confines of the Vertico condo complex, together with Ron and the rest of the staffers, expect to be dragged into a world of unnerved and unnerving characters. This mildly prosaic short story reeks of solitude, love (a dash), death, and possibly the supernatural? Are some curious cats luckier than others?

When Hamish Montgomery learns his brother is getting married, he vows to stop the wedding. After all, his brother is a duke and is intended for someone else. Georgiana Butterworth is startled when a handsome Scotsman breaks into her bedroom and brandishes money. Evidently, he's mistaken her for her newly engaged sister and is trying to bribe her into not marrying his brother.

A global nuclear holocaust. A vicious serial killer stalking the streets of Paris. A mystery in Mexico. This collection from the award-winning novelist and screenwriter Brian L. Porter showcases some of his finest short stories. These and many others are contained in this exciting collection. After Armageddon also features a guest appearance by horror author Carole Gill, who contributes her short story "Raised".

This is a bedtime, fun time, "anytime" story about 26 friends, numbers, adjectives, colors, alphabets, and activities. Each of us is that one shiny, red apple, and all we need to do is to inspire the person next to us.

London, 1960. Robin is hypnotized by a dazzling moon, and it sets him on a quest to seek a better life. Fearful of his future, he puts his trust in the wrong person, clueless of the trap he is falling into. Dublin, 1968. Two Irish orphans are separated by the church. Six-year-old Bess panics at the thought of being sent to London. An English family want to adopt her, but if only it didn’t mean abandoning her elder brother....

When 13-year-old Victoria finds herself trapped in a room with no way of escaping, she unravels her mysterious past to find answers. The more she discovers the more she learns about the unspeakable intentions of her captor and how little time she has left. And she is all alone...or is she?

This is a short biography of Cleopatra, powered by AI. The book describes Cleopatra's early life and rule in Egypt, highlighting her political savvy, ambition, and determination in the face of family drama and political upheaval.

This is a short biography of Karl Marx, powered by AI. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Karl Marx, from his early education and intellectual development to his political activism and contributions to the fields of economics, sociology, and political science.

Masinissa: Ally of Carthage is the first part of the story and experiences of the Numidian Prince and later King Masinissa during the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. In terms of the wider world, Rome and Carthage (the most powerful nations of the time) have been at war for five years, ever since Hannibal crossed the Alpine passes and inflicted catastrophic and crippling defeats on the Roman armies at the battles of Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and most devastatingly, at Cannae, where an army of nearly 90,000 Romans was completely destroyed.

An Insider's Guide to Venice, the captivating second book in the Insider Travel Series, is perfect for culture enthusiasts who love to stray from the tourist path. Get hooked by Marco's anecdotes and insider tips as he reveals hidden gems tucked away in narrow streets and canals—from charming cafés to lesser-known churches. Written as though the two of you were having a conversation over an Aperol Spritz, his suggestions will help you experience Venice like a local and sidestep the tourist traps with this entertaining guide.

The Plague Doctor is a historical novel that follows the travels of a Jewish physician and his lawyer brother during the Black Death of 1347. They have lost their wives and children to plague, and devastated, they leave Florence to restart their lives. As the brothers traverse medieval Europe, they meld their medical and legal skills to resolve dilemmas engendered by a rapidly changing world. Along the way the meet two sisters—a midwife and a banker—whom they hope to marry and join them in moving to Poland (whose king is welcoming Jewish immigrants).

This small book offers a critical presentation of meme theory as developed by Richard Dawkins and Susan Blackmore, which helps in understanding why some new religious movements have become more popular over time. Ideas, or memes, survive by making copies of themselves in host environments–usually human brains. But with fewer hosts than ideas, competition exists for these scarce enclaves. Moreover, the strongest ideas are not necessarily the best but rather those that can survive and make copies of themselves.

This book tells the remarkable story of a quantum computer programmer who unleashes an artificial intelligence program to create a substrate-neutral version of photosynthesis. However, in the Q.A.I's quest, it discovers how and why the universe was started.

This is a collection of seven mini books on the following mystics: Ramana Maharshi, Charan Singh, Rai Salig Ram, Nicholas of Cusa, Dara Shikoh, Jagat Singh, and Baba Faqir Chand.

It has been 20 years since Alkarrien and his dark army were defeated. Matara and Padicum who were young boys during the war are now men grown each having followed the footsteps of the family they were raised in. Despite peace reigning throughout the Land of Marrapassa there is an unrest amongst certain factions who are not happy with the post mage wars environment. Poverty is on the rise and so to are pockets of renegades out to pillage, cause mischief and bring back forbidden practices such as slavery.