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Magic needs a spark. And Maggie’s powers are especially fickle. With no one to help her learn to control her magic, the life debt that she owes stretches eternally over her head, with no way to repay it. Until she meets Griffin, the king’s champion, infamous for hunting down the draignochs that plague their kingdom. Neither has any idea of the destiny that they both carry, or that their meeting will set off a chain of events that will alter every aspect of the life they know - and all of history thereafter.

The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.

Lewis Carroll's most famous novels, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, are brought to sparkling new life in this unabridged recording by AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator Alison Larkin. An internationally acclaimed comedienne well known for her many voices, Alison Larkin is the perfect vessel to bring Lewis Carroll's classic novels to a new audience.

In this audio investigation - unavailable in book form - Lewis narrates his 2018 report from Washington originally published in Bloomberg View. From inside the White House press room - which Lewis describes as having "the cramped, uncared-for feel of a public toilet" - to a balcony overlooking "a sea of white people" in the Trump International Hotel, to Steve Bannon's Capitol Hill townhouse, where he joins the former campaign CEO to watch the State of the Union address, Lewis takes listeners on an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour.

One of the biggest myths that plagues the business world today is that our ability to network depends on having the “gift-of-gab”. You don’t have to be outgoing to be successful at networking. You don’t have to become a relentless self-promoter. In fact, you don’t have to act like an extrovert at all. Matthew Pollard, an introvert himself, draws on over a decade of research and real-world examples to provide an actionable blueprint for introverted networking.

Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you. The author is a therapist working in public health, helping drinkers from all backgrounds. His research with hundreds of clients showed the best ways to overcome alcohol issues. In this landmark book, he passes on that knowledge to you.

After the Battle of Smoke Mountain, the fighters did their best to rebuild their broken lands. Five years have passed and they are now ready to begin a new type of tournament to showcase their skills. Javonta and Dawnetta set out to each Territory to conduct the tournaments, but something unsettling is in the air. Evil seems to be lurking in the shadows once more and Javonta can feel the presence of a power Paxanthus has never seen before. Only time will tell if he is just worrying too much, or if his suspicions are true and they all are in grave danger.

In recent years, "white feminism" and girlboss feminism have taken a justified beating. We know that leaning in won't make our jobs any more tolerable and that white women have proven to be, at best, unreliable allies. But in a time of rising fascism, ceaseless attacks on reproductive justice, and violent transphobia, we need to reckon with what Western feminism has wrought if we have any hope of building the feminist world we need.

The Monk: A Romance is a Gothic novel by Matthew Gregory Lewis, published in 1796. A quickly written book from early in Lewis's career it was published before he turned twenty. It is a prime example of the male Gothic that specialises in the aspect of horror.

Two school friends from Birmingham bring you raw, unfiltered conversations with a dose of nostalgia, personal growth, and real-life experiences. From social issues to the highs and lows of life, nothing is off-limits. Expect deep dives, relatable moments, and plenty of laughs along the way.

In 1866, sightings of a legendary sea monster prompt a daring expedition out of New York City. Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and whaler Ned Land are among the crew of the United States Navy frigate Abraham Lincoln. Though they are fearless, nothing prepares them for the "creature" itself - the Nautilus - a powerful, destructive submarine years ahead of its time. At the helm of the vessel is the brilliant Captain Nemo, who pulls the men deep into the wonders of the seas and the dark depths of his mind.

Polly trouve parfois que la vie à Londres n’est guère passionnante... jusqu'au jour où elle rencontre son nouveau voisin, Digory. Il vit avec sa mère malade et un vieil oncle original. Celui-ci force les deux enfants à essayer des bagues magiques qui les transportent dans un monde inconnu. Commence alors la plus extraordinaire des aventures.

When the legendary Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne died in 814 he left behind a dominion and a legacy unlike anything seen in Western Europe since the fall of Rome. Johannes Fried paints a compelling portrait of a devout ruler, a violent time, and a unified kingdom that deepens our understanding of the man often called the father of Europe.

Peter, Susan, Edmund et Lucy sont de retour dans le monde merveilleux de Narnia. Mais si pour eux une seule année s'est écoulée, dans leur ancien royaume, des siècles ont passé. Le terrible roi Miraz a pris le pouvoir et le pays tout entier est désolé.

Imagine a life where you wake up every day with a calendar filled with things you love doing or an empty calendar where you can decide what you would love to do each day. You're being your True Authentic Self. You know your life's Purpose. You have a Vision for your life. You have a clear Master Plan on how to create that Vision.

Drawing on new and often startling information from newly opened Soviet, Eastern European, and Chinese archives, this thrilling account explores the strategic dynamics that drove the Cold War, provides illuminating portraits of its major personalities, and offers much fresh insight into its most crucial events. Riveting, revelatory, and wise, it tells a story whose lessons it is vitally necessary to understand as America once more faces an implacable ideological enemy.

Walking in My Joy is a collection of electric stories by the one and only, super hilarious Jenifer Lewis. Her commentary on what’s happening in the world today, told through her outrageous real-life adventures, will have you laughing out loud, while her insightful messages touch your soul. A self-described “traveling fool and nature freak,” Jenifer takes listeners with her all over the world, from Cape Town to Bali; Washington, DC, to the Serengeti; Mongolia to St. Petersburg; and Argentina to Antarctica to demonstrate how she walks in her joy by seeking pleasure in everyday encounters.

Hey Mom! * Is your heart nudging you to be a stay-at-home mom, but it feels impossible to make it work as a single-income family? * Does your debt keep piling up and you just can’t seem to get ahead, no matter how hard you try? * Do you have loved ones that desperately need more of your time and care, but you feel the pressure of having to earn an income? * Are you crushed by the mom guilt of not being able to provide everything your family needs (time, money, etc.) in this season? Hi, my name is Mandy Lewis, and I have been where you are. I have learned many strategies that have helped me ...

C.S. Lewis dedicated The Screwtape Letters to his good friend J.R.R. Tolkien. In the Christian classic, he tells the story through a series of letter written by the demon Screwtape. It is considered one of Lewis' greatest works.

Summoned to a world ruled by a game-like system, Kara is offered a power that lies beyond it. A power given by a dying dragon. A power that predates the system. A power wielded only by the gods. To become the last wielder of a dragonsoul.