VIKING: THE GREEN LAND: An Epic Novel of Norse Adventure

VIKING: THE GREEN LAND: An Epic Novel of Norse Adventure

A MAN WHO YEARNS TO BELIEVE IN HIMSELF...AND A WOMAN, ALONE ON SHIP OF OUTLAWS. IMPOSSIBLE ODDS ON DANGEROUS SEAS, AND EVEN MORE DEADLY SECRETS ON BOARD. 982 A.D. Viking seafarer Tiller Thorvaldsson has been forced on a treacherous voyage by Iceland’s powerful Althing Council. The only woman aboard—mysterious, beautiful, and a liar—tells Tiller she knows a terrible secret. As they quest for a legendary land in uncharted western oceans, will the greatest menace come from the seas…or from those on board? Fast-paced action and memorable characters in an epic story of murder, love and courage against a battle for survival -- with plot twists to keep you guessing until the last page.Does the land they seek offer hope for survival…or even greater danger?Discover VIKING: THE GREEN LAND for yourself: click right away to get your own copy of this powerful, well-researched novel. Authentic storytelling style beloved by readers of Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwell, Diana Gabaldon and Jean Auel. Adventure awaits—set your sails for excitement today!2016 Alabama Writers’ Conference Novel AwardA POWERFUL, STAND-ALONE NOVEL WITH UPCOMING SEQUELSREVIEWS: “If you enjoy historical fiction (including anything by Phillipa Gregory or Outlander author Diana Gabaldon), you'll love Viking! Can't wait to read more.” “Great book, like Follett's Churches in his Century series. Ritter offers a fresh perspective of Viking culture with plenty of interesting characters.” "Absolutely riveting. The author weaves a carefully crafted, historically accurate tale with such skill that you are surprised by the twists and turns, even if you're familiar with the history. Her characters are raw, highly detailed, and believable and the story recreates the world of Nordic explorers so accurately that you can just about feel the icy wind on your face. Can't wait for the next volume!" “The book is surprising throughout. Just when you think you know where it’s going, a detour takes you in an... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B01IZ54MUU

A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel

A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel

  • ASIN: 0670026190
  • ISBN: 0670026190
  • Brand: Viking
  • Manufacturer: Viking

Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology

  • ASIN: B01HQA6EOC
  • Brand: Unknown
  • Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 3)

A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 3)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Absorbing . . . impossible to resist.” —The Washington PostAs Europe erupts, can one young spy protect his queen? #1 New York Times bestselling author Ken Follett takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with his magnificent new epic, A Column of Fire. A thrilling read that makes the perfect gift for the holidays.  In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and love.    Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country’s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions, and invasion plans. Over a turbulent half century, the love between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents.   The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else—no matter what the cost.   Set during one of the most turbulent and revolutionary times in history, A Column of Fire is one of Follett’s most exciting and ambitious works yet. It will delight longtime fans of the Kingsbridge series and is the perfect introduction for readers new to Ken Follett.

  • ASIN: B01N1U8IB3
  • Brand: Viking
  • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World

Far more than a history of the Silk Roads, this book is truly a revelatory new history of the world, promising to destabilize notions of where we come from and where we are headed next. From the Middle East and its political instability to China and its economic rise, the vast region stretching eastward from the Balkans across the steppe and South Asia has been thrust into the global spotlight in recent years. Frankopan teaches us that to understand what is at stake for the cities and nations built on these intricate trade routes, we must first understand their astounding pasts.  Frankopan realigns our understanding of the world, pointing us eastward. It was on the Silk Roads that East and West first encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas, cultures and religions. From the rise and fall of empires to the spread of Buddhism and the advent of Christianity and Islam, right up to the great wars of the twentieth century—this book shows how the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East.Also available: The New Silk Roads, a timely exploration of the dramatic and profound changes our world is undergoing right now—as seen from the perspective of the rising powers of the East.

