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"We daren't go a-hunting for fear of little men"—words from an old children's song, but to the residents of one Welsh village, it's more than just a nursery rhyme. A legend has been handed down through the ages, telling of an ancient mountain people, dedicated to evil, who were massacred by the villagers' ancestors 3,000 years ago. What does this folktale have to do with a man's recurring nightmares, the murder of a High Court judge, an outbreak of food poisoning, a strange road accident, and the death of a rock climber? Sir Marcus Levin is determined to find out.

In Step into the Metaverse, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam delivers a startlingly insightful discussion about how the world as we know it will fundamentally change as the physical and the digital worlds merge into the metaverse, impacting the everyday experiences of people, companies, and societies. The author maps out the extraordinary opportunities and challenges facing business leaders, consumers, regulators, policymakers, and other metaverse stakeholders trying to navigate the future of the Internet.

Having found the perfect flat, Matthew and Aimee settle into their new home with all the hopes of a young couple in love. But something hideous resides within its walls. Before long, curious incidents turn violent, and it becomes increasingly difficult for the sceptic Matthew to deny that an unholy ghost has descended upon his happy home. Tormented by the wrath of this angry spirit, Matthew and Aimee’s relationship begins to crumble under the weight of their terror, and have no choice but to flee into the night, leaving their beloved flat behind.

In March 1942, Battle of Britain Spitfire ace, Jack Williams, is one of 15 pilots flying the first Spitfires to reach the most heavily bombed place on Earth: the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta. Their task is simple, regain control of the air.

In 2006 at Belfast Crown Court, William James Fulton, a principal in the outlawed Loyalist Volunteer Force, was jailed for life and sentenced to a minimum of 25 years after the longest trial in Northern Ireland’s legal history for the Rosemary Nelson killing. This unique story is told by former undercover officer Mark Dickens who was part of an elite team of undercover detectives who took part in "Operation George", one of the most remarkable covert policing operations the world has ever known.

Our tale is about a curious and brave snowflake who dreams of leaving his cloud and falling to the ground below. There is only one problem: No snowflake has ever done this before. Not to be discouraged, he does and the other snowflakes soon follow, creating the first snowfall. On their magnificent adventure, they discover the ever-changing nature of Nature.

Fairies may be gentle creatures now, but they had to fight for their place in this world–and what a fight it was! For the first time, know where fairies came from and how they live amongst us. Experience the bond that developed between fairies and elves. This audiobook will give you insights into the magical world that surrounds us all. Take up the drawbridge; clear the outlying areas of innocent civilians; stock up the larder; bring in more ammunition; station guards on every entrance; impose an evening curfew. Things are about to happen.

We do not come by knowing our purpose when we first entered this world. There are no instructions or clear guidelines given to us, but there are clues. Many of us never even find our purpose and thus never live the life we were created for. My attempt in this book is to provide the clues or “Puzzle pieces” that I believe were not only put within us to find but are also discovered outside of us through life choices (good and bad).

This is the story of the relationship between humans and elves. It recounts the history of Lord Stein and his bond with the elves and describes the fearsome battles that resulted in the defeat of the evil Sudeban. It is a story about nobility and courage triumphing over envy and hatred. Lord Stein is the hero in us all. Matched with a resourceful, beautiful, and gifted wife of noble birth, Lord Stein displays his loyalty and compassion toward those who are true and stands resolutely against evil. He and his kin remain faithful to the bonds of fellowship forged in Harnes Gap.

Over 14 days at the heart of the Battle of Britain, Spitfire pilots Jack and Alex struggle to survive the savage battles raging in the air over Southern England. Several times a day, they fly against overwhelming odds, witnessing the death and disfigurement of friends and enemies, and wrestling with the knowledge that the same could happen to them at any moment. Brief periods on the ground offer little respite, with Biggin Hill subjected to frequent air raids, during which many more friends are killed. Both Jack and Alex find love, but the battle takes its toll.

Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow is doing his best to ignore the madness of York's annual Viking Festival when duty calls. The body of a wealthy businessman, who was playing the role of the Viking king, is found slain by his own ancient sword. The murder scene looks staged, but before Shadow can compile a list of people to question a second body is found. Shadow doesn't have to look far for suspects-the victims were by no means model citizens.

Exploring topics ranging from faith and the soul to society and morals, Refracted Reflections: Faith, Morals, and Society endeavors to highlight some of the steps toward gaining and achieving a perfected coordination and synchronization of the outward aspects of conduct and the inner aspects of thought within the self, whether related to understanding the intricacies and characteristics of the cosmos, or dealing with matters related to soul, birth, life, death, and beyond.

A prequel novella set in the Dominus universe by JP Kenwood. February: Home from the first war against the kingdom of Dacia, Gaius Fabius ignores his obligations in Rome and returns to his secluded seaside villa in Southern Italy. Under the pretense of a holiday trip, his best friend and secret lover, Lucius Petronius, surprises him with an unexpected visit. Later that evening, the lusty masters share the delights of Gaius’s blond pleasure slave, Nicomedes.

Charles Lumley feels that he has been born in captivity - the captivity of his smugly conventional bourgeois upbringing. Now he has just graduated from university, only to make the discouraging discovery that his education has rendered him unfit for any kind of useful employment. Wondering what to do with the rest of his life and longing to escape, a chance remark overheard in a pub sets him off on a picaresque and hilarious tour of 1950s Britain. He undergoes a string of comic misadventures as he works as a window cleaner, a drug trafficker, a hospital orderly, and a chauffeur.

Have you ever wondered how the rich keep getting richer, and how they have achieved true financial freedom? The answer is that they make their money work for them. They’re not only able to make a lot of money, but they’re also able to use that money to generate more passively. One primary way they do this is by investing in the stock market. This audiobook serves as general guidance for those just starting in the stock market. You will learn all the basics about the stock market, how to invest your money, and how to protect yourself against losses.

This is a book for children with fun poems; the poems have been written with children in mind and can stimulate their imagination, curiosity, and development. The inspiration behind these poems came from my own experiences when I was a child and what I would have enjoyed. Hopefully these poems will be heard by children worldwide and they enjoy reading them, encouraged to expand their imagination.

I have a huge passion for writing and enjoy letting my ideas run wild. My endeavour in life is to encourage, uplift, and motivate. I strive to do this in my writing and in all I do and say. I am in awe of nature and her vast treasures. I receive much pleasure and inspiration from observing nature in her many beautiful forms. I hope that my writing can bring out this love and passion I have for nature and her splendour. I hope to immerse my listeners in my thoughts, descriptions, and experiences.

Thomas's problems are more serious than those of a typical young Victorian gentleman. His elder brother may be sabotaging the family's bank. His childhood friend has died under mysterious circumstances. Far worse, leaves are sprouting on Thomas's skin. Perhaps it is all the fault of the long-rumored "Peculiarities" lurking in London's grey fog?

His name is a whisper in the darkness. He is a shadow in the night. For centuries, he stalked the earth, leaving death and destruction in his wake. Sorcerers feared to talk of him. Vampires feared to face him. Then one day he was simply gone. Vanished. Dead. But can the world's most powerful warlock ever truly die?

Eddie Lancaster has been running from Rachel for 13 years. Now she's finally caught up with him. This time his friends are in her crosshairs, too. Running is no longer an option. Eddie must stand and fight the woman who has haunted his nightmares for over a decade. But the odds are stacked against him. Rachel is a far more powerful warlock than Eddie and with a newly improved mind-control serum in her arsenal, there is nobody she cannot command.