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"Caius ist ein Dummkopf" steht eines Morgens an einer Wand des Minervatempels. Wer immer das geschrieben hat, muss dafür bestraft werden. War es wirklich Rufus, mit dem sich Caius kurz zuvor gestritten hatte? Es ist seine Handschrift, doch Rufus bestreitet die Tat. Gibt es einen Zusammenhang mit dem Einbruch in die Xanthosschule? Caius und seine Freunde ermitteln und enttarnen dabei einen großen Betrüger.

The problem with the devil isn’t that he's evil; the problem is that he's charming. When a violent, decades-long feud between two powerful men comes to a head in the small settlement of Bladestay, Colorado, cunning resident Theo Creed must use her wits to stay alive. Disguising herself as a young boy, seventeen-year-old Theo bluffs her way into the inner circle of August Gains, the magnetic leader of the violent gang that has descended on her town. But the deeper Theo gets into the con, the more she starts to question her loyalties.

The Legal Lackey, Book 3 of the Walking Y Saga. Running from the law, Malvin Wolf, Esquire, teams up with his old friend, Senator Bell. Using his unorthodox skills, Malvin creates wanted evidence and manufactures precedents to hang the foreman, lock up the orphans, and destroy Woody to make the ranch land in the Senator’s lap. But Hardy’s dumb colored cook act gives Woody’s crew warning. Tony attacks both Senator Bell and Judge Hawthorne revolver bared in the middle of the night. Jennifer lashes out using tricks drummed into her head by her Uncle, John Keegan.

After the deadly trick of the Wooden Horse and the destruction of Troy, the hero Aeneas sets sail with a small number of refugees to find a new homeland. Among those travelling with him are Nisus and Euryalus. Only boys when they flee their burning city, they are teens by the time they reach their destination. During their seven-year quest the two have trained to be warriors, and formed an unbreakable bond. Now, united by a desire to prove their bravery, the two friends decide to go on a daring night raid through a sleeping camp of hostile warriors.

Based on a true story, “Takeall: Light of Legacy – Book One: Carrying the Torch” is a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. This first book of the series is set against the backdrop of a segregated era, it follows a young boy navigating the challenges of growing up while grappling with dyslexia and a debilitating stutter. These struggles, often a source of ridicule, become a foundation for his strength as he learns to turn perceived weaknesses into profound abilities.

At sixteen, Kate would be happy just to blend in with her Mystic Water peers, but she has “a cursed fate,” her mama says. Kate can see the future, which makes being like everybody else nearly impossible. In spite of her special gift, Kate is forbidden to alter the future in any way, no matter what she sees. Her only chance at living a somewhat normal life is to drink lavender tea, the only remedy that stops the visions.

Edward Kim memiliki kemampuan memahami semua tulisan, bahkan dari bahasa yang belum pernah dia dengar sebelumnya, melalui sentuhan. Dia seperti Batu Rosetta berjalan. Kemampuannya itu akhirnya dia gunakan untuk mendapatkan uang dengan membantu seorang profesor di British Museum. Tiba-tiba seorang pria asing datang menemuinya dan memintanya memecahkan sebuah teka-teki. Teka-teki yang berisi rahasia dari zaman Renaissance dan petunjuk pelaku suatu pembunuhan.

A sleepy village. An idyllic location. A new friend group. Hidden societies. Sacred objects. Ancient mysteries. The lust for power. The right to rule. The conflict between the two. They're all brought together by the trigger event of a hit-and-run outside Beaver Row Books that doesn't appear to be an accident. The incident pulls fifteen-year-old twins, June and July Eagles, and their friends into a world of mystery, intrigue, and adventure they'd never before imagined. But also a world of stories of beauty and meaning. And true love.

Denmark, 870 AD. Yrsa knows her place in the village of Mimir’s Stool. Though she was born with a crooked foot, she’s never let anyone underestimate her; after all, she’s the daughter of Toke the helmsman and granddaughter of the fearsome warrior Gudrun the Torch (who, according to legend, stood before the walls of Paris, splattered in the blood of Frankish warriors). And no one else in the village shares her ability to see what the Norns, the three weavers who live under the roots of Yggdrasil, the world tree, and craft people’s fates, have in store for them.

This book is a middle school literary fiction novella (that welcomes all ages) about a young girl and her grandfather who happens to be a Vietnam Vet.

