Born with miraculous powers and a fearless spirit, young Nezha is destined for greatness, but his path is far from easy. From his legendary battle with the Dragon King to his rebirth through a lotus flower, Nezha's journey is one of resilience, justice, and transformation. Guided by his master Taiyi Zhenren and armed with divine weapons, he takes a stand against tyranny, joining Jiang Ziya in an epic battle to destroy the corrupt Shang dynasty. Perfect for Chinese language learners, this captivating retelling brings one of China's most beloved mythological heroes to life in an accessible and engaging way. It is written using only 500 different Chinese words, most of which are in the HSK3 vocabulary. It is presented in Simplified Chinese and pinyin, and includes a complete English translation and glossary of all words used. A free audiobook is available on YouTube, on the Imagin8 Press channel.

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! WERE YOU BORN TO PLAY SOCCER? After seemingly rejecting Snuffy's strategy and going rogue, "King" Barou tied up the game with a crazy double nutmeg. Isagi seethes at being outplayed yet again, but with Yo Hiori's entry into the match, he now he has a new piece to help him turn the tide. As a furious battle unfolds on the pitch, Hiori grapples with his complicated feelings toward soccer and his place in Blue Lock. A part of him may be ready to call it quits, but another hungers for something more...

A paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. The Pevensie siblings are back to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honour between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world. A battle is about to begin in Prince Caspian, the fourth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Prince Caspian's adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

TIMES ARE CHANGING FOR THE WORLD!After a furious battle with the orc lord, peace has once again returned to the Forest of Jura. Rimuru may be heading up the Great Forest of Jura Alliance, but he's most worried about finishing his town...until a visit from King Gazel Dwargo of the dwarves turns everything upside down! Not only that, but Rimuru is about to have a run-in with Milim Nava, an exceptionally dangerous demon lord known as the "Destroyer." What's a slime to do?!

Bloomsbury presents Never Greater Slaughter by Michael Livingston, read by Rupert Farley. 'No one has done more than Michael Livingston to revive memories of the battle, and you could not hope for a better guide.' BERNARD CORNWELL Bestselling author of The Last Kingdom series Late in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons. On the other side stood a remarkable alliance of rival kings – at least two from across the sea – who'd come together to destroy them once and for all. The stakes were no less than the survival of the dream that would become England. The armies were massive. The violence, when it began, was enough to shock a violent age. Brunanburh may not today have the fame of Hastings, Crécy or Agincourt, but those later battles, fought for England, would not exist were it not for the blood spilled this day. Generations later it was still called, quite simply, the 'great battle'. But for centuries, its location has been lost. Today, an extraordinary effort, uniting enthusiasts, historians, archaeologists, linguists, and other researchers – amateurs and professionals, experienced and inexperienced alike – may well have found the site of the long-lost battle of Brunanburh, over a thousand years after its bloodied fields witnessed history. This groundbreaking new book tells the story of this remarkable discovery and delves into why and how the battle happened. Most importantly, though, it is about the men who fought and died at Brunanburh, and how much this forgotten struggle can tell us about who we are and how we relate to our past.

Battle of the best. Es soll das Sportereignis des Jahres werden. Um sein eher negatives und homophobes Image aufzupeppen, lässt sich Miles Bowders, amtierender Champion im Supercross, darauf ein, eine Serie von fünf Rennen gegen den King of Freeride, den Downhillbiker Luke Nodin, zu fahren, nicht nur ein Native American, sondern zudem noch offen schwul. Im Schlagabtausch vor der Kamera zeigen sich beide als gleichwertige und erbitterte Gegner, auf dem Track hingegen lässt sich nicht leugnen, dass zwischen ihnen eine spezielle Art von Anziehung entsteht, die besonders Miles zu schaffen macht. Denn in seiner Vergangenheit lauern einige Ereignisse, deren Dämonen er kaum noch bändigen kann und die ihn immer mehr von innen heraus zerfleischen. Kann ausgerechnet Luke den Panzer seiner Abwehr durchbrechen, sein Herz berühren und ihm helfen zu heilen?

