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  • A Clash of Heroes

    William Robert Stanek

    language (Ruin Mist Publications, Feb. 23, 2014)
    The 10th anniversary edition of the #1 Bestselling epic fantasy series. "A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine"This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy GuideBestselling Series! Over 1,000,000 Ruin Mist books sold! #1 Fiction Bestseller. In the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure for young adults that began with Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches. In the Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books, Robert Stanek introduced readers to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of magic, adventure, and intrigue. Now in the eagerly awaited follow-up, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller with a gift for fast pacing and believable storylines. Already hailed as a classic, Robert Stanek's powerful series has been enjoyed by readers all over the world. The Elves of the Reaches returned from exile, bringing grave news. War came to the Kingdoms, and many perished in the turmoil and unrest. An attempt was made to kidnap a princess and assassinate a king. Now, from the ancient past a dark power returns. "The Fourth Wind blows across the mountain tops," they say. And the Twelve Clans emerge from myth and memory. As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for control only to further divide the lands. Some would say that it was foolish for King Andrew Alder to support the Elves of the Reaches and send men to aid their cause when Men in all lands were being put to the test of steel. And in the North, men back their words with action. Against a backdrop of treachery and intrigue, murder and mayhem, the price of freedom is high. Many will pay with their lives. Many will succumb to imprisonment and enslavement; for when alliances shatter, old hatreds rise anew and the plotting and scheming begin. Bold, inventive, brilliantly imagined, In the Service of Dragons is a novel of magic and wonder-a tale of pure excitement you will not soon forget.
  • Charlotte's Web

    E. B. White

    eBook (Rupa Publications, May 20, 2018)
    This is the story of a little girl called Fern who saves a little pig, Wilbur, from being killed because he is born the runt of his litter, and of Wilbur’s dear friend, Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider. Charlotte’s Web is one of the most popular children’s classic that celebrates friendship, love, life and even death.‘Some Pig’. ‘Terrific’. ‘Humble’. ‘Radiant’. These are the words that Charlotte weaves in her web praising Wilbur in Zuckerman’s barn with some much-needed help from Templeton the rat to trick the farmer and save Wilbur. Charlotte’s spider web shows how she sees Wilbur who, more than anything, wants a friend and the spider proves to be a loyal one till the very end.
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  • The Little Prince

    Antoine De Saint-Exupery

    Paperback (Rupa Publications, Sept. 10, 2018)
    One of the most published and translated books in the world, The Little Prince fascinates the reader with its story of a pilot marooned in the Sahara after something goes wrong with his plane, and a little man with golden hair who has ‘fallen’ to earth by chance. As the pilot tries to repair his plane, the little man requests him to draw a sheep as well as a box to keep the sheep in, so that it may not harm a flower he cares for—and therein begins a friendship that leads us to re-examine the many things we take for granted in our everyday life. Part fantasy, part fable, this is written as much for children as for adults, bringing home the message ‘what is essential, is invisible to the eye’.
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  • Boxed Set 10th Anniversary Edition In the Service of Dragons: A Clash of Heroes, A Dance of Swords, A Storm of Shields, A Reign of Dragons

    William Robert Stanek

    eBook (Ruin Mist Publications, March 5, 2014)
    Complete set of four 10th anniversary editions of the #1 Bestselling In the Service of Dragons, including A Clash of Heroes, A Dance of Swords, A Storm of Shields, and A Reign of Dragons."A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine"This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy GuideBestselling Series! Over 1,000,000 Ruin Mist books sold! #1 Fiction Bestseller. In the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure for young adults that began with Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches. In the Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books, Robert Stanek introduced readers to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of magic, adventure, and intrigue. Now in the eagerly awaited follow-up, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller with a gift for fast pacing and believable storylines. Already hailed as a classic, Robert Stanek's powerful series has been enjoyed by readers all over the world. The Elves of the Reaches returned from exile, bringing grave news. War came to the Kingdoms, and many perished in the turmoil and unrest. An attempt was made to kidnap a princess and assassinate a king. Now, from the ancient past a dark power returns. "The Fourth Wind blows across the mountain tops," they say. And the Twelve Clans emerge from myth and memory. As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for control only to further divide the lands. Some would say that it was foolish for King Andrew Alder to support the Elves of the Reaches and send men to aid their cause when Men in all lands were being put to the test of steel. And in the North, men back their words with action. Against a backdrop of treachery and intrigue, murder and mayhem, the price of freedom is high. Many will pay with their lives. Many will succumb to imprisonment and enslavement; for when alliances shatter, old hatreds rise anew and the plotting and scheming begin. Bold, inventive, brilliantly imagined, In the Service of Dragons is a novel of magic and wonder-a tale of pure excitement you will not soon forget.
  • Banshee's Tattoo

