English Middle Ages

Unleash the power of the past and explore groundbreaking moments in the historical tapestry with "Women Warriors". This incredible new eBook takes you on a gripping journey through time, documenting the valor, courage, and skill of women on the battlefield, enlightening us about the critical role of women in warfare. "Women Warriors" sets the stage with a captivating chronicle, evolving from the first orchestrated conflicts to current global counterinsurgency efforts. It spotlights daughters of the Nile, Hatshepsut and Cleopatra, who seized power in Ancient Egypt and recounts the incredible...

It could be said that European kings and nobles in the Middle Ages were Crusade mad. The enormous amount of fighting men who periodically sailed off to the Near East to do battle with Muslims are evidence of the widespread popularity of overseas adventurism at the time. The notion of a Crusade, in which large armies assembled from various regions of Europe for the purpose of doing battle with Turkish and Arab Muslims, became so fixed that it was expanded to include Crusades against heretical European Christian sects.

REBECCA'S CHOICE is a captivating sequel to Scott's IVANHOE – a book that has been a source of delight to generations of readers. In this new and surprising tale, Rebecca, a Jewess barely saved from being burned at the stake by the Templars, discovers that her former oppressor, the Templar knight Brian de Bois-Guilbert, is not dead but just unconscious. Fate delivers the life of her enemy into her hands and she must make a choice between revenge and compassion. Rebecca decides to conceal him and he leaves England in her company, disguised as a Jew, while being hunted by his Templar ...

Discover what life was like for the first-ever Europeans during the Stone Age. Then, fast forward to the Bronze and Iron Ages when the first advanced civilizations emerged in Europe. You’ll discover more about the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, and the Northern European barbarians.

What if everything you believe is a lie? Maia has spent most of her life trying to run away from her past. When a chance encounter lands Maia in a dubious peace initiative, she has to walk down a road she had hoped never to tread. Little does she know that the real truth about her long-deceased mother is somewhere down this path. But before she gets to that, Maia will discover true friendship, face an unimaginable evil, and fight her deepest fears to save the world she loves. A planet on the brink of extinction. An enemy from the dark side of the universe. Only one girl and her secret stand...

A paradigm-shifting guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication and build lasting connections during this crucial period.

Take a look at the diary of the new kid at school. Farai's new school has a culture of violence. On his second day at the school, Farai finds out that someone is bullying his little sister, Rudo. Trying to protect Rudo, Farai challenges Giant Joe, one of the school’s most feared boys, to a fistfight. A date is set for the fight and the whole school waits in anticipation. Farai hates fighting, but he is now powerless to stop the fight. Farai is also torn between Nyasha, the most popular girl at the school, and Rachel, the school outcast. He likes Nyasha and he feels sorry for Rachel. He ...

Today, Russia is the biggest and one of the most populous countries in the world. From the early, primitive state-like formations in the 9th century, all the way to the creation of the first true tsardom of Russia in 1547, the history of medieval Russia is one filled with constant struggles for power, personal rivalries between various princes, bloody wars, and a search for identity.

One brave boy. One unexpected zombie. One secret that could change everything. Whispering Hollow is full of secrets—strange shadows, bizarre pet behavior, and a mystery no one dares to speak of. When adventurous Leo meets Zina, a zombie girl who remembers everything from her past, they form an unlikely friendship that turns their world upside down. As the town’s mysteries grow darker, Leo and Zina must follow ancient clues, outsmart shadowy foes, and uncover the truth hidden deep beneath their quiet town. Can two misfits save Whispering Hollow before it’s too late? A magical, ...

A short story. A prequel to the Knights of Acre series. In the scorching summer of 1191, as the Third Crusade rages on, Sir Alaric of Normandy finds himself at the heart of a treacherous plot that threatens to unravel everything he holds dear. On the eve of a crucial battle against Saladin's forces near the strategic city of Arsuf, Alaric uncovers a shocking conspiracy led by the ambitious Lord de Marcy and his own mentor, Sir Geoffrey. Torn between loyalty and duty, Alaric must navigate a dangerous web of deceit as he races against time to expose the betrayal and save the Crusader army ...

