Editora: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Join the adventures of our jolly snowman from Finland as he travels through the lands to learn all about the different cultures and landmarks in the Arabian Gulf. It's a fun rhyming tour you don't want to miss!
Grasshopper's Groove tells the story of Groove, a grasshopper who loves to dance. When a rainstorm devastates his meadow home, Groove discovers resilience and joy through the dancing spirit of his friends. Together, they turn even the gloomiest days into celebrations of life and friendship, teaching the importance of following your passion and finding happiness in the company of loved ones.Ver livro
In a cruel and distant future, humanity is at war with the Skarsarak, dangerous Predator-like aliens. Droma is a princess of the Loyal Empire and twelfth in line for the throne, so when her spaceship is attacked she assumes it's yet another assassination attempt before she realizes the more horrible truth: a contingent of Skarsarak have come to kidnap her. She's always been willing to do whatever it took to become the galaxy's Empress...but will she be willing to do what it takes to survive the Skarsarak? Only You is the first novella in the Skarsarak Chronicles series, and currently appears exclusively in the anthology Bound to the Monster, which you can find at all vendors.Ver livro
Awakened by the Giant--a Kindred Tale of the Jor'gen KindredA Giant Kindred devoted to scienceClones a beautiful woman to learn from herBut what Maddy teaches Calden is how to loveAnd love is forbidden--punishable by DeathCan they escape now that Maddy has been...Awakened by the Giant?<bVer livro
Returning to his family estate after a long absence in India serving under the much-loved and now-deceased Viceroy, Michael, the handsome Earl of Rayburne, is appalled to find that his estate and the local village have gone to rack and ruin. It seems that his uncle to whom he had entrusted them has embezzled everything that the Earl owns, including the contents of Rayburne Castle and has decamped with his loot to America. Penniless and unable to pay the estate’s workers and pensioners, who are on the verge of starvation, he has no choice but to throw himself on the mercy of Lord Frazer, the owner of the neighbouring estate and his family’s bitter enemy in an age-old land dispute over a wood. To the Earl’s astonishment the hateful Lord Frazer offers him not a loan but a gift, amounting to fifty thousand ponds, in order to combine their two estates. But there is one other condition. The Earl must marry Lord Frazer’s young daughter, Ansella, whom he has never even met. Although now he can begin to rescue the estate and its people from ruin, the Earl is in despair, certain that Lord Frazer’s daughter will be an ugly harridan who can never become the beloved ‘Lady in the Castle’ like his late and much-loved mother. But everything changes when he finally sees his bride after their Marriage Service. She is beautiful! Her face is heart-shaped and her hair is pale gold like the sun at dawn – little wonder that soon the young Earl of Rayburne realises that he is falling in love.Ver livro
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In these Isles of Imperial Empire the English language is now the lingua franca of the globe. But between the Home nations tensions remain, they rise and fall, all is not well. Authors born abroad and returning have new views, unique, a little off-kilter and literature feeds well on this fuel. Together the men of these islands produce literature of quite sumptuous quality. 1 - The Top 10 - The British & Irish Men - The 19th Century - An Introduction 2 - The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson 3 - The Signalman by Charles Dickens 4 - The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 5 - The Canterville Ghost - Part 1 by Oscar Wilde 6 - The Canterville Ghost - Part 2 by Oscar Wilde 7 - The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling 8 - The Dream Woman by Wilkie Collins 9 - The Story of B24 by Arthur Conan Doyle 10 - The Inconsiderate Waiter by J M Barrie 11 - Lost Hearts by M R James 12 - Youth - Part 1 by Joseph Conrad 13 - Youth - Part 2 by Joseph ConradVer livro
In the small, seemingly tranquil town of Eldridge, a brutal murder shatters the peace and unveils a web of secrets darker than anyone could imagine. When Sarah Thompson—a beloved young woman known for her vibrant personality—is found dead in the woods, Detective Maya Verma and her team are pulled into a case that challenges them at every turn. Maya, a seasoned detective haunted by her own sister’s unsolved murder, is joined by her ambitious yet inexperienced partner, Officer Raj Malhotra. Together, they navigate the murky waters of deception and betrayal, uncovering secrets that connect Sarah’s death to a string of unsolved cases in nearby towns. With the help of Dr. Anita Rao, a forensic psychologist with a hidden connection to the victim, the investigation deepens, pointing to a shadowy conspiracy that threatens to engulf them all. As Maya and Raj untangle a complex web of suspects—from Tommy Grey, a wealthy businessman with powerful enemies, to Vikram, Sarah’s jealous ex-boyfriend, and Sophie, her enigmatic best friend—every clue brings them closer to an elusive truth. Meanwhile, Leila Khan, a relentless journalist hungry for a sensational story, follows her own leads, determined to expose Eldridge’s darkest secrets. With every twist, new evidence emerges, hinting at a secret society operating in the shadows. Can Maya and her team break through the walls of silence before more lives are lost, or will the town’s hidden darkness swallow them whole? The Shadows of Deceit is a suspenseful, atmospheric thriller that explores the power of secrets, the weight of unresolved trauma, and the lengths people will go to protect what they cherish—or to destroy it. This is a tale where the line between good and evil blurs, leaving readers questioning the true nature of justice.Ver livro
