Books with author A.K. Alexander

From the depths of the earth, death will rise.A burial crypt dating back to the Great Plague of London in 1665 has been opened, and an infection is unleashed upon the nation.With the death toll rising and the government remaining quiet, Charity, a local radio station presenter, and Paul, a scientist, take it into their own hands to reveal the truth and find a cure.Plague Pit is a chilling horror-thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It was previously published under the pseudonym Mark Ronson.Marc Alexander is a former Fleet Street journalist and a consultant editor of Heritage Magazine. For many years he contributed a regular history column to Majesty magazine. His books include Enchanted Britain, The Outrageous Queens, Haunted Churches and Abbeys of Britain, Royal Murder and A Companion to the Royal Heritage of Britain. Marc lives in London.

Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews, The Library of Ever is an instant classic for middle grade readers and booklovers everywhere—an adventure across time and space, as a young girl becomes a warrior for the forces of knowledge.With her parents off traveling the globe, Lenora is bored, bored, bored—until she discovers a secret doorway into the ultimate library. Mazelike and reality-bending, the library contains all the universe’s wisdom. Every book ever written, and every fact ever known, can be found within its walls. And Lenora becomes its newly appointed Fourth Assistant Apprentice Librarian. She rockets to the stars, travels to a future filled with robots, and faces down a dark nothingness that wants to destroy all knowledge. To save the library, Lenora will have to test her limits and uncover secrets hidden among its shelves. An Imprint BookAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthOne of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of the Year“Unusually clever.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Zeno Alexander's The Library of Ever reads like someone mixed Neil Gaiman with Chris Grabenstein, then threw in an extra dash of charm. Reading it is like getting lost in an entire library full of books, and never wanting to leave!”—James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series“Full of whimsy and pluck, The Library of Ever is a total delight!”—Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author

He was his era’s most wanted man, leaving behind him a string of mutilated victims that terrified the world. Yet despite a wealth of tantalizing evidence—eyewitnesses who saw him with his victims, his taunting letters to police, and forensic evidence gathered from the dead—he has never been conclusively unmasked. Alexander Kennedy gives a compact, readable overview of the Ripper saga, examining the killings from every side. Here we experience the desperate race of police to stop the Ripper before he strikes again, and the role of newspapers in shaping the Ripper legend. We look at each of the so-called “canonical” murders, and also the possibility that the Ripper might have killed more women than generally realized. And then we chase down the many answers to the most burning question of all: Whodunit? Both novices and hardcore “Ripperologists” will appreciate Alexander Kennedy’s fresh, insightful take on history’s most iconic killer. "One day men will look back and say I gave birth to the twentieth century" - Jack the Ripper Buy Now to Discover: The Ripper’s taunting correspondence with police—and the possibility that it was a hoax.The role of Queen Victoria in the Ripper investigation.How the Ripper murders led to the birth of “profiling.”The tragic histories of the Ripper’s victims.The evidence for and against each of the prime suspects in the murders.Famous men accused of the Ripper murders, including Lewis Carroll, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Prince Albert Victor.Modern day investigations into the killings by mystery author Patricia Cornwell and others. Buy Now and Read the True Story of Jack the Ripper... Thank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!

High quality and brilliantly colorful baby first 12 months book. This baby first coloring book is specially designed for preschool prep activity learning. Age range 0-3 years. Teaching baby colors just got easier for parents and baby sitters.What you will find inside the book:• 2 sets of 25 unique designs, so there is one spare of each design, for sharing or starting again.• 50 coloring pages in total, on single side pages, with a variety of cute animals, thick and thin lines drawing.• Age appropriate drawing for pre-school and elementary age kids under 2-4 years – Lion, Giraffe, Leopard, Beer, Tiger, Kangaroo, Duck, Owl, Eagle, Fox, Penguin, Goat, Hedgehog, Horse, Parrot, Chameleon and Dinosaur.• A nice large format (8.5 x 11 inches) for small hands to enjoy.Activities such as coloring will improve your child's pencil grip, as well as helping them to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination.,Order your copy today and color me happy with your baby.

