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Heath Ledger: The Heath Is On!
by Nancy KrulikHEATH WAVE! Heath Ledger may come from the land Down Under, but he's taking Hollywood by storm! After starting out in local musical theater, this talented hottie left his hometown, Perth, and headed to Sydney to forge a career in television and film. Success came easily in Australia, with Heath landing roles in the TV drama Sweat, as well as some Aussie films. Then, at 17 and with less than a dollar in his pocket, the precocious actor decided to try his luck in Los Angeles. He gained instant recognition starring opposite Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You, but the critical acclaim poured in after he nearly stole the show from Mel Gibson in The Patriot. And the rest has been Hollywood history. With lead roles in the eagerly anticipated films A Knight's Tale and The Four Feathers, Heath's career is on fire! Now, read all about Heath: his family life, his hobbies, his attitude toward show business, and more. In The Heath Is On, you'll get all the info on this up-and-coming young star: gossip, anecdotes, horoscope, vital stats -- it's all in here! The Heath is definitely on!
This Town Is a Nightmare
by M. K. Krys"An engaging, plot-driven thriller . . ." -- Kirkus Reviews, on This Town Is Not All Right"For junior conspiracy theorists everywhere." -- Booklist, on This Town Is Not All RightIn the sequel to This Town Is Not All Right, Beacon, Everleigh, and Arthur think they've left the horror of Driftwood Harbor behind them, but the worst is yet to come.After barely escaping Driftwood Harbor and the wrath of the town, twins Beacon and Everleigh McCullough are on the run with their father and their friend and resident genius Arthur. Only, there's something strange going on with their dad. As they start to unravel what's wrong, Beacon quickly realizes they have much bigger problems on their hands, as the group is drawn back to the very same place they left, in order to prevent a terrifying plot from unfolding. Because this time it's not just their family or the town that's in danger -- this time, it's the planet. This Town Is a Nightmare is the middle-grade horror sequel to M. K. Krys's This Town Is Not All Right. Be prepared for a thrilling page-turner with a major mystery, because the residents of Driftwood Harbor are determined to draw you back in, no matter what it takes.
This Town Is Not All Right
by M. K. Krys"For junior conspiracy theorists everywhere." - Booklist Driftwood Harbor may seem like an ordinarily boring, small New England town, but there's something extremely strange and downright creepy happening within town limits.Twins Beacon and Everleigh McCullough are moving from their home in sunny LA to Driftwood Harbor, a rainy fishing village in New England. If that wasn't bad enough, there's something strange about this town and the mysterious group of too-perfect students called The Gold Stars. After Everleigh is recruited into their ranks, Beacon must uncover Driftwood Harbor's frightening secret before he loses his sister forever. This Town Is Not All Right is the middle-grade horror debut from M.K. Krys (YA author Michelle Krys). Be prepared for a thrilling page-turner with a major mystery because the residents of Driftwood Harbor will do whatever it takes to keep their dark secrets from rising to the surface.
Blackwood: A Hexed Story (EOR)
by Michelle KrysAn exclusive ebook original short story by Michelle Krys set in the world ofHEXED, a new series about Indigo Blackwood, a snarky sixteen-year-old cheerleader who's forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers only to uncover the first of many dark truths about her life.This digital story includes an excerpt of HEXED, a book Victoria Scott, author of Fire & Flood, raves is "Fast-paced with sizzling tension!" and Booklist calls "[a] mash-up of Mean Girls and The Craft."
Blackwood: A Hexed Story
by Michelle KrysAn exclusive ebook original short story by Michelle Krys set in the world of HEXED, a new series about Indigo Blackwood, a snarky sixteen-year-old cheerleader who's forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers only to uncover the first of many dark truths about her life.This digital story includes an excerpt of HEXED, a book Victoria Scott, author of Fire & Flood, raves is "Fast-paced with sizzling tension!" and Booklist calls "[a] mash-up of Mean Girls and The Craft."
Charmed
by Michelle KrysIt's The Craft meets Bring It On in this sequel to Hexed, where dark magic plays out through the eyes of a sarcastic, immensely likable teen witch. In this sequel to Hexed, a modern day witch hunt is going on in L.A., and Indie risks her life to save her friend Paige, who, along with a group of other mortal teens, has been abducted and taken to Los Demonios, an alternate dimension of Los Angeles, where the most evil and murderous witches and sorcerers are sent to after they've been tried for a crime.
