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Funded by the U.S. Reparations Act and a consortium of billionaires, Kingsland rose from the sea to become a haven for Black excellence—and one of the richest nations in the world. But as its 10th anniversary nears, a series of shocking murders rocks the island. Enter Jamison Wright. An elite profiler lured away from the FBI with an offer no one could refuse: a new life in Kingsland for him and his family. But the deeper he digs into the killings, the more he realizes that Kingsland isn’t just a utopia—it’s a mystery wrapped in surveillance, secrets, and power plays far beyond his imagination.

Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process, a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break, or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight, Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch.

The Directors, Take Three offers dozens of masterful insights on the craft of directing from such renowned filmmakers as Robert Altman, Wes Craven, Alan Parker, Tim Burton, Steven Spielberg, and Barry Levinson. Here are details of their experiences making a variety of classic films from Nashville to Nightmare on Elm Street, Rain Man to Raging Bull, and Pee Wee's Big Adventure to Schindler's List.

From the enchanted depths of the sea to the jeweled halls of a Persian king, The Story of Gulnare of the Sea unfolds as a tale of beauty, mystery, and destiny. When a childless king encounters a silent, otherworldly maiden of extraordinary grace, he is captivated—yet she speaks not a single word. For a year she remains a mystery, her silence as deep as the ocean beyond his palace walls. But when she finally reveals her voice, she unveils a truth far greater than he could have imagined: she is Gulnare, a princess of the sea, bound between two worlds.

Ryakhina, l'héritière présumée morte de l'empire d'Oska, a toujours vécu dans l'ombre. Réfugiée sous une fausse identité, elle s'est forgé une vie criminelle, déterminée à offrir un avenir aux siens, ces rares Oskiens en quête de sécurité. Lorsqu'un vol audacieux dans la forteresse impériale de Nochi tourne mal, ses rêves de liberté s'effondrent. Elle est arrêtée et condamnée à choisir entre se battre dans l'arène de la Boyna ou devenir l'esclave sexuelle de l'empereur de Nochi.

Ponniyin Selvan is Kalki’s magnum opus based in the 10th century and presents the early life of Rajaraja and the kings of Chozha Empire. Though written more than 60 years ago, this saga is timeless, reeling the listeners in its gripping plot which is interwoven with intrigue, conspiracies, and romance. Fresh Floods is the first part of the five-part Ponniyin Selvan.

Whirlwinds, the exciting second part of Kalki R Krishnamurthy's historic magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, our hero Vallavarayan Vandhiyathevan's adventures continue as he rides into marshy quagmires, befriends a mysterious girl, becomes the object of intense suspicion by the wily Pazhuvettarayars—and meets the hero of his dreams.

Alors que la Bretagne, en plein chaos et attaquée de part et d'autres pas des hordes sanguinaires, ne parvient pas à assurer son unité, Galahad propose à l'abbé Myrddin une machination diabolique : faire de Kay, un jeune seigneur sans envergure, le grand roi de la région en simulant l'intervention divine. Il doit feindre de sortir d'un rocher une épée que seul l'envoyé de Dieu pourrait extraire.

Leth Marek, champion d'arènes, se retire invaincu, au. sommet de sa gloire. Il a quarante ans, une belle fortune et deux jeunes fils qu'il connaît à peine. C'est à Kyrenia, la plus grande cité du monde, qu'il a choisi de les élever, loin de la violence de sa terre natale. Lorsqu'il croise la route d'un culte itinérant, une étrange religion menée par un homme qui se dit prophète, l'ancien champion ignore que son voyage va basculer dans le chaos.

République de Dor-Thimlin. À l'époque instable des temps sombres. Depuis la fin de l'ère de prospérité, les cinq régions vivent dans la plus grande isolation, chacune abritant ses citoyens dans des villes qui tentent de survivre malgré un climat de peur et de confusion politique. Naryë, Observatrice d'Aldal et membre de l'Assemblée des Sages, est certaine de sa vision : il existe un moyen de mettre un terme à l'Affliction qui sévit au-delà des murs et de guérir la perte du Don.

