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The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan - poet, diplomat, soldier - until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever.

Les Vikings déferlent sur les mers pour tout piller sur leur passage. Pictavia n'est pas épargnée. Pour sauver son royaume, le roi n'a d'autre choix que conclure un pacte avec les envahisseurs du nord. Quelques années plus tard, de grandes voiles assombrissent les côtes pour reprendre cette princesse picte qui leur a été promise. Unique héritière du trône, Nola ne sait pas encore qu'elle doit épouser un homme qu'elle ne connaît pas. Enlevée par ces barbares, elle va devoir apprendre à vivre avec ce Viking qui ne cesse de la tourmenter.

Se découvrir à travers les autres ! Un conjoint, des amis, des collègues, ou de parfaits inconnus : nous croisons en une seule journée le chemin de plusieurs personnes... Comment transformer durablement notre vie et celle de notre entourage grâce à ces rencontres quotidiennes ? Dans ce livre audio aujourd'hui devenu un best-seller, Kay Pollak dispense conseils et exercices pour oser sortir de notre zone de confort et interagir avec autrui, afin de bénéficier de magnifiques échanges et leçons de vie.

Working women today are better educated and more well-qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason is confidence.

Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition - with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business - Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in".

Tout a commencé par un mensonge. Un tout petit mensonge... Jane et Marnie sont inséparables depuis l'enfance. Et si Jane avait été honnête depuis le début - si elle n'avait pas menti cette toute première fois -, alors peut-être que les choses auraient pu tourner autrement. Peut-être que le mari de sa meilleure amie serait encore en vie.

In The Wandering Fire, college students Dave, Paul, Kim, Kevin, and Jennifer return to the magical land of Fionavar to battle the minions of Rakoth Maugrim. But this time, Jennifer is pregnant with a god's baby - one destined to "take the longest road" of any child ever born.

Eight of the nine Palm provinces of the Peninsula have been overcome by warrior sorcerers Brandin and Alberico. But the sorcerers don't know that a small band of survivors is plotting their removal. With tensions mounting, the sorcerers become increasingly at odds as each decides where his own path - and that of the land - should truly lie.

A fun-filled Farscape fancast in which a longtime fan introduces his bestie to the marvel that is Farscape, the science fiction masterpiece from the Jim Henson Company. Gonzo sci-fi, cantankerous creatures, rollicking adventures and stunning production design all seen through fresh eyes and passionate geekery and discussed with cheeky wit and abiding love. You can leave us a tip on patreon.com/SoFarscape, and we're @SoFarscape on Twitter and Facebook — prepare for Starburst!

Peter Kay returns with his most entertaining autobiography yet! The Collector’s Edition: The first hardback print run will feature an exclusive foiled board design. Order now to avoid missing out! ‘Think of this autobiography as a twelve-month subscription to my memories and meanderings...

Crispin is a mosaicist, a layer of bright tiles. Still grieving for the family he lost to the plaque, he lives only for his arcane craft. But an imperial summons from Valerius the Trakesian to Sarantium, the most magnificent place in the world, is difficult to resist. In a world half-wild and tangled with magic, a journey to Sarantium means a walk into destiny. Bearing with him a deadly secret and a Queen's seductive promise, guarded only by his own wits and a talisman from an alchemist's treasury, Crispin sets out for the fabled city. Along the way he will encounter a great beast.

The personal memoir of a manic depressive and an authority on the subject describes the onset of the illness during her teenage years and her determined journey through the realm of available treatments.

The finance sector of Western economies is too large and attracts too many of the smartest college graduates. Financialization over the past three decades has created a structure that lacks resilience and supports absurd volumes of trading. The finance sector devotes too little attention to the search for new investment opportunities and the stewardship of existing ones, and far too much to secondary-market dealing in existing assets. Regulation has contributed more to the problems than the solutions.

The death of legendary jazz trumpeter Joss Moody exposes an extraordinary secret. Unbeknown to all but his wife Millie, Joss was a woman living as a man. The discovery is most devastating for their adopted son, Colman, whose bewildered fury brings the press to the doorstep and sends his grieving mother to the sanctuary of a remote Scottish village. Winner of the Guardian Fiction Prize, Trumpet by Jackie Kay is a starkly beautiful modern classic about the lengths to which people will go for love.

A spark of revolution lights up the air. Dissatisfied with rampant banditry eating away at their livelihoods, the kingdom's farmers have gathered in protest at the Wessin Bridge, all the while a mysterious pale knight lurks in the shadows. Faced with the greatest peril imaginable, Juliette Contzen, 3rd Princess and the only adventurer not to be permanently napping in a bar, bravely strives forth to placate the peasantry.

This is Going to Hurt was the publishing phenomenon of the century, read by many millions, loved by at least fifty of them, and adapted into a major TV series. But it was only part of the story. By turns hilarious, heartbreaking and humbling, Undoctored is about what happens when a doctor hangs...

The author of The Far Pavilions returns us once again to the vast, intoxicating romance of India under the British Raj. Shadow of the Moon is the story of Winter de Ballesteros, a beautiful English heiress come home to her beloved India. It is also the tale of Captain Alex Randall, her protector, who aches to possess her. Forged in the fires of a war that threatens to topple an empire, their tale is the saga of a desperate and unforgettable love that consumes all in its thrall.

Witches, warlocks, Norse Gods and historical Viking battles, a teenage necromancer and a cursed ceremonial sword with a strange influence over its possessors. A Family Saga.

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a young lady’s guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior. Some of the...