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Elizabeth I
In the third of the "Women Who Were Kings" series, we follow the life of one of England's most celebrated monarchs--Queen Elizabeth 1. From her difficult early childhood to her struggle to ascend to the throne, her remarkable reign nonetheless laid the foundations for the later British Empire, even as it came at great personal cost. What were her small moments of triumph, and private moments of despair? What is her story?
Catherine the Great
In the fourth of the "Women Who Were Kings" series, we follow the life of Russia's most famous Empress--Catherine the Great. From her loveless marriage to the bloodless coup where she seized the throne, her remarkable reign ushered in a new Golden Age for Russia and the height of its European influence. A tireless reformer, what were her greatest achievements? What is her story?
Wu Zetian
In the second of this "Women Who Were Kings" series, we chart the life of Wu Zetian, China's only female Emperor. Born a commoner, she became a concubine to two generations of Emperors, before becoming an Empress, and finally seizing the throne after her husband's death.Her remarkable ascent and political acumen is told in this story, along with her economic and military achievements, which brought decades of prosperity to China. How did such a low-born woman seize the reins of such a great Empire? What is her story?
Hatshepsut
In this graphic novel, we uncover the life of the first great woman in history. Hatshepsut was one of the greatest pharaohs of Eygpt, and remarkably--a woman.In a civilisation that didn't allow women to rule, how did she ascend to the throne?
The Dreaming Volume 1
When twin sisters Amber and Jeanie are accepted into an exclusive boarding school, their future looks bright. But the school's halls harbour a terrible secret: students have been known to wander into the surrounding bushlands and vanish...without a trace! No one knows where they went-- or why. But as Amber and Jeanie are about to learn, the key to the school's dark past may lie in the world of their dreams. An atmospheric supernatural mystery-horror, this is a Lovecraftian tale in the tradition of such Australian classics as Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Small Shen
A fabulous tale of gods, dragons ... and stones. A mix of Kylie Chan's text and stunning illustration/comic work by Queenie Chan shows the events leading up to Kylie's bestselling DARK HEAVENS TRILOGY (WHITE TIGER; BLUE DRAGON; RED PHOENIX). SMALL SHEN is the amazing story of Gold - a stone spirit and a chronic troublemaker in the court of the great Gods of Chinese mythology. A mix of Kylie Chan's brilliant storytelling and Queenie Chan's beautiful illustrations, SMALL SHEN is a fantastic treat for fans of WHItE tIGER. Readers will be thrilled to discover the events leading up to John Chen and Emma Donahoe's story in this wonderful prequel. Shown through Queenie Chan's stunning illustrations...
A Daughter of Kings: The Complete Graphic Novel Series
Enter a world of titans and dragons, men and elves. Xith, Last of the Watchers, returns after a long search, bringing with him one of the coveted Orbs of Power. When Delinna Alder touches the orb, she will be transformed forever and come to know the lethal price of her prize. As Delinna and Xith are swept into a dangerous web of magic, treachery, and betrayal, their choices hold the lives of many and their world in the balance. Rating: Teens, 13 and up only. Some mature subject matter. Don't miss the other Ruin Mist books: The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches #1, 2, 3, and 4. In the Service of Dragons #1, 2, 3, and 4. Guardians of the Dragon Realms #1 and 2. Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #1 and 2.
Horrible Histories: Top 50 Kings and Queens
Top 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with new material, this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark Horrible Histories humour. With full-colour layouts and new illustrations from Martin Brown, it's perfect for fans of the series and new readers alike.
Bob Powell's Complete Cave Girl
Reprint of Thun'da #2-#6 (1952-1953); Cave Girl #11-#14 (1953-1954); Africa, thrilling land of mystery #1 (1955).
A Daughter of Kings #1 - Betrayal (Graphic Novel Part 1, Tablet Edition)
From #1 Bestselling author Robert Stanek comes a dazzling new graphic novel series. A Daughter of Kings tells the never-before-told story of Delinna Alder, and her descent into permanent exile from her beloved homeland of Great Kingdom. The second of three daughters of King Andrew Alder, Delinna makes a fateful pact with the Watcher, Xith, who was seeking one of the legendary orbs of power. When the Watcher returns after years of searching, Delinna is forced to make a terrible choice between her life of leisure and doing what her destiny is leading her to. And thus, the ruin of her life begins. As she struggles to overcome a dark fate, everything and everyone around her falls into ruin and chaos. Threaded through all four parts of this fantastic graphic novel are the tragic events that will eventually tear nations apart and destroy worlds. Read A Daughter of Kings #1 - Betrayal first, continue on to A Daughter of Kings #2 - Deliverance, A Daughter of Kings #3 - Rebirth and A Daughter of Kings #4 - Discord.
