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A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over. Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it...

Every lunar eclipse signifies the beginning of the Immortal Games: an epic contest played by the Gods of Olympus, with selected humans as their tokens. The stakes are high: while the Gods covet entertainment and glory, for the tokens, it's about survival. 16-year-old Ara wants revenge on the Gods for allowing her sister Estella to die in the Games. She's determined to be selected as a token and find a weapon powerful enough to kill a God. But when she's plucked from the clutches of death by Hades, God of the underworld, the odds are stacked against her.

Immortality sucks. Just ask Imogen Gray: Over two-hundred thousand years old and teetering on the edge of total insanity. Strong as a shifter, faster than a vampire, Imogen's walked the earth forever, always alone, never growing, never changing. Never learning, either. Her smart mouth and quick temper get her into trouble far too often. When that happens, she gets hurt—and it can take a long time to heal from severed limbs and disembowelment. She's so tired of it all.

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over. Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it...

An ancient alchemist drags out his weary life in search of the elixir of immortality. But, when his vengeful assistant quaffs the mixture, he discovers that the effects of the draft of immortality may never wear off. Mary Shelley explores the concept of immortality, following a character that never ages through a ponderous and thought provoking life.

Edie Kramer has a score to settle with the beautiful people at Blackbriar Academy. Their cruelty drove her to the brink of despair, and four months ago, she couldn’t imagine being strong enough to face her senior year. But thanks to a Faustian compact with the enigmatic Kian, she has the power to make the bullies pay. She’s not supposed to think about Kian once the deal is done, but devastating pain burns behind his unearthly beauty, and he’s impossible to forget.

Professional cellist Natalya Tsvetnenko moves seamlessly among the elite where she fills the souls of symphony patrons with beauty even as she takes the lives of the corrupt of Australia's ruthless underworld. The cold, exacting assassin is hired to kill a woman who seems so innocent that Natalya can't understand why anyone would want her dead. As she gets to know her target, she can't work out why she even cares.

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty. The legend...

Seit die 16-jährige Ara ihre Schwester durch die Spiele der Unsterblichen verloren hat, sinnt sie auf Rache. Mit dem aufgehenden Blutmond stehen nun die nächsten Spiele kurz bevor – ein Kampf ums Überleben für die ausgewählten Menschen, reines Vergnügen für die Götter des Olymps. Ara hofft, für Zeus antreten zu dürfen, doch das Schicksal hat seine eigenen Pläne. Sie wird von Hades erwählt, der ganz anders ist als erwartet. Unzählige gefährliche Prüfungen warten nun auf Ara, während der Gott der Unterwelt sie immer stärker in seinen Bann zieht …

The twenty-fifth enthralling Hugh Corbett medieval mystery from Paul Doherty, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, E. M. Powell and Bernard Cornwell. January 1313. As London is gripped by a freezing winter, Sir Hugh Corbett becomes embroiled in a ghoulish game of kings played out between the...

Shonen's past in the infernal realms tortures him to this very day. The haunting memories have driven him to train in ninjutsu his entire life, seeking a way to defeat his cursed rival: the Shogun's heir. Now, an old enemy from his past appears and offers him a chance to finally settle the score with the heir once and for fall...in the ultimate duel.

Each week, this podcast provides Riviera ISD students the opportunity to voice their opinions and viewpoints on a variety of topics that they find interesting. Through this medium, even when the students graduate, their voices live on.

Talking Teapots is a weekly liveshow and podcast covering the latest news, tournament analysis, game updates and everything else happening in the new real time strategy game Immortal: Gates of Pyre

5 friends from all walks of life that love games, movies, shows, and all things fandom that talk about the latest breaking geek news of the week. Featuring: Grimlockt, Scareddarkman, XxATXKINGxX, Britnotbrat, and MegsnotMegs