Dominion
Dominion

Author: Tom Holland

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2019-10-29

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0465093523

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A "marvelous" (Economist) account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination. Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment reserved for slaves. How astonishing it was, then, that people should have come to believe that one particular victim of crucifixion-an obscure provincial by the name of Jesus-was to be worshipped as a god. Dominion explores the implications of this shocking conviction as they have reverberated throughout history. Today, the West remains utterly saturated by Christian assumptions. As Tom Holland demonstrates, our morals and ethics are not universal but are instead the fruits of a very distinctive civilization. Concepts such as secularism, liberalism, science, and homosexuality are deeply rooted in a Christian seedbed. From Babylon to the Beatles, Saint Michael to #MeToo, Dominion tells the story of how Christianity transformed the modern world.

Crown of Vengeance
Crown of Vengeance

Author: Mercedes Lackey

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2013-08-27

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13: 9780765363978

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Elven Queen Vielissiar Farcarinon makes wrenching sacrifices to work unprecedented magics and bond with a dragon. Set in the same world as the Enduring Flame trilogy.

Enduring (the Dominion Saga, Book 3)
Enduring (the Dominion Saga, Book 3)

Author: S. J. West

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-11-02

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9781539572473

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While Anna and Malcolm welcome the latest additions to their family, complications arise that threaten to end their newfound happiness. Not only does Anna have to contend with the possibility of losing the Cirrus throne to Catherine Amador, but she also has to worry over Helena's next act of vengeance against her and those she loves. As danger seems to lurk around every corner, Anna's first priority is the welfare of her family, friends, and citizens. Although Helena's need to make Anna pay for Lucifer's rejection of her is as strong as ever, her feelings for Cade become an obstacle in her path towards vengeance. Helena's desire to explore their relationship leads to consequences neither of them could have predicted. It quickly becomes apparent that she can't have everything. She'll have to either end her vendetta against Anna, or abandon any hope of a life with Cade. The choice is hers to make, but which will she choose?

Undeniable (Book 3, The Wolf Kings of Twilight)
Undeniable (Book 3, The Wolf Kings of Twilight)

Author: S, J. West

Publisher: Sandra J West

Published: 2024-04-27

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13:

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Ivy We all knew the Barrens would be difficult to travel through, but I didn’t expect our worst adversaries to be the fae. Their trials to judge the worthiness of humanity have begun, but what exactly are they testing? Will we even know when one has started? Dangers lurk around every corner. Will everyone survive this misadventure? Nothing is guaranteed to work in our favor, especially when your fate is in the hands of the fae. All I want is to live a peaceful life with Damon, whether it’s in Midnight or the real world. Is that too much to ask? Emily My family’s future hinges on the talents of a disgraced geomancer and humanity’s good judgment. What could possibly go wrong? With both Jack and Ivy trapped inside Earth 104, I pray the humans successfully complete their trials. I will do whatever it takes to bring my loved ones into the real world, even if that means marrying the dark fae king. Oberon is my best chance to take leadership of all fae away from my father. His sadistic reign has to be brought to an end for the sake of everyone, fae and human. He won’t give up his power easily. We’ll have to play on his weakness – his own arrogance. Oberon protests that fate has brought us together, and that he’s the love I’ve been waiting a lifetime for. Can he help me push past my undying love for Mark once and for all? It seems impossible. In fact, I fear it will take a miracle. If Oberon and I can seize control of the crown away from my father, I’ll know that miracles can and do exist.

Conclave (Vampire Conclave, Book 3)
Conclave (Vampire Conclave, Book 3)

Author: S. J. West

Publisher: Sandra J West

Published: 2023-11-07

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13:

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As Sarah and Julian begin to forge ahead with plans for their life together, reality becomes an unwanted visitor, intruding at inopportune times. While they continue to search for the answer to Julian’s curse, they realize that the solution may require the combined knowledge of all the vampires. In order to warn the others about the mysterious woman in Destin, an early conclave is organized, giving Julian the opportunity to tell them the information he’s been able to gather so far and to ask them for their help. However, gaining the willing cooperation of the most bloodthirsty among them won’t be an easy feat. Sarah’s loyalty to the alfar deepens as she become more entangled in their political and personal affairs. Unexpected connections arise between Julian’s earthly past and Sarah’s future with the alfar, bringing them one step closer to understanding the origins of his curse, but generating more problems for them to solve. As the past meets the present, Sarah begins to realize that family secrets can run deep, forging feelings of betrayal that can lead straight to catastrophe.

Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Dominion
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Dominion

Author: Robert Ludlum

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2011-07-19

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1609419162

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New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader presents a new story about the rogue secret agent who has lost his memory created by internationally bestselling novelist Robert Ludlum Jason Bourne is searching for an elusive cadre of terrorists planning to destroy America's most strategic natural resources-and needs the help of his longtime friend, General Boris Karpov. Karpov, the newly appointed head of Russia's most feared spy agency, FSB-2, is one of the most determined, honorable, and justice-hungry men that Bourne knows. But Karpov has made a deal with the devil. In order to remain the head of FSB-2, he must hunt down and kill Bourne. Now, these two trusted friends are on a deadly collision course. From the Colombian highlands to Munich, Cadiz, and Damascus, the clock is counting down to a disaster that will cripple America's economic and military future. Only Bourne and Karpov have a chance to avert the catastrophe-but if they destroy each other first, that chance will be gone forever.

Gladiator
Gladiator

Author: Philip Wylie

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-06-09

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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Gladiator, first published in 1930, tells the story of Hugo Danner, who is given superhuman speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence by his father as an experiment in creating a better human. We follow Hugo throughout his life viewed from his perspective, from childhood, when Hugo first discovers he’s different from others, to adulthood, as Hugo tries to find a positive outlet for his abilities around the time of the first World War. Gladiator has been made into a 1938 comedy movie, and is thought to be the inspiration for the Superman comic books—though this has not been confirmed.

Sauron Dominion
Sauron Dominion

Author: Jerry Pournelle

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780671720728

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"Born of rebellion and civil war, cut off from the rest of humanity after the Succession Wars, Haven has been bombed back to a pre-tech medievalism by a race of hideous 'supermen' intent on keeping the planet cut off from the rest of the empire while they slowly absorb all normal humanity into their own perverted form. Haven is a world forever at war, each with all--and all against the Saurons."--Pg. [4] of cover.

The Republic of Thieves
The Republic of Thieves

Author: Scott Lynch

Publisher: Del Rey

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 0553905589

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The third book of the suspense-filled, enduringly popular Gentleman Bastard Sequence about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin has called “fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized.” “Fast paced, fun, and impossible to put down . . . Locke and company remain among the most engaging protagonists in fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) ONE OF PASTE’S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE With the greatest heist of their career gone spectacularly sour, con artist extraordinaire Locke Lamora and his trusted partner, Jean, have barely escaped with their lives. Or at least Jean has. Locke is slowly succumbing to a lethal poison that no alchemist can cure. With the end nearing, Locke’s only hope is to accept a mysterious Bondsmage’s offer: act as a political pawn in the Magi elections, and in exchange be healed. But the lifesaving sorcery promises to rival even the most excruciating death, and Locke refuses. Until the Bondsmage invokes the name of Sabetha, the love of Locke’s life, his equal in skill and wit . . . and now his greatest rival. From his first glimpse of Sabetha as a fellow orphan and thief-in-training, Locke was smitten. But after a tumultuous courtship, she broke away. Now they will reunite in another clash of wills. Faced with his only equal in both love and trickery, Locke must choose whether to fight Sabetha—or woo her. It is a decision on which both of their lives may depend. Don’t miss any of Scott Lynch’s epic fantasy Gentleman Bastard Sequence: THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA • RED SEAS UNDER RED SKIES • THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES

Devil's Dominion
Devil's Dominion

Author: Kathryn Le Veque

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-10-12

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9781502799111

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FROM #1 BESTSELLING and AMAZON ALL-STAR AUTHOR KATHRYN LE VEQUE comes a dark Medieval Romance of hatred, revenge, and ultimately redemption. Enter the DEVIL'S DOMINION.... 1205 A.D. - It's years after The Dark Lord, Jax de Velt, tore through the Welsh marches and captured several castles. Still, he holds lands that do not belong to him. Out of the ashes from this dark and lawless time rises the son of one of the men Jax de Velt put to the stake. Bent on revenge against The Dark Lord, Bretton de Llion has grown up in obscurity, hidden from de Velt's rage, and has learned to hate the very world around him. His sense of vengeance against de Velt has been his guiding force for years. Gathering a powerful mercenary army, Bretton rages through Wales, emulating de Velt's reign of terror, killing and destroying, moving towards a target he has long planned for - abducting one of Jax de Velt's children in order to lure Jax into his trap. Discovering that Jax's eldest daughter is a novice nun at Alberbury Priory, he burns down the priory in his quest to abduct Lady Allaston de Velt. Successful in his endeavor, he sends word to de Velt: come to me or your daughter will suffer. His perfect revenge is planned. But it is not so perfect when this warrior, who has never known love or kindness, discovers feelings for the daughter of the man he has hated his entire life. Join Bretton and Allaston in a very complex journey of terror, sadness, and the ultimate conquest - love. Old friends such as Christopher de Lohr and Keller de Poyer join Jax de Velt as integral parts of this riveting Medieval tale. Can Allaston prevent Bretton from killing her father? Or do old hatreds burn too deep? Enter the Devil's Dominion at your own risk.