The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 3: Century #1 1910
Alan Moore
The new volume detailing the exploits of Miss Wilhelmina Murray and her extraordinary colleagues, Century is a 240-page epic spanning almost a hundred years. Divided into three 80-page chapters — each a self-contained narrative to avoid frustrating cliff-hanger delays between episodes — this monumental tale takes place in three distinct eras, building to an apocalyptic conclusion occurring in our own, current, twenty-first century. Chapter one is set against the backdrop of London, 1910, twelve years after the failed Martian invasion and nine years since England put a man upon the moon. In the bowels of the British Museum, Carnacki the ghost-finder is plagued by visions of a shadowy occult order who are attempting to create something called a Moonchild, while on London's dockside the most notorious serial murderer of the previous century has returned to carry on his grisly trade. Working for Mycroft Holmes' British Intelligence alongside a rejuvenated Allan Quartermain, the reformed thief Anthony Raffles and the eternal warrior Orlando, Miss Murray is drawn into a brutal opera acted out upon the waterfront by players that include the furiously angry Pirate Jenny and the charismatic butcher known as Mac the Knife.
The Jekyll Island Chronicles (Book Two): A Devil's Reach
Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe
The thrills continue in this critically acclaimed diesel-punk graphic novel series set in a sci-fi version of the early 20th century!
At the beginning of the twentieth century, one sixth of the world's wealth vacationed in and around the tiny Georgia island of Jekyll. Captains of industry like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Morgan, and Carnegie all called the Jekyll area home. Blending elements of historical fact, clockwork technology, and diesel-punk style, The Jekyll Island Chronicles span an age of furious mechanical advancement while exploring the span of man's soul - whether good or evil.
In Book Two of this alt-history adventure, Peter, Helen, and the rest of Carnegie's "Specials" would like nothing more than to return to normalcy along with the rest of the country--especially after defeating their enemies in Book One. But the anarchists have other plans. Luigi Galleani and the Zeno cabal reach out from Europe, across the Atlantic, to wreak havoc, divide the enemy, build an army, and capture plans for the world's deadliest weapon. If they are to be stopped, the tiny group of heroes from Jekyll will need to find new resolve, new resources, and new allies--and do it all before Nikola Tesla's most terrible creation is unleashed.
The Jekyll Island Chronicles (Book One): A Machine Age War
Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe
At the beginning of the 1900s, 1/6th of the world’s wealth vacationed in and around the tiny Georgia island of Jekyll. Captains of Industry like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Morgan, and Carnegie all called the Jekyll area home. Using this place of grandeur and elegance as a backdrop, an alternate history is explored between the World Wars. A time of great social, political, and technological upheaval. A time of ingenuity and anarchy. A time for some of the most brilliant, and horrible, minds of the 20th century to confront each other. And a time of great new heroes and fantastic new machines.
The Jekyll Island Chronicles: A Machine Age War is the first in a new series of graphic novels. Part historical fact, part clockwork, and part diesel punk, they span an age of furious advancement in machine technology while exploring the span of man’s soul – whether evil or good.
Infinite Kung Fu walks you through familiar corridors in the house of martial mayhem, but still smashes your face through walls of wonder and into rooms where kung fu is afraid to go! The Martial World is ruled by a mysterious emperor whose five armies are each headed by a cruel and highly skilled kung fu master. Lei Kung, a soldier in one of these armies, grows tired of his master’s evil ways and seeks enlightenment elsewhere. However, he soon finds that he’s been chosen as the one who will put an end to the emperor’s tyrannical rule — personally! Allegiances are blurred as techniques are perfected, and Lei Kung becomes less certain who’s friend and who’s foe in each chapter! Fists fly, limbs are lost, and blood vessels burst in this tale of furious rivals, supernatural masters, walking corpses, and above all, raging kung fu!
Three years ago, an alien race of shape-changing robots came to Earth, fired ray guns at each other for a while, then gave up and flew away. But they left behind one thing: Shootertron, the cunning leader of the evil Fantasticons! Fortunately for Earth, Shootertron's memory is a little fuzzy. Unfortunately for Earth, the rest of the Incredible Change-Bots seem to be on their way back! It's all-new action, drama, and comedy as Shootertron struggles to find an identity on Earth and the rest of the Change-Bots struggle to accomplish much of anything. Hilarious and gleefully childlike, Jeffrey Brown's Incredible Change-Bots Two is a nostalgic tribute to Saturday morning cartoons.
