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Part 1 of the White Lotus trilogyIn the fifth century BCE, Egypt is the greatest civilization known to mankind. But with a foolish king on its throne, the Nile Valley is ripe for conquering.Amid this climate of danger and strife, in the alleys and brothels of Memphis, an extraordinary young woman comes of age. To spare her siblings from starvation, Doricha is sold into prostitution. But she has gifts beyond mere beauty. Through wit and determi...

Part 3 of the White Lotus trilogy Working in secrecy for the Persian king Cambyses, Rhodopis finds herself back in the great city of Memphis, restored to her old profession of hetaera, moving with caution through the decadent world of the Greek elite. Her mission is clear: Find a wealthy, powerful man who's willing to work with Cambyses and bring about the fall of the Egyptian Pharaoh. Under mounting pressure to locate the ally Cambyses needs,...

Part 2 of the White Lotus trilogy Doricha, now known as Rhodopis, has found a place in the Pharaoh's harem. But when the Pharaoh involves her in a dangerous scheme, she has no power to refuse him. Disguised as a princess of Egypt, she is sent to far-off Babylon, to the court of the Persian king Cambyses, there to act as the Pharaoh's spy. Rhodopis quickly becomes entangled in the spider's web of politics. When she befriends Phanes, a physician...

Part 3 of the White Lotus trilogy Working in secrecy for the Persian king Cambyses, Rhodopis finds herself back in the great city of Memphis, restored to her old profession of hetaera, moving with caution through the decadent world of the Greek elite. Her mission is clear: Find a wealthy, powerful man who's willing to work with Cambyses and bring about the fall of the Egyptian Pharaoh. Under mounting pressure to locate the ally Cambyses needs,...

Joining Running Press's bestselling Star Trek franchise of kits and stationery is a one-of-a-kind fitness-meets-pop-culture gift book for Star Trek fans and self-confessed geeks that collectors everywhere will love.

From the author of Just Breathe, Mallika Chopra, daughter of Deepak Chopra, comes a full-color guide empowering kids ages 8-12 to problem solve, harness inner strength and gain grit and emotional awareness.

For armchair travellers, film buffs, tourists and city dwellers alike, Turner Classic Movies takes you on a one-of-a-kind tour of the cinematic sites of New York City.Highlighting the great films set in the Big Apple since the dawn of cinema to the present, Cinematic Cities: New York City is both a trove of information including behind-the-scenes stories and trivia, and a practical guide full of tips on where to go, eat, drink, shop, and sleep...

The Good Advice Cupcake--or Cuppy, to those in the know--shares her tried-and-true wisdom on everything from love and money, to self-care and fashion, to career and happiness, and the crazy, sticky things in between, all the while managing to look completely adorable and delicious.delicious.

Like Paris Versus New York but with a stateside focus and practical advice, this is an English-to-foreign language dictionary-style travel guide for the two most popular cities in the U.S.

Her name is synonymous with the West. Her celebrity has spread to the East Coast and California, traveling down the new-laid railroads and along the telegraph wire. But breathless tales of Calamity Jane bear little resemblance to the truth. As she senses death coming closer, the legendary hellcat longs to set the record straight-to reveal her life story at last, unclouded by legend, every sin and failing laid bare. Only then can she hope to re...

Her name is synonymous with the West. Her celebrity has spread to the East Coast and California, traveling down the new-laid railroads and along the telegraph wire. But breathless tales of Calamity Jane bear little resemblance to the truth. As she senses death coming closer, the legendary hellcat longs to set the record straight-to reveal her life story at last, unclouded by legend, every sin and failing laid bare. Only then can she hope to re...

I know, " Satiah called. Her voice was musical, light, confident as a king's. "It's the Bull of Min you remember, Thutmose. You remember, and you fear." Conspiracy and treason simmer in the northern reaches of the Two Lands. Thutmose is crippled by guilt over past wrongs. Hatshepsut is subdued by the grief of betrayal and loss. Meryet, the new Great Royal Wife, is the sole force holding the royal family - and Egypt - together. When an unexpect...

I know, " Satiah called. Her voice was musical, light, confident as a king's. "It's the Bull of Min you remember, Thutmose. You remember, and you fear."Conspiracy and treason simmer in the northern reaches of the Two Lands. Thutmose is crippled by guilt over past wrongs. Hatshepsut is subdued by the grief of betrayal and loss. Meryet, the new Great Royal Wife, is the sole force holding the royal family - and Egypt - together.When an unexpected...

Book Three of The She-King series Hatshepsut has fulfilled her divine destiny and taken the Pharaoh's throne. But she knows her position is precarious. In all Egypt's long history, never has a woman ruled as king -- and Hatshepsut must use all the cleverness and bravery at her disposal to keep the reins of power from tangling in her fist. As she wrestles with foreign enemies and domestic politics, her heart becomes ever more troubled. Her daug...

Book Three of The She-King series Hatshepsut has fulfilled her divine destiny and taken the Pharaoh's throne. But she knows her position is precarious. In all Egypt's long history, never has a woman ruled as king -- and Hatshepsut must use all the cleverness and bravery at her disposal to keep the reins of power from tangling in her fist. As she wrestles with foreign enemies and domestic politics, her heart becomes ever more troubled. Her daug...

Book Two of The She-King seriesThe son of the god must take her rightful place on Egypt's throne. Hatshepsut longs for power, but she is constrained by her commitment to maat - the sacred order of righteousness, the way things must be. Her mother claims Hatshepsut is destined for Egypt's throne - not as the king's chief wife, but as the king herself, despite her female body. But a woman on the throne defies maat, and even Hatshepsut is not so ...

Book Two of The She-King series The son of the god must take her rightful place on Egypt's throne. Hatshepsut longs for power, but she is constrained by her commitment to maat - the sacred order of righteousness, the way things must be. Her mother claims Hatshepsut is destined for Egypt's throne - not as the king's chief wife, but as the king herself, despite her female body. But a woman on the throne defies maat, and even Hatshepsut is not so...

A Young Person's Guide to Starting Your Own Business Written by a Successful Kidpreneur!Running a successful business can be hard for anyone, but seventeen-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo's Bow's, is what today's "kidpreneurs" dream of achieving--a successful business selling a product that one loves and is passionate about. Mo shares with young business-minded readers his BOWS of Business: Believe in yourself,...

Originally published in 2014 by Hachette Pratique in France.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a true pop culture phenomenon with a cult following across ages (both men and women!). For fans, feminists, and all other fierce folk, this is an indispensable handbook inspired by the women of the Buffyverse.