The Naked Queen
The Naked Queen

Author: Alan R. Hall

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2018-08-17

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1984545485

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The years is AD 1147. King Arthur of Britain is still an unseasoned monarch. He has yet to meet his betrothed, Guineviere, and Camelot is still a little more than an idea in his mind. He is visited at the castle by a gentleman who brings him an astonishing tale of an astonishing woman—the Naked Queen of Tabithia. The man is named Darien, and he is the queen’s son, soon to be ruler of Tabithia. But before he can reign, he must learn the secret behind the singular events that have shaped his life. As the two converse, Arthur begins to understand the truth and the lies associated with the Naked Queen. It is around AD 1120. The Scandinavian realm of Tabithia is in turmoil. Since his ascension to the throne, King Ballizar has embarked on a horrid ritual that seems intent on decimating the maiden population. On the night of each full moon, Ballizar conducts a despicable ritual that puts some poor maiden of the realm to a terrible test. No one yet has able to withstand it. It is not until the ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a woman named Syrenya that the ritual is finally broken, and by doing so, Syrenya becomes the King’s consort and queen of Tabithia. But on her wedding night, she learns a terrible secret—one that will take all her cunning and intelligence and, the span of a quarter century, to put right.

The Queen's Bastard
The Queen's Bastard

Author: C. E. Murphy

Publisher: Del Rey

Published: 2008-04-29

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 0345507096

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“Wow. C. E. Murphy is good. Court intrigue in an alternate Elizabethan-era fantasy world: realpolitik with the sex included.” –Kate Elliott, author of Crown of Stars In a world where religion has ripped apart the old order, Belinda Primrose is the queen’s secret weapon. The unacknowledged daughter of Lorraine, the first queen to sit on the Aulunian throne, Belinda has been trained as a spy since the age of twelve by her father, Lorraine’s lover and spymaster. Cunning and alluring, fluent in languages and able to take on any persona, Belinda can infiltrate the glittering courts of Echon where her mother’s enemies conspire. She can seduce at will and kill if she must. But Belinda’s spying takes a new twist when her witchlight appears. Now Belinda’s powers are unlike anything Lorraine could have imagined. They can turn an obedient daughter into a rival who understands that anything can be hers, including the wickedly sensual Javier, whose throne Lorraine both covets and fears. But Javier is also witchbreed, a man whose ability rivals Belinda’s own . . . and can be just as dangerous. Amid court intrigue and magic, loyalty and love can lead to more daring passions, as Belinda discovers that power is the ultimate aphrodisiac. “C. E. Murphy vividly reimagines Renaissance Europe as a world both familiar and strange. Filled with intrigue and betrayal, her story is a chess game with six of seven sides, and I look forward to seeing what the next moves are.” –Marie Brennan, author of Warrior and Witch From the Trade Paperback edition.

Nameless Queen
Nameless Queen

Author: Rebecca McLaughlin

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1524700274

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One girl must make a name for herself--or die trying--in this royal fantasy where an unknown peasant becomes the ultimate ruler. But how long can she keep the crown if everyone wants her dead? Perfect for fans of Furyborn, Red Queen, and Everless. Everyone expected the king's daughter would inherit the throne. No one expected me. It shouldn't be possible. I'm Nameless, a class of citizens so disrespected, we don't even get names. Dozens of us have been going missing for months and no one seems to care. But there's no denying the tattoo emblazoned on my arm. I am to be queen. In a palace where the corridors are more dangerous than the streets, though, how could I possibly rule? And what will become of the Nameless if I don't? "A thrilling tale of identity and found family wrapped up in epic, politically-charged worldbuilding. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop...on the list of my favorite fantasies, Nameless Queen has won its way to the top!" - Crystal Smith, author of Bloodleaf

The Blacksmith Queen
The Blacksmith Queen

Author: G.A. Aiken

Publisher: Kensington Books

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1496721225

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When a prophesy brings war to the Land of the Black Hills, Keeley Smythe must join forces with a clan of mountain warriors who are really centaurs in a thrilling new fantasy romance series from New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken. The Old King Is Dead With the demise of the Old King, there’s a prophesy that a queen will ascend to the throne of the Black Hills. Bad news for the king’s sons, who are prepared to defend their birthright against all comers. But for blacksmith Keeley Smythe, war is great for business. Until it looks like the chosen queen will be Beatrix, her younger sister. Now it’s all Keeley can do to protect her family from the enraged royals. Luckily, Keeley doesn’t have to fight alone. Because thundering to her aid comes a clan of kilt-wearing mountain warriors called the Amichai. Not the most socially adept group, but soldiers have never bothered Keeley, and rough, gruff Caid, actually seems to respect her. A good thing because the fierce warrior will be by her side for a much longer ride than any prophesy ever envisioned … Praise for The Dragon Who Loved Me “A chest thumping, mead-hall rocking, enemy slaying brawl of a good book.” —All Things Urban Fantasy “Aiken aces another one.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Naked
Naked

Author: Eliza Redgold

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1250066158

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We know her name. We know of her naked ride. We don't know her true story. We all know the legend of Lady Godiva, who famously rode naked through the streets of Coventry, covered only by her long, flowing hair. So the story goes, she begged her husband Lord Leofric of Mercia to lift a high tax on her people, who would starve if forced to pay. Lord Leofric demanded a forfeit: that Godiva ride naked on horseback through the town. There are various endings to Godiva's ride, that all the people of Coventry closed their doors and refused to look upon their liege lady (except for ‘peeping Tom') and that her husband, in remorse, lifted the tax. Naked is an original version of Godiva's tale with a twist that may be closer to the truth: by the end of his life Leofric had fallen deeply in love with Lady Godiva. A tale of legendary courage and extraordinary passion, Naked brings an epic story new voice.

