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If you want to discover the captivating life of Ivan the Terrible, then keep reading...Considering that he has gone down in history as Ivan the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia could hardly have been a Boy Scout. As his name suggests, Ivan had an utterly terrifying presence during his thirty-seven-year-long reign.Ivan's story is not only one of brutality, but it is also a tale of great suffering. It's the story of a little boy whose father died when he was just a toddler; a story of a child whose mother was poisoned when he was only seven years old. This was a boy who had to struggle to survive as the warring nobility threatened, molested, and harassed him endlessly while he tried to protect his only friend—his deaf and mute little brother. This is also the tale of a young man who was desperate for power to defend himself and found it when he was made the tsar. And it's almost the story of a good and capable ruler whose wild temper was soothed by the presence of a tsaritsa who seemed capable of calming the storm that was Ivan's mind; but, sadly, Ivan's beloved first wife was poisoned and died in agony, plunging him into a cauldron of darkness and depression that produced the tyrant that has gone down in history as a monster.In this book, you'll discover his story.In Ivan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian History, you will discover topics such asRussia Before the First TsarA Lineage of HeroesThe Birth of an EmperorAssassinationBecoming TerribleThe Coronation of the First TsarAn Ambitious Young RulerBooks and CathedralsDeath in the FamilyBetrayalRevengeThe Failure of the OprichnikiTwo KillingsThe Legacy of Ivan “The Terrible”And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Ivan the Terrible, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

In this enchanting YA spin on While You Were Sleeping, Christen Krumm delivers laughter and Christmas sparkle through a swoon-worthy story of first love and belonging. Life at Iverson Preparatory Boarding School isn’t easy when you’re basically the maid. Murphy Cain spends her days cleaning up after her upper class peers in exchange for tuition while dodging their cutting remarks. All of that changes when she rescues her crush, the popular and hunky Tripp Harrington, after a near-fatal accident and is mistaken as his girlfriend. Murphy finds herself struggling with the choice to reveal the truth or play along. As Tripp’s girl, his wealthy family will offer Murphy something she's been craving her whole life—a chance to be one of the “in” crowd. A chance to belong. Without it, she’ll be right back where she started. It only gets worse as Tripp’s brother Hank enters the picture. He’s handsome, down to earth, and seems to understand Murphy better than anyone else. The only problem? She’s supposed to be dating his brother.As Christmas break draws to a close, Murphy must decide if telling the truth is worth losing it all or if the risk will bring a greater reward in the end.

From L. M. Roth, the author of the Adventures of Abelard Trilogy, the Quest For the Kingdom series and Cinderella’s Shoe A Fairy Tale Murder Mystery comes Volume 3 in the Princess Who… series.Princess Adelaide does not always like being a Princess. She often escapes the monotony of her royal duties by disguising herself in peasant clothes and wandering through her native mountains in search of whatever adventure she might find. When she meets a handsome stranger one day, she strives to hide her true identity, for her heart is taken at their first meeting. A firm believer in true love, much to the concern of her older sisters who inform her that a princess must marry for reasons of State, Adelaide fears losing her beloved if she reveals her royal status. When she discovers that her true love is betrothed to another, a cold and manipulative woman of great beauty and power, she is determined to get him back and seeks advice from the sisters who have always been surrogate mothers to her. But as she seeks counsel from those who know her best she discovers that each has a different view of love and marriage that clashes with her own. Adelaide then must determine which voice she will listen to and what choices she will make to influence her destiny.A romantic and enchanted retelling of The Little Mermaid amalgamated with The Snow Queen, Come Back My Lord the Princess Who Loved Too Much weaves a spell of magic, intrigue, and romance, and poses the burning question: is it possible to love too much?Come Back My Lord The Princess Who Loved Too Much is Volume 3 in The Princess Who... series, a collection of stand alone romantic fairy tales written for modern Princesses. Books in the series contain Volume 1 Arise My Love the Princess Who Fell Asleep, Volume 2 Beware My Lady the Princess Who Would Not Wed, Volume 3 Come Back My Lord the Princess Who Loved Too Much, Volume 4 Dare Not My Liege the Princess Who Passed the Test, and Volume 5 Enchant Me, Layla the Princess Who Risked Her Life.