Dig Deeper into the Vast Realm of Astrological Wisdom!To unlock your potential, this astrology guide interprets the planets, signs, houses, aspects, and transits in your natal chart as keys to your life purpose. Armed with this self-awareness, Astrology: A Guide to Zodiac Sign Compatibility in Love, Friendships, and Career offers guided, developmental exercises and tactics to successfully navigate the trials and obstacles in alignment with your sign.This book will teach you the meaning and significance of the planets in astrology, how to read the astrological chart and a detailed breakdown of each birth sign, horoscope and zodiac sign.Inside this book, you’ll discover: An introduction to Astrology and Psychology that offers a basic understanding of astrology and its evolution into a field of self-help and psychology.Zodiac readings that provide in-depth explanation of the personality traits associated with every sign.The healing affirmations designed to help you release your positive energy and strengthen the qualities that can bring you true happinessPersonal growth exercises that include soul-searching shamanic meditations, strategies to address obstacles associated with each sign, journaling prompts, and more!By the end of this book you will have a full understanding of what astrology is, how it works, how to read star signs and most importantly how to read your birth sign as well as your family and friends signs. You will learn from a master of the subjectThis book provides the compatibility between every sign and dispenses advice about health, money, lifestyle, and romance, while also offering advice on dealing with the negative aspects of each sign.Click “Add to Cart” to receive your book instantly!

Thomas Jefferson is justly remembered as one of the great presidents of American history. Yet his greatest accomplishments--the Louisiana Purchase, the First Barbary War, the Lewis and Clark expedition--almost all came in his first term in office. His second term saw a sharp reversal of fortunes, as catastrophe engulfed the nation and Jefferson slunk out of office, never to play a role in public affairs again. While always giving a great man his due, this new biography explores the darker side of Jefferson's political legacy, examining how the flaws in both his personality and ideology led the nation to the brink of war and dissolution. It tells how Jefferson tossed aside legal norms in his pursuit of rival judges and his own vice president, and how his 1807 Embargo Act devastated the national economy, heightened section divisions, and made a subsequent war with Great Britain all but inevitable. Only when we understand the damage that Jefferson did to America, as well as his many achievements, can we begin to grapple with the complex legacy of our nation's most complex president."The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas JeffersonBuy Now and Read the True Story of Thomas Jefferson...Thank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!

Dolley and James Madison were America's original “power couple. “The nation’s most underrated Founding Father, James was everywhere in the early republic. He passed the nation’s first religious freedom law, and did more than any other man to draft and ratify our Constitution. Even today, judges parse each word of his Bill of Rights to determine the constitutionality of abortion, gun control, campaign finance reform, the death penalty, and other hot-button topics. After sparking the creation of the Federalist Party with his Constitution, he then revised his views and became the first leader of the Democratic-Republicans, pioneering the modern two-party system. Meanwhile, his wife Dolley became a major power broker in her own right, mastering unofficial channels and the politics of high society to become a vital unifying force—one that probably tipped the close presidential election of 1812.This groundbreaking joint biography traces James and Dolley’s lives apart as well as together, through war and peace, from the glories of ratification to the blunders of the 1807 embargo. Through Alexander Kennedy's intimate portraits of both husband and wife, we discover anew how these extraordinary individuals united their talents to shape and unify the fragile young nation. "It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business." - Dolley MadisonBuy Now to Discover: The true story of Dolley rescuing George Washington’s painting from the British.The backroom deals that made the US Constitution possible.The unique, lifelong partnership of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.James’s bitter rivalry with Alexander Hamilton.Dolley’s role in defusing an international incident that might have led to war.Discussion of the Madisons’ views on slavery, including the oral tradition that James had an illegitimate child with one of his slaves.The major battles of the War of 1812, America’s “Second War of Independence”.Buy Now and Read the True Story of Dolley and James Madison...Thank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!

The greatest poet of the eighteenth century deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of poetry. Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Alexander Pope, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Pope's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the poems* Features all three versions of the major text THE DUNCIAD, appearing for the first time in digital print* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Easily locate the poems you want to read* Includes Pope's rare play* Features three biographies - discover Pope's literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* Updated with full version of The OdysseyPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The Poetry CollectionsEARLY POEMSPASTORALSWINDSOR FORESTAN ESSAY ON CRITICISMPOEMS, 1708–17THE RAPE OF THE LOCKELOISA TO ABELARDPOEMS: 1718–27THE CURLL MISCELLANIESPOEMS SUGGESTED BY GULLIVERLATER POEMSEPIGRAMS AND EPITAPHSAN ESSAY ON MANMORAL ESSAYSSATIRESTHE DUNCIADTHE ILIADTHE ODYSSEYThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe PlayTHREE HOURS AFTER MARRIAGE by John Gay, Alexander Pope and John ArbuthnotThe BiographiesALEXANDER POPE by Leslie StephenTHE AGE OF POPE by John DennisBRIEF LIFE OF POPE by Thomas De QuinceyPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

