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Kicked out by his family and wandering the streets, an unemployed 34-year-old shut-in thinks he’s hit rock-bottom—just as he’s hit and killed by a speeding truck! Awakening to find himself reborn as an infant in a world of swords and sorcery, but with the memories of his first life intact, Rudeus Greyrat is determined not to repeat his past mistakes. He’s going to make the most of this reincarnation as he sets off on the adventure of a second lifetime!

Achieving a hit in every decade since the 1950s, Cliff Richard stands alone in pop history. Coming of age in 1950s London, he began his music career at Soho's legendary 2i's Cafe, and now he's approaching his 80th birthday with record sales of over 250 million and counting. Cliff looks back on his humble upbringing and how he went on to fulfil his wildest dreams by becoming a pop star and even a film star. He talks about finding Christianity, reflects on the ups and downs of life in the public eye and reveals how the false allegations against him changed his life forever.

On a sunny Saturday morning in May 1956, a fifteen-year-old, then called Harry Webb, was mooching down Waltham Cross High Street, with two mates. They heard some music blaring out of a parked car. It stopped them in their tracks. The song was 'Heartbreak Hotel' by Elvis Presley. It sounded like nothing they had ever heard before. In that instant, the schoolboy who was destined to take the hit parade by storm as Cliff Richard fell in love with rock and roll. It gave him the thrill, the purpose and the mission that has shaped his life ever since.

For Ianthe, war is all too familiar. A former soldier in the Astra Militarum, she now serves Inquisitor Covenant as an agent of the Throne. Her first mission sees her investigating a cult called the Children of Eternity. Falling foul of the local Enforcers, Ianthe soon learns that war in the shadows is seldom straightforward and that the local, angry law-keepers are the least of her troubles.

In the years since Ariel took the throne, Rudeus has been keeping busy carrying out missions for Orsted and even finding time to save an old friend from slave traders. Then a letter arrives from the Doldia Village, seeking his help with the Sacred Beast's shocking disappearance! Can Rudeus explain his unintended dognapping? Or is he about to have yet another diplomatic incident on his hands?

In his previous life, Liam played by the rules and lost--this time, he'll rise to the top on the side of evil! After protecting Prince Cleo from Prince Linus's assassination attempts, another prince's actions are leading to something much worse: the Empire being invaded! Liam is caught in this brewing conflict and racks up enemies inside and outside the Empire, but two individuals step up to the plate to challenge him personally...while claiming to be fellow disciples of the Way of the Flash! Can Liam cut through these conflicts and still take care of his domain?

After repelling the United Kingdom's invasion, Liam's faction is now more powerful than the First Prince's. Before he can settle things with Calvin, though, a magic circle pops up out of nowhere right at Liam's feet. He and Japanese high school girl Kanami have both been caught up in an undeveloped planet's hero summoning and are tasked with nothing less than defeating the Demon Lord! But...Liam's supposed to be evil, so why is he fighting some Demon Lord as a hero?!

Though the dust has settled from the showdown at Biheiril Kingdom, for Rudeus Greyrat and his companions, another chapter is just beginning. This collection of stories details more of the post-battle ups and downs, including the worst crisis the Greyrat family has ever faced: the sudden elopement of Rudeus's son, Arus! The shocking story unfolds from both Rudeus's and Arus's perspectives. What is Arus thinking, and what will Rudeus do? Only one thing's for sure—after these events, life will never be the same!

When dragon rider William Ordell is grounded by a battlefield injury, he trades conflict for peace and purchases an abandoned lighthouse on the island of Safe Haven. But quiet doesn’t suit a man used to action. After a series of mysterious fires, William finds himself launching the island’s first fire brigade—with help from the local sea dragons.

Rudeus is shipped off to Roa, the largest city in the region, to tutor the young daughter of a noble family. Unfortunately, what he thought would be an easy job proves the exact opposite once he meets his student, Eris—a fierce-tempered hurricane who blows Rudy’s optimistic expectations to bits! Can Rudy devise a plan to make his obstinate pupil listen, or is he already doomed to fail his second chance at success?

Putting loss and grief behind them, Rudeus and his two wives are ready to settle into polygamous bliss--until an old flame arrives, stirring up old memories. Will the Greyrat family ever achieve the domesticity they hope for? Or are they doomed to be dogged by drama all their days?

What comes after boarding school for an evil lord? The military academy, of course! Liam's subordinates arrange the perfect overpowered patrol fleet for his post-academy training period, but the Guide is hungry for revenge against the young evil lord and takes this as an opportunity to strike! Will the Guide succeed? And will Liam ever notice that the Guide isn't actually trying to help?

Rudeus and his party arrive in Millishion, capital of the Holy Country of Millis--only to find themselves tangled up with yet another attempted kidnapping. But the real shock comes when the kidnappers' very familiar boss shows up on the scene. What will this unexpected reunion bring?!

Read by the author, Harry Cliff. 'As fascinating as its title suggests . . . Cliff recounts with vivid clarity the stories of some of the most striking oddnesses that have lit up the landscape of modern physics.' – Philip Pullman Newly discovered strangenesses could transform our understanding...

Keller Williams' The Millionaire Real Estate Investor is your handbook to the tried and true financial wealth-building vehicle that rewards patience and perseverance and is available to all: real estate. You'll learn: Myths about money and investing that hold people back and how to develop the mindset of a millionaire investor; how to develop sound criteria for identifying great real estate investment opportunities; and more.

The final disciple of the Man-God appears alongside the treacherous Geese: Badigadi. Equipped with Laplace's Fighting God Armor and an unparalleled ability to regenerate his body, Badigadi promises a vicious, no-holds-barred fight to the death like Rudeus's team has never seen before. Rudeus's lifelong war against the Man-God is almost over--what will be left when the dust clears?

Teleported to an unfamiliar land by a mysterious magical disaster, Rudeus and Eris are going to have to rely on their own wits to survive—and on each other! Which is easier said than done, especially when they find themselves face to face with one of the Superd, the murderous demon race Roxy warned Rudy about....

A tip from the enigmatic Man God leads to the Shirone Kingdom, where Lilia and Aisha are being held captive in the palace. Rudeus and company head to the rescue--only to get swept up in some nasty, unfinished business Roxy left in her wake! Family reunions are one thing, but can Dead End deal with saying goodbye to one of their own?

‘If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.’ - Carl Sagan Inspired by Sagan’s famous line, How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch is a brilliantly accessible introduction to today’s physics by academic and educator Harry Cliff. ‘A fascinating...

Rudeus brings Zanoba back to Ranoa Kingdom to plan the Man-God's future downfall when a letter arrives from the Holy Kingdom of Millis--Cliff's grandfather is urging him home. Though he suspects another Man-God plot is afoot, Rudeus is soon distracted by a missive from his own matriarchal relatives and races off to the capital of Millis. A storm of clashing motives and political intrigue is brewing: what else awaits our hero in the city of Millishion?