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Fighting in Sweden for an ambitious warlord, Sigurd Haraldarson and his small but loyal band of oath-sworn warriors are winning fame and reputation. But Sigurd knows that to take on his hated enemy, the oath breaker King Gorm - the man who betrayed his father, a man Sigurd has vowed to kill - he must earn riches enough to build an army. Many believe Sigurd to be Óðin-favoured, but his exploits have drawn the eye of another god, too: Loki the Trickster.

Norway, AD 785. It began with the betrayal of a lord by a king.... King Gorm puts Jarl Harald's family to the sword but makes one fatal mistake - he fails to kill Harald's youngest son, Sigurd. His kin slain, his village seized and its people taken as slaves, Sigurd wonders if the gods have forsaken him. Hunted by powerful men, he is unsure who to trust, and yet he has a small band of loyal followers at his side.

Sigurd Haraldarson has proven himself a great Viking warrior and a dangerous enemy. He has gone a long way towards avenging the murder of his family. And yet his vengeance is not complete. The oath breaker King Gorm - who betrayed Sigurd’s father - still lives, and, so long as the king draws breath, the scales remain unbalanced. But Sigurd and his wolf pack of warriors are not at full strength, and to confront the king now would mean death.

Years have passed since the clash of shieldwalls echoed across the land. The Saxons are now the lords of Britain. And yet the bards still sing of Arthur - 'In our darkest time, when we need him most, shall he come again.' Yet old Beran has no love of bards' songs. Nor of people, unless they are paying him to steal or kill. He is a mercenary, in the employ of the cutthroat Nabor ap Nabor, and he has been ordered to murder a boy fleeing a burning city. No ordinary boy either. No, this boy is the son of King Constantine and the grandson of High King Ambrosius.

Britain is a land riven by anarchy, slaughter, famine, filth and darkness. Its armies are destroyed, its heroes dead or missing. Arthur and Lancelot fell in the last great battle and Merlin has not been seen these past 10 years. Now, the Saxons are gathering again, their warbands stalk the land, their king seeks dominion. As for the lords and kings of Britain, they look only to their own survival and will not unite as they once did under Arthur and his legendary sword Excalibur.

Socialism is strangely impervious to refutation by real-world experience. Over the past hundred years, there have been more than two dozen attempts to build a socialist society, from the Soviet Union to Maoist China to Venezuela. All of them have ended in varying degrees of failure. But, according to socialism’s adherents, that is only because none of these experiments were “real socialism”.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Lancelot by Giles Kristian. The legions of Rome are a fading memory. Enemies stalk the fringes of Britain. And Uther Pendragon is dying. Into this fractured and uncertain world the boy is cast, a refugee from fire, murder and betrayal. An outsider whose only companions are a hateful hawk and memories of the lost. Yet he is gifted, and under the watchful eyes of Merlin and the Lady Nimue he will hone his talents and begin his journey to manhood.

Bohemia. 1370. A lost soul named Galien leads a band of hardened mercenaries on a mission for Mother Church. But in the dark forests of central Europe, a darker secret awaits. The Sunday Times best-selling author Giles Kristian (Lancelot, The Raven Viking Trilogy), takes us on an unnerving ride into fear and paranoia, bloodshed and redemption.

Als Tochter eines Londoner Gangsterbosses wandelt die Polizistin Phil McCarthy auf einem schmalen Grat zwischen ihrem Beruf und ihrer Familie. Doch Phil liebt ihren Beruf, und sie setzt alles daran, voranzukommen. Als sie eines Nachts mit einem Kollegen auf Streife geht, treffen sie auf ein kleines Mädchen, das mutterselenallein herumirrt. Phil bringt das Kind nach Hause und findet dort die Mutter tot auf. Zeitgleich wird wenig entfernt der Mann der Ermordeten überfallen und mit einer Sprengladung am Körper zurückgelassen.

Every county has its stories— instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness. Kristian Lander for Phenomenal Nottinghamshire.

From prizewinning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian comes a gripping short story about a Viking raid deep in the fjords of 8th-century Norway. A prequel to the game Norse: Oath of Blood, Sword Brothers brims with camaraderie, bone-crunching battles, and the lyrical prose that made Kristian’s Raven and The Rise of Sigurd series favourites among Viking fans worldwide.And if you'd like to continue the Viking adventure, look out for Norse: Oath of Blood, a turn-based tactical Viking saga on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

"Mastering Customer Service Etiquette" is a comprehensive guide designed to help businesses enhance their customer service practices, foster customer loyalty, and maintain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic market. This audiobook delves into the fundamental principles of excellent customer service, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, cultural sensitivity, and personalized interactions.

Ein Muss für alle Fans: Lieblingscharaktere, neue Helden und alte Feinde aus dem "Scythe"-Universum. Stell dir eine Welt vor, in der Armut, Krankheit und Tod besiegt sind. Aber auch in dieser perfekten Welt müssen Menschen sterben. Und die Entscheidung über Leben und Tod treffen die Scythe: Sie allein entscheiden, wer sterben muss. Doch nicht alle Scythe halten sich an die Regeln... Gleanings erzählt Storys aus dieser erschreckenden und faszinierenden Welt, die vielleicht unsere Zukunft ist.

Der neue hochspannende Thriller von Joy Fielding. Jede Woche besucht Linda Davidson ihre an Alzheimer erkrankte beste Freundin in einer Pflegeeinrichtung. Dort trifft sie auf Jenny Cooper, eine etwas schräge, demenzkranke alte Dame, die ihr geradeheraus gesteht, dass sie im Laufe ihres Lebens bereits mehrere Menschen getötet hat. Linda nimmt dieses Geständnis zunächst nicht ernst, schließlich ist Jenny schwer krank, doch dann stirbt ein Patient der Einrichtung, und Jenny war die letzte, die ihn lebend gesehen hat.

As a novelist, Matija makes things up for a living. Not yet thirty, he’s written two well-received books. It’s his third that is as big a failure as his private life. Unable to confine his fabrications to fiction, he’s been abandoned by his girlfriend over his lies. But all Matija has is invention. Especially when it comes to his childhood and the death of his father. Whatever happened to Matija as a young boy, he can’t remember. He feels frightened, angry, and responsible....

A Pop-Culture show hosted by comedian Kristian Harloff with movie and streaming reviews, pop-culture talk, and a special blend of comedy.

Fascinating Horror tells the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters... but without sensationalism or disturbing imagery. Fascinating Horror is all about in-depth research, respectful storytelling, and learning what we can from the mistakes of the past. You might be surprised to discover just how much of today's world is shaped by long-forgotten disasters from decades gone by.

"Ciganin, ali najljepši" je u osnovi krimić sa ubojstvima i intrigantnim zapletom. No, to je i ljubavni roman jer pratimo ljubav izmjeđu dvadesetogodišnjeg Roma, Sandija i četrdesetogodišnje Hrvatice, Milene. U isto vrijeme, to je i sociološko svjedočanstvo, jer pratimo bliskoistočne...

Breath of Life: A Guide to Breathing Exercises for Health and Wellness is a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of breath for improved health and well-being.

Using Modern Technology for the Elderly is a comprehensive guide designed to help older adults navigate the digital world with confidence and ease. The book covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the basics of modern technology to integrating smart home devices and ensuring cybersecurity.