Pochemu videoigrovye miry uvlekayut na dolgie chasy? Kakie elementy dizayna mogut rasskazat ob ustroystve mira bolshe, chem syuzhet igry? CHto obschego u Cyberpunk 2077 i Dragon Age II? V knige «Arhitektura videoigrovyh mirov» avtory izuchayut eti voprosy skvoz prizmu arhitektury: kak ona vliyaet na razrabotku igr, pochemu v odnih mirah nam hochetsya zaderzhatsya podolshe, a drugie poskoree pokinut. Pervoe, chto mozhno uvidet, zapuskaya igru, – okruzhayuschee prostranstvo. CHtoby vystroit ego pravilno, nuzhno obladat nablyudatelnostyu, ponimaniem chelovecheskogo byta i shirokim krugozorom, ved to, chto dostavlyaet cheloveku udobstvo i komfort v realnoy zhizni, mozhet ne srabotat v virtualnom prostranstve. No dazhe v etom sluchae razrabotchiki vsegda nahodyat sposob udivit igroka. Arhitektor Mariya Vazhenich v soavtorstve s razrabotchikom Artemiem Kozlovym i issledovatelem Ieronimom K. pomogut ponyat, pochemu arhitektura nastolko vazhna dlya videoigr. Kniga budet interesna tem, kto hochet uznat o videoigrah bolshe, i tem, kto ischet novye instrumenty i priyomy, sozdavaya svoi igry. V kachestve dopolnitelnogo materiala k knige prilagaetsya tsifrovoy albom so skrinshotami igr, kotoryy mozhno posmotret pri pomoschi QR-kodov, raspolozhennyh v nachale kazhdoy glavy.

This is a stunning special edition of The Hunger of the Gods, the second novel in the internationally bestselling Bloodsworn series from master storyteller John Gwynne. This edition features: A new introduction from the author Jacket with full wrap-around artwork Beautifully designed end papers Foil embossing on the board Stunning page edges THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. Praise for The Bloodsworn series: 'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony Ryan 'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff 'A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It's everything I've come to expect from a John Gwynne book' Robin Hobb

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first three novels in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published, now in a stunning box set with striking new cover art. 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday Times When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. This box set contains: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Look out for the other box sets in this same series: The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 : Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos) The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 : Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter's Heart) The Wheel of Time Box Set 4 : Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm) The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 : Books 13, 14 & prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring) Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set , a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. 'WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL' New York Times '[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE' George R. R. Martin 'A FANTASY PHENOMENON' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a Foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, is born an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before the forces of the Shadow have an opportunity to kill him. Moiraine Damodred, a young Accepted soon to be raised to Aes Sedai, and Lan Mandragoran, a soldier fighting in the battle, are set on paths that will bind their lives together. But those paths are filled with complications and dangers, for Moiraine, of the Royal House of Cairhien, whose king has just died, and Lan, considered the uncrowned king of a nation long dead, find their lives threatened by the plots of those seeking power. New Spring begins Moiraine and Lan's quest to find the Dragon Reborn that will lead to the events of The Eye of the World...and their fateful meeting with Rand al'Thor. New Spring is a perfect jumping-on point for fantasy readers wanting to know more about The Wheel of Time. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a Foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, is born an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before the forces of the Shadow have an opportunity to kill him. Moiraine Damodred, a young Accepted soon to be raised to Aes Sedai, and Lan Mandragoran, a soldier fighting in the battle, are set on paths that will bind their lives together. But those paths are filled with complications and dangers, for Moiraine, of the Royal House of Cairhien, whose king has just died, and Lan, considered the uncrowned king of a nation long dead, find their lives threatened by the plots of those seeking power. New Spring begins Moiraine and Lan's quest to find the Dragon Reborn that will lead to the events of The Eye of the World...and their fateful meeting with Rand al'Thor. New Spring is a perfect jumping-on point for fantasy readers wanting to know more about The Wheel of Time. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a Foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, is born an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before the forces of the Shadow have an opportunity to kill him. Moiraine Damodred, a young Accepted soon to be raised to Aes Sedai, and Lan Mandragoran, a soldier fighting in the battle, are set on paths that will bind their lives together. But those paths are filled with complications and dangers, for Moiraine, of the Royal House of Cairhien, whose king has just died, and Lan, considered the uncrowned king of a nation long dead, find their lives threatened by the plots of those seeking power. New Spring begins Moiraine and Lan's quest to find the Dragon Reborn that will lead to the events of The Eye of the World...and their fateful meeting with Rand al'Thor. New Spring is a perfect jumping-on point for fantasy readers wanting to know more about The Wheel of Time. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first three novels in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published, now in a stunning box set with striking new cover art. 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday Times When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. This box set contains: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Look out for the other box sets in this same series: The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 : Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos) The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 : Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter's Heart) The Wheel of Time Box Set 4 : Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm) The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 : Books 13, 14 & prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring) Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set , a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. 'WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL' New York Times '[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE' George R. R. Martin 'A FANTASY PHENOMENON' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first three novels in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published, now in a stunning box set with striking new cover art. &#39,EPIC IN EVERY SENSE&#39, Sunday Times When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al&#39,Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. This box set contains: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Look out for the other box sets in this same series: The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 : Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos) The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 : Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter&#39,s Heart) The Wheel of Time Box Set 4 : Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm) The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 : Books 13, 14 &, prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring) Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set , a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. &#39,WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL&#39, New York Times &#39,[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE&#39, George R. R. Martin &#39,A FANTASY PHENOMENON&#39, SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter&#39,s Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan&#39,s The Wheel of Time

