Nova Praetorian by N.R. Walker6/30/2023 ![]() Kaeso Agorix was taken from his homelands of Iberia and delivered to Rome as a slave. He puts to Quintus an offer he cannot refuse, and Quintus finds himself in Neapolis, contracted as a trainer of guards instead of gladiators. When Senator Servius Augendus seeks personal guards, he attends the Ludus Varus for purchase of the very best. ![]() Tall and strong in build, fearsome in manner, and sharp of wit, he trains the best gladiators bound for the arenas of Rome. Book Synopsis Quintus Furius Varus is one of the best lanistas in Rome. And in doing so, see the dawn of the nova praetorian-the new guard-rise. ![]() ![]() Thrown into a world of politics and conspiracy, they move against time to save Rome before traitors and the gods themselves see to their end. About the Book Quintus, a trainer of gladiators, and Kaeso, a slave, forge a bond that far exceeds the collar at Kaesos neck. ![]()
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Heart of the sun warrior review6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() “While brown rice gives you a portion of your protein intake for the day, you would need to eat a large quantity of brown rice to meet you dietary requirements” This is why plant based protein sources are often mixed with different kinds of foods to make up for the lack of amino acids. Due to this low amino acid source, it’s not advised to eat this alone without supplementing with other forms of protein. Though it has a high amount of the amino acids methionine and cysteine, it is low in lysine. Stomach cramps, frequent bathroom use, and nausea.Indigestion, diarrhea, and loose stools.Due to it being rapidly absorbed, it can potentially cause side effects such as: Raw Whole Grain Brown Rice Protein: This unheated form of rice protein is easy to digest. Top Rated Diet Shakes of 2023 Sunwarrior Protein Ingredients and Side Effects Raw Whole Grain Brown Rice Protein ![]() The gilded ones deka6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() They are called alaki–near-immortals with rare gifts. Then a mysterious woman comes to her with a choice: stay in the village and submit to her fate, or leave to fight for the emperor in an army of girls just like her. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs.īut on the day of the ceremony, her blood runs gold, the color of impurity–and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death. ![]() Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Must read!" –Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles "A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold. ![]() NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TEEN VOGUE. ![]() Stolenfocus6/30/2023 ![]() Everyone should read it' PHILIPPA PERRY 'A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention' STEPHEN FRY _ Why have we lost our ability to focus? What are the causes? And, most importantly, how do we get it back? For Stolen Focus, internationally bestselling author Johann Hari went on a three-year journey to uncover the reasons why our teenagers now focus on one task for only 65 seconds, and why office workers on average manage only three minutes. Everyone should read it' PHILIPPA PERRY 'A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention' STEPHEN FRY _ Why have we lost our ability to focus? What are the causes? And, most importantly, how do we get it back? For Stolen Focus, internationally bestselling author Johann Hari went on a three-year journey to uncover the reasons why our teenagers now focus on one t. ![]() Black Flora by Teresa J. Speight6/28/2023 ![]() Chantal Aida Gordon, Co-Founder of The Horticult and Co-Author of How to Window Box I believe Black Flora, like any art, creation, or work by Black people, is steeped in and deeply fertilized by the culture and experience of those who create and develop it. ![]() Black Flora lifts up our ancestors' relationship to the earth while profiling today's most exciting florists and farmers with zing, curiosity, and a depth that's long overdue. ![]() Valerie Crisostomo, President and CEO, Black Girl Florists An entrancing book that's more than a book - it's the gathering of a community. Black Flora explores the heart behind what we do by highlighting some of today's dynamic flower artists and farmers. With each profile, Black Flora so beautifully captures the essence of what we embody as Black designers and farmers and the many facets of our professions. ![]() ![]() ![]() In addition to the customary photographs and representations of important (and little-known) people, events, and objects, there are many sidebars, which are usually distracting and often irrelevant to the test. In most of the books, graphics and blank space take up as much as 40 percent of the pages. Most pages are cluttered with visual materials. They are of similar size (8 inches by 11 inches) a similar number of