Great Fantasy

La historia nunca antes vista sobre el origen de los reinos humanos y la decadencia de ellos en el universo de la Gran Cruzada Universal, con páginas de nuevos contenidos para quienes desean conocer el verdadero origen de todas las cosas. Este libro contiene la historia más completa del origen de los Reinos, las confrontaciones entre hombres y seres que pensábamos que hacían parte de la mitología, pero que existieron y ejercieron una influencia muy poderosa en la historia de la humanidad.

The tales of how the boy Arthur drew the Sword from the Stone, or the love of Lancelot and Guinevere, or how the knights of the Round Table rode out in search of the Holy Grail are known and loved the world over. It all began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history, sometime in the sixth century, and oral tales led to a vast body of stories from which, 900 years later, Thomas Malory wrote the famous Morte D’Arthur. The Great Book of King Arthur presents these well-loved stories for a modern listener.

A founding member of the Sin Vegas Union, Hector Contreras was a child when Earth was commandeered by the Lorians. Along with those left, he spent the next 50 years fighting their extraterrestrial adversaries. For his reward, Hector helped create one of the few overpopulated, advanced megacolonies left on the planet. Drained from decades of service to humanity and the loss of his wife, Hector now spends his remaining years with a new companion in relative peace. However, his peace comes at great cost.

Cristin de Monaham is a powerful and respected warlord. Her family and the planet of ice she rules are all that matters. When she hears about how Prometheus freed the slaves, she grows worried. Would he come for her next? On a barren world of freezing wind and snow, one doesn’t get second chances. It is better to kill and survive than risk diplomacy. Rather than wait on this conqueror, she’ll go to him - with her allies in tow, she’ll crush him.

DESPUÉS DE SALVAR EL MUNDO, AMARI PETERS PENSABA QUE TENDRÍA UN VERANO TRANQUILO... Pero entre el plan antimagos del nuevo y temible director de la escuela, la encarnizada rivalidad entre los agentes júnior y la maldición de su hermano Quinton, Amari no da abasto. Así que cuando la misteriosa Liga de Magos le ofrece la oportunidad de convertirse en la nueva líder de todos los magos del mundo, su respuesta es no. ¡Ya tiene bastantes preocupaciones!

Ready, set, go! Today is the Great Rainbow Rally, and True, Bartleby and all the racers are ready for fun. But Grizelda will do anything to win.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat. Based on familiar genres, these stories were meant to entertain readers of all ages - and some challenged the conventional values promoted in children’s literature for the middle class. Acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen brings together more than 40 of the best and most enduring examples of these stories in one beautiful volume.

Philip's adventures as the Devil's apprentice have changed him-in a good way. Although he misses his friends in Hell, he has made new friends in life. But when the future of the underworld is threatened once again, Philip's help is needed. Death's Die has been stolen and immortality is spreading across the globe. Philip throws himself into the search - and discovers a horrible truth about his own life along the way.

In the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of OZ, this story introduces listeners to the magical hidden, and mysterious, world of gnomes, elves, and trolls. Sarah, an 11-year-old, moves with her family from New York City to rural Hadley, Connecticut. She's eager to explore her new home and meet new friends, but she never expected to befriend an old garden gnome.

"100 of the Greatest Stories Ever Told" is a remarkable anthology that blends literary brilliance with a stunning auditory experience. The Audible version brings these timeless stories to life with masterful narration, immersing listeners in a rich tapestry of human experience. From ancient myths to modern masterpieces, each story resonates with the listener, offering a journey through time & imagination. The narration captures the heart of each tale, delivering emotional depth that makes the Audible version an essential companion to this literary collection.

Come back to Fairyland with Katie & Danny! In this adventure, Katie & Danny travel to Fairyland alone! Since they went all the way to Fairyland with Grandma, but never got to see even one fairy, Katie & Danny embark on this adventure on their own. Will they be able to navigate Fairyland without Grandma? Can they find a way to get to Level 2 to finally see real fairies? How will they make it back to the Book Tree before their time runs out? With the help of some old friends and some new ones, come along on a new adventure with Katie & Danny in Fairyland Alone!