Das erste Buch, das aus den Seiten herausgriff und mich am Hals packte. Stephen King Eines meiner Lieblingsbücher. Suzanne Collins, Autorin von Die Tribute von Panem Vor „The Stand“ und „Die Tribute von Panem“, vor „Battle Royale“ und „Yellowjackets“, gab es „Herr der Fliegen“. Ein Flugzeug stürzt auf einer einsamen Insel ab. Die einzigen Überlebenden sind eine Gruppe von Schuljungen. Tagsüber erkunden sie die strahlenden Strände. Nachts werden sie von Albträumen über ein primitives Ungeheuer und das, was sie verloren haben, heimgesucht. Es gibt keine Erwachsenen weit und breit. Von der Gesellschaft verstossen, müssen sie ihre eigene Ordnung schaffen; doch es dauert nicht lange, bis die Gruppe gespalten wird und ihre unschuldigen Spiele eine gefährliche Wendung nehmen. Was sind wir? Menschen? Oder Tiere? Zum ersten Mal kommt die beeindruckende grafische Romanadaption dieser klassischen Geschichte von der gefeierten Künstlerin Aimee de Jongh, eines der „100 Romane, die unsere Welt geprägt haben“ der BBC.

Beowulf is the greatest surviving work of literature in Old English unparalleled in its epic grandeur and scope. It tells the story of the heroic Beowulf and of his battles first with the monster Grendel who has laid waste to the great hall of the Danish king Hrothgar then with Grendel's avenging mother and finally with a dragon that threatens to devastate his homeland. Through its blend of myth and history Beowulf vividly evokes a twilight world in which men and supernatural forces live side by side and celebrates the endurance of the human spirit in a transient world.

The Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigs As the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances... This is the world famous ballet, as you've never seen it before.

Battle of the best. Es soll das Sportereignis des Jahres werden. Um sein eher negatives und homophobes Image aufzupeppen, lässt sich Miles Bowders, amtierender Champion im Supercross, darauf ein, eine Serie von fünf Rennen gegen den King of Freeride, den Downhillbiker Luke Nodin, zu fahren, nicht nur ein Native American, sondern zudem noch offen schwul. Im Schlagabtausch vor der Kamera zeigen sich beide als gleichwertige und erbitterte Gegner, auf dem Track hingegen lässt sich nicht leugnen, dass zwischen ihnen eine spezielle Art von Anziehung entsteht, die besonders Miles zu schaffen macht. Denn in seiner Vergangenheit lauern einige Ereignisse, deren Dämonen er kaum noch bändigen kann und die ihn immer mehr von innen heraus zerfleischen. Kann ausgerechnet Luke den Panzer seiner Abwehr durchbrechen, sein Herz berühren und ihm helfen zu heilen?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! WERE YOU BORN TO PLAY SOCCER? After seemingly rejecting Snuffy's strategy and going rogue, "King" Barou tied up the game with a crazy double nutmeg. Isagi seethes at being outplayed yet again, but with Yo Hiori's entry into the match, he now he has a new piece to help him turn the tide. As a furious battle unfolds on the pitch, Hiori grapples with his complicated feelings toward soccer and his place in Blue Lock. A part of him may be ready to call it quits, but another hungers for something more...

A UNIT nuclear convoy, stranded on the shores of Lake Vortigern, becomes the focus of an incursion by knights from a parallel reality. In this other world, technology and magic exist side by side, and the legends of King Arthur are fact. Close to the lake, the sinister Mordred battles against his enemy Ancelyn and summons his mother, the powerful witch Morgaine. Is the Doctor really Merlin? And will he discover what actually happened to King Arthur? But time is running out for everyone as Morgaine takes control of the nuclear weapons and summons the Destroyer ¿ Lord of Darkness and Eater of Worlds¿ This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 6¿27 September 1989. Featuring the Seventh Doctor as played by Sylvester McCoy with his companion Ace

The second book in the Insurrection trilogy, which tells the thrilling story of Robert the Bruce. King Edward I of England marches on Scotland, inspired by an Arthurian prophecy and aiming to unite the British Isles under a single crown. One man alone can thwart Edward's plan. But on the run in Ireland, hunted by a relentless assassin, Robert Bruce seems a long way from achieving his ambition. Born to a line of kings, Robert will not bow to a conqueror. Robert finds that to survive he must abandon everything he holds dear. He was always prepared to die on the battlefield - but who else must he sacrifice to keep his hopes alive? Renegade is a dazzling story of conspiracy and divided loyalties, battle and betrayal, and a superb portrait of the medieval world.

