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It's AD 72 Rome, and Emperor Vesparian refuses to elevate sometime sleuth Marcus Didius Falco to the middle rank. Yet hope springs eternal, so when Vespasian's chief spy offers Falco an assignment in

NAME: Emily Beale RANK: Captain MISSION: Fly undercover to prevent the assassination of the First Lady, posing as her executive pilot. NAME: Mark Henderson, code name Viper RANK: Major MISSION: Under

Time is running out for Grey and his squad. While they consistently rank in the top twenty players stuck in Fortnite Battle Royale, they need to be the top five to escape virtual reality and go home.

While trying to move up in rank on the streets of Flint, Michigan, Malek deals with jealousy on his own team, while Halleigh discovers that the people holding her back might be the same ones that can

Players immediately learn how to play bridge in one easy reading!This primer is written so that any rank beginner of novice can learn the basics of bridge and immediately play the game on a competent

Designed to arrange matches of rank and affluence, the powerful Ministry of Marriage has no interest in love. But when does the heart ever play by the rules? Lady Rosamund Westruther has no objection

Learn How To Master CrochetThe Ultimate Guide to Learning DIY Crocheting in 30 Minutes or Less!Learn how to crochet in minutes. In this book, you are going to learn what items are best suited for croc

Achieving nearly everything his heart desires, including the rank of Pit Master, Jakkin hopes to obtain the last of his wishes in the retrieval of his missing Akki, for whom he embarks on a daring res

Originating in Japan, the art of manga is now a worldwide phenomenon, using a distinctive style to portray everything from romance to science fiction. In this title you'll learn the techniques used in

It’s A.D. 76 during the reign of Vespasian, and Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman “informer,” has achieved much in his life. He’s joined the equestrian rank, allowing him to marry

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith The Warded Man and The Desert Spear, Peter V. Brett surged to the front rank of contemporary fantasy, standing alongside giants in the field such as George R. R. Martin,

Derivedfrom the idea that all drawing is based upon a simple construction of lines and shapes, this exciting guide teaches aspiring artists how to draw popular subjects. In this collection, art

These are tense times between Britain and her American colonies. In Boston, tea has been dumped in the harbor and revolution is brewing in the streets. Militias are drilling in town squares and all ar

This ultimate survival guide transports you back in time to the golden age of pirates, when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard made the rules.Find out if you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades—if you dare!Think fast! You’ve been transported back in time to the golden age of piracy, a time when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard make the rules. Do you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades—and live to tell the tale? If not, you might just find yourself in the midst of a murderous mutiny or marooned on a deserted island!In this handy guide, you’ll learn how to prepare for such pitfalls—or avoid them entirely! You’ll find a rogue’s gallery to help you recognize the most fearsome pirates (so you can stay out of their way or outsmart them!); maps of key pirate locales, including hideaways; tips on how to talk like a pirate; what to do if you fall overboard; and much more.

"A towering epic to rank with Douglas Preston's Blasphemy and Michael Crichton's Prey... Pandemic drought, skyrocketing oil prices, dwindling energy supplies and wars of water scarcity threaten the pl

Name: Claudia Jean Casperson Rank: Captain, SOAR - 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Motto: Night Stalkers Don't QuitName: Michael Gibson Rank: Colonel, Delta Force - Special Force

Every super hero has a power, be it super strength, mind control, special gadgets or super speed. In this book you'll not only discover how to draw original heroes in their unique costumes, but also h

We are a nation of animal lovers, and what better way to capture the spirit of your beloved pet than to capture them in a work of art? Taking care to illustrate the best ways to capture the images of

On a diplomatic mission to the planet Andor, Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-E bear witness to the rank devastation resulting from the Borg invasion. With the reproductive issues that h

"What would it be like to live in the Viking age? This book introduces readers to daily life as a Viking warrior in ancient Norway, from early training to Viking raids"--Provided by publisher.

Fly high in the skies of your imagination with How to Draw Birds. This fun and practical book gives you many artists' techniques to help improve your drawings. From 3D shading to color mixing, you

From the Desk of the How-To Junkie for the "Critical Thinking Junkie":Howdy friend, who wants "to develop critical thinking,"In the old days where famous Greek philosophers - like Socrates, Plato, and

Are your estates in order? Can you recite poetry, or sing, or play a lute? Have you had your hair cut, squire? Are you sitting comfortably in all that armor? Will you perform your duties with honor an

At the age of five, Takeshi joins the other youngsters in a samurai's castle to train as a noble fighter. Join him in action as he fires arrows while riding on horseback and defeats three foes in bare

"Why are some things hard to push? Read this book to find out about how pushing makes things move. Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetiti

You know you were born to rule! But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next Princess. This illustrated book will groom you for your all-important i

There’s nothing in the world to match taking a thrilling ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle—except maybe learning to draw one of these steel, rubber, leather, and chrome beauties! From

In each playful spread of this read-aloud bedtime book, parents are ready to put their kids to bed — but these youngsters just happen to be dinosaurs! And though they may stomp and slam their tails a

"Which things move slowly? Read this book to find out about how and why things move slowly. Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetitive text

"What makes something move fast? Read this book to find out about how and why things move quickly. Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetiti

The objects unearthed in 1939 from an Anglo-Saxon ship-burial at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, rank among the most splendid treasures in the collection of the British Museum. Bringing together fine craftsmansh

Beginning Still Life teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started in drawing with graphite pencil. From choosing paper and pencils to basic pencil techniques to composition and

In Hiccup the Viking's misadventures, the stakes have never been higher, and it's friend versus foe to decide the fate of the world. In this, the penultimate title in the amazing story arc that began

Ho ho ho! America's bestselling dinosaur series celebrates Christmas in an engaging board book overflowing with humor and joy!From decorating the tree to wrapping presents, little dinosaurs love to ce

The adventures continue for the young assistants to the best monster catcher in Victorian London! In this exciting conclusion to the trilogy begun withHow to Catch a Bogle, Ned becomes

Dive deep into the world of sea creatures with this fun and practical drawing book for beginners. From 3D shading to color mixing, these simple techniques are the building blocks for perfect pictures. Whether you are shocked by sharks or wowed by whales, pick up a pencil and seek inspiration in this beautifully illustrated book that teaches you how to draw sea creatures from scratch.

In the year 2145...after disobeying a direct order, former special ops Marine Lieutenant John Kane found himself stripped of his rank and reassignedto the "U.S. Space Marines" -- the private army of

Most 9th grade math, or "Algebra 1," textbooks are structured in such a way that students find it extremely difficult to apply pertinent mathematical concepts and skills to the solving of word problem

The sequel to the New York Times bestselling Princeps follows magical hero Quaeryt as he leads history's first Imager fighting force into war. Given the rank of subcommander by his wife's brother, Lor