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A timeless hero and a giver to the people, the beloved character of Robin Hood comes alive in the novel by Howard Pyle. Published in 1883, the book follows the charismatic English outlaw on his adventures with his Merry Men as they navigate the forest as well as other important locations in Nottingham. Throughout each section of the book, Robin Hood must evade getting caught by police and other authority figures, for he has been classified a criminal by the people in power.

Kira hakt nach, warum Lucia ihren Rollerführerschein machen möchte und was es für sie heißt, auf eigenen Rädern in Richtung Freiheit zu starten.

Kletterunfall oder perfektes Verbrechen? Mordermittlungen in den Berchtesgadener Alpen Für ein Urlauber-Ehepaar endet die Bergtour auf den Watzmann tödlich: Kurz unterhalb der Mittelspitze stürzen sie in die Tiefe. Keiner der beiden überlebt. Ein Fall von Selbstüberschätzung? Gestolpert, ausgerutscht – oder gestoßen? Der junge Kommissar und Polizeibergführer Simon Perlinger glaubt nicht an einen Zufall. Als routinierter Kletterer und angstfreier Bergfex ist er Spezialist für Alpinunfälle.

Keeping a hibernating dragon should have been a simple thing. Should have been, but it was not. Apparently, nothing involving dragons was ever simple, at least not for Anne Elliot, junior keeper to dragon Kellynch. With the estate in debt, Anne’s father in denial, and the dragon’s treasure missing, Kellynch’s awakening is shaping up to be nothing short of catastrophe. Not to mention, there was the pesky matter of her own broken heart and resentment against the old friend who had caused it.

In 'Sex and Salvation,' Philip LeMasters presents a profound exploration of marriage, celibacy, and Christian ethics through an Orthodox lens. This updated edition offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues surrounding sex, relationships, and spiritual life. Through three detailed chapters, the author thoughtfully addresses topics including marriage's connection to the Eucharist, clerical marriage, and modern challenges like same-sex relationships and contraception.

Aiden Valentine a un secret : il n'aime plus l'amour. Et en tant qu'animateur de la hotline romance de Baltimore, c'est un peu un problème. Mais lorsqu'une jeune femme appelle la station pour demander des conseils de drague pour sa mère, leur discussion devient virale...

Following their success in the trials, Cassius Jones and his companions secure coveted spots as students in London's prestigious University. But the University's promise of security falls short. Reeling from resource shortages, the University is no longer content with siloed expertise, demanding versatility if its students are to survive in a world plagued by catastrophe.

They call them the Serpents. Knox, Mason, Silas. These sick, twisted psychos are the untouchable elites at Cinderhart Academy. I'd never get involved with such dangerous guys despite how gorgeous, rich, and influential they are. But after I witness them committing a sadistic crime, I'm dragged kicking and screaming into their dark, depraved world. If they plan to break me, they're late to the party.

Quinn has made mistakes - like sleeping with the wrong people. It’s taken him time to figure out what he wants in bed and out of it. Understandable, since he’s attracted to both men and women and surrounded by a network of friends who seem to have no trouble finding love in any combination. When he meets Trevon - the sexiest man ever - on the side of the road, only one thing keeps Quinn from pursuing him: Trevon’s even sexier wife, Devra. Financial and safety concerns forced them into a marriage of convenience they both secretly wish was more.

Elizabeth Bennet thought she was prepared to do anything to make the Dragon Conclave accept her beloved young dragon, Pemberley, into the Blue Order, but she had not anticipated it would leave her banished from her ancestral home and betrothed to none other than Mr. Darcy. But before Elizabeth and Darcy wed, they must find a dangerous rogue dragon before it provokes a war amongst the dragons and brings the fragile peace between dragons and mankind to a catastrophic end.

I named myself. I took the word animal out of their mouths, wore it like a badge of honor, then shoved it down their throats. I've fought for what I have. I see you coming before you even know you want a piece of me. In a city riddled with warring families, I'll rise up between them. My people, the broken souls I gather, will have power by the time I'm done with them.