  • ASIN: 1101912375
  • ISBN: 1101912375
  • Brand: VINTAGE
  • Manufacturer: Vintage

East of Eden

East of Eden

  • ASIN: B001BC5HXG
  • Manufacturer: Penguin Classics

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series)

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series)

New York Times BestsellerEmbrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being.Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge. Loosely translated, Hygge—pronounced Hoo-ga—is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe."Hygge is the sensation you get when you’re cuddled up on a sofa, in cozy socks under a soft throw, during a storm. It’s that feeling when you’re sharing comfort food and easy conversation with loved ones at a candlelit table. It is the warmth of morning light shining just right on a crisp blue-sky day.The Little Book of Hygge introduces you to this cornerstone of Danish life, and offers advice and ideas on incorporating it into your own life, such as:Get comfy. Take a break.Be here now. Turn off the phones.Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles.Build relationships. Spend time with your tribe.Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Cake is most definitely Hygge.Live life today, like there is no coffee tomorrow.From picking the right lighting to organizing a Hygge get-together to dressing hygge, Wiking shows you how to experience more joy and contentment the Danish way.

  • ASIN: 0062658808
  • ISBN: 0062658808
  • Brand: William Morrow
  • Manufacturer: William Morrow

Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

Winner of the Lillian Smith Book AwardWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book PrizeFinalist for the National Book AwardThe Nation's "Most Valuable Book"“[A] vibrant intellectual history of the radical right.”—The Atlantic   “This sixty-year campaign to make libertarianism mainstream and eventually take the government itself is at the heart of Democracy in Chains. . . . If you're worried about what all this means for America's future, you should be.”—NPR   An explosive exposé of the right’s relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, stop action on climate change, and alter the Constitution.Behind today’s headlines of billionaires taking over our government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep, and troubling roots. The capitalist radical right has been working not simply to change who rules, but to fundamentally alter the rules of democratic governance. But billionaires did not launch this movement; a white intellectual in the embattled Jim Crow South did. Democracy in Chains names its true architect—the Nobel Prize-winning political economist James McGill Buchanan—and dissects the operation he and his colleagues designed over six decades to alter every branch of government to disempower the majority. In a brilliant and engrossing narrative, Nancy MacLean shows how Buchanan forged his ideas about government in a last gasp attempt to preserve the white elite’s power in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education. In response to the widening of American democracy, he developed a brilliant, if diabolical, plan to undermine the ability of the majority to use its numbers to level the playing field between the rich and powerful and the rest of us. Corporate donors and their right-wing foundations were only too eager to support Buchanan’s work in teaching others how to divide America into “makers” and “takers.” And when a multibillionaire on a messianic mission to rewrite the social con... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B01EH1EL7A
  • Brand: Viking
  • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

The Invention of Wings: With Notes (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 3)

The Invention of Wings: With Notes (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 3)

  • ASIN: B00H58VGIA
  • Manufacturer: Viking

Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Roman Mythology

Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Roman Mythology

Explore Captivating Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals while Learning Fascinating Facts about Five MythologiesThis book includes five captivating manuscripts:Greek Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and MonstersEgyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsNorse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and HeroesCeltic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and BeliefsRoman Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological CreaturesThe broad arc of the first manuscript takes us from the dim beginnings of creation as seen in the Greek mythology. We move through the birth of Titans, their overthrow by the Olympian gods, the gods’ dealings with mortals like Paris of Troy, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Trojan War, and into historical times.Here are just some of the topics that the first part of this book will cover:Uranus: Betrayal by CronusCronus: Fear of His ChildrenTitans vs. Olympian GodsOlympian RuleZeus and His LadiesPrometheus and HeraklesAn Unhappy Tale of the UnderworldThe Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of TroyPoseidon, Metis, Athena and AtlantisKraken and Other MonstersJason, the Argonauts, and Medea's DragonMenelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan WarSolon, the Athenian Law Giver300 SpartansSocrates, Plato, and AristotleAlexander the GreatThe second part is full of fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris.Here are just some of the topics that the second part of this book will cover:Egypt in ContextCreationFall of HumanityOsiris MythChief Gods of the Egyptian PantheonLesser Known PantheonAncient Egyptian HistoryHere are just some of the topics that the third part of this book will cover:Norse Creation StoryThe Nine RealmsGods and the “Giants” of JötunheimMidgard and the HumansElves, Dwarves, Trolls and ValkyriesOdin, Frigg, Thor, an... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B077R6QT4F