Far away in space, there is a planet full of robots able to change from robot form to vehicle form — the Incredible Change-Bots! Leaving their war torn planet, the Change-Bots arrive on Earth, where their battle continues — but at what cost?! Part parody, part nostalgic tribute, part moral fable, Jeffrey Brown re-invents the shape changing robot genre into an occasionally stopping action comedy half-full of romance, drama and epic battles!
As head of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Laura Regan is one of the world's foremost authorities on viral and bacteriological study. Having dedicated her career to halting the spread of infectious disease, she has always considered herself one of the good guys. But when her research partner is murdered and Laura is blamed for the crime, she finds herself at the heart of a vast and deadly conspiracy. Aided by three rogue federal agents who believe the government is behind the frame-up, Laura must evade law enforcement, mercenaries, and a team of cyber-detectives who know more about her life than she does — all while trying to expose a sinister plot that will impact the lives of every American. Set in the Orwellian present, The Homeland Directive is a modern-day political/medical thriller from Robert Venditti (creator & writer of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel The Surrogates).
It's his own personal Hell! After the funeral of his estranged father, faded hometown hero Hector "Heck" Hammarskjold finds himself the new owner of the old man's house... and inside it, a portal to the underworld! With few other prospects on the horizon, Heck goes into business settling inheritance disputes by contacting the recently deceased, accompanied by his faithful sidekick Elliot. But when an old flame knocks on their door with an important message for her late husband, Heck and Elliot embark on a terrifying journey down into the nine circles, braving the horrors of Hell for an assignment that will reveal more than they ever imagined! Award-winning cartoonist Zander Cannon (The Replacement God, Top 10, Smax, The Stuff of Life) collects his serial from the hit digital magazine Double Barrel into his long-awaited first graphic novel: a story of memory, friendship, and regret, where the past is dead and buried... but not out of reach.
Meet Army Shanks — crusty old sea dog and legendary brawler of the high Arctic seas! He's got just one mission: to find the mythical island paradise known as Far Arden, which lies hidden (so they say) in the wintry oceans of the far North. But there's more than just water standing between Shanks and his goal: he'll have to contend with circus performers, adorable orphans, heinous villains, bitter ex-lovers, well-meaning undergraduates, and the full might of the Royal Canadian Arctic Navy! Not to mention he's not so sure how to get to Far Arden in the first place... In his first solo graphic novel, Kevin Cannon (Top Ten; Bone Sharps, Cowboys, and Thunder Lizards) proves himself a master spinner of yarns with Far Arden.
From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo, Pinky & Stinky) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages! Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl.
Using Dan Brown's book as a jumping off point, Inferno Revealed will provide readers of Brown's Inferno with an engaging introduction to Dante and his world. Much like the books on Leonardo that followed the release of the Da Vinci Code, this book will provide readers with more information about the ever-intriguing Dante. Specifically, Inferno Revealed explores how Dante made himself the protagonist of The Divine Comedy, something no other epic poet has done, a move for which the ramifications have not yet been fully explored. The mysteries and puzzles that arise from Dante's choice to personalize the epic, along with his affinity for his local surroundings and how that affects his depiction of the places, Church, and politics in the poem are considered--along with what this reveals about Brown's own usage of the work. The authors will focus on and analyze how Dan Brown has repurposed Inferno in his newest book--noting what he gets right and what errors are made when he does not. Of course, Dan Brown is not the first author to base his work on Dante. The Comedy has elicited many adaptations from major canonical writers such as Milton and Keats to popular adaptations like David Fincher's Se7en and Tim Burton's Beetlejuice-- all of which will be discussed in detail within Inferno Revealed.
Robert Langdon Series Collection 7 Books Set By Dan Brown (Angels And Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno, Origin, Digital Fortress, Deception Point)
Dan Brown
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Dan Brown Robert Langdon Series 7 Books Collection Titles In This Origin Angel & Demons The Da vinci Code The Lost Symbol Inferno Deception Point Digital Fortress
The sparrows are flying again. The idea haunts the edge of Thad Beaumont's mind. He should be happy; for years it is his secret persona 'George Stark', author of super-violent pulp thrillers, who has paid the family bills. But now he is writing seriously again under his own name, and his pseudonym is buried forever.
A spine-tingling collection of stories from the No. 1 bestselling master of horror - now with a stunning new cover look.
Nothing is quite as it seems.
Expect the unexpected in this veritable treasure trove of enthralling, witty, dark tales that could only come from the imagination of the greatest storyteller of our time.
In this eerie, enchanting compilation, Stephen King takes readers down a road less travelled (for good reason) in the blockbuster e-book 'Riding the Bullet'. Terror becomes deja vu all over again when you get 'That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French'. 'LT's Theory of Pets' will make you stop and think before giving a dog to a loved one. And there are eleven more stories that will keep you awake until dawn.