After being approached by the military with a contract he couldn't refuse, James winds up uploaded into a virtual-reality game as a beta tester. Waking up in the Great Savanna, James struggles with a less-than-useful interface before he comes across two creatures locked in battle. The shoulder-high grass allows him glimpses of a lionesque creature fending off a torrent of scales and claws. He grows to love the beauty of the Great Savanna and his adopted game brother, whose life he saved.... That is until Patrick arrives and the tranquility of the game is shattered.

The coming-of-age story of Shinhon begins with brutal tragedy and takes him through searing desert and high mountains, where he meets a wise master, a beggar and a king, a warrior and a young girl - and the face of the path not taken. Living the Eight Wisdoms can take anyone from poverty to success. Take your own motivational journey with Shinhon as he finds that the Wisdoms can change his life - or keep him from what he loves most.

Cosmo the witch-cat is delighted that evil Sybil - the most terrible of witches - is safely in prison. In fact, she's even been fitted with a special tag, which means that if she tries to escape she will be turned into a frog. But then mysterious goings-on are reported on Witch News. Baby witches are being visited by strange midwives and having their toenails clipped and stolen. Cosmo is sure something sinister is afoot. Could a highly wily witch be brewing a spectacularly spooky spell?

“Not all of us are evil,” Astra said with a heaving chest. “You will not destroy my species.” “No,” the demon whispered as a smile crossed her lips. “But you will.” Astra has seen demons her entire life. In the shadows, in her sleep, in her imagination. But now… they are real. Creatures she thought only existed in her worst nightmares come in the night and tear her away from her home and everyone she loves. In a faraway land, she has to adapt quickly. Unknown dangers lurk around every corner, and in order to live, she must question her every step and the intentions of ...

Merliss is no ordinary cat. She's far more. She's a young girl's spirit trapped in a cat's body. While the magic that banished her has snatched away her human speech, it has given her a life spanning millennia. For centuries she has lived with the cunning folk, assisting their efforts to heal the sick and ward off malevolent creatures. Now, a bleeding sickness has thrown the community into chaos. The cunning man and his apprentice are in danger from the disease. The life Merliss has worked so long to build is in jeopardy. But disease isn't her only nemesis.

Nothing will ever be the same. Satina is gone, kidnapped by the enemy. Disobeying Lucifer, Philip heads out to find her, journeying into the deep darkness of Outer Reach. But nothing can prepare Philip for the horror that awaits - or the demons he will face. Meanwhile, Lucifer's kingdom is threatened as the Great Devil War draws closer. All Hell is about to break loose....

The Regime is on the hunt, forcing the Resistance to take refuge aboard the Lifemaker, an advanced submarine that houses a special cargo: a handful of women who can still give birth to human children. Locked inside his tin can prison, Jacob can no longer escape his role in the Great Iron War. He's forced to face life as a father, life as a soldier, and life beneath the deep blue sea. More than anything, he's forced to face himself.

In a galaxy filled with terrors, the brave men and women of the Union Special Services stand ever ready to defend humanity and those races under its protection from the dark. Listen for yourself the now declassified experience of one agent, codenamed Friend on their mission to discover any possible threats to the Union within the Empire.

Thousands of them died in the war. The survivors fled to the four corners of the lands. Some few escaped to the frozen wastes of the far north where they bide their time and plot their return. Such a hard life requires sacrifice. There are things that must be done without. But when a great plague settles in and the dying begins anew two must sacrifice themselves for the good of the many. Enter a frozen world of frost beasts, hoar hounds, tundra cats, snow trolls, and ice giants. Discover the battle bear troops and a great golden dragon from an age long since past. A new epic fantasy ...