To her, she’s just another foster kid. To them, she’s the queen who will save them all.From when she was little, Lanie has known she was meant for more than just the girl who was abandoned at birth –little does she know the truth behind her history is much more than she could have ever imagined.The prophecy of a dead man names Lanie the future queen and savior of Yvaeka, a world she’s never known. Lurking in the shadows are those who would see her true identity kept from her forever.In her seemingly average high school girl world, the truth lies in the eyes of a Hummer-driving mystery boy and behind every mirror she walks by.From a band of brothers who desire her birthright for themselves to her own people, all of the odds are against her.Will the obstacles Lanie must face be enough to twist fate away from her destiny?Will her lioness heart be enough to make her irrepressible?

"An impressively ingenious reframing of the chaotic domino effect caused by King Tut's death & the tantalizing possibility of his line's survival."------------------Did the Amarna line really end with King Tut's Death? Ancient Egypt: 1324 BCThe last living male descendant of the Amarna line, Pharaoh Tutankhamun, has died suddenly under mysterious circumstances. His wife, Queen Ankhesenamun, is left without a male heir. The ambitious vipers, Ay and Horemheb, are nipping at her heels in their bid to seize power. Queen Ankhe has but one hope to maintain her hold on the throne - an alliance with the Hittites. With Ay and Horemheb watching her every move, there is only one person she can trust to save her and her line - a girl, a slave - Ida.----------------------------------------------Amarna is a ridiculously, historically accurate drama set in Ancient Egypt, Hattusa & Syria that is centered around the strange but true events surrounding the battle for the throne of Egypt following Pharaoh Tutankhamun's death and the interconnected events that took place in the Hittite empire.It includes an end matter feature that details what did and didn't really happen (at least as far as historians believed at the time it was written).

Shakespeare did more than any person to shape the English language, coining more than a thousand words and writing a host of poems and plays considered the finest of their genres. Yet the documentary record is of his life is surprisingly scanty; literary historians know more about the lives of ancient Greek tragedians like Aeschylus and Sophocles than they do about Britain’s greatest writer. In this compact, highly readable biography, Alexander Kennedy separates truth from fiction, history from myth in the life of this enigmatic genius. Was Shakespeare gay or bisexual? Who were the recipients of his celebrated sonnets? Did another author write some or all of his plays? How could a single man’s work so thoroughly reshape our language, our literature, and our world? The answers lie within."To be, or not to be, that is the question." - William ShakespeareBuy Now to Discover:The scandalous circumstances of Shakespeare’s marriage.How other great men, including Gutenberg, Copernicus, and Erasmus, shaped Shakespeare’s times and made his genius possible.Christopher Marlowe’s espionage activities, and how they may have caused his assassination.How the death of a son led to Shakespeare’s greatest work.What we know about Shakespeare’s mistresses and sexuality.The major themes of the Shakespearean canon, illustrated with examples from the plays.The curse that Shakespeare laid on his own grave.Buy Now and Read The True Story of William Shakespeare...

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.The Library of Ever is an instant classic for middle grade readers and booklovers everywhere―an adventure across time and space, as a young girl becomes a warrior for the forces of knowledge.With her parents off traveling the globe, Lenora is bored, bored, bored―until she discovers a secret doorway into the ultimate library. Mazelike and reality-bending, the library contains all the universe’s wisdom. Every book ever written, and every fact ever known, can be found within its walls. And Lenora becomes its newly appointed Fourth Assistant Apprentice Librarian. She rockets to the stars, travels to a future filled with robots, and faces down a dark nothingness that wants to destroy all knowledge. To save the library, Lenora will have to test her limits and uncover secrets hidden among its shelves. An Imprint BookAn Amazon Best Book of the Month“Unusually clever.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Zeno Alexander's The Library of Ever reads like someone mixed Neil Gaiman with Chris Grabenstein, then threw in an extra dash of charm. Reading it is like getting lost in an entire library full of books, and never wanting to leave!”―James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series“Full of whimsy and pluck, The Library of Ever is a total delight!”―Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author