An absorbing biography of the great leader who was the bridge between ancient and modern Europe — the first major study in more than twenty-five years.Charlemagne was an extraordinary figure: an ingenious military strategist, a wise but ruthless leader, a cunning politician, and a devout believer who ensured the survival of Christianity in the We...more
Miriaamele and Simon embark on a perilous quest through war- and magic-torn lands asthey and the valiant followers of Josua Lackhand struggle to make a stand...
In the peaceful land of Osten Ard, the good king is dying-and a long-dreaded evil is about to be unleashed. Only Simon, a lowly castle scullion apprenticed to a secret order dedicated to halting the coming darkness, can solve the dangerous riddle that offers salvation to the land.
The New York Times bestselling author of the classic Shannara epic, Terry Brooks, has proven himself one of the modern masters of fantasy, brilliantly creating breathtaking worlds of magic, adventure, and intrigue. Now, for the first time in one marvelous collector’s edition hardcover, here’s the complete trilogy of the Voyage of the Jerle Shan...more
A third installment of the series that began with Across the Nightingale Floor and Grass for His Pillow is set in an alternate medieval Japan and continues the adventures of Takeo and Kaede as they find their destinies shaped by factors outside of their control. Reprint.
Le "disque-monde" est plat, porté par quatre éléphants debout sur le dos d'une tortue naviguant dans le cosmos. Tout le monde le sait et quoiqu'en disent certaines sectes, c'est la vérité. C'est en tout cas vrai pour cet univers délirant où toutes les règles sont faites pour être transgressées. Les héros de ce monde sont à son image ...more