Stories: -Autopsy Room Four -The Man in the Black Suit -All That You Love Will Be Carried Away -The Death of Jack Hamilton -In the Deathroom -The Little Sisters of Eluria -Everything's Eventual -L. T.'s Theory of Pets -The Road Virus Heads North -Lunch at the Gotham Café -That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French -1408-Riding the Bullet -Luckey Quarter
<b><i>Watch Over Me</i> is the No. 1 bestselling novel from the million copy selling author Daniela Sacerdoti, set in the magical and atmospheric Glen Avich in the Scottish Highlands.</b> <b></b> <b>Eilidh Lawson's</b> life is in crisis. Years of failed fertility treatments, a cheating husband and an oppressive family have pushed her to the limits. <b>At the end of her tether</b>, she runs away to the one place she thinks she can find solace: her childhood home in the Highlands.
There, as she struggles to mend her broken life, she <b>reconnects </b>with her childhood friend <b>Jamie McAnena</b>, who is trying to raise his daughter Masie alone. After Maisie's mother left to pursue a career in London and Jamie's own mother, Elizabeth, passed away, he has resigned himself to being a family of two.
But sometimes there is more to a story than meets the eye. Despite their reluctance, <b>curious circumstances</b> keep bringing Jamie and Eilidh together. For even when it seems all is lost, help can come from the most extraordinary places.
<b>An ethereal and beautifully written debut novel, <i>Watch Over Me</i> is a poignant story about letting go and moving on: with a little help from beyond the grave. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Cecelia Ahern and Nicholas Sparks.</b>
<b>What readers have to say about <i>Watch Over Me</i>:</b> <b></b> <i>"Poignant, unique, <b>one of the best books I've read</b>."</i> <i></i>- The Sun
<i>"One of my favourite reads of the year so far. If there's such a thing as book heaven, this <b>wonderfully original, poignant read</b> deserves a place there."</i> - Daily Record
"The author, in her first novel, Watch Over Me, achieves what more experienced novelists always hope to. <b>In Glen Avich she creates a world you wish you didn't have to leave.</b>" - The Scots Magazine
"Take your time when you read this, <b>absorb every word</b>, because it's totally and utterly worth it." - Book Love Bug
"This has to be the most touching and emotional book I've read this year ... such a <b>delicate and beautiful</b> read that you can't help but fall in to the storyline from the first page." - Rea Book Review (5/5)
"One of the best books I've ever read... This is a book that deserves to be read by everybody... <b>An amazing debut</b> novel from a magnificent writer." - Kim the Bookworm
<b>Praise for Daniela Sacerdoti:</b>
<i>"Heartwarming and mysterious with <b>great atmosphere</b>."</i> - Kate Forde on <i>Keep Me Safe</i>
<i><b>"Heartwarming and intriguing."</b></i> - Dani Atkins on <i>Keep Me Safe</i>
<i>"The contemporary romance is beautifully balanced with elements of mystery and endearing characters that both break and capture the heart.<b> A stunning talent, Sacerdoti writes beautiful fiction that feeds the soul.</b>"</i> - Shari Low, Daily Record on <i>Take Me Home</i>
<i>"<b>An absolute joy to read</b>, the story is engaging, the characters are believable and the writing is lovely... is definitely a book to add to the summer reading list, and one that <b>you won't be able to put down</b>."</i> - The Press and Journal on <i>Set Me Free</i>
In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy; THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Frédéric Martel
The New York Times Bestseller - Revised and Expanded "[An] earth-shaking exposé of clerical corruption" - National Catholic Reporter The arrival of Frédéric Martel's In the Closet of the Vatican, published worldwide in eight languages, sent shockwaves through the religious and secular world. The book's revelations of clericalism, hypocrisy, cover-ups and widespread homosexuality in the highest echelons of the Vatican provoked questions that the most senior Vatican officials--and the Pope himself--were forced to act upon; it would go on to become a New York Times bestseller. Now, almost a year after the book's first publication, Frédéric Martel reflects in a new foreword on the effect the book has had and the events that have come to light since it was first released. In the Closet of the Vatican describes the double lives of priests--including the cardinals living with their young "assistants" in luxurious apartments whilst professing humility and chastity--the cover-up of numerous cases of sexual abuse; sinister scheming in the Vatican; political conspiracy overseas in Argentina and Chile, and the resignation of Benedict XVI. From his unique position as a respected journalist with uninhibited access to some of the Vatican's most influential people and private spaces, Martel presents a shattering account of a system rotten to its very core.