pages (about a thousand) and a similar weight (about seven pounds).Their titles are vaguely nationalistic but not patriotic (United States History, The Rise of the American Nation ,American Odyssey, The American Journey).The text has an authoritative tone. Textbooks prepared for students of American history have a predictable format, one that has been shaped and honed by years of experience. ![]() ![]() By the writers of The Daily Show, with Jon Stewart. ![]() Absolute Carnage by Donny Cates6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Apocalypse Cult: Web of Venom: Cult of Carnage finally puts a name to the symbiote-worshipping doomsday cult: the Church of the New Darkness.Deadpool #2, though he tells Freak that if he eats Deadpool, spit out the spine. Actually Pretty Funny: Carnage actually laughs when Freak eats his picture of Deadpool in Absolute Carnage vs.It is worth noting that at that point Carnage had basically made it so that Knull would be awakened either way, so Eddie merely decided to take the option that saved his son's life - even if that means, be it on a technicality, that he himself released a Humanoid Abomination. Anti-Hero: The series reaffirms Venom as one Despite his hard efforts to save the world, Eddie isn't above taking advantage of Spidey's sense of guilt to trick him into protecting Dylan, and during the climax of the story willingly kills Carnage and awakens Knull to save Dylan.The aftermath of this event leads into the December 2020 event King In Black. The former is an ongoing series which follows Scream in the event's aftermath, the latter is a three-issue miniseries of one-shots starring Carnage, Sabertooth, and Dracula - which in turn spawned Ravencroft a five-issue miniseries where Misty Knight keeps an eye on the new Ravencroft facility after the events in Ruins. Spinning out of the event is two series: Scream: Curse of Carnage and Ruins of Ravencroft. ![]() The uprising lisa m stasse6/27/2023 ![]() One thing Alenna knows for sure: There will be a reckoning. But between betrayals, a new Monk leading a more organized army of Drones, and the discovery of a previously unknown contingent, Alenna, Liam, and their allies might be in over their heads. ![]() If the mission succeeds, the wheel will become a base of revolution. In order to bring down the UNA, they must first gain control of the wheel. Except safety, they will soon learn, is relative. But Alenna and her boyfriend, Liam, made it to safety. It was expected that she would die on the wheel, the island where would-be criminals are sent as directed by the UNA-the totalitarian supercountry that was once the United States, Mexico, and Canada. ![]() ![]() Synopsis: In this dystopian sequel to The Forsaken, Alenna has survived the brutality of life on the wheel-and now she’s going back for more.Īlenna escaped. Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersĬategories: Dystopia, Fantasy, Science Fiction ![]() Mozart by Paul Johnson6/27/2023 ![]() ![]() In addition to his many insights into Mozart’s music, Johnson also challenges the many myths that have followed Mozart, including those about the composer’s health, wealth, religion, and relationships. For example, no sooner had the clarinet been invented and introduced than Mozart began playing and composing for it. Mozart’s gift and skill with instruments was also remarkable as he mastered all of them except the harp. Liszt once said that Mozart composed more bars than a trained copyist could write in a lifetime. Johnson’s focus is on the music-Mozart’s wondrous output of composition and his uncanny gift for instrumentation. Eminent historian Paul Johnson dazzles with a rich, succinct portrait of Mozart and his musicĪs he’s done in Napoleon, Churchill, Jesus, and Darwin, acclaimed historian and author Paul Johnson here offers a concise, illuminating biography of Mozart. ![]() Lisa kleypas sebastian6/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() My expectations were obviously high and I’m happy to say that, apart from a couple of niggles, I loved it. Vincent, the son of one of her most beloved couples, Sebastian and Evie from DEVIL IN WINTER. Like every other Lisa Kleypas fan, I was so excited when I discovered that the hero of this book is Gabriel, Lord St. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil’s bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven… ![]() But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy-and only her husband can keep her safe. He’ll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil’s own bargain.Īfter succumbing to Gabriel’s skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. Vincent, has finally been caught-by a rebellious girl who couldn’t be less suitable. But one night at a glittering society ball, she’s ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.Īfter years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. ![]() |