The vikings were among the most fascinating and influential peoples of the medieval world. Originating from scandinavia, they became famous for their longships, daring raids, skilled warriors, and remarkable journeys across europe and beyond. Yet the viking story goes far deeper than warfare.They were also traders, explorers, farmers, craftsmen, settlers, and storytellers who helped shape the history and culture of many regions.This topic explores the rise ...

We all have secret lives. And we are all pretty good at keeping them secret.With simplicity and great beauty, Currawalli Street reveals the echoes between past and present through the story of one ordinary street and its families, from the pre-war innocence of early 1914 to the painful and grim consequences of the Vietnam War.In 1914, Thomas, the young rector, questions his faith and falls in love; his sister Janet, a dutiful spinster, hides a surprising s...

“A happy partner to the work of Deighton, Archer, and le Carré... carried on craftily understated prose that approaches cold poetry… a first-class novel." (Booklist, starred review)Racing between London and Moscow, Kazakstan and the Caymans, The Silent Oligarch reveals a sinister unexplored world where the wealthy buy the justice they want—and the silence they need. Here private spy agencies duel for dominance, governments eagerly defer to the hig...

The true story of an extraordinary friendshipIn the summer of 1992, Christopher Morgan, a farmer, joined a penfriend scheme whose aim was to give prisoners a window on the world. He was allocated Tom Shannon, a lifer, inside for murder. Through their correspondence, a strong and honest friendship developed between the two men whose lives were poles apart.Never intended for publication, the authenticity of these letters is all the more powerful and convincing. Whilst portray...

**Do You want to discover more about yourself for self-awareness and personal growth?Would you like to know how to understand others better for success in relationships and at the workplace? If so, read on...**Being able to know oneself better on why they think, feel and act a certain way offer many benefits because not only does this boost one's personal success, it could also improve on their relationship with others.And while personality tests such as the Myers-B...

**Do You want to discover more about yourself for self-awareness and personal growth?Would you like to know how to understand others better for success in relationships and at the workplace? If so, read on...**Being able to know oneself better on why they think, feel and act a certain way offer many benefits because not only does this boost one's personal success, it could also improve on their relationship with others.And while personality tests such as the Myers-B...

"Terrific news for fans of first-class thrillers." --Maureen Corrigan, NPR.orgA murder in a Tehran hotel leaves the London art world spinning. The deceased, beloved at home as a proud dealer in antiquities, now stands accused of smuggling artifacts out of Iran for sale in the West. But despite the triumphal announcements of the secret police, there is something perhaps too tidy in the official report—given that no artifacts have been recovered, no smuggling history...

An unlikely hero dives into the chaos and madness of Russia and Georgia’s deadly covert conflict, in this rapid-fire tale of corporate espionage gone awryThe acclaimed author of The Silent Oligarch and The Jackal’s Share, Christopher Morgan Jones returns to a murky world where corporate spies and government agents battle far from the public eye. Focusing on Georgia, a mountainous republic dominated and threatened by its neighbor Russia, Morgan Jon...

"OH, NO," SAID HEIDI. "IT'S THAT PIRATE AGAIN." IT SURE IS. Newly-independent readers will welcome the pirate's return.Billy and Heidi were walking to school when they heard the strangest sound. An odd bus stopped beside them, the door clattered open, and out leaped the pirate. "Great claws of crab! Didn't you get my letter? I told you I was coming." "A letter?" said Billy. "When did you send it?" "Ten minutes ago," said the pirate. "Not to worry--you're here now. And so am I. Now H...

The remarkable story of those who battled to save the palaces, not just during and after the war, but during the Revolution and the harsh times that followed.

'Who is the captain of this here fish finger house?'Billy was in his tree house when the treasure map blew in and then his sister, Heidi, called, 'There's a pirate at our door! And a pig.' Well, the pirate stomped down the hallway and wanted to know what sort of a ship this was, and where the sails were, and which way to the galley. And then he sat in Dad's chair, pulled a spoon from his pocket and said,'Where's my porridge?'So, hoist the ...

An anthology of original stories based on the dark fantasy, role-playing video game series from BioWare.Ancient horrors. Marauding invaders. Powerful mages. And a world that refuses to stay fixed. Welcome to Thedas. From the stoic Grey Wardens to the otherworldly Mortalitasi necromancers, from the proud Dalish elves to the underhanded Antivan Crow assassins, Dragon Age is filled with monsters, magic, and memorable characters making their way through a dang...