Look and Find: Disney Fairies invites children to journey to the enchanted world of Pixie Hollow, home of the Never fairies and the setting of eight magical look-and-find adventures. Prilla, Never Land s newest fairy, is trying to discover her special talent. Will she find it? Children ages 4 to 7 can search colorful, captivating scenes for dozens of hidden characters and objects, having fun and developing their powers of observation with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will delight in seeking out cleverly hidden fairies and magical Pixie Hollow items such as flowers, treats, and animals, and animals in each vividly drawn scene. Look and Find: Disney Fairies prompts children to: Locate gifts from the fairies in the Home Tree. Spot fairies frolicking in Never Land. Track down the treats in Dulcie s kitchen. Hunt for tools in Tinker Bell s workshop. Find the flowers Lily has planted in her beautiful fairy garden. Spot the water plants and animals in Havendish Stream. Look for chipmunks in the Never forest. Search the night sky for fireflies.A section at the back of the book challenges children to find dozens of additional items, providing hours of additional look-and-find fun. The pictures on the 10-inch x 12-inch pages are big, bold, and filled with detail. The sturdy hard-cover binding stands up to repeated use, so children can enjoy searching these look-and-find pictures again and again.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Attila the Hun, then keep reading...In the popular imagination, Attila the Hun is among the most barbaric leaders ever. His warriors have the reputation of being ruthless, cruel, and bloodthirsty, as the Huns are believed to have been savages lacking any semblance of civilized culture.The Huns raped and pillaged with abandon whenever the opportunity arose, and their raids into lands poorly protected by military outposts in the crumbling Roman Empire became legendary. The Huns under the command of Attila are thought to have been largely responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire and the commencement of the Dark Ages in Europe.The reputation of Attila and his people, the Huns, is at odds with reality. But examining the few historical records of his character and deeds reveal quite a different story. It is true that he was a calculating leader who was skilled at unleashing his fierce fighters when necessary. It is also recorded in history that he was a continual thorn in the side of the Romans. However, placed in historical context, Attila acted in ways that were common among leaders, both Roman and barbarian, in the first half of the 5th century. What is extraordinary about him were his uncanny abilities in negotiations with superior powers, his capacity for matching and exceeding his enemies in duplicitous behavior, and his successes as a military tactician on the battlefield.In Attila the Hun: A Captivating Guide to the Ruler of the Huns and His Invasions of the Roman Empire, you will discover topics such asThe Origins of Attila and the HunsThe Wars of the Huns Before AttilaAn Alliance Between the Huns and the RomansAttila Attacks the ByzantinesAttila Attacks the Byzantines AgainAttila Foils a Byzantine PlotAttila’s Diplomatic Strategy Evolves in the WestAttila Raids GaulAttila Raids ItalyThe Disintegration of Attila’s KingdomAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Attila the Hun, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

CAN A DOG FLY? Anything is possible in our imagination. It is where creativity and thinking “outside the box” begins. As Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. It is the door to possibilities.” In today’s world, technology is taking precedence over the simple pleasure of reading a book. Watching television or spending hour upon hour playing computer games is not the same. Books on the other hand, can spark the magic of invention and fantasy that will allow a child to explore their own world of dreams. We hope The Flying Dachshund will help on that journey. —Debra & Talya

