The body of Wade Franks hangs from a gargoyle in Old Town, bathed in the harsh glow of the spring Blood moon. Terrible, bloody wounds cover his body and it’s clear he didn’t give up without a fight. B
A beautiful young elven sorceress flees for her life in a dark world where magic is forbidden and elves live as slaves. Watching her are the Order of Witch-Hunters; the corrupt organisation that rule
They escaped Pittsburgh before it became a war zone and are adjusting to life without electricity. Between their survival skills and bartering at Old Bill's Trading Post, they should be ready to wait
Spanning more than two thousand years, from the first emperor, buried with his terra-cotta army in the third century BC, to Puyi, the four-year-old last emperor, here is the entire history of China to
Here are all the rulers and dynasties of Egypt presented in chronological order, from Narmer, who first united the lands along the Nile, to Cleopatra some 3,000 years later. The biographical portraits
Did you know there used to be a resort hotel in Manhattan, and its customers enjoyed sunbathing on the beach along the East River? Did you know there used to be an Egyptian temple-style reservoir on t
The gladiators were among the most celebrated figures in the Roman Empire, entertaining huge audiences by fighting wild animals—and each other—to the death. Now children can discover what their life w
All ye young mateys, enter if ye dare the cutthroat, ruthless world of pirates! This fascinating guide introduces you to some of the most infamous brigands of the high seas, including the real figures
When Superstorm Nicole hits the entire U.S. eastern seaboard at once, the Eastern Power Grid fails and plunges half of the country into a complete blackout--no power, no phones, and no cellphones. Hos
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institut
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institut
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institut
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institut
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institut
The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Institut
How would you go about making a mummy? This beautifully illustrated and fascinating book transports young readers more than 3,000 years back in time so they can see how the ancient Egyptians created m
Did you know that Central Park was built on Seneca Village, a community of modest farms, also known as a safe haven for runaway slaves? Did you know Washington Square Park used to be a potter’s field?
Finishing her business with Yukio in Las Vegas, Storm hitches a flight home. But unbeknownst to her, she's got some stowaways in her carry-on luggage: vengeful assassins armed to the teeth! And they i
Thief. Goddess. Headmistress. Queen. The X-Man called Storm has always defied a single ti tle. And her desire to better the world has never been limited to only her own kind. On an ongoing mission to
Lyla Summers hates men. Okay, maybe hate is a strong word … Lyla intensely dislikes men. Her father has let her down her whole life. Her brother betrayed her in the worst way possible. And her past re
As an unspeakable evil surfaces, the only hope lies in the least likely of places! The world has become lawless, and warring clans populate the streets of every town.
The lives of tsars famous and infamous are covered in a lively series of biographical portraits stretching from the late fifteenth to the early twentieth centuries. Discover the facts behind the reput
The Roman Republic was one of the most civilized societies in the ancient world, ruled by elected officials whose power was checked by a constitution so well crafted that it inspired the founding fath
Behind the ancient cities of the Maya and their abandoned artworks lie the turbulent stories of their ruling dynasties. One of the world''s greatest and most powerful civilizations, the Maya experienc
For nearly two thousand years the popes have not only shaped the course of one of the world''s great religions but have also played a part-sometimes a dominant part-in the history of Europe. Martyrs,
Covering a span of 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors—the physical and spiritual founders of the nation—through the united monarchy u
