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Gideon Smith and the Mask of the Ripper is the latest in David Barnett's rip-roaring steampunk adventures about a Britain that never was...but should have been.
In an alternate nineteenth century where a technologically advanced Britain holds sway over most of the known world and the American Revolution never happened, young Gideon Smith is firmly established as the Hero of the Empire.
Back in London, Gideon and his colleagues: journalist Aloysius...
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Nineteenth century London is the center of a vast British Empire. Airships ply the skies and Queen Victoria presides over three-quarters of the known world-including the East Coast of America, following the failed revolution of 1775.
London might as well be a world away from Sandsend, a tiny village on the Yorkshire coast. Gideon Smith dreams of the adventure promised him by the lurid tales of Captain Lucian Trigger, the Hero of the Empire, told...
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Nineteenth century London is the center of a vast British Empire, a teeming metropolis where steam-power is king and airships ply the skies, and where Queen Victoria presides over three quarters of the known world-including the east coast of America, following the failed revolution of 1775.
Young Gideon Smith has seen things that no green lad of Her Majesty's dominion should ever experience. Through a series of incredible events Gideon has become...
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Gideon is a young fisherman in Yorkshire, England, in an alternate 1890, who embarks on a journey to find Captain Lucian Trigger, the famed Hero of the Empire, to deal with a mystery plaguing his home village. This story takes place as the naive Gideon sets off for London, but on the way encounters a very dark side to the British Empire's insatiable hunger for resources...
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Perfect for fans of The Rosie Project, Same Time, Same Place is "a heartwarming story about how history plays out in our present - and how the power to heal is right in front of us, if only we can be brave enough to look for the clues." (Vicky Zimmerman, author of Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies)
Daisy works nights. Nate works days. But maybe they aren't as different as they assume.
Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester...
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"Business As Usual" is a standalone short story that takes place some months before the events of Gideon Smith and the Mechanical Girl, the first entry in David Barnett's the steampunk/Victoriana adventure series.
Spring, 1890, and England needs a hero. Gideon Smith is yet to step up to the role as public protector of the Empire, but in the background and the shadows, Mr. Walsingham pulls strings to keep the often outlandish threats to Britain and...
7) The History of Ukraine: A Guide to This Fascinating Country - Covering Chernobyl, the Crimean War, R
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Retrace the history of Ukraine and discover its unique cultural identity with this incredible history book.
With a gripping and deeply informative exploration of the fascinating history behind Ukraine, this book offers an unparalleled look into the rich cultural legacy of a country that has endured the tests of time. Drawing on a foundation of history, archaeology, and anthropology, this book provides a comprehensive account of Ukraine from prehistoric...
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Cut through the fog of war and discover the remarkable true story behind the man who defends Ukraine.
Dispelling the myths and mystery around Ukraine's current president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this fascinating biography unravels the incredible story behind the man who has come to define Ukraine. Whether it's his famous stand against government corruption, his passionate call for unity between the Ukrainian and Russian people, or his staunch defense...
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Flying straight from the pages of the Gideon Smith steampunk novels is airship pilot Rowena Fanshawe, who in this tale pre-dating the books discovers that heroes do not necessarily always behave with honor.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Todos conocemos a alguien como Thomas.
El vecino gruñón que se queja de tu comportamiento incívico en las reuniones de la comunidad de vecinos. El señor que te chista si tiene que esperar un minuto detrás de ti en la cola del supermercado. El compañero que manda un mail con copia a toda la empresa si por error acabas el último rollo de papel higiénico...
Thomas está perfectamente satisfecho yendo siempre por su cuenta, alejándose de los...
11) The History of Russia: A Captivating Guide to Russian History – Covering Vladimir Putin, Kyiv, CR
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Step into a riveting exploration of Russia and witness its incredible cultural legacy. As the home of famous thinkers, artists, poets, and military strategists throughout the ages, Russia holds a special place in our collective history. This biography explores their legacy, recounting the glorious triumphs and heart wrenching tragedies of this giant on the world stage. Inside, you'll be taken on an unparalleled journey to witness Russia's past, retracing...
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A fresh and compelling perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the history behind these two fascinating countries. Cutting through the confusion and the media hype surrounding the infamous Russia-Ukraine conflict, this illuminating collection offers a factual, concise, and up-to-date account of the key events and figures in this rapidly unfolding war. With a play-by-play recap of the long-running tensions between these two countries and their...
13) Colony War
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Political conflicts on Earth erupt into open hostilities between their colonies in space, with Xenomorphs as the ultimate weapon.
On Earth, political tensions boil over between the United Americas, Union of Progressive Peoples, and Three World Empire. Conflict spreads to the outer fringes, and the UK colony of New Albion breaks with the Three World Empire. This could lead to a Colony War.
Trapped in the middle are journalist Cher Hunt, scientist...
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Daisy works nights. Nate works days. But maybe they aren't as different as they assume.Daisy is the night security guard at England's Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from teenage troublemakers.Nate works the day shift, though he would be more suited as a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn't approve: How does he find it so easy to talk to strangers?For five minutes...