Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living. She would rather deal with the dead than the living, who trade whispers about her scarred hands and troubled past. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia defends it by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a saint's relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being that threatens to possess her the moment she drops her guard. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her - but death has come to ... |
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"My Bulgaria" is geared to young Bulgarians abroad who want to trace their roots as well as to any English-speaking people who would like to broaden their knowledge of the history of Bulgaria. All 51 richly illustrated chapters provide a concise yet in-depth description of historical events from Prehistory to Modernity."History does not make us grand but rather rational. It fosters an understanding of the core human values; it helps us learn from the mistakes of our predecessors; it instills in us pride of their achievements and thus boosts our confidence. A confident person is bound to be successful and ... |
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Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669) never left his homeland of the Netherlands but in his massive body of painting, drawing, and etching, he changed the course of Western art. His prolific oeuvre encompasses religious, historical, and secular scenes, as well as one of the most extraordinary series of portraits and self-portraits in history. Rembrandt's work foregrounds texture, light, and acute observation. Like sudden, startling apparitions in a shadowy street, his subjects are illuminated against deep, dark backgrounds and rendered with immense physical as well as psychological scrutiny. Whether biblical or ... |
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When darkness falls, heroes rise... ... If everything was taken from you, what would you do to get it back? Agatha patrols the sea wall with pride, despite those in her clan who question her right to be there, because of the condition she was born with. Jaime is a reluctant Angler, full of self-doubt and afraid of the sea. When disaster strikes, the pair must embark on a terrifying journey to a land where forgotten magic and dark secrets lurk in every shadow..."A brave new voice in fantasy fiction" Sally Green, author of "Half Bad" ... |
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Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder-she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. And the highwayman? He just so happens to be the King's nephew, Captain of the most dangerous men in Blunder... and guilty of ... |
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At the end of time, the Dark Angels walk a land ravaged by the suffering and sweet anguish of humanity, to bring comfort. Through the images of these 78 beautiful cards it is possible to join them, let yourself be surrounded by the dark embrace of their wings and listen to the deepest secrets of our heart. 78 cards with dimensions 6.6 x 12 cm and instruction booklet included. ... |
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Illustrated by Emily Chen, Stanton Feng, Alex Horley, Peter C. Lee, Sean Sevestre, Abe Taraky and Wei Wang. ... Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are thrilled to present the next installment of the wildly popular World of Warcraft Chronicle series. Volume 2 will reveal more sought-after details about the game universe's history and mythology. Showcasing lush, all-new artwork from fan favorites such as Peter Lee, Joseph Lacroix, and Alex Horley, this tome is sure to please all fans--casual and collector alike. ... |
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"Blizzard Entertainment" and "Dark Horse Books" are proud to present the third installment of their bestselling "World of Warcraft Chronicle" series! Like its predecessors, Volume 3 features beautiful full-color artwork by Peter Lee, Emily Chen, Stanton Feng, and other fan-favorite artists, as well as intricately detailed maps and spot art by Joseph Lacroix. Bolster your knowledge of "Warcraft" lore with this striking third volume! "World of Warcraft - vol. 3: Chronicle" resumes the epic multipart saga of Azeroth as agents of the Burning Legion unleash a mysterious plague ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... In "Sherlock Holmes: The Dark Mysteries", Sherlock Holmes expert David Stuart Davies has selected the cases of the great detective that best reflect Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's deep interest in the supernatural. The first is the terrifying novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles", followed by nine Gothic adventures: "The Sussex Vampire", "The Creeping Man", "Shoscombe Old Place", "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", "The Veiled Lodger", "The Devil's Foot", "The ... |
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The New York Times bestselling author. ... Lady Helen Wrexhall is set to step into Regency Society and find a husband. But this step will take her from glittering ballrooms and the bright lights of Vauxhall Gardens into a shadowy world of demonic creatures and deadly power. Drawing her into this underworld is Lord Carlston, a man of dubious reputation and infuriating manners. He believes Helen has a destiny beyond the ballroom' a sacred duty to protect humanity. Not the usual aspirations of a young lady in her first London Season. A delightfully dangerous adventure of self-discovery and dark choices, set against a ... |
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Безстрашният авантюрист Дърк Пит трябва да разгадае една отдавнашна историческа мистерия в най-новия роман от обичаната поредица бестселъри за Дърк Пит и Национална агенция за морско и подводно дело, създадени от великия магистър на приключенията Клайв Къслър. През май 1940 г., по времето, когато германската армия бомбардира Европа и парижани бягат от своя град, главният уредник на Музея на армията получава заповед да изнесе от страната тайнствен товар. Когато пристига на пристанище Хавър и научава, че корабът, на който възнамерява да се качи, е потопен предния ден, той качва товара на грохнал параход, който успява да ... |
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Дърк Пит -старши и неговият партньор Ал Джордино играят главна роля в това приключение на Националната агенция за морско и подводно дело. Двамата са при езерото Байкал в Сибир, но силно земетресение прекъсва изследванията им. Спасяването на един изследователски кораб и неговите пътници разкрива тъмни планове, някакси свързани с историята на Чингис хан, един от най-големите завоеватели в човешката история. Когато из цял свят се случват още земетресения и са скъсани големи петролопроводи, а американският президент и неговият екип са изправени пред растящи цени на горивото, възниква световна паника. Ще могат ли Дърк и Ал ... |