Cent dix-huit ans avant ce jour, un homme étrange emmena une délégation de sages sur une petite île oubliée... Une longue quête s'ensuivit, mais ce n'était pas la seule histoire qu'il fallait raconter à ce sujet. Car deux siècles plus tôt encore, pareille expédition avait déjà eu lieu. Provoquant aussi son lot de drames, dont les effets se font encore sentir chez les lointains descendants de ces émissaires ! Ainsi, un érudit passionné de généalogie et de magie va entraîner malgré eux quelques personnages dans une quête démarrant sur l'île Ji.

Meet Preach, Digit, and Maria, three lost and damaged souls trying to make it on the streets of New York City, running petty scams to stay alive. A twist of events changes their lives forever when they accidently kill a man connected to the mob and find a small fortune. Now on the run, the trio tries to escape a notorious hit man called B-Boy. Along the way, they run into more shady characters and more trouble. Seduced by the siren call of the money and struggling with their own demons, Preach, Digit, and Maria will soon discover even the closest bonds can't overcome their past traumas.

Six months ago her three daughters walked out and left Charlotte Rodgers to fend for herself in her small home in Murphy, Kansas. Charlotte is left resentful and bitter toward her children—Clarice, Connie, and especially Camille—for abandoning her when all she wanted was to return home, finally, to Denver and escape from the memories of her painful past. What Charlotte doesn’t know is that the past is hot on her trail and, to her horror, will soon catch up with her once again.

Ntozake Shange’s most beloved novel, Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo, is the story of three “colored girls,” three sisters and their mama from Charleston, South Carolina. Sassafrass, the oldest, is a poet and a weaver like her mother, gone north to college and living with other artists in Los Angeles, trying to weave a life out of her work, her man, her memories, and her dreams.

Tempestuous winds of change rip through Chozha Naadu as events hurtle toward a climactic end that will shape the very future of the empire. The land gasps under a devastating flood. Barbed strands of Fate tighten around the Chozha royals as Pazhuvoor Queen Nandhini and the Pandiya assassins prepare for the denouement of their lethal plan. Brave Vandhiyathevan races to foil their design even as the brilliant Ilaiya Piratti strives to manoeuvre the empire to safe harbour. Tectonic secrets come to light, recasting alliances and rivalries.

La Goranie était jadis une terre de conquérants, elle n'est plus aujourd'hui qu'un pays occupé, avec à sa tête un roi fantoche. Dix ans déjà que les Traceurs, peuple guerrier descendu des montagnes pour « pacifier » le pays, règnent en maîtres sur le royaume. Une noce qui tourne au drame, un massacre tenu secret… et un homme qui se dit revenu d'entre les morts, pour lever le peuple contre l'occupant.

Sword of Slaughter finds us at an exciting cliffhanger following the end of Book 3—have Vandhiyathevan and Arulmozhi Varmar truly been saved? What of their fate in the land of their birth, Chozha Nadu? Are the Pazhuvettarayars truly stirring the country in a revolt against their favourite prince? Why does the alluring Nandhini Devi insist on meeting allies within crumbling palaces? Why does Madhuranthaka Thevar ride his stumbling horse through fields, on a rainy night? And why does Vanathi, that shrinking, timid violet, leave her charming mentor to go on a solitary journey?

"A Princess of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fantasy novel first serialized in 1912. Confederate veteran John Carter is mysteriously transported to Mars, a dying desert planet called Barsoom. With superhuman strength from the planet's lower gravity, he becomes entangled with warlike...

In a quiet Southern town where time drifts as slowly as the heat, Jim Powell has earned a name—and not a flattering one. They call him a “Jelly-Bean.” A man who idles. A man who watches life pass him by. Once tied to a respected family, Jim now lingers on the edges of society—haunting garages, street corners, and pool halls—until one unexpected invitation pulls him into a world he no longer belongs to. At a glittering country club party, beneath soft lights and the hum of music, Jim comes face to face with everything he’s lost… and everything he never had.

With sheer determination, purpose, and a little bit of luck, Alesha takes charge of her own destiny, refusing to leave her life to chance. She creates Unleash for Love, a reality TV show, aiming to discover genuine love and propel her career to new heights. Alesha is not alone in this adventure—her besties, Melissa (Pretty Vee), and Candi (Logan Browning), are by her side; her most successful friend, Teddy (Lamorne Morris), lends his money and talent to get the show made; and a hilarious cast of bachelors and characters are along for the ride....