In the Kingdom of Silvervale, the King and Queen attempt to marry off their daughter the Princess Lille. But none of the gifts offered by the eligible Princes are good enough for her, and she spurns one and all, vowing that she will never wed. Until one day a mysterious gardener appears who offers her magical gifts in exchange for her favors, and a handsome Prince challenges her in a duel of wits, and Lille must choose her destiny. From L. M. Roth, author of the Quest For the Kingdom Series, the Adventures of Abelard series, and Arise My Love The Princess Who Fell Asleep, comes a fairy tale romance abounding in mystery, intrigue, and humor as love blossoms, conspiracies are plotted, and rivals clash. A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Swineherd, it's a sparkling satire on manners and morals, love and ambition, and the question is posed, “What is the measure of a man?” Beware My Lady The Princess Who Would Not Wed is the second volume in The Princess Who... series, a collection of stand alone romantic fairy tales for modern Princesses. Books in the series contain Volume 1 Arise My Love the Princess Who Fell Asleep, Volume 2 Beware My Lady the Princess Who Would Not Wed, Volume 3 Come Back My Lord the Princess Who Loved Too Much, Volume 4 Dare Not My Liege the Princess Who Passed the Test, and Volume 5 Enchant Me, Layla the Princess Who Risked Her Life.

When Queen Farah is executed and the successive royal brides of the city of Persepolis seem to vanish without a trace, it is up to Layla to solve the mystery and save the lives of future brides. Fearing for her own life should the King choose her for his next Queen, she devises an ingenious solution that enthralls the King while she attempts to unravel the royal mystery...From L. M. Roth, author of The Princess Who...series, The Quest for the Kingdom series, and A Star in the Darkness Esther and the King of Persia, comes a tale of intrigue, mystery, and romance. An amalgamation of 1,001 Nights and the Biblical book of Esther that transports the reader to the mysterious and exotic land of Persia. Will Layla succeed where the others have failed? Or will she become another victim who vanishes without a trace?Enchant Me, Layla The Princess Who Risked Her Life is Volume 5 in The Princess Who... series, a collection of stand alone romantic fairy tales written for modern Princesses. Books in the series contain Volume 1 Arise My Love the Princess Who Fell Asleep, Volume 2 Beware My Lady the Princess Who Would Not Wed, Volume 3 Come Back My Lord the Princess Who Loved Too Much, Volume 4 Dare Not My Liege the Princess Who Passed the Test, and Volume 5 Enchant Me, Layla the Princess Who Risked Her Life.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...One of the least understood periods of European history occurred between the 6th century and the 14th or 15th century (depending on which historian you ask). Commonly called the Middle Ages, this was a time period of extreme change for Europe, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. To a continent that had seen a drastic shift in the power structure, the world seemed to be particularly harsh. Rome had been a major player across Europe for well over a millennium. Then it was gone.This is also a time period that still inspires art, literature, and philosophy today. There were men who lived during the Middle Ages who are still quoted and revered today, such as Saint Thomas Aquinas. They were almost always men of the cloth (religious men), but not always. People still enjoy the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, a famous writer who was also a merchant. The architecture of this time has also been used and reused for many centuries as well. The cathedrals and castles built during the Middle Ages still remain while younger structures have long since crumbled. Perhaps the most famous architecture from the time though is known as the Gothic style. The look and feel of the Gothic style have inspired many generations, including the Romantics of the 1800s and the horror/mystery genre that is still so popular today. However, it was the birth of universities that reflects the thinking of the time. Prior to the Middle Ages, there was no higher education.Many of the institutions and ideas that the men of the Renaissance would explore began during the Middle Ages. It was a time when Europe healed from the fall of one superpower and transitioned into something that more closely resembled the map of Europe today. It would undergo many more changes in the years following the Middle Ages, but nations began to find their identities without their Roman overlords.In The Middle Ages: A Captivating Guide to the History of Europe, Starting from the Fall of the Western Roman Empire Through the Black Death to the Beginning of the Renaissance, you will discover topics such as: Fall of the Western Roman Empire Stewards of the Future The Rise of the Byzantine Empire Reclaiming Spain and Expanding One of the Strongest and Earliest Kingdoms of the Middle Ages Charlemagne A Brief Return to the Empire Otto I and His New Empire The Great Schism The Famous (or Infamous) Crusades Forging a New England The Hundred Years' War The Horrors of Nature Higher Education and The Gothic Period How the Middle Ages Advanced Education and Architecture The Renaissance And much, much more!