    Michelle McCleod, Lila Fallon, MM Publications

    Audible Audiobook (MM Publications, Jan. 12, 2013)
    One tattoo shop, two people: She wants to party, he's running for his life. Hunted by a banshee, Irish is desperate to get another magic tattoo to ward off death. What he doesn't know is that sexy and sassy Lorena is all the protection he needs. This is a short erotic paranormal. Keep up with the latest in romance audiobooks! Subscribe to the Red Hot Audiobooks newsletter at www.redhotaudiobooks.com. You'll get the scoop on new releases from Michelle Fox as well as other romance authors. Plus the chance to win free audiobooks and other prizes.
  • A Dance of Swords

    William Robert Stanek

    language (Ruin Mist Publications, Feb. 22, 2014)
    "A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine"This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy GuideIn the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure for young adults that began with Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches.In the Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books, Robert Stanek introduced readers to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of magic, adventure, and intrigue. Now in the eagerly awaited follow-up, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller with a gift for fast pacing and believable storylines. Already hailed as a classic, Robert Stanek's powerful series has been enjoyed by readers all over the world.The Elves of the Reaches returned from exile, bringing grave news. War came to the Kingdoms, and many perished in the turmoil and unrest. An attempt was made to kidnap a princess and assassinate a king. Now, from the ancient past a dark power returns. "The Fourth Wind blows across the mountain tops," they say. And the Twelve Clans emerge from myth and memory. As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for control only to further divide the lands. Some would say that it was foolish for King Andrew Alder to support the Elves of the Reaches and send men to aid their cause when Men in all lands were being put to the test of steel. And in the North, men back their words with action. Against a backdrop of treachery and intrigue, murder and mayhem, the price of freedom is high. Many will pay with their lives. Many will succumb to imprisonment and enslavement; for when alliances shatter, old hatreds rise anew and the plotting and scheming begin. Bold, inventive, brilliantly imagined, In the Service of Dragons is a novel of magic and wonder-a tale of pure excitement you will not soon forget.
  • A Storm of Shields

    William Robert Stanek

    language (Ruin Mist Publications, Feb. 23, 2014)
    The 10th anniversary edition of the #1 Bestselling series. "A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine"This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy GuideIn the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure for young adults that began with Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches.Dark change is sweeping over the lands of Ruin Mist. An ancient evil has returned from the dark past, and the dark forces gather. War comes to the lands as the queen of the elves foretold. Though despair abounds and evil seeks to reign, there is hope. Queen Mother sees hope through a union of the divided peoples: an alliance of men and elves to fight against the forces of darkness. But between men and elves there is no love and little trust. Only truth and faith can guide their destinies.In the Kingdoms, old hatreds have returned and a greedy king lusts for power. Prince Valam, with the help of the elves, saved Great Kingdom from destruction by the mighty forces of King Jarom but not before the city of Alderan was burned to ashes. Now Prince Valam must journey to East Reach, land of the elves, to help save the elves from a war such as never before seen in the lands: a war between elves, a war for the future of the elven kingdoms. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them all, the early battles for Ruin Mist's future against the coming darkness have already been fought. These battles, won at great cost and by the barest of margins, were meant to divert attention from what Noman, the mysterious Keeper of the City of the Sky, can only guess at as he works to gather the company he believes holds the key to Ruin Mist's future. Will the kingdoms of men and elves fall? Will the peoples succumb to the darkness? Who will live? Who will die? The answers are in Book Two of In the Service of Dragons.
  • A Reign of Dragons

    William Robert Stanek

    language (Ruin Mist Publications, Feb. 23, 2014)
    The 10th anniversary edition of the #1 Bestselling series. "A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine"This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians"Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy GuideA dark shadow has been cast across the known lands. War sweeps through the divided nations of men and elves. There is great despair for the future of men, for if the greatest of all kingdoms can fail there can be no hope in tomorrow's tomorrow for any man in any land. Yet there is deeper despair among the elven peoples where for the first time in recorded history the elves of the West and East are at war with each other. In such a dark time, there can be little hope, and yet there are those who do hold out hope. Hope that the righteous and just will prevail. Hope that tomorrow's tomorrow will bring a better day. But turning back the tides is as unlikely as turning back time. What's done is done. The Alder King is dead, murdered by his enemies-the very enemies that have taken the heart of his kingdom and with it the kingdom itself. There can be no doubt that an enemy king has extended his reach and taken the prize he so coveted. Yet the thing he prized above all else-the thing that spurned him-has escaped his grasp. Other things have escaped his grasp as well. In those things lies the hope for a future without tyranny-a hope for the peoples of Ruin Mist; and to win freedom is to win the future for everyone and everything. But what of the elves far across the great sea? Is their hope folly and their folly hope? If men succumb to the darkness, the light of the elves must surely succumb as well, and then darkness will rule forever. Who can know for certain, but surely the fallen sons of ages past and present must have the final say. Get ready to enter In the Service of Dragons Book 4.
  • Encyclopedia of Ruin Mist: The Essential Reader's Guide Second Edition

