An original adventure tying in to the ninth season of Doctor Who, the spectacular hit series from BBC Television, featuring the new 12th Doctor as played by Peter Capaldi. “The Grail is a story, a myth! It didn’t exist on your world! It can’t exist here!” The city-state of Varuz is failing. Duke Aurelian is the last of his line, his capital is crumbling, and the armies of his enemy, Duke Conrad, are poised beyond the mountains to invade. Aurelian is preparing to gamble everything on one last battle. So when a holy man, the Doctor, comes to Varuz from beyond the mountains, Aurelian asks for his blessing in the war. But all is not what it seems in Varuz. The city-guard have lasers for swords, and the halls are lit by electric candlelight. Aurelian’s beloved wife, Guena, and his most trusted knight, Bernhardt, seem to be plotting to overthrow their Duke, and Clara finds herself drawn into their intrigue... Will the Doctor stop Aurelian from going to war? Will Clara’s involvement in the plot against the Duke be discovered? Why is Conrad’s ambassador so nervous? And who are the ancient and weary knights who arrive in Varuz claiming to be on a quest for the Holy Grail…?

An original adventure tying in to the ninth season of Doctor Who, the spectacular hit series from BBC Television, featuring the new 12th Doctor as played by Peter Capaldi. “The Grail is a story, a myth! It didn’t exist on your world! It can’t exist here!” The city-state of Varuz is failing. Duke Aurelian is the last of his line, his capital is crumbling, and the armies of his enemy, Duke Conrad, are poised beyond the mountains to invade. Aurelian is preparing to gamble everything on one last battle. So when a holy man, the Doctor, comes to Varuz from beyond the mountains, Aurelian asks for his blessing in the war. But all is not what it seems in Varuz. The city-guard have lasers for swords, and the halls are lit by electric candlelight. Aurelian’s beloved wife, Guena, and his most trusted knight, Bernhardt, seem to be plotting to overthrow their Duke, and Clara finds herself drawn into their intrigue... Will the Doctor stop Aurelian from going to war? Will Clara’s involvement in the plot against the Duke be discovered? Why is Conrad’s ambassador so nervous? And who are the ancient and weary knights who arrive in Varuz claiming to be on a quest for the Holy Grail…?

Ruark Thomas must not only attend to his duties as a doctor, but also to those as crown prince of Marestonia. With tensions escalating between Marestonia and neighboring island Avelogne, Ruark must take a wife from Avelogne to unite the two islands and create peace! E.R. doctor Gina is mesmerized by Ruark's fierce good looks, but she's speechless when he tells her they'll