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'BURSTING WITH PERSONALITY' XIRAN JAY ZHAO 'ABSOLUTELY ROOTING FOR LADY JING FOREVER' HANNAH KANER 'THE MUST-READ DEBUT' TASHA SURI 'A GRITTY, GLITTERING TALE' SAARA EL-ARIFI A richly told adult fantasy debut teeming with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai. Half vampire, half fox-spirit, and all trouble, Lady Jing has never belonged anywhere. As the King of Hell's ward, she has spent the past ninety years dodging taunts from vicious courtiers and trying - and failing - to control her temper. So when she overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless pearl, she seizes her chance to expose them. With the help of gentle mortal Tony Lee, Jing embarks on a chase for intel, through Hell and into jazz-age Shanghai. But when her hijinks put Tony in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or a chance for tenderness - and maybe even love . . . READERS LOVE SHANGHAI IMMORTAL 'Oh Lady Jing.... she's rude, crude and has had enough of everyone's dabian. I loved her immediately ' ' I devoured this book in two days, I loved the pace of action, the snarky comments, and the characters in general' 'Lots of laugh out loud characterisations and twists on traditional representations of the Celestials and Immortals, Foxes, Dragons and vampires' 'This book was so much fun! It's fast, it doesn't take itself too serious , it's amusing. I had such a great time reading this book' ' Wow ... I am honestly speechless as to how amazed I was throughout the book!!'

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'BURSTING WITH PERSONALITY' XIRAN JAY ZHAO 'ABSOLUTELY ROOTING FOR LADY JING FOREVER' HANNAH KANER 'THE MUST-READ DEBUT' TASHA SURI 'A GRITTY, GLITTERING TALE' SAARA EL-ARIFI A richly told adult fantasy debut teeming with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai. Half vampire, half fox-spirit, and all trouble, Lady Jing has never belonged anywhere. As the King of Hell's ward, she has spent the past ninety years dodging taunts from vicious courtiers and trying - and failing - to control her temper. So when she overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless pearl, she seizes her chance to expose them. With the help of gentle mortal Tony Lee, Jing embarks on a chase for intel, through Hell and into jazz-age Shanghai. But when her hijinks put Tony in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or a chance for tenderness - and maybe even love . . . READERS LOVE SHANGHAI IMMORTAL 'Oh Lady Jing.... she's rude, crude and has had enough of everyone's dabian. I loved her immediately ' ' I devoured this book in two days, I loved the pace of action, the snarky comments, and the characters in general' 'Lots of laugh out loud characterisations and twists on traditional representations of the Celestials and Immortals, Foxes, Dragons and vampires' 'This book was so much fun! It's fast, it doesn't take itself too serious , it's amusing. I had such a great time reading this book' ' Wow ... I am honestly speechless as to how amazed I was throughout the book!!'

This complete ebook collection contains all fifteen books in the Wheel of Time series: one the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. This complete Wheel of Time ebook collection includes: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday Times 'WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL' New York Times '[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE' George R. R. Martin 'A FANTASY PHENOMENON' SFX Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set , a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect.

Now a major TV series on Prime Video Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first novel in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME 'Epic in every sense' - Sunday Times 'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times ' [The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin 'A fantasy phenomenon' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set , a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect.