Nothing makes sense. In the space of one night, I’ve been forced from my life as a barmaid in England and dragged into a world of shifters and shadows. Now, a raven-haired stranger with piercing pink eyes and a presence that is both savage and seductive, is telling me, I must compete on some supernatural reality show; Fit for The Throne. Apparently, I am to pay for the sins of a father and mother I never knew and prove myself worthy. It’s an impossible feat no one expects me to win but I refuse to go down without a fight.

Mr. Darcy saved Elizabeth from the fire, but could he save her from her scars? When Elizabeth Bennet heard the cry of ‘Fire!’ during the Netherfield ball she ran up to the higher floors to rescue a servant with a broken leg . But as they hurtled downstairs she became lost in the thick, roiling smoke. And just when Elizabeth began to despair, she heard Mr. Darcy’s hoarse voice cry her name. The next time they meet will be at Rosings Park under Lady Catherine’s watchful gaze…

Just when Agent Mendoza is settling into his new job with the shadowy paranormal law enforcement agency known as CERBERUS, he’s thrust into an investigation that has him questioning his career...and his sanity! The ghosts of Austin are angry—and some of them have gone stark raving mad. Now Agent Mendoza is following a trail of necromancy and grave-digging that’s leading him to the source of all this ectoplasmic trouble.

The Sailor’s Rest is inspired by Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion and is set on the stage of Napoleon’s 100 Days. Discover how the two betrothed couples—Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, along with Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot—find their love tried by separation, battle, and deception.

Beyond the din and dancing lights of the Las Vegas strip, a young woman has mysteriously gone missing. All the facts point to something sinister - even paranormal. Quentin Draith, supernatural crime investigator, is hired to assist. However, the deeper Draith digs, the more otherworldly his assignment gets. Assassins, human and otherwise, put a target on Draith’s head and a ravenous alien beast starts rampaging through the city. The clues point Draith to Sin City’s infamous “Bone Triangle,” a neighborhood marked for its dark happenings and disappearances.

Une nouvelle enquête de l'inspecteur Valentin Verne, le génial créateur du Bureau des affaires occultes, où la science flirte avec le vice et le crime. Quelle créature funeste hante le bocage vendéen ? Que signifie ce chant maléfique qui retentit la nuit pour annoncer de singuliers trépas ? Les victimes étant des légitimistes, certains y voient la main des espions de Louis-Philippe qui cherchent à empêcher le retour de la branche aînée des Bourbons sur le trône de France.

Mr. Darcy’s departure has solved nothing. He loves Elizabeth Bennet as much as ever—and he has left her vulnerable to Wickham’s lies. Why not send her a warning? Anonymously, of course. He must conquer his obsession, yet he must also do something to protect her. But when Darcy is dunned for a bill of Wickham’s—an old trick—he sends the magistrate’s men with a warrant.

Agent Tony Mendoza has a sleeping problem… every time he falls asleep, he dreams of her. But it’s not any cozy, cuddly encounter his subconscious conjures, nor some kinky, carnal congress. Instead, Tony’s nights are haunted by nightmares of his supernatural stalker bleeding him dry. He’s also seeing things. Shadows flitting at the edges of his vision, cloaked figures lurking in darkened doorways, and a 7-foot-tall homeless man who accosts him and disappears. Except, the leviathan vagrant turns out to be real—and he’s killing people close to home.

Georgiana is missing! When a frantic Darcy seeks out his friend’s help in finding his sister, he has no idea what unconventional method Bingley would suggest. Darcy has no interest in the metaphysical but he is more desperate than at any other time in his life. Miss Elizabeth Bennet immediately responds to the urgency of Mr. Darcy’s request for aid. Where could Miss Darcy be? She sets off with him in a mad dash across the country, and the sea, in an anxious search for a most beloved sister. Miss Bennet’s guidance and compassion comforts Darcy, sustaining his confidence in their success.