THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE Childhood friends Princess Sakura and Syaoran, the son of an archaeologist, become entangled in a series of events that force them to traverse through alternate realities on an action-packed and unforgettable adventure! In the Kingdom of Clow, an archaeological dig unleashes an incredible power, causing Sakura to lose her memories. To save her, Syaoran must follow the orders of the Dimension Witch and travel alongside Ku...
The life of the great military commander of ancient Carthage from the bestselling author of Thermopylae and Gibraltar. Born in Carthage in 247 BC, Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest military commanders of all time. Following the example set by his father, Hamilcar, he dedicated his life to the defeat of Rome. At the outbreak of the Second Punic War, Hannibal famously led an army across the Pyrenees and the Alps to victory against...
The indispensable account of the Ottoman Empire's Siege of Malta from the author of Hannibal and Gibraltar.
In the first half of the sixteenth century, the Ottoman Empire was thought to be invincible. Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman sultan, had expanded his empire from western Asia to southeastern Europe and North Africa. To secure control of the Mediterranean between these territories and launch an offensive into western Europe, Sulei...
What has that cat done now? You'll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about affectionate cats, aloof cats, intuitive cats, wacky cats, and even bad, bad cats!
With her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and 'been there' humor, Lysa TerKeurst suggests usable strategies for choosing wisely and encourages us all to shout and whisper our own best yes to life, day by decision-making day.
This twentieth edition of the Agricultural Outlook provides market projections to 2023 for major agricultural commodities, biofuels and fish across 41 countries and 12 regions. It includes a special focus on India.
Detective Fiction and the Ghost Story is a lively series of case studies celebrating the close relationship between detective fiction and the ghost story. It features many of the most famous authors from both genres including Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, M. R. James and Tony Hillerman.
In her first epic romantic novel since The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough weaves a sweeping story of two sets of twins--all trained as nurses but each with her own ambitions--stepping into womanhood in 1920s and '30s Australia.Because they are two sets of twins, the four Latimer sisters are as close as can be. Yet these vivacious young women each have their own dreams for themselves: Edda wants to be a doctor, Tufts wants to organize everythi...
Zeiteffiziente Mobilität wird von berufstätigen Müttern mit Kindern unter 12 Jahren in besonderem Maße gefordert. Denn die regelmäßigen Mobilitätserfordernisse im Alltag, wie Wegezeiten vom Wohnort zu Kindergarten und/oder Schule, dann zum Arbeitsort und zurück, ggfs. unter Einbindung von Einkäufen für den täglichen Bedarf, Arzt- und Ämterbesuchen, beeinflussen den empfundenen Zeitstress. Mobilität der Mütter betrifft nicht nur ihre individuel...
The normative power of the European Union has historically been a key element of its foreign policy. This study considers the EU's Central Asia policy, questioning whether the EU's normative power can work in this remote region.
The writing of Logan Allen is insightful, and informed by years of experience. What's more, Mr. Allen holds an abiding love for the Bride of Christ throughout the world, holding out hope that she can still grasp what she is here on the earth to accomplish! Building With Living Stones is a compilation of essays by Logan Allen on the topic of Leadership in the Kingdom of God. This book is prophetic in character, yet founded in stark reality. It ...
New York Times bestselling author Drew Karpyshyn has long thrilled readers with his kinetic, fast-paced storytelling style. Now he returns with The Scorched Earth, the second novel in his acclaimed series about four young people who will either save the world or bring about its destruction. The Children of Fire-four mortals touched by the power of Chaos-each embody one aspect of a fallen and banished immortal champion: Keegan, the wizard, Scyt...