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. Two intrepid queer girls of color embark on a legendary treasure hunt in this YA remix of Treasure Island, flipping the script on a notoriously Euro-centric sausage-fest of a classic. 1826. The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Dragon Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no more. Its ruthless leader, a woman known only as the Head of the Dragon, is now only a story, like the ones Xiang has grown up with all her life. She desperately wants to prove her worth, especially to her mother, a shrewd businesswoman who never seems to have enough time for Xiang. Her father is also only a story, dead at sea before Xiang was born. Her single memento of him is a pendant she always wears, a simple but plain piece of gold jewelry. But the pendant's true nature is revealed when a mysterious girl named Anh steals it, only to return it to Xiang in exchange for her help in decoding the tiny map scroll hidden inside. The revelation that Xiang's father sailed with the Dragon Fleet and tucked away this secret changes everything. Rumor has it that the legendary Head of the Dragon had one last treasure-the plunder of a thousand ports-that for decades has only been a myth, a fool's journey. Xiang is convinced this map could lead to the fabled treasure. Captivated with the thrill of adventure, she joins Anh and her motley crew off in pursuit of the island. But the girls soon find that the sea-and especially those who sail it-are far more dangerous than the legends led them to believe. Praise for A Clash of Steel: "Vividly realized and brimming with romantic adventure. Rooted in the legend of Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih, C.B. Lee's A Clash of Steel is richly imagined and thrilling to the end." -Malinda Lo, bestselling author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club "Lavishly drawn and studded with jewels from the original, C.B. Lee has written a remix that delves deep into questions of family, love, and treasure. This is a book I wish I'd had as a young, queer teen and it deserves a spot in any collection." -Natalie C. Parker, author of the Seafire trilogy "A Clash of Steel is an action-packed tale of fierce friendship and queer found family, with a playful sapphic romance that will make your heart flutter! ... A truly extraordinary retelling that artfully blends the classic story of Treasure Island with the history of most infamous pirate ever to rule the seas." -Julia Ember, author of Ruinsong

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. Two intrepid queer girls of color embark on a legendary treasure hunt in this YA remix of Treasure Island, flipping the script on a notoriously Euro-centric sausage-fest of a classic. 1826. The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Dragon Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no more. Its ruthless leader, a woman known only as the Head of the Dragon, is now only a story, like the ones Xiang has grown up with all her life. She desperately wants to prove her worth, especially to her mother, a shrewd businesswoman who never seems to have enough time for Xiang. Her father is also only a story, dead at sea before Xiang was born. Her single memento of him is a pendant she always wears, a simple but plain piece of gold jewelry. But the pendant's true nature is revealed when a mysterious girl named Anh steals it, only to return it to Xiang in exchange for her help in decoding the tiny map scroll hidden inside. The revelation that Xiang's father sailed with the Dragon Fleet and tucked away this secret changes everything. Rumor has it that the legendary Head of the Dragon had one last treasure-the plunder of a thousand ports-that for decades has only been a myth, a fool's journey. Xiang is convinced this map could lead to the fabled treasure. Captivated with the thrill of adventure, she joins Anh and her motley crew off in pursuit of the island. But the girls soon find that the sea-and especially those who sail it-are far more dangerous than the legends led them to believe. Praise for A Clash of Steel: "Vividly realized and brimming with romantic adventure. Rooted in the legend of Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih, C.B. Lee's A Clash of Steel is richly imagined and thrilling to the end." -Malinda Lo, bestselling author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club "Lavishly drawn and studded with jewels from the original, C.B. Lee has written a remix that delves deep into questions of family, love, and treasure. This is a book I wish I'd had as a young, queer teen and it deserves a spot in any collection." -Natalie C. Parker, author of the Seafire trilogy "A Clash of Steel is an action-packed tale of fierce friendship and queer found family, with a playful sapphic romance that will make your heart flutter! ... A truly extraordinary retelling that artfully blends the classic story of Treasure Island with the history of most infamous pirate ever to rule the seas." -Julia Ember, author of Ruinsong

Now a major TV series on Prime Video The final novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. 'And it came to pass in those days, as it had come before and would come again, that the Dark lay heavy on the land and weighed down the hearts of men, and the green things failed, and hope died.' - Charal Drianaan te Calamon, The Cycle of the Dragon. In the Field of Merrilor the rulers of the nations gather to join behind Rand al'Thor, or to stop him from his plan to break the seals on the Dark One's prison - which may be a sign of his madness, or the last hope of humankind. Egwene, the Amyrlin Seat, leans toward the former. In Andor, the Trollocs seize Caemlyn. In the wolf dream, Perrin Aybara battles Slayer. Approaching Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon plans to visit his wife Tuon, now Fortuona, Empress of the Seanchan. All humanity is in peril - and the outcome will be decided in Shayol Ghul itself. The Wheel is turning, and the Age is coming to its end. The Last Battle will determine the fate of the world . . . 'Epic in every sense' Sunday Times 'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times ' [The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin 'A fantasy phenomenon' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 includes volumes seven, eight and nine of Robert Jordan&#39,s internationally bestselling Wheel of Time series, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published - now a major TV series on Prime video. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. &#39,EPIC IN EVERY SENSE&#39, Sunday Times This box set contains: Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter&#39,s Heart Collect all the Wheel of Time box sets in this series: The Wheel of Time Box Set 1 : Books 1-3 (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn) The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 : Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos) The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 : Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter&#39,s Heart) The Wheel of Time Box Set 4 : Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm) The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 : Books 13, 14 &, prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring) &#39,WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL&#39, New York Times &#39,[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE&#39, George R. R. Martin &#39,A FANTASY PHENOMENON&#39, SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter&#39,s Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan&#39,s The Wheel of Time