    Robert Stanek

    language (Ruin Mist Publications, June 23, 2013)
    *** On sale for a limited time at 50% or more off digital list price.Over 1 million people have read Robert Stanek's Ruin Mist books. Not only have the Ruin Mist books been featured and reviewed in a variety of printed books and magazines, recommended by the Young Adult librarians in one of the leading magazines for libraries, they've also been bestsellers at Amazon.com, Audible.com, and beyond. For young adults and teens, Robert Stanek has written 8 Ruin Mist novels, 2 Ruin Mist novellas, and 4 comic books. These are:The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches, Books 1, 2, 3, and 4In the Service of Dragons, Books 1, 2, 3, and 4Breathe of Fire (Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #1)Living Fire (Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #2)Betrayal (A Daughter of Kings #1)Deliverance (A Daughter of Kings #2)Rebirth (A Daughter of Kings #3)Discord (A Daughter of Kings #4)Presenting ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RUIN MIST: THE ESSENTIAL READER'S GUIDE, SECOND EDITION from Robert Stanek, the award-winning author of the #1 best-selling series The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches. Beginning with a thoughtful and informative introduction, progressing through twelve exhaustive chapters featuring the history and origins of Ruin Mist, this compendium to the Ruin Mist phenomenon delivers enough information to satisfy even the most demanding fantasy enthusiast. Not only will readers learn about the fantasy world featured in the #1 best-selling books, they'll also learn about the diverse societies and peoples of the many realms. Also included are dozens of illustrations throughout the text. Indulge, slip away to Ruin Mist, the fictional world of Robert Stanek’s epic fantasy novels. Ruin Mist is a world unlike any other. In Ruin Mist, elves and men are ancient enemies, magic is outlawed, and books are banned to all save scholars and nobles. After the Great War that divided the peoples, the kingdoms of men plunged into a Dark Age that lasted five hundred years. To heal the lands and restore the light, the great kings decreed that magic and all that is magical, be it creature, man or device, shall be cleansed to dust. Creatures born of magic were hunted to extinction. The cleansing raged for so long that no human could recall a time without it and it is in this time that the Dark One, the one called Sathar, returned from the dark beyond. The one hope of the peoples of Ruin Mist was Queen Mother, the elf queen of old. She saw a way out of everlasting darkness, a path that required the union of the divided peoples. Yet the Elves of the West did not share her vision. To turn back the tides of one war and prepare for another, Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. The middle realms of elves and men are but just one of many. The realms beyond and between are connected by the Gates of Uver—magical gates that allow the knowing to slip between the realms. While only Uver, the mythical creator of relics of the ancients, truly knows how the gates work, it is said that the gates can be opened by the knowing using words of power. And now it is time to enter the world of Ruin Mist...
  • Sanjay Dutt: One Man, Many Lives

    Ram Kamal Mukherjee

    eBook (Rupa Publications, May 5, 2019)
    What the world knows about Sanjay Dutt is only half-truths.Best-selling author, film producer and renowned journalist Ram Kamal Mukherjee unravels theenigma and stigma surrounding Sanju Baba.There can be no last word on Sanjay Dutt. Ever. Even as he walks a free man after more than threedecades of prison terms and controversies, Dutt remains a classic case study in all that defines the‘star’ system in Bollywood—an industry known for its deep-rooted sense of entitlement. However,there is one question that dominates: Who is the real Sanjay Dutt?Is he a man who has been ‘wronged by the media’, as his friend and filmmaker Rajkumar Hiraniwants everyone to believe? Is he a son who could never recover from his mother’s death? Is hea son whose father’s political leanings made him an easy target? Or is he a myth, created by aconsortium of film journalists, industry insiders, political fiends and adversaries?Delving deep into both the man and his circumstances, Sanjay Dutt: One Man, Many Lives tellsthe uncut, untold and uncensored story of Sanjay Balraj Dutt. What emerges is an account—asmuch about one man’s laudable efforts to keep reinventing himself, as it is about his privileges.Privileges that were seldom earned and always taken for granted.This is the closest anyone can ever come to understanding Sanju Baba.
  • The Productivity Revolution: Control your time and get things done!

    Marc Reklau

    Paperback (Rupa Publications, Sept. 7, 2019)
    What if you could dramatically increase your productivity? What if you could get an extra hour a day to do the things you love? Are you tired of losing focus, procrastinating, and leaving projects unfinished? Then this book is for YOU! More than anything else in your life or career, the way you manage your time will determine your success or failure. It's simple: The better you use your time, the more you will get accomplished, hence the more you will earn. The secret of successful people is to focus on the most important things on their to-do list and actually do them. In his latest book, best-selling author Marc Reklau shows you the proven secrets to heightened productivity. It will take you through simple, practical, and doable steps to create a system for optimal productivity that can change your life forever. You'll do things faster—and even more importantly, you will do the right things! Increase your productivity NOW to finally stop feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Get more done in less time and with less stress!
  • KYLA The Little Goat With No Coat

    Kathleen Deist, Jennifer Clark

    Paperback (Deist Publications, July 31, 2019)
    Kyla is the teeniest, tiniest goat on Mr. Brien's farm. She is very sad because she thinks all the other farm animals are more special than she is. As she travels the farm in search of what might make her special, she learns a valuable lesson about herself. Join her as she visits her friends and discovers what "special" means.