A UNIT nuclear convoy, stranded on the shores of Lake Vortigern, becomes the focus of an incursion by knights from a parallel reality. In this other world, technology and magic exist side by side, and the legends of King Arthur are fact. Close to the lake, the sinister Mordred battles against his enemy Ancelyn and summons his mother, the powerful witch Morgaine. Is the Doctor really Merlin? And will he discover what actually happened to King Arthur? But time is running out for everyone as Morgaine takes control of the nuclear weapons and summons the Destroyer ¿ Lord of Darkness and Eater of Worlds¿ This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 6¿27 September 1989. Featuring the Seventh Doctor as played by Sylvester McCoy with his companion Ace

The second book in the Insurrection trilogy, which tells the thrilling story of Robert the Bruce. King Edward I of England marches on Scotland, inspired by an Arthurian prophecy and aiming to unite the British Isles under a single crown. One man alone can thwart Edward's plan. But on the run in Ireland, hunted by a relentless assassin, Robert Bruce seems a long way from achieving his ambition. Born to a line of kings, Robert will not bow to a conqueror. Robert finds that to survive he must abandon everything he holds dear. He was always prepared to die on the battlefield - but who else must he sacrifice to keep his hopes alive? Renegade is a dazzling story of conspiracy and divided loyalties, battle and betrayal, and a superb portrait of the medieval world.

Immerse yourself in the compelling and transformative stories of the Book of 1 Samuel in the Bible. This audiobook takes you on a captivating journey through the rise of Israel's first kings and the dynamic characters that shaped the nation's history. From the anointing of Saul as king to the iconic battle of David and Goliath, these powerful narratives explore themes of faith, loyalty, and the consequences of power. Experience the triumphs and trials of Samuel, Saul, and David as they navigate the complexities of leadership, faith, and the divine presence. With its blend of historical events, moral lessons, and spiritual insights, the Book of 1 Samuel offers profound teachings that resonate with believers and history enthusiasts alike. Prepare to be captivated by the rich storytelling and timeless wisdom found within its pages.

In The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, E. T. A. Hoffmann opens a magical door between the real and the fantastic. On Christmas Eve, young Marie receives a nutcracker that comes to life, leading her into a world of enchantment where toys wage battles, sweets come alive, and courage grows from innocence. Unlike later, sweeter retellings, Hoffmann's original tale carries a haunting undertone — a story of transformation where fear and wonder coexist. Beneath its fairy-tale charm lies a reflection on childhood imagination, dreams, and the bittersweet passage to maturity. Rich in symbolism and mystery, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is both a fable and a dreamscape — a story that continues to inspire artists, composers, and dreamers across generations. It reminds us that even the smallest heart can face the darkest magic.

In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem—he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure—Asta will never give up! To save Yami, the Black Bulls storm their way into enemy territory. And with a powered-up Asta joining the fight, the battle may be going their way. But when the most powerful devil in the underworld finally makes his appeareance, the entire world may be on the verge of destruction!

The ‘Abridged English Metrical Brut’ is a verse history of the king of Britain which exists in seven manuscripts and fragments. One version was edited in 1935 as ‘An Anonymous Short English Metrical Chronicle’; but the closest literary relations of this text are found in the ‘Brut’ tradition. The Royal manuscript contains a distinct version which contains a number of unique features including a lengthy account of King Arthur in which he survives the battle with Mordred and rules for a further ten years. The text is also of interest because its main scribe was also the scribe of Harley MS 2253. This new edition addresses questions of genre, metre, and sources, and includes a full glossary and name index as well as a summary comparison of all versions of the verse chronicle with that in the Royal manuscript.

Collected together in this exclusive boxset, the first six Bernicia Chronicles novels from Matthew Harffy. Follow the adventures of Anglo-Saxon warlord Beobrand as he grows from novice warrior to experienced military commander in a realm of kingdoms torn by plots, conflict and war. Featuring the critically acclaimed novels THE SERPENT SWORD , THE CROSS AND CURSE , BLOOD AND BLADE , KILLER OF KINGS , WARRIOR OF WODEN , and STORM OF STEEL. Encounter doughty Northumbrian warrior Beobrand in The Serpent Sword as he learns the arts of battle while seeking vengeance for his brother's death. In The Cross and the Curse , Beobrand returns home a hero after a stunning victory, but is soon surrounded by treachery on all sides. Blood and Blade sees Beobrand escorting his king's bride to her new home. With King Oswald away fighting the Picts, Beobrand must overcome enemy plots and get his new queen safely home. In Killer of Kings , Beobrand is caught up in bloody conflict as Penda of Mercia marches on the southern kingdoms. Warrior of Woden sees Beobrand fight for his king as Penda invades Northumbria in a violent clash of pagans and Christians for the very soul of Albion. And Storm of Steel sees Beobrand sail to lands he once knew on a perilous quest to avenge a girl kidnapped by slavers. From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, the Bernicia Chronicles are gripping historical action-adventure novels set in Anglo-Saxon Britain and beyond. The epic story of warlord Beobrand and his life of battle and bloodshed, guile and glory, the Bernicia Chronicles are perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and David Gemmell. READERS LOVE MATTHEW HARFFY: 'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus Donald