Max, a knight of Swabia in the 10th Century during the reign of Otto the Great, chronicles his life as it parallels the historical events of the time. His tale begins with his boyhood on Lake Zurich and how he develops his love for horses and his skill at training them. It is also the story of his relationship with Verena, first, when they meet as children, and then later as they grow to love each other. Finally, it is the story of how Max becomes a valued knight in the service of Otto l, Holy Roman Emperor, and travels across Europe as both a warrior and as an ambassador for one of the ...

~~Live the Magic.~~ ~~ Love the Adventure.~~ While playing her flute at a football game, Ivy is drawn into a bet between a strange older student and some of the sophomore boys. Ivy knows that April is different, but she has no idea that April is one of the tree folk. Now she must spend the night in the haunted woods by the old apple orchard with April. Strange things happen in the forest at night, and soon Ivy is fighting for her life. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia will love Dusky Hollows.

Johnny Bensinger, fifth grader at East Side Elementary, has “borrowed” a few books from the school library. He had his reasons. Now the principal is requesting, over the intercom, information about the missing books. His teacher, Mrs. Bass, is giving him the eye. That’s when the adventure begins. Soon it will involve a long dead Confederate General, gold coins, a cemetery full of clues, an angry relative of the General from Spain, local thugs, a priest, a dog named Ratty and a very mysterious French lady who used to be a police detective. There are also the Marshal boys, who seem to ...

An enchanting cat academy! In a whisker-twisting adventure, a curious human girl joins forces with feline friends at the secret Underground Cat Academy to thwart a diabolical dog scientist plot that threatens to turn humans and cats into floating balloons forever. Will they succeed, or will the dog scientists' purr-ilous plot pop their chances?

Medieval feudalism is one of those subjects which most of us are familiar with, and yet have difficulty describing. Was is a political, military, economic, or social system? And how did it develop? All these questions are answered in this superb book. Carl Stephenson has done a magnificent job of paring away all extraneous subjects and focusing on just the key elements. This short book, a masterpiece of brevity, succinctly sums up medieval feudalism better than anything ever written.

Charlie's perfectly ordinary life has been unraveling ever since his war journalist father was injured in Afghanistan. When his father heads from California to Virginia for medical treatment, Charlie reluctantly travels cross-country with his boy-crazy sister, unruly brothers, and a mysterious new family friend. He decides that if he can spot all the birds that he and his father were hoping to see someday along the way, then everything might just turn out okay.

When soldiers armed with gas masks and rifles begin swarming the junior high, Brady knows he only has one choice—Run! A deadly flesh-eating virus escapes from a government lab, and the Army thinks fourteen-year-old Brady’s been infected. They have to find him—fast!—before he infects the entire city. But Brady’s not buying it. He’s convinced he’s not sick, certain the Army only wants to study him … and maybe even dissect him. His only hope is to run. To get away long enough to prove he’s not a threat. Strap in for a wild ride! Read Virus! today!

Wild Plums follows Maya, a young city dweller grieving the death of her mother. Maya’s future after college is unclear—until her much older partner invites her to relocate with him to Marionberry, Oregon. When Maya is exposed, it becomes impossible to continue underestimating the women in her life, and where she fits among them.

Live the Magic. Love the Adventure. Emma's house is haunted. When she goes to sleep at night, she hears thumps and bumps and the sound of feet running across her wall. Terrified, she asks her sister, Ivy, for help. Ivy enlists the help of her friends. Together they try to solve the mystery, but the creature they're dealing with isn't a ghost, and Emma is in grave peril. Can Ivy save her sister before it is too late? Coming soon!!! Look for two new series: Otter Tales & The Princess Penny Pocket Adventures Dusky Hollows Series: Book 1: Fierce Winds & Fiery Dragons Book 2: The Curse of the ...

Everything goes terrific between Jess and Paul. They are growing ever closer together, in and out of the bedroom. Paul challenges her with continually changing locations and games. Taking their relationship to the outside world, however, is challenging Jess in new ways. She begins to notice the glances of disapproval other women follow them with. Her belief that she and Paul are meant to be together is challenged, and in a rush of emotion she breaks it off with him, convinced it is for the best. Will Paul be able to prove to Jess that despite their age difference they are truly meant to be ...