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 includes volumes seven, eight and nine of Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling Wheel of Time series, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published - now a major TV series on Prime video. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday Times This box set contains: Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Collect all the Wheel of Time box sets in this series: The Wheel of Time Box Set 1 : Books 1-3 (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn) The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 : Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos) The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 : Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter's Heart) The Wheel of Time Box Set 4 : Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm) The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 : Books 13, 14 & prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring) 'WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL' New York Times '[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE' George R. R. Martin 'A FANTASY PHENOMENON' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 includes volumes thirteen, fourteen and the prequel to Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling Wheel of Time series, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published - now a major TV series on Prime video. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday Times This box set contains: Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Collect all the Wheel of Time box sets in this series: The Wheel of Time Box Set 1 : Books 1-3 (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn) The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 : Books 4-6 (The Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos) The Wheel of Time Box Set 3 : Books 7-9 (A Crown of Swords, The Path of Daggers, Winter's Heart) The Wheel of Time Box Set 4 : Books 10-12 (Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, The Gathering Storm) The Wheel of Time Box Set 5 : Books 13, 14 & prequel (Towers of Midnight, A Memory of Light, New Spring) Also look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set , a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. 'WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL' New York Times '[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE' George R. R. Martin 'A FANTASY PHENOMENON' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

Now a major TV series on Prime Video The final novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. 'And it came to pass in those days, as it had come before and would come again, that the Dark lay heavy on the land and weighed down the hearts of men, and the green things failed, and hope died.' - Charal Drianaan te Calamon, The Cycle of the Dragon. In the Field of Merrilor the rulers of the nations gather to join behind Rand al'Thor, or to stop him from his plan to break the seals on the Dark One's prison - which may be a sign of his madness, or the last hope of humankind. Egwene, the Amyrlin Seat, leans toward the former. In Andor, the Trollocs seize Caemlyn. In the wolf dream, Perrin Aybara battles Slayer. Approaching Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon plans to visit his wife Tuon, now Fortuona, Empress of the Seanchan. All humanity is in peril - and the outcome will be decided in Shayol Ghul itself. The Wheel is turning, and the Age is coming to its end. The Last Battle will determine the fate of the world . . . 'Epic in every sense' Sunday Times 'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times ' [The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin 'A fantasy phenomenon' SFX The Wheel of Time series: Book 1: The Eye of the World Book 2: The Great Hunt Book 3: The Dragon Reborn Book 4: The Shadow Rising Book 5: The Fires of Heaven Book 6: Lord of Chaos Book 7: A Crown of Swords Book 8: The Path of Daggers Book 9: Winter's Heart Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight Book 11: Knife of Dreams Book 12: The Gathering Storm Book 13: Towers of Midnight Book 14: A Memory of Light Prequel: New Spring Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

Strategy Game: Dungeons &, Dragons: Builders Of Baldur&#39,s Gate Promo included while stock lasts! In Dungeons &, Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate, a city-building game by acclaimed designer Matthew Dunstan, you take on the role of the head of a powerful family in the iconic city. Your goal is to increase your prestige by building new businesses across the city&#39,s nine districts, creating a vast network that spans all areas. You must also extend your influence with the city&#39,s three main factions: the Council of Four, the Flaming Fist, and the Thieves’ Guild. As you construct buildings, you will place influence cubes to mark your control. This includes special structures like keeps, gates, and watchtowers, each represented by miniatures with slots for your influence cubes, allowing you to visually track the city’s growth in three dimensions! But Baldur’s Gate is not just a bustling city of commerce in the Forgotten Realms, it’s also a place of deadly danger. Monster hordes regularly assault the outer walls or come from the harbor, forcing temporary alliances to defend against these incursions. Each family seeks to take advantage of the chaos, using these crises to further their own agendas. Game details board game take the role of the head of a powerful family increase your prestige build new businesses across the citys nine districts build Profitable Ventures defend Against Monster Attacks gain the Loyalty of the Three Factions become the most powerful family in baldur&#39,s gate three main factions: Council of Four, the Flaming Fist, and the Thieves’ Guild Age:15&#43, Players: 2 - 5 Duration: 90 min language: english Content 1 Game Board 16 Watchtower Miniatures 9 Keep Miniatures 9 Gate Miniatures 40&#43, Supply Tokens 70&#43, Gold Tokens 40&#43, Favor Tokens 100&#43, Cards 60&#43, Building Tiles 36 Plot Tokens 100&#43, Player Cubes 4 Scoring Markers 4 Workers 1 Neutral Worker 8 Available Plot Markers 8 Damage markers 8 Prohibited Markers 1 Attack marker 1 Bag 1 Rulebook