Charmed
by Michelle Krys"I loved CHARMED . . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" raves Amy Tintera, author of Reboot, of the sequel to HEXED. Indie has spent the last few weeks frantically searching for Paige. She's tried every spell imaginable, but witchcraft has gotten her nowhere, and she's going crazy with guilt. Despite what her warlock boyfriend, Bishop, tells her, Indie knows it's her fault her best friend was kidnapped by the Priory. And with the Priory destroyed, finding Paige feels more hopeless than ever--especially when Indie discovers that Paige isn't even on Earth. She's trapped in Los Demonios, an alternate dimension of Los Angeles filled with evil paranormals. No one who has gone there has ever come out.Fueled by terror and loyalty, Indie is desperate to find a way into the underworld prison. She'll worry about getting out later. But facing the dark world's most dangerous witches and warlocks on her own means keeping her plan hush-hush--and forging alliances with some sketchy people, including a seriously sexy sorcerer. Sometimes a witch must keep secrets from the people she cares about most. And sometimes she isn't the only one with secrets. . . . "CHARMED left me spellbound!" --Amy Plum, author of the internationally bestselling Die for Me series"Well worth picking up, as it stands out from the pack of modern fantasy with a meaty backstory and dark humor."--Booklist"Snappy dialogue, a satisfyingly epic battle, and unexpected heroes make for a conclusion that will satisfy."--Kirkus ReviewsPraise for HEXED "[A] mash-up of Mean Girls and The Craft."--Booklist"Fast-paced, with sizzling tension!" --Victoria Scott, author of Fire & Flood"Plenty of shocking twists and turns." --School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Hexed
by Michelle KrysIt's Bring it On meets The Craft in this spellbinding witchy series debut."Fast-paced with sizzling tension!"--Victoria Scott, author of Fire & Flood "Wicked fun!"--Amy Plum, author of the Die For Me series "A perfect mix of action, romance, and humor - HEXED kept me riveted until the very last page!"--Amy Tintera, author of RebootA stolen book. A deadly plan. A destiny discovered. If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won't stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and a social circle powerful enough to ruin everyone at school. Who wouldn't want to be her?Then a guy dies right before her eyes. And the dusty old family Bible her mom is freakishly possessive of is stolen. But when a frustratingly sexy stranger named Bishop enters Indie's world, she learns that her destiny involves a lot more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn't get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that's seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, she's a witch too.Suddenly forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers, Indie is about to uncover the many dark truths about her life--and a future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid."Enjoyable."--Kirkus Reviews"A fast-paced plot with plenty of shocking twists and turns."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Hexed
by Michelle KrysIt's The Craft meets Bring It On in Hexed, the first novel in a brand-new series from debut author Michelle Krys in which a snarky sixteen-year-old cheerleader is forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers only to uncover the first of many dark truths about her life... If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won't stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and a social circle powerful enough to ruin everyone at school. Who wouldn't want to be her? Then a guy dies right before her eyes. And the dusty old family Bible her mom is freakishly possessive of is stolen. But when a frustratingly sexy stranger named Bishop enters Indie's world, she learns her destiny involves a lot more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn't get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that's seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, she's a witch too. Suddenly forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers, Indie's about to uncover the many dark truths about her life--and a future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid.From the Hardcover edition.
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Slavic Gods and Spirits
by Elena Kryuchkova Olga KryuchkovаIn ancient times the man was very dependent on the nature and natural phenomena. The world in the conception of people of that period was divided into three parts–the sky, the earth, and the underworld. This image of the world was depicted as the World Tree which united these three worlds into a single entity. The World Tree was a symbol of the three worlds–its crown represented the sky, its trunk was the symbol of the earth, the roots were the symbol of the underworld. The world of the ancient Slavs consisted of three parts: Prav–the world of gods, Yav–the world of people, and Nav–the underworld. The beliefs of the Slavic tribes, both western and eastern, were connected with worshipping different tribal deities and spirits. The Slavs who were living on the vast territory of Europe in ancient timed had some common gods with similar names as the ancestors of the Slavs used to be united. Besides, the Slavs worshipped the powers of nature–they deified the sun, the moon, natural phenomena, theologizing them, and believed that natural phenomena depended on the will of gods. Therefore, to gain gods’ good grace people tried to blandish them in different ways. Special sacred rituals were held for this purpose at a particular time of the year, they made sacrifices to gods, asked the gods for help in prayers and thanked for success. Svarog and Damp Mother Earth were some of the most ancient gods. The book is written in a simple and clear language and is intended for a wide circle of readers interested in mythology, ancient history and culture. The book contains a lot of ethnographic, historic and occulted information as well as stylized pictures of ancient Slavic gods and spirits.