"All may seek, and all may buy, the Great Pearl of price so rare, But it costs all you possess, So let the buyer beware." Thus begins the riddle that leads young Marcus Maximus, the proud and snobbish son of the Commander of the Imperial Army of Valerium, on the quest of a lifetime. In a single day his world of wealth and privilege is destroyed when he is seized and sold into slavery, his father's estate confiscated by the government, and his parents thrown into prison. And he discovers that during his slavery his one true love has turned to another: his closest friend, who is now a rival for her hand. Now an Empress as ruthless as she is beautiful demands that Marcus find and bring to her a legendary and costly Pearl as the price for his life and the freedom of his beloved parents. The quest takes him to fantastic lands where he meets extraordinary people and is joined by unusual companions, but he finds more questions than answers along his journey. For he will learn of the mysterious and powerful Dominio, be haunted and hunted by the evil Astra, and receive the gift of a fabulous sword that must never be used in violence. An impossible task determines the fate of a family. A love triangle threatens a life-long friendship. A sword that must never be used in violence. Ancient evil stalks a village. A ruthless man grasps power. A mysterious woman comes between brothers.Join the Quest For the Kingdom and lose yourself in a world of fabulous lands, dark enchantments, epic love stories, eternal feuds, and encounter sorceresses and seers, mystery and magic.Quest For the Kingdom by L. M. Roth is a 7 book series divided into 2 sections. Books 1 through 3 comprise the Empress Aurora trilogy and the tale of the young Marcus Maximus. Books 4 through 7 consist of the Chronicles of Logos and recount the fate of the fabulous Sword, and reveals how the decisions of the next generation impact the Kingdom for years to come.Individual titles are as follows:Quest For the Kingdom Part I The Legend of the Great PearlQuest For the Kingdom Part II Conquering the Domain of DarknessQuest For the Kingdom Part III Invitation To EternityQuest For the Kingdom Part IV A Stranger Among UsQuest For the Kingdom Part V Rise of the Time of EvilQuest For the Kingdom Part VI The Sorceress and the SeerQuest For the Kingdom Part VII A New Kingdom Rises

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Sarmatians and Scythians, then keep reading...Masters of the horse, the Scythians and Sarmatians opened the Eurasian Steppe to nomadic civilizations like it had never seen before. For the first time, a group of tribes sharing a common culture called the Steppe their home, adapting themselves to its harshness. Born out of this environment, a very particular way to live was adopted and later spread to peoples of Central Asia—the pastoral nomadic lifestyle. It would be the bane of organized armies of great empires, as the excellent mobility granted by their superior horse-riding skills were no match compared to the slow, organized infantry.The tale of the Scythians and Sarmatians have lasted through history, and although they had not one written historical record of their own, their presence was registered by dozens of classical historians. More importantly, though, their precious burial tombs still retained some of the civilizational remains of this extraordinary group of peoples.In Sarmatians and Scythians: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians of Iranian Origins and How These Ancient Tribes Fought Against the Roman Empire, Goths, Huns, and Persians, you will discover topics such asOrigins of the Scythians and SarmatiansArt, Culture, and ReligionEconomy and SocietyWarfare and ConquestEnd of the Scythians and SarmatiansAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Sarmatians and Scythians, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Kaytek, a mischievous schoolboy who wants to become a wizard, is surprised to discover that he is able to perform magic spells and change reality. He begins to lead a double life: a powerful wizard in the dress of an ordinary boy. It’s all great fun using magic to cause strange incidents in his school and neighborhood, but soon Kaytek’s increasing powers cause major chaos around the city of Warsaw. Disillusioned, he leaves the country and wanders the world in search of the meaning of his good intentions, his unique abilities, and their consequences. Revolving around the notion that power is not without responsibility, nor without repercussions, this story speaks to every child's dream of freeing themselves from the endless control of adults, and shaping the world to their own designs.