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The stormy life of Melisende, the 12th Century Frankish queen of Jerusalem who became ruler on the death of her husband. For much of her reign Melisende has to battle both Muslims and fellow-Christians in order to retain her crown. Eventually Baldwin, her son, defeats her army an...
As Alexander the Great arrives to conquer Persia, Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons, drawn by his powerful reputation and by the power of her goddess, journeys to meet the legendary conqueror from the West.
The intrigues of the 10th Century empress, Theophano, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire for a decade. The tale is narrated by her aunt, Princess Aspasia, herself having an intriguing romance with the court physician, a Moor. Through Aspasia's eyes is seen the contrast between the s...
Organized into three parts, this text addresses: aesthetics, politics, and space configurations in school environments for young children; outdoor spaces, beginning with intentionally designed playscapes, children's gardens, and spontaneous improvisational play venues; the role o...
"Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar is an ancient land where the peace is kept by a very special corps of protectors: the Heralds. Chosen from all across the kingdom, from all walks of life, and at all ages, these unusual individuals are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men a...
Nicole Gunther-Perrin is a modern young professional, proud of her legal skills but weary of the daily grind, of childcare, and of sexist coworkers and her deadbeat ex-husband. Then after one exceptionally awful day, she awakens to find herself in a different life, that of a wido...
A story set in the world of The Hound and the Falcon: In the midst of the Black Death, in a nation constantly at war, the women of Sency have found ways to survive and even to thrive. They live well enough in their men's absence, with their faces to the world and their backs to ...
The Saxons have ruled England for five hundred years. Now William of Normandy, the bastard son of a duke and a druid mother, is poised to conquer England. To succeed he must accept the help and love of French noblewoman Mathilda, who has her own powers
"In 1968, Peter S. Beagle's The Last Unicorn captured the hearts and the imaginations of people of all ages around the world. Now, by popular demand, Beagle has at last reunited with the fabulous mythical creature." "An integral symbol in each piece, the fabled unicorn assumes ma...