The Demon of Montsegur
by Olga KryuchkovaCount Raymond IV of Toulouse, leader of the kingdom of Languedoc, brings from the crusades a certain statuette depicting Baphomet. He unites all the new lands with Languedoc, the kingdom gets richer, summoning the envy of France, weakened by constant wars with England. Five years after the return from the crusades, Count Raymond is overtaken by a secret death in Montsegur. His son Alphonse leaves the kingdom of Languedoc for good, leaving for the Holy Land where he meets Hugues de Payens, first grand master of the Order of Knights Templar. After that the Templars begin to worship Baphomet… A hundred years later, the statuette falls into the hands of the chevalier Clermont of Montsegur, the great grandson of Count of Toulouse. His life is full of unpredictable turns, but his death becomes a riddle for his descendants. The next owner of Baphomet, Auguste of Cavaillon, a Templar and personal secretary to the grand master Jacques de Molay, sends the order’s gold to Scotland where it survives thunderous adventures and then becomes the Preceptor of the castle of Inverness, in which the spiritual and magical knowledge of Europe and the Near East are concentrated. He tries to solve the riddle of the secret deaths of his ancestors in order to deliver the ancient race of Montsegur-Cavaillon from the power of Baphomet.
Inquisitor. Blood and the Cross
by Olga KryuchkovaItaly, 13th century. Inquisition is in full swing, cleansing fires are burning on town squares. A young and ambitions man named Conrad accidentally meets a famous alchemist Albert of Savoy and decides to try his luck by becoming his apprentice. However, when his hopes are not justified, Conrad turns into an ardent persecutor of dissidents, warlocks and witches. After becoming a fanatical defender of faith, an inquisitor, Conrad cannot even imagine what a cruel joke capricious fate will play on him!
Lucifer's Servant
by Olga KryuchkovaDemon Asmodeus, Lucifer’s son, plays a sophisticated game of time travel. In medieval Italy, he finds the young cardinal Rodrigo de Borgia and his beloved Vannozza dei Cattanei. He decides that this couple is quite suitable for the implementation of his plans. De Borgia’s name becomes a synonym for debauchery, incest and cruelty. During the war in 1945, the demon gives his favourite toy, a magical crystal, to Dmitry Malyshev. And all Malyshev’s wishes come true. He returns home, marries a beautiful lady and creates an impetuous career for himself. Neither the Borgia family nor the Malyshevs suspect that not only they, but also their descendants, will have to pay a high price for all the pleasures and material benefits.
O Demônio de Montségur
by Olga KryuchkovaO conde Raimundo IV de Toulouse, governante do reino de Languedoc, traz de uma cruzada uma pequena estátua de Baphomet. Com ela, ele consegue anexar muitos novos territórios ao Languedoc e o reino torna-se rico, causando inveja na coroa francesa, enfraquecida por constantes conflitos militares contra a Inglaterra. Cinco anos depois de voltar da campanha, o conde Raimundo encontra a misteriosa morte em Montségur. Seu filho, Afonso, deixa para sempre o seu Languedoc natal, partindo à Terra Santa, onde se encontra com Hugo de Payens, o primeiro mestre da Ordem dos Templários. E então os Templários começam a venerar Baphomet… Um século depois, a estatueta cai nas mãos do chevalier Clermont de Montségur, bisneto do conde de Toulouse. Sua vida é cheia de reviravoltas imprevisíveis, e sua morte acaba tornando-se um mistério para seus descendentes. O próximo possuidor de Baphomet, Auguste de Cavaillon, templário e secretário pessoal do mestre De Molay, encaminha o ouro da Ordem dos Templários para a Escócia, onde ele passa por violentas aventuras e então torna-se o preceptor do castelo de Inverness, no qual concentram-se os conhecimentos espirituais e mágicos da Europa e do Oriente Médio. Ele tenta desvendar as misteriosas mortes de seus ancestrais, a fim de livrar o antigo clã de Montségur-Cavaillon do poder de Baphomet.
The Prelate
by Olga KryuchkovaIsabella de Monte, a mistress of King Francis I, is accused of witchcraft and of conspiring against her royal lover. She is handed over to inquisitors, even though the marchioness is with child and ready to give birth. The executioner delivers the baby. Inquisitor Henri Dengon orders the executioner to care for the newborn... Years pass. René Chaperon, the executioner's adopted son, becomes a young man and begins to display unusual abilities: He has the ability to sense evil spirits. Henri Dengon becomes the chief inquisitor of the kingdom. The new Prelate has no idea what forbidding tests await him...
Sangre y cruz
by Olga Kryuchkova Marina CozearschiItalia, siglo XIII. La juerga de la Inquisición, los incendios del purgatorio arden en las plazas. Un hombre joven y ambicioso llamado Conrado accidentalmente conoce al famoso alquimista Alberto de Saboya y decide probar suerte convirtiéndose en su discípulo. Sin embargo, sus esperanzas no se justifican, y luego Conrado se convierte en un ardiente perseguidor de disidentes, magos y brujas. Sin embargo, ¡convirtiéndose en un fanático defensor de la fe, el inquisidor, el padre Conrado no podía ni imaginarse qué broma tan cruel le jugaría el caprichoso destino!
La damisela de la señora de giada
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLa joven Ono-no Komachi entra en servicio en el palacio imperial y se convirtió en la dama de compañía de una de las concubinas del emperador. Muy pronto tiene que ver con un hecho inexplicable: en los suburbios de Heian-kyo aparece un misterioso palanquín de oro flotante. La joven dama de la corte se casa con un guardia extraordinario. Sin embargo, es asesinado durante la represión de una revuelta en una de las provincias más remotas. Para intentar aplacar el dolor, la joven damisela se dedica desenfrenadamente a la poesía. La emperatriz, la señora de Giada, paga muy bien a Ono-no Komachi y su trabajo. Y muy pronto la chica se convierte en su dama de compañía personal. Dependerá de ella revelar el secreto del pabellón de la Ciruela, desenmarañar una serie de eventos misteriosos que suceden en la capital Heian-kyo y frustrar un atentado a la vida del emperador.
The Heavenly Empress
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaThe governor Li Yuan has secret plans to overthrow the ruling dynasty. One day he goes on a pilgrimage to a distant temple to pray to the ancient gods. There, the governor meets a mysterious old man in brilliant white robes and receives from him a piece of jade in the form of a drop, supposedly endowed with divine power. A few years later, Li Yuan comes to power and establishes a new Tang dynasty, which is destined to rule the Middle Kingdom. At the court of Tang, there is a clan of fortune tellers by the name of Bei that serves to the whole royal line. The fortune tellers experience ups and downs, and sometimes oblivion as not always emperors and members of the ruling family appreciate the service of the foretellers and pay tribute to them for their devotion. Nevertheless, the foretellers do not leave their post and carefully guard the intimate secrets of the imperial court. After the death of the emperor, the old fortuneteller passes away, and young Bei comes into the light. The young Bei is as like as to peas to his predecessor. The history of the Tang dynasty and the Bei clan are connected by an invisible mystical thread. However, there are circumstances that can break the seemingly constant, strong bond...
The Jasper Lady’s Maid of Honour
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaA mystical-historical novel guiding the reader back into the medieval Japan, into the cobweb of suspense, plot, revenge, superstition, tales and adventures laced abundantly with genuine literary references and figures of the times. Apart from that one also gains admission to a better understanding of everyday life, traditions, culture and the complexity of social relations prevalent in the Japanese society back in those days. Japan, the Heian era. Young Ono no Komachi commits to serving the imperial court as the maid of honour of one of the concubines. She soon is confronted with some inexplicable phenomenon: a mysterious golden flying palanquin appearing in the outskirts of the capital. The young maid of honour marries a most outstanding officer. However he dies in a campaign designed to quell an uprising in a remote province. In an effort to subdue her anguish over the loss the maid of honour indulges in the making of poetry. The empress, Lady Jade holds Ono no Komachi’s work of art in high esteem and before late the girls joins her as her maid of honour. Unbeknownst to her she is yet to disclose the secret of the Plum pavilion, disentangle a row of mysteries in the capital furthermore botch an attempt against the empress.
La damigella della Signora di Giada
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLa giovane Ono-no Komachi entra in servizio presso il palazzo imperiale e diventa la dama di compagnia di una delle concubine dell'imperatore. Ben presto ha a che fare con un fatto inspiegabile: nei sobborghi di Heian-kyo appare una misteriosa portantina d'oro svolazzante. La giovane dama di corte si sposa con una straordinaria guardia. Ciò nonostante, egli viene ucciso durante la repressione di una rivolta in una delle province più remote. Per cercare di placare il dolore, la giovane damigella si dedica sfrenatamente alla poesia. L'imperatrice, la signora di Giada, ripaga immensamente Ono-no Komachi e la sua opera. E ben presto la ragazza diventa la sua personale dama di compagnia. Starà a lei svelare il segreto del padiglione del Susino, districare una serie di eventi misteriosi che accadono nella capitale Heian-kyo, sventare un attentato alla vita dell'imperatore.
Three Symbols of Power: Full Version
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaII century A. D. Young Himiko – the Golden-faced lady (a golden mask hides her face) who inherited three sacred symbols of power of the Great Goddess of the Sun governs the country of Yamatai. She intends to strengthen the state borders in order to counteract the attacks of wild tribes. For this, she goes incognito overseas, in the country of Han. Himiko leaves her double, a woman from the legendary Heavenly clan, instead of herself on the throne. Himiko intends to acquire “the fire powder”. Having boarded a trading ship, the Golden-faced governess could not even imagine that her journey, at first sight innocent, would be full of dangers, and her life would be subject to risk. II century A. D. Young Himiko – the Golden-faced lady (a golden mask hides her face) who inherited three sacred symbols of power of the Great Goddess of the Sun governs the country of Yamatai. She intends to strengthen the state borders in order to counteract the attacks of wild tribes. For this, she goes incognito overseas, in the country of Han. Himiko leaves her double, a woman from the legendary Heavenly clan, instead of herself on the throne. Himiko intends to acquire “the fire powder”. Having boarded a trading ship, the Golden-faced governess could not even imagine that her journey, at first sight innocent, would be full of dangers, and her life would be subject to risk.
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
by R. F KuangFrom award-winning author R. F. Kuang comes Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. <p><p>Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. <p>1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation—also known as Babel. <p><p>Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working—the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire’s quest for colonization. <p><p>For Robin, Oxford is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland. As his studies progress, Robin finds himself caught between Babel and the shadowy Hermes Society, an organization dedicated to stopping imperial expansion. When Britain pursues an unjust war with China over silver and opium, Robin must decide…Can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Halloween: A Festival of Lost Meanings
by Alvin Boyd KuhnAlvin Boyd Kuhn, the author of the popular New Lectures on the Ancient Wisdom series, offers up an essay on the origins of Halloween and its traditions, including the candle in the pumpkin, broomstick riding witches, apple in a tub of water and the wearing of masks. Kuhn searches to find a meaning behind Halloween that goes beyond the sheer fun and deviltry of it, as it has been practised in the past and present.A fascinating read!
Among Thieves (Tales of Thamorr #1)
by M. J. KuhnA thrilling fantasy debut—a high-stakes heist novel set in a gritty world of magic and malice, and perfect for fans of Six of Crows! <p><p> In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the dockside city of Carrowwick—not to mention the sharpest tongue. But Ryia Cautella is not her real name. For the past six years, a deadly secret has kept her in hiding, running from town to town, doing whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the formidable Guildmaster—the sovereign ruler of the five kingdoms of Thamorr. <p><p> No matter how far or fast she travels, his servants never fail to track her down...but even the most powerful men can be defeated. Ryia’s path now leads directly into the heart of the Guildmaster’s stronghold, and against every instinct she has, it’s not a path she can walk alone. Forced to team up with a crew of assorted miscreants, smugglers, and thieves, Ryia must plan her next moves very carefully. If she succeeds, her freedom is won once and for all…but unfortunately for Ryia, her new allies are nearly as selfish as she is, and they all have plans of their own.
Thick as Thieves (Tales of Thamorr #2)
by M. J. KuhnM. J. Kuhn returns to the gritty world of heists, magic, and deception in this high-stakes fantasy follow-up to internationally bestselling Among Thieves perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and V.E. Schwab.Ryia Cautella, a.k.a. the Butcher of Carrowwick, and her motley crew have succeeded in the ultimate heist...with the most dire possible consequences. A terrifyingly powerful tool has fallen into the hands of Callum Clem, the criminal leader of the Saints, who was already one of the most dangerous men alive. With the newfound ability to force magic-wielding Adepts to his will, he is unstoppable. With their group scattered throughout the five kingdoms of Thamorr—and not all on the same side of the fight—things seem hopeless. But can Ryia get the gang back together for one last job? Or will chess-worthy power plays and shifting loyalties change Thamorr as they know it?