Edith still has much to learn about the art of ruling a kingdom, but when her parents, sisters, and mentor are murdered, she is faced with the much harder challenge of staying alive long enough to get her revenge.

Ethel Rosenberg's story is seldom told and not widely known. What tends to be told is the life of a convicted spy who was killed for her beliefs, a victim of social injustice. Barbara Krasner pays tribute to this complex and misunderstood woman and lets her sing—sing out about her childhood, her dreams to perform on stage, her love for a college boy with shared ideals, her tender love for her husband and sons, and her deep love for what she felt was right for her country and the world.

Mit aufgebundenen Helmen und hocherhobenen Speeren nahten die beiden Kämpfer auf ihren Streitrossen der Stelle der Schranken, wo der König mit der Königin saß. Hier verneigten sie sich und baten den König noch einmal, das Gottesurteil zwischen ihnen stattfinden zu lassen. Der König nickte Gewähr; die Trompeten schmetterten, die Ritter banden sich die Helme zu und sprengten jeder an ein Ende des weiten Platzes, um auf das gegebene Zeichen der Kampfrichter aufeinander los zu stürzen.

Der Kaiser Konstantin von Kostenopel war ein griesgrämiger und bärbeißiger Tyrann. Die Kaiserin, seine Gemahlin, und seine schöne Tochter Oda hatten viel unter den üblen Launen und unter dem Zorn des bösen Kaisers zu leiden. Wenn etwas nicht nach seinem Willen ging, dann ergrimmte Kaiser Konstantin und brüllte in seinem Zorn fast ebenso wie der zahme Löwe, den er immer als Wächter bei sich hatte. Wehe, wenn der Zorn des Königs erst bis zum Gebrüll gekommen war und der Löwe mitbrüllte.

Ger, der König des Irenlandes war gestorben. Witwe wurde seine Gattin Ute, und beider Sohn Siegband besteig den Königsthron des Irenlandes. Sieben Fürsten mit viertausend Recken waren untertan dem jungen Könige. Unter all diesen Recken aber war im Kampf-Spiel der beste Jung-Siegband, des Landes König. Als nun die Trauerzeit vorüber war, mahnte Frau Ute ihren königlichen Sohn, nach den Sitten des Landes ein Weib zu freien. Genug Trauer sei im Lande gewesen, und in Freude sollte sich der Schmerz verkehren.

Los chicos de Huaxia sueñan con ser emparejados con una chica para poder convertirse en pilotos de crisálidas, los gigantes mecanizados que se usan para luchar contra las criaturas que acechan al otro lado de la Gran Muralla. El mayor honor para una chica de Huaxia es que la seleccionen como piloto-concubina, aunque esto signifique una muerte segura. Cuando su hermana muere en una crisálida, Zetian le toma el relevo para vengarla.

El poder es embriagador, como el primer amor puede dejarte sin aliento. Desde su nacimiento, la princesa Beatrice lo posee. La princesa Samantha nació con menos. Algunos, como Nina González, se sienten atraídos por él. Otros se abrirán camino para conseguirlo. Sí, estamos pensando en tí, Daphne Deighton. Mientras América intenta acostumbrarse a ver a una mujer en el trono... Beatrice lidia con todo lo que perdió cuando ganó la corona; Samantha está ocupada haciendo honor a su fama de princesa fiestera.

Eine Begegnung, die dein Leben verändert "Ihr seid mein engster Vertrauter. Worum ich Euch bitte, darf niemand erfahren." Kjar ist Leibwächter der Königin. Sie befiehlt ihm, einen Jungen namens Jorin in ihre Festung zu holen. Kjar tritt die weite Reise nur widerwillig an: Mit Kindern kann er nichts anfangen. Warum nur hat die Königin ihm befohlen, Jorin zu ihr zu bringen? Und wieso hängt ein Königswächter am Galgen, als Kjar aus der Festung reitet? Tauche ein in ein spannendes Mittelalter-Abenteuer mit Helden, die ans Herz wachsen.

For siblings Henrietta and Clifton Nichols, life in colonial Savannah is happy and quiet. Their childhood is idyllic. But when beautiful but willful Henrietta dreams of marrying into high society, Clifton takes it upon himself to protect her from the philandering man who has set his sights on her.

Stepping Over Rooftops is the historical tale of a young Italian nurse trainee’s journey into adulthood as she works alongside patients, teachers, and other students to contribute to the promise of America through healthcare.