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I, Damon, the King of the Northern clan, am busy rebuilding my kingdom which fell into the pit of destruction under the rule of my father. I am determined to be a better, stronger, kinder King. But stepping out of the shadow of a tyrant is harder than I imagined.

There came an elastic aftershock of creaks and groans and then, softly softly, a chinking shower of rubbled cement. Leaves calmed and trunks stood serene. Where, not a minute before, there had been a suburb, there was now only woodland standing amid ruins. There is no warning. No chance to prepare. They arrive in the night: thundering up through the ground, transforming streets and towns into shadowy forest. Buildings are destroyed.

When the sorceress Marienne foretells my mate is a human, and she is in trouble, I don’t think. I fly. Fly to the human world to hunt those men who have stolen her and would sell her into Hell itself. No-one will stand between me and my mate.

Irascible phonetics professor Henry Higgins makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can train Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle to talk ‘like a lady’ and pass as a duchess at the Ambassador’s Ball. As the day of reckoning approaches, can Eliza convince the assembled aristocrats that she’s one of them? And what will become of her afterwards? This effervescent radio version of Shaw’s classic comedy features a stellar cast, including award-winning comedians Alistair McGowan as Henry Higgins, Morgana Robinson as Eliza Doolittle and Al Murray as Alfred Doolittle.

They say I'm their destiny. I've fought hard for a better life. But you can't escape genetics…and my relationships are as unstable as my parents' marriage. Then I meet three possessive and predatory shifters. These men claim me with every heated look and sensual caress. Their inner wolves seem to think I'm theirs. Their fated mate. I should run scared, and I do. My ex-boyfriend's grip tightens as he stalks my every move…and he comes with a pack of his own. Can these wolves protect me…or should I leave forever to protect them?

Have you ever been cut up by another road user? Have you have been stuck behind some idiot driving well below the speed limit? Have you ever had to swerve to avoid someone who hasn't used their indicators? Have you ever been served by rude staff members who clearly don't want to be working? Have you ever listened to just how rude old people can be? Ever got frustrated listening to the excessive open-mouthed chewing of someone sitting near you? Have you ever been cheated on by a partner? Paul James has and...he's had enough.

Don Juan In Hell is Act 3, Scene 2 from Bernard Shaw's 'Man and Superman' which was written in 1903. This classic staged performance features Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton and Agnes Moorehead.

A new earl, an eccentric heiress, and a spirited gentleman who will bring them together… Miss Evelyn Diamond: While other girls played with dolls, I was fossil hunting. Although I was an heiress, my lifelong dream is to be a fossilist and gain admittance into the Britain Geographical Society. My parents, however thought my desire was frivolous and that I needed to find a titled gentleman to marry. With my many eccentricities, I was hardly the ideal wife. The only man who understood me was my friend Clayton, but his tastes ran in a different direction. Mr. Clayton Lucas: Evie and I were ...

Jimmy Veeder has finally settled down, completing his dramatic transformation from hell-raiser to family man. With his new wife, Angie, and eight-year-old son, Juan, he lives the quiet life. No trouble, no problems. Or so he thought. But this is Jimmy Veeder's Fiasco, after all.

I’ve cooked and cleaned through my lonely life, but it’ll be worth it when I find my mate. My dreams shatter when I discover I’m human—an outcast. I seek solace at a bar with a bottle of Jack Daniels. Then Tayte walks in, all sizzling seduction and heart-pounding heat. Turns out a sexy alpha-wolf is all the pain relief I need. Now I’m pregnant to the wolf. And the bears want me dead. I need the Alpha’s protection. But Tayte’s three-wolf pack is a package deal. And they claim I’m their mate.

Welcome to the Sequoia Stud Farm! Join the Ford brothers as they all meet and try to lasso their better halves! Saddle up and get ready to ride with these sexy cowboys!

Immerse yourself in the brilliant wit and thought-provoking wisdom of playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw with this wondrous collection featuring 100 quotes that encapsulate Shaw's genius and his timeless relevance. From sharp social commentary to inspiring words on art, politics, and life, this collection is sure to captivate, challenge and inspire you.

Ames: Ames Bronson must have a death wish. He should no better than to go after his boss's daughter. He's trying to stay away from her. There's just one problem. He's pretty sure that he's in love with her. Harvey: Harvey Warner might have lost it. His mind that is. One look at the curvy chef, Coraline, and he's hooked. Now if only he could convince her that she should take a shot on him. Rooney: Rooney Jennings is out of his mind. To be fair, a lot of his friends would claim that he was never in his right mind. When he spots Sayler Jones, that's it. Game Over. They should be happy together...

Barbara is a major in the Salvation Army - but she's also the daughter of Andrew Undershaft, a man who's made millions from the sale of weapons of war. The real battle, however, rages between between the devilish father and his idealistic daughter as they answer the question: does salvation come through faith or finance? This sparkling comedy traverses family relations, religion, ethics and politics - as only Shaw, the master dramatist, can!

"The Perfect Wagnerite" is a philosophical commentary on Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen". According to Shaw: "I write this pamphlet for the assistance of those who wish to be introduced to the work on equal terms with that inner circle of adepts... The reason is that its dramatic moments lie quite outside the consciousness of people whose joys and sorrows are all domestic and personal, and whose religions and political ideas are purely conventional and superstitious."

Late one night, investigative journalist Jack Logan receives a surprise visit from US Senator Malcolm Phillips at his New York apartment. Disheveled and in a panic, the senator swears that he’s about to be murdered and pleads with Jack to protect his wife Taylor, who happens to be the only woman Jack has ever truly loved.

Simple and practical advice to help new dads, and dads to be, stay involved in your child's life! From conception through the 9-month of pregnancy with your wife or partner this simplified and well-researched summary, Victor Shaw shares his knowledge and experience in a men-to-men-like approach!

Many books have dealt with sexual abuse scandals in the church and the role of pastoral care for survivors. Others have provided liberatory readings of biblical texts to support survivors of sexual violence. Surviving God takes a new approach, centering the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Starting from experiences of oppression, beliefs that contribute to oppression are challenged, and new, hopeful, and healing beliefs take their place.

Kayla fell in love with Anselm the first moment she laid eyes on him. What she didn't expect was that, after an amazing night of passion with him, he would disappear, leaving her pregnant and alone. She's gotten by just fine on her own, and there's no way she's letting Anselm stroll back into her life after what he'd done.

These stories wrestle with the experience of loss—of loved ones, of relationships, of a sense of self, of health—and forge a path to hope as characters fight their way forward. From bestsellers and SPFBO finalists to rising voices, 13 exceptionally talented authors explore the many facets of grief and healing through the lens of fantasy and sci-fi.