The Slave: A Romance is a novel written by Robert S. Hichens. The story is set in ancient Rome and revolves around the life of a beautiful and intelligent Greek slave girl named Irena. Irena is purchased by the wealthy and powerful Roman senator, Fabius Severus, who becomes infatuated with her and begins to treat her as more than just a slave.As Irena becomes more involved in the senator's life, she begins to uncover secrets about his past and his present that threaten to destroy their relationship. Meanwhile, Irena's own desires and ambitions begin to surface ...

Young Smiley, the focus of a dark family secret, makes a painful decision with lifetime consequences. Was it the right one? With the help of a recovering alcoholic and a disillusioned call-girl, he finds the answer. This is a tale of uncommon courage and resilience of the human spirit.

The newfound role of connectivity through media has contributed to the millennial zeitgeist by introducing features of accessibility that help facilitate our daily lives. These media have had an extensive effect on our relations through small changes in the nature of our social lives, especially with respect to appropriate conduct. Comparing modern times to the golden era of chivalry in the Middle Ages, we see certain parallels and divergence in societal norms and interpersonal behavior: The Millennial Man versus The Renaissance Man. Implementing comparative ...

When dealing with life's difficulties, a circus would probably be the last thing that comes to mind, this book however, shows what it really means to think outside the box. With a bit of poetry and a handful of imagination, Jessica Wegrzynowski creatively writes about a circus while explaining what she went through after being diagnosed with a life-threatening brain injury in her early teens. A light, breezy read about a complicated subject that inspires readers to think differently and see through the eyes of the author.

64 new, traditional Sherlock Holmes Stories making up the latest three volumes in the world's largest collection of Sherlock Holmes Stories – XIX, XX and XXI. In 2015, the first three volumes of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories arrived, containing over 60 stories in the true traditional Canonical manner, revisiting Holmes and Watson in those days where it is “always 1895” . . . or a few decades on either side of that. That was the largest collection of new Holmes stories ever assembled, and originally planned to be a one-time ...

In this final installment of the Before the Apocalypse trilogy, James and Ashley, safe for years, have once again come to the attention of the evil forces of Terra Nova and must flee for their lives. Fearing for the lives of their two children, the couple decides the best chance is for them to provide a distraction for Terra Nova, giving the children time to escape. Success is far from guaranteed. Therion, ruler of the Skotoi, has returned to Earth in human form with the intention of establishing his kingdom, and has sworn vengeance upon both of them, the ...

A small girl asked to do the unthinkable and a God who sees her in the midst of it all. My Mother's Soldier will take you on a horrific and chilling journey of a young girl and the terror that she faced when her mother asked her to do the unthinkable. It allows readers to walk every step of the way and feel the heart-pounding moments leading up to one of the worst days of her life. As you read the disturbing realities of a young life of violence and abuse, you will feel every emotion throughout your mind and your body. While also, you will find inspiration ...

Il libro ""Milano Nei Suoi Monumenti V1"" ����� stato scritto da Carlo Romussi nel 1893. Questo volume ����� il primo di una serie che esplora i monumenti e le opere d'arte presenti nella citt������ di Milano. Il libro ����� diviso in diverse sezioni, ognuna dedicata ad un monumento o ad un luogo specifico della citt������. L'autore fornisce una dettagliata descrizione ...

This book is a poignant narration voiced by Adam and Christ as letters to humanity that are guided by the author's imagination. A condensed version of the original volume, I AM: The Blueprint of Humanity. It uses extracts from the original version, but all the references and supporting arguments have been stripped away.  It's about a journey that starts in the heart and mind of our Trinitarian-God Creator. It ventures through the dark places of your fallen condition to the pastures of your risen state in Christ. ...

Richie Hall has seen all the ups and downs a CFL career has to offer. He is an all-star, award winning, Grey Cup champion with a coaching career who is into his fourth decade in the CFL. Some would call him a warrior-poet who understands and articulates the mental toughness it takes to excel in sports and life. He is not only a playmaker in pro football, but a humanitarian difference maker in giving back in ways, touching everyone he meets. His story is both inspirational and entertaining, providing life lessons for any sports fan and for anyone interested ...