The Pasta Queen
The Pasta Queen

Author: Nadia Caterina Munno

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-11-08

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1982195169

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER TikTok sensation and beloved home cook Nadia Caterina Munno, a.k.a. The Pasta Queen, presents a cookbook of never-before-shared recipes featuring the signature pasta tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions—and just as gorgeous as you are. In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno—a.k.a. The Pasta Queen—is opening the recipe box from her online trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking techniques, and the tales behind Italy’s most famous dishes (some true, some not-so-true), Nadia guides you through the process of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether it’s her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or a dish that’s entirely Nadia’s—like her famous Assassin’s Spaghetti—The Pasta Queen’s recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs. Featuring a colorful tour of Italy through stunning photographs and celebratory tales of the country’s rich culinary heritage, along with stories about Nadia’s own life and family, The Pasta Queen is a cookbook that will warm your heart, soothe your soul, and spice up your life. And best of all? It’s just gorgeous.

I Was Tortured by the Pygmy Love Queen
I Was Tortured by the Pygmy Love Queen

Author: Jasper McCutcheon

Publisher:

Published: 2007-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934625132

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What evil awaits Captain Henry Mitchell on the island below? A US Navy fighter pilot, he's forced to abandon his plane and parachute down into a rainforest canopy. He is greeted by a lost tribe of pygmies and their insanely cruel leader, a female, Caucasian westerner like himself, who subjects him to unholy tortures both painful and erotic. She believes he's come to take her secrets - but what are these secrets, and how can a man deal with being tortured for answers to something he knows nothing about?

The Naked Portfolio Manager
The Naked Portfolio Manager

Author: J. Robert Fischer

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group

Published: 2009-10

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1934572403

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Traditionally, investment portfolios are managed by people with years of experience who graduated from the best schools. We are told they have nearly mystical ways of forecasting stock prices that we ordinary investors wouldn't understand. However, now there is a small but growing number of managers who reject the traditional "you-wouldn't-understand" approach. Instead, they are completely open and transparent about the process they apply to make investment decisions. These are the "Naked Portfolio Managers."When you've had enough of other methods that are being used to manage your portfolio, The Naked Portfolio Manager can help. By understanding the disciplined rule-based decision-making methodologies based on Statistical Prediction Methods (SPMs), you can transform the way you make investment decisions.The Naked Portfolio Manager makes the case for a new approach to investment decision making.bull; it discusses the hard facts about the performance of the highest paid portfolio managers in the business. (Brace yourself, it sounds a lot like the emperor is wearing no clothes.) bull; it presents a fascinating examination of how decisions are made, with actual case studies bull; it explains, with clear examples, how Statistical Prediction Methods are created and how they can be put to work with your portfolio.So, if you are ready to take an objective look at how your portfolio is being handled, with an eye to considering new, more effective ways to approach managing your investments or having them managed for you, The Naked Portfolio Manager will expand your horizons and lead you in a direction you may never have considered before.

The Extraordinary Biology of the Naked Mole-Rat
The Extraordinary Biology of the Naked Mole-Rat

Author: Rochelle Buffenstein

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-08-23

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 3030659437

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This volume focuses on the huge advances in the last 25 years on the use of this animal model for biomedical research (cancer, heart disease and neurodegeneration), fundamental neuroscience and basic subterranean biology. In 2013, Science magazine named the naked mole-rat as the Vertebrate of the Year. This was partly due to research carried out documenting its extreme longevity, negligible senescence, and prolonged maintenance of cancer free, good health well into old age as well as seminal work on mechanisms involved in these processes, pain and hypoxia resistance. In addition to this research focus on longevity and chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, the naked mole-rat has also made a substantial contribution to the fields of ecophysiology, neuroscience and behavior. With international contributions, this book provides a valuable text for zoological students, behavioral scientists and biomedical researchers.

The Naked Australian Constitution
The Naked Australian Constitution

Author: Ian Killey

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-07-07

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1666908878

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Despite the Australian Constitution having been one of the most stable since its commencement in 1901, it is becoming fatally flawed. The Naked Australian Constitution examines these flaws and the lack of public appreciation of those defects. This is due to several serious errors, including the racial basis of its origin, and the misleading nature of its text—with the High Court having interpreted it in a remarkably subjective manner, undermining the few express requirements and freedoms in the Constitution while also applying concepts that are not required by the constitutional text. As a result, the Constitution is now what the High Court says it is, instead of what it was expected to be by its drafters. Most Australians have no knowledge of the Constitution or its operation, but with the growing subjective application of the Constitution, this constitutional digression requires remedy by a Constitutional review. Ian Killey argues that without review, the Australian people will eventually see the Australian Constitution for what it is rapidly becoming—an Emperor with no clothes.