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Another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson. Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Greeks! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book.

From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be...GLADIATORS! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?

Daniel O'Dwyer, ex-hospital pharmacist, accidental detective is back. Content to be unemployed and spend his days in the sun and sand of his Oak Island paradise, Daniel is once again drawn back to the local hospital and the mysteries that surround it. Construction on the hospital grounds unearths human remains, which are quickly dismissed as being part of a Native American burial ground. A young, clumsy medical resident who runs into Daniel, thinks otherwise. Meanwhile, Daniel's socially imbalanced sidekick, Willie, has a problem of his own.

Join "The Knave" and Sir Walter on a wild tale of mistaken identity, kidnapping, bowling, and a rug that, in faith, really tied the room together - in a sidesplitting Shakespearean comedy of errors and ninepins, told in five glorious acts of iambic pentameter and impeccable period prose.

How much excitement can one provincial priest take? Gregory Dumple is about to find out!Dumple struggles through his dull existence—the daily routine of funerals and heartburn aren’t anyone’s idea of fun. A mysterious beep from the church’s organ will change Dumple’s life forever, but he has no idea he’s experiencing the first piece of an extraterrestrial puzzle. Curiosity catapults him and confirmation student Ronny into a wild adventure among the stars. Dumple must uncover the secrets of an ancient alien civilization, play the hero and thwart an alien takeover with an ...

The thrilling fourth and final novel in the bestselling "Heart of a Witch" series! Sahara has finally made her choice between Robert and Donovan. However, when Donovan tells her he has a new girlfriend, Sahara is shocked to learn that his new love interest is none other than her witch nemesis! As she prickles with jealousy, Robert wonders if Sahara is second-guessing her decision in choosing him. She denies it, but asks Paris to meet her in the middle of the night for some witchy girl talk. Paris believes her evil sister has been manipulating Donovan by using black magic. Meanwhile, ...

From the 1983 Hugo-nominated novelette, a zany trilogy — Little Big Man meets Life of Brian in a gleeful, politically incorrect satirical romp through the tropes of science fiction. It's the first century, and Rome has conquered the North American continent. Only the wily tribe of Lacotii don't seem to realize they've been conquered. General Titus Papinianus is governor of that untamed land, and Aquila, chief of the savage Lacoti nation, is a Roman senator. But official titles aside, their duty is to Caesar. So when Caesar sends them on a quest for the fabled land of China, thought to be ...

Petronius’ Satyricon is a rampant and vivacious Roman adventure dating back to the first century, during the reign of Nero. It follows the exploits of Encolpius, an impoverished ex-gladiator, and his boy-lover Giton. The action is fleet and the narrative sweeping: over the course of their journey we meet a host of lewd and comical rogues, including beggars, prostitutes, poets, sodomites, and pedants, and witness many strange and curious events, including a remarkably vulgar multi-course feast, hosted by the pompous nouveau riche Trimalchio

Sarah was just trying to stop her dungeon from collapsing. Now she’s rewriting reality. What began as a bureaucratic headache has exploded into metaphysical mayhem. As a hybrid dungeon core with a snark problem and too much cosmic power, Sarah is evolving into something no one—kingdoms, liches, or the laws of magic—can define. The magical Compact is cracking. Archives are collapsing. And the Lich Lord Kravix? He’s one ritual away from turning the world into his ascension playground. Armed with a crumbling dungeon, glitchy golden glyphs, and a desperate need for five minutes of peace...

When Joe's sister, Anna, accidentally opens The Book, Joe, Sam, and Fred suddenly find themselves in ancient Egypt. Soon, the Time Warpers are dodging crocodiles on the Nile, outwitting the evil high priest, and searching for an escape route from the mummy-making chamber.

The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson. Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining and gory bits about the Romans! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book.

Everyone's favorite vampire detective is back in a brand-new short story! (Plus two bonus stories!) Included in this collection: "Moon Musings" - Samantha Moon is back and...blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and fighting demons. And what better outlet than in an anonymous blog? For those who want to know what's really on a vampire's mind... "Moon Memories" - He's a new client with lots of questions. She's a vampire feeling oddly chatty. Is he ready for the answers? "Moon Quiz" - It's a quiz in a magazine, meant to entertain and perhaps kill...

The brain, we have been told is greater than might. Truly and indeed, as could be seen in this short story, the Tortoises used her superior brain and intelligence to beat and out witted the dog in a race to win the most beautiful king daughter as wife. Though, it is unimaginable but it happened. Even you too can learn how to out smart and over take your particular competitors in life and business. Read and apply these indispensable lessons and win every days race and out shined your competitors. Yes! It is very possible and important you read, learn and apply these unbeatable and valuable ...

They were pranksters. They were the best of friends. And they both loved a good mystery. And now Sherlock Holmes and Walt Whitman, the budding poet, are going to try and solve the greatest mystery of their lives: How does a mouse run up a clock? A shocking tale of innocence and a dark mystery that unfolds from a whimsy into a mystery of terror and suspense... That only courage and the right deductions can solve the mystery and save them

Nadia loves fun facts. Here are a few about her: She moved from Egypt to America when she was six years old. The hippo amulet she wears is ancient...as in it’s literally from ancient Egypt. She’s going to win the contest to design a new exhibit at the local museum. (Okay, so that last one isn’t a fact just yet, but Nadia has plans to make it one.) But then a new kid shows up and teases Nadia about her Egyptian ethnicity. It throws her off her game. And something else happens that Nadia can't explain: Her amulet starts glowing!

Elvira is home to creatures the world doesn’t want—or wants too much, like the fairies. Now the secret’s out, and tourists are coming to see the tiny town’s wonders. Before they arrive, someone spellbinds fairies, slashes werewolves and sets the vampires at each other’s throats. Ghost hunter Josh Seldom and his (mostly human) friends must stop the mayhem. But in a town full of monsters, how do you find a killer? Expect realism & fantasy, mystery & humor. Pure fun!

Avery Doyle loves vampires; he's read every novel, seen all the movies, and researched the folklore. When his first one-night-stand, Caroline, turns out to be a true vampire on the run, he jumps at the chance to leave his ordinary life and join her as a "child of the night". The honeymoon ends, however, when Caroline's brutal Creator Sebastian enslaves them on his island estate and Avery must confront the dehumanizing reality behind his dreams. In order to survive, Caroline and Avery take their place as servants in Sebastian's household during a gathering of the most powerful vampires on Earth.

Athens, 460 B.C. Life's tough for Nicolaos, sole investigating agent in Athens. His girlfriend's left him and his boss wants to fire him. But when an Athenian official is murdered, Pericles has no choice but to put Nico on the job. The case takes Nico, with a beautiful slave girl, to the land of Ionia within the Persian Empire. The Persians will execute him on the spot if they think he's a spy.

One minute the guys are wrestling around in Joe's room. The next minute, The Book has transported them back to ancient Rome - and face-to-face with one big ol' gladiator. Luckily, Joe, Sam, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio, have seen enough professional wrestling to make it through gladiator school - but not even a smackdown body slam can help them at the Colosseum.

The second volume of the Hugo-nominated Aquila series by World Fantasy Award Winner S.P. Somtow continues the outrageous adventures of the Romans as they bumble their way through their newfound Empire in the New World. The original story was a 1983 Hugo Award Nominee. Equus Insanus, son of the intrepid Aquila, finds the civilized life of Rome tedious. So he is eager to return to his native land of Terra Nova to assist in the construction of Caesar’s latest fancy - a transprovincial railroad. But on this alternate Earth where the Roman Empire rules America, things seldom go as planned. ...