Paradoxes of Defence was first published in London in1599. It was written by George Silver, an English gentleman, who was appalled at the influx of Italian rapier fencing into England, and set out his arguments in favour of the traditional English weapons: the short sword, the short staff, the forrest bill, the morris pike, and all manner of additional arms such as daggers, bucklers, and targes. He rails against the fashionable new style on the grounds that it is both dangerous to the prac...

Paradoxes of Defence was first published in London in1599. It was written by George Silver, an English gentleman, who was appalled at the influx of Italian rapier fencing into England, and set out his arguments in favour of the traditional English weapons: the short sword, the short staff, the forrest bill, the morris pike, and all manner of additional arms such as daggers, bucklers, and targes. He rails against the fashionable new style on the grounds that it is both dangerous to the prac...

To save the life of the young woman, Miao Juzheng, Old Lao is forced to sell her to the Portuguese, but fate would have her not as an exotic slave in Lisbon or Madrid, but as a special guest of Sir Walter Raleigh in London.Appointed as guardian and protector, the Sword Master, George Silver, soon finds out that his charge is extra ordinary, especially when Miao's peculiar abilities begin to manifest. Although her albinism has limited her physical sight, her spiritual sight is what ...

Paradoxes of Defence was first published in London in 1599. It was written by George Silver, an English gentleman, who was appalled at the influx of Italian rapier fencing into England, and set out his arguments in favour of the traditional English weapons: the short sword, the short staff, the forrest bill, the morris pike, and all manner of additional arms such as daggers, bucklers, and targes. He rails against the fashionable new style on the grounds that it is both dangerous to the pra...

Two girls struggle with their dark family heritage in this lush historical fantasy perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Kendare Blake.As debutantes in 1890s New York City, cousins Dacia and Lou knew little about their mysterious Romanian relatives, the Florescus. Now, upon turning seventeen, the girls must journey to Romania--a journey that seems to be both reward and punishment--to meet their cousins and their tyrant of a grandmother and to learn the secrets of...

In the third book of New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's enchanting Twelve Dancing Princesses series, Red Riding Hood meets Robin Hood in a story of love, danger, and rebellion.When Petunia, the youngest of King Gregor's twelve dancing daughters, is invited to visit an elderly friend in the neighboring country of Westfalin, she welcomes the change of scenery. But to reach Westfalin, Petunia must venture through a forest ...

Silver Universe explores the topic of aging through an interdisciplinary lens while promoting their new idea of “active living” which incorporates exercise alongside a healthy diet and the implementation of disease prevention. The diverse group of contributors shed light on the connections between the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of aging. From psychology (both clinical and social), through neurology, neurogenetics, gerontology, nutrition, economics, communicatio...

Power answers power.‎‎When Elara survived the night her village burned, she thought the worst of her fate had passed. She was wrong.‎‎Summoned to the royal palace under mysterious circumstances, Elara finds herself thrust into a world of glittering courts, dangerous politics, and whispered prophecies. Two princes stand at the heart of it all — Darius, bold and fiercely loyal, an...

Rising from a Missouri boyhood and meager prospecting success to owning the most productive copper, silver, and gold mines in the world and being elected a United States senator, George Hearst (1820–91) spent decades veering between the heights of prosperity and the depths of financial ruin. In George Hearst: Silver King of the Gilded Age, Matthew Bernstein captures Hearst’s ascent, casting light on his actions during the Civil War, his tempestuous marriage to his cousin Phoebe, h...

This sequel to The Silver Helmet brings 'An era of peace' To the clans of the Redron Sea.However, a new threat appears on the horizon in the form of a mighty Viking force from the Stalanger Fjord led by an evil earl, Stenfeld the Red. When drought destroys the crops in his fields the earl casts his envious eyes towards the prosperous people that were cast out many generations ago. He plans a full-scale invasion.The Silver helmet has been stolen by agents of the earl and now...

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In "The Silver Canyon," Fenn likely tells the story of a canyon rumored to contain a rich deposit of silver ore. The novel may follow the adventures of characters who seek to uncover the silver treasure hidden within the canyon and the challenges they face along the way.The narrative is expected to be filled with elements of adventure, suspense, and danger as the characters navigate the rugged terrain of the canyon, confront natural obstacles, and contend with other individuals who may als...