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In 1857 in India the "Sepoy" battalions took the opportunity to rise up against British rule. The sepoys were soldiers that were raised and paid for by the British East India Company and used to help maintain control of India for the British Empire. This book relates the events of the mutiny with detailed descriptions of the various battles and sieges of the rebellion.

Dr Pisent is in the desert of Egypt unearthing ancient remains when Sir Robert Otterly, another Egyptologist, enters the camp seeking help. This is the start of an occult adventure spanning continents, that includes murder, torture, spells, and mysteries.

John Carter returns once again to the planet Mars, his sole wish and aim to find his beloved Dejah Thoris, his princess of Mars. But the fates are unkind; he wakes in an unknown valley surrounded by horrific planet-men and the great white apes, and he's thrown into a fight for his life. In this adventure, John Carter finds himself pitched against the very Gods of Mars themselves, the inhabitants of the Valley Dor and goddess Issus herself. Can he fight his way clear and find the beautiful red woman that holds his heart?

In a world shrouded by conformity, where the word "I" is forbidden and individuality is a crime, one man dares to defy the collective. In Ayn Rand's gripping dystopian novella Anthem, Equality 7-2521, a curious and bold thinker, embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery in a society that demands absolute obedience.

Richard Beckett, a young Englishman abroad, is drawn into a whirlwind of romance and intrigue when he encounters the enigmatic Countess de St. Alyre. Her allure hides a deadly secret, and the mysterious "Dragon Volant"—a hidden chamber rumored to hold cursed relics—beckons with promises of forbidden knowledge. As Richard unravels a web of betrayal, he must confront the chilling truth: some doors, once opened, can never be closed.

Dive into the extraordinary life of Britain's greatest naval hero in Robert Southey's definitive biography of Horatio Lord Nelson. With unparalleled insight, Southey captures Nelson's meteoric rise, fierce battles, and unyielding dedication to his country. From the fiery clash at the Nile to the triumph and tragedy of Trafalgar, this richly detailed account paints a vivid picture of the man who reshaped naval warfare and inspired a nation.

The powers of chaos are working through the evil leader Helmuth, and his space pirates threaten every civilised world in the galaxy. The Patrol and its Lensmen officers are stretched to capacity trying to fend them off. Lensman Kinnison, is ready to progress to the next stage, and is promoted to the Gray. It may be that this one Gray Lensman is all that stands between chaos and civilisation.

This collection of letters from Henry M. Stanley published in 1898, present Henry's view of the then-current state of South Africa. It incorporates his views on the opportunities for the growing nation, highlights the bad management of its politicians, and the tension between the Dutch and English settlers.

The miles of rock-hewn corridors through which the Earth party wandered, left no doubt about the purpose of the asteroid, it was a weapon. There was no life on the asteroid. Yet something here had called across space to the people of Earth.

Ms Eaton was visiting the continent and touring the Netherlands when Napoleon brought the British and Prussians to battle near the town of Waterloo. Eaton was caught up in the rush of panicked civilians fleeing and the reinforcements surging forward. She provides a rare insight into the events around the battle itself.

Britain was encouraged to participate in the second Gulf War by the publication of an intelligence report that suggested that Saddam Hussein could attack the UK with weapons of mass destruction within 45 minutes. When the WMDs failed to materialise, the original report was questioned, it was suggested in parliament that it had been "sexed up" as a way to scare the UK into war. Ann Taylor (MP) led an investigation to determine if the the public had been misled, and this is what they found.

Herrell McCray was on the run from Earth to Betelgeuse Nine, when he finds himself ripped from his station on the ship and imprisoned in a pitch-black room. What power in the universe could have kidnapped a man from a ship travelling beyond the speed of light? FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Pohl's classic 1963 story.

Carson Napier and the beautiful Duare are kidnapped by a Thorist spy and transported across the lands of Venus to his home where they can look forward to nothing but torture and eventual death. Strange places, creatures, and stranger people lie in wait for our intrepid hero.

Joseph Anderson joined the army aged 15 eventually becoming an officer and rising to command the 50th Regiment as a Lt-Colonel. His fascinating military life involved him in many of the battles you may know the names of: Calibria, Maida, Catrone, Egypt, Alexandria, Talavera, Torres Vedras, Busaco, Coimbra, Fuentes D'Onoro, Punniar. His career took him to the Peninsular and Africa to fight the French, and later on to India to fight the rebels. Amongst his adventures, he's arrested, takes charge of a prison, and is shot through during a charge.

When the Glen Carrig foundered the crew and passengers took to the boats. They knew it would be a struggle to get to safety, but they had no idea that monsters would be seeking their blood.

In the run up to the 2016 presidential election in the United States rumours emerged surrounding links between then-candidate Donald Trump and Russia. The FBI immediately opened an investigation that formed the basis of political discourse in the media for years. Fearing that the investigation was being mishandled, John H. Durham was nominated as Special Counsel to investigate the FBI's case files and processes. During this investigation the FBI's misbehaviour and lack of professional conduct was exposed.

Lucas Trask had a beautiful bride, a powerful position, and a bright future. Yet now, he's a man obsessed with revenge, willing to cross the galaxy in search of the man who stole his happiness. The galaxy is a dangerous place, full of dangers, allies and enemies, civilizations and barbarians. As Trask pursues his quarry, he will discover new friends and foes, new planets and cultures, new challenges and opportunities. He will also find a new purpose: to build a civilization out of chaos, to create a new home for his people, and to forge a new destiny for himself.

Carnaki has a reputation as a ghost hunter. When a house seems haunted by a malignant spirit or a family suffering under a curse, they call for Carnaki, the only man able to help.

When the United Nation’s attempt to put a peace platform in orbit is sabotaged by the enemy, the United States goes ahead on its own. Almost immediately the enemy starts launching missiles at the platform trying to bring it down. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Joe Kenmore pilots a resupply mission. With missiles flying and rockets in short supply something that can survive the combat environment and haul supplies up to the platform is needed. They need a Space Tug!

John Kincaid served as an officer in the Rifles serving under Wellington through the Peninsular War. In this memoir John relates anecdotes and stories about his time marching under the flag of the 95th regiment.