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Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnehan leave 19th century India and set out for the isolated, primitive land of Kafiristan, whose people haven't seen an outsider in hundreds of years. Peachy becomes lord of the kingdom's treasury, a huge chamber spilling over with limitless gold and priceless rare jewels. Danny is first crowned king, then, declared a god.
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Miriam collection volume 2
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Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the philosopher-emperor of Rome, summons his empire's governors and princes to his German war headquarters for a Pax Romanus. He confides to his daughter, Lucilla, that his adopted son, Livius, will succeed him instead of his more unstable heir, Commodus. Overhearing this, Cleander, a blind prophet loyal to Commodus, presents Marcus with a poisoned apple. After the funeral, Livius, who does not share Lucilla's ambition for...
23) Cinder
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Lunar chronicles volume 1
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As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story.
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Continues to explore the fascinating field of alien research. Researchers explore evidence of mysterious ancient phenomena, such as alien abductions. 'Emperors, Kings and Pharaohs' explores whether ancient leaders, usually attributed with divine powers, were actually connected to extraterrestrial forces. 'Alien Operations' examines advanced medical procedures practiced in the ancient world, as evidenced by wall carvings and skeletal remains. Did these...
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Érase una vez un bosque como cualquier otro. Entre gritos, cantos, huidas y sueños, corría el tiempo. Sus habitantes disfrutaban de ese desorden natural. Un día, alguien les habló de la necesidad de tener un rey y todo cambió. ¿Imaginas quién es el rey del bosque?
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King Henry VIII: young, sexy and the most powerful man in the world. The throne and the entire world became his at age 19. This television series reveals the early years of the passionate, vibrant and scandalous man who forever changed the course of history.
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China, Later Tang Dynasty, 10th Century. On the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor returns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai. His pretext is to celebrate the holiday with his family, but given the chilled relations between the Emperor and the ailing Empress, this seems disingenuous. For many years, the Empress and Crown Prince Wan, her stepson, have had an illicit liaison. Feeling trapped,...
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The Fellowship divides to conquer, as Frodo and Sam, with the help and hindrance of Gollum, continue on their way to Mount Doom. Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith to help defend Gondor, while Merry remains with Eowyn and the other Rohan fighters. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli seek aid from those that live in the Cursed Mountains. All these battles have one ultimate goal in mind: to distract the Eye of Sauron and buy Frodo as much time as possible...
30) La prometida
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"Una joven aspirante a reina. Un joven y apuesto rey. Una combinación perfecta. ¿O no? Hollis Brite ha crecido en el castillo de Keresken, rodeada de las hijas de la nobleza, todas ellas esperando a ser la elegida del rey. Jameson de Coroa, el joven rey, nunca ha sido un chico fácil de atrapar, hasta que conoció a Hollis. Hollis no puede controlar su emoción cuando Jameson finalmente le declara su amor. Pero a través de su extravagante cortejo,...
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Presents the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547). In addition to his famous female consorts and 20+ year marriage to Catherine of Aragon and the infamous dalliance with Anne Boleyn, the series delves into Henry's most notable political relationship and the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in England. Contains ten episodes, plus episodes from United States of Tara; Dexter;...
32) Choque de reyes
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Song of ice and fire volume 2
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Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon are dead, both victims of royal treachery. Chaos reigns in the wake of their deaths as six factions battle for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms.
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"Sayam siempre ha sido diferente de los dem̀s nįos: es muy bajo para su edad, su mejor amigo es un mono y lo m̀s curioso de todo: ¡naci̤ de un huevo! Su abuela, una bruja, lo encontr̤ y le ensę̤ toda la magia antigua que usa para ayudar a su gente. Entonces, cuando una serpiente gigante comienza a aterrorizar una ciudad cercana, Sayam decide que es hora de usar su conocimiento para ayudar a otros, y entra en acci̤n. Pero la bestia podr̕a...
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Stepping off his private jet in his designer suit, Sheikh Asad returns to his kingdom ready to secure his legacy. For beneath the starched white shirt beats the heart of a desert warrior! Iris Carpenter barely recognizes the man standing before her. He's more magnificent than he was six years ago and even more dangerous. Especially when the searing heat of his eyes burns hotter than the fierce desert sun. Iris can resist all she likes, but Asad knows...
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"En los jardines del palacio del emperador de China vivía un ruiseñor. Su canto era tan bello y tan impresionante, que llegaban viajeros de todos los países del mundo para escucharlo. Cuando el emperador descubrió que un ave tan extraordinaria vivía en su jardín, la invitó al palacio y le pidió que se quedara a vivir con él. Pero el ruiseñor pronto empezó a echar de menos el bosque..."--Back cover
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China, Later Tang Dynasty, 10th Century. On the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor returns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai. His pretext is to celebrate the holiday with his family, but given the chilled relations between the Emperor and the ailing Empress, this seems disingenuous. For many years, the Empress and Crown Prince Wan, her stepson, have had an illicit liaison. Feeling trapped,...
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Deseo volume 1173
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"El rey Rocco, acostumbrado a conseguir lo que quer'a, se había encaprichado de Ottavia Romolo. Pero si quer'a sus servicios, ella le exig'a firmar un contrato. Los términos eran tan abusivos que, si se hubiera tratado de otra mujer, Rocco se habr'a negado a sus disparatadas exigencias, pero la deseaba demasiado. Pronto comprender'a que podría serle de gran utilidad, y no solo en la alcoba. La aparici-n de un supuesto hermanastro que reclamaba...
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