Great Epics

He challenged the greatest empire on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades—and brought it to its knees. Empire of Blue Water is the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Henry Morgan, a twenty-year-old Welshman, crossed the Atlantic in 1655, hell-bent on making his fortune. Over the...

From heroic George Washington to the dastardly Richard Nixon, the oval office has been occupied by larger-than-life personalities since 1789. The position comes with enormous power and responsibility, and every American president thus far has managed to achieve great things. However, the President of the United States is only human - and oftentimes far from perfect. While some men suffered through only minor mishaps during their time in office, others are famously remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes.

"Застрявший в Великой Пустыне" - фантастический роман Антона Текшина, первая книга цикла "Застрявший", жанр попаданцы, киберпанк, РеалРПГ.

Dead Men Risen, winner of the prestigious Orwell Prize for books, is the epic story of a beleaguered British battle group fighting desperately to prevent the Taliban from seizing Afghanistan's Helmand province just as the US Marines arrive to take over. Best-selling author Toby Harnden describes how men from the coal mining valleys and slate quarry villages of Wales found themselves in the most intense combat faced by British troops for a generation.

A lifelong struggle to unravel the great mystery of life leads the author on a mystical journey in search of the knowledge and wisdom that he hopes will bring him spiritual peace. Through this timeless rite of spiritual passage he finally comes to understand the nature of existence, and in the process, discovers his own place in the universal dance of life. It is a spellbinding chronicle of revelation and discovery that rises to the level of mythic reality. Out of this journey comes a profoundly personal view of creation, of life and death, and of all that lies beyond the stars.

My name is Greg, and I'm now the mayor of Benny's town. The problem is I have to exceed Benny's expectation he has for me being a leader. I must also right wrongs, and therefore, although we did fail in the past (through Amy's leadership, mind you), I am compelled to travel to Pete's world yet again and find him. Pete must pay for what he has done. Pete must die.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NOMINEE A wildly original, cross-country novel that subverts a long tradition of family narratives and casts new light on the mythologies—national, individual, and collective—that drive and define us. On the day of their estranged father’s wedding, half sisters...

It’s the first day of the Prowess Trials, with all the royals - and the dark fae Owalin - gathered for Tye’s grand performance. When the magic wards fall right in the middle of Tye’s routine, Lera does what she must to save his life - giving Owalin just the opening he needs. River is in love with Lera, but he can’t be with someone who lies. As he turns his back on her to focus on defending the academy, he expects the decision to hurt.

Cody’s Epic Summer Adventure is a heartwarming tale of childhood wonder and father-son bonding. Join Cody and his dad on a summer filled with fishing, camping, and discovery. Each day brings adventure, resilience, and simple life lessons that help kids dream big and treasure the little things. From starry nights and crackling campfires to splashing in the lake and learning outdoor skills, this story celebrates the joys of family and the magic of unforgettable summer memories.

Even before Lightson could begin to understand how he mysteriously woke up in the strange land of Shreik-Daila, he finds that his life is at risk. As he runs into stranger and more dangerous places by the day, he is also supported by new and unusual friends: a dwarf, a lion-bear, a scholarly worm, and a 150-year-old teenage girl. Together they brave the deadly woods of Zakhirkoot, the one place where the writ of the tyrannical king of this realm, doesn't hold. Scuffling with death itself, the five companions seek an old merchant who might have some answers.

A riveting retelling of one of the great adventure stories of antiquity—when Greek philosopher-warrior Xenophon led a stranded band of the “Ten Thousand” mercenary soldiers on a treacherous escape from the Persians. 400 BC. The Persian prince Cyrus the Younger hires an army of Greek...

Я смог сделать то, что не удавалось никому за последние триста лет! Силой оружия я пробился на самый верх иерархической лестницы. Но кое-кому не понравилось, что я смог перешагнуть через жесткие кастовые ограничения. В лоб меня не возьмешь, поэтому неизвестный враг пошел по подлому пути предательства. Меня предал мой Клан. С вершины мира я слетел в один миг, оказавшись в теле немощного подростка. Но я снова вскарабкаюсь на самый верх!

Mehr und mehr Feinde. Eine tödliche Stadt. Und wie wird Michael Nexus überleben, wenn kein klarer Weg zu seinen Zielen führt? Michael kommt in Nexus an, aber der Fortschritt gestaltet sich schwieriger als erwartet. Es wimmelt an Fraktionen, Loyalitäten wechseln, und es ist schwieriger denn je, die Wahrheit von den Lügen zu trennen.

Sam and Jake know a battle is coming, but nothing can prepare them for the Evil One. Sam and Jake have spent the last year training to become warriors. Yet Jake has grown distant from Sam and won't tell her why. Giant Lessers attack them and attach a time bomb to Jake's arm. Sam and Jake are blackmailed - capture the magical dragon, Drasine, or Jake dies. Everyone wants Drasine, including the powerful Evil One, who has been hiding for centuries and has sworn to destroy KiraKu. Worse, Drasine is protected by a mysterious being no one has been able to defeat.

Se ha hecho un llamamiento para convocar El Gran Consejo. Los líderes de los Guardabosques se reunirán para estudiar la amenaza de la sección oscura y buscar la forma de acabar con la amenaza.

There have been many translators of Chinese literature and poetry over time, but Arthur Waley stands out as one of the best known and most loved. This is perhaps because he had an attribute that most others lacked, which is his poetic abilities. Waley was as much a poet himself as a translator, and while his scholarly erudition was matched by a few others at his time, none ever managed to bring out the true character of Chinese poetry quite so well.

La maravillosa epopeya del gran Julio César en los desconocidos campos del sur de Francia, en un emotivo audiolibro que recoge el grueso de los episodios vividos y también relatados por el propio César entre el año 58 y 51 antes de Cristo.

This book contains the most complete history of the origin of the Kingdoms, the confrontations between men and beings that we thought were part of mythology, but that existed and exerted a very powerful influence on the history of mankind. A story honed by vibrant descriptions of the epic battles in the annals of history, bitter rivalries and daring rebellions that end with the coming of the promised Messiah.

Two knights have been accused of crimes they did not commit. Banished from their lands, they seek to regain their honor. But it is the mystery of the destiny of one of the knights that is the catalyst for it all. The Fire Islands, far to the north, hold the answers to the future. Slaying a dragon will give them their honor back; a suicide quest, but their only hope.

In a kingdom far away, a boy name Kanoid meets his father. Kanoid inherits a crown at the age where initiation of a boy into a man begins. He must protect the crown from those who wish to use it for their own evil purposes. He must learn the many ways of ruling as king. Along that journey, Kanoid finds love. In the face of danger, Kanoid must protect the kingdom while risk losing the people dearest to his heart.