From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen - the perfect accompaniment to your summerBefore Stanley Tucci became a household name with The Devil Wears Prada , The Hunger Games , and his legendary Negronis, he grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around he table. In Searching For Italy , he revealed his passion for the secrets and delights of the country's many cuisines. Now, he shares the magic of a lifetime of meals, and the stories behind them.Filled with anecdotes about growing up, shooting foodie films like Julie & Julia , falling in love across the table, and making dinner for his family, Taste is a reflection on the joys of food and life itself. Through five-star meals and burnt dishes, and from the good times to the bad, each morsel of this gastronomic journey is as heartfelt and delicious as the last.'It's impossible to read this without becoming ravenous!' Nigella Lawson'Superb ... Establishes Tucci as one of the wisest and most generous personalities of our time' Daily Mail' The man, the myth, The Devil Wears Prada legend Stanley Tucci has blessed our hungry souls with a food memoir ... Prepare to feel bereaved when it's over' Evening Standard
The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19): The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller
Simon Scarrow
The Gripping And Action-packed New Roman Army Adventure In The Eagles Of The Empire Series By Sunday Times Bestselling Author Simon Scarrow. The Perfect Read For Readers Of Conn Iggulden And Bernard Cornwell. Tribune Cato And Centurion Macro, Hardened Veterans Of The Roman Army, Have Faced The Empire's Enemies From Britannia To Parthia, From Hispania To Judea. Now Once Again They Are On A Mission That Will Imperil Their Lives And Those Of All Who Serve With Them. Loyal To The Last To Their Comrades In Battle, Fearless In The Face Of The Most Brutal Or Barbaric Opponents, They Are The Finest Men The Emperor Can Call On In The Service Of Rome. If You Don't Know Simon Scarrow, You Don't Know Rome! Praise For Simon's Novels: 'scarrow's [novels] Rank With The Best' Independent 'blood, Gore, Political Intrigue' Daily Sport 'always A Joy' The Times
The Eighth Life: (for Brilka) The International Bestseller
Nino Haratischvili
‘that Night Stasia Took An Oath, Swearing To Learn The Recipe By Heart And Destroy The Paper. And When She Was Lying In Her Bed Again, Recalling The Taste With All Her Senses, She Was Sure That This Secret Recipe Could Heal Wounds, Avert Catastrophes, And Bring People Happiness. But She Was Wrong.’ At The Start Of The Twentieth Century, On The Edge Of The Russian Empire, A Family Prospers. It Owes Its Success To A Delicious Chocolate Recipe, Passed Down The Generations With Great Solemnity And Caution. A Caution Which Is Justified: This Is A Recipe For Ecstasy That Carries A Very Bitter Aftertaste … Stasia Learns It From Her Georgian Father And Takes It North, Following Her New Husband, Simon, To His Posting At The Centre Of The Russian Revolution In St Petersburg. Stasia’s Is Only The First In A Symphony Of Grand But All Too Often Doomed Romances That Swirl From Sweet To Sour In This Epic Tale Of The Red Century. Tumbling Down The Years, And Across Vast Expanses Of Longing And Loss, Generation After Generation Of This Compelling Family Hears Echoes And Sees Reflections. Great Characters And Greater Relationships Come And Go And Come Again; The World Shakes, And Shakes Some More, And The Reader Rejoices To Have Found At Last One Of Those Glorious Old Books In Which You Can Live And Learn, Be Lost And Found, And Make Indelible New Friends.
The 80/20 Principle: Achieve More with Less: THE NEW 2022 EDITION OF THE CLASSIC BESTSELLER
Richard Koch
"READ THIS BOOK AND USE IT." TIM FERRISS
Millions of highly effective people have become more successful by understanding the simple fact that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. All you have to do is identify the 20 percent that leads to 80 percent. The 80/20 Principle shows you how.
Richard Koch's million-copy-selling global bestseller is now completely revised and updated, and more powerful and essential than ever. He reveals how the principle works and shows how to use it in a systematic and practical way to vastly increase your effectiveness, and improve your career.
The unspoken corollary to the 80/20 principle is that little of what you spend your time on actually counts. But by concentrating on those things that do, you can unlock the enormous potential of the magic 20 percent. Discover how to identify the few methods that will lead to great results, and use them alone. Avoid hard work. Don't push water uphill. Be very selective in what you do. Have a great life.
80/20 is the essential tool for anyone who wants to succeed.
Be more effective with less effort by learning how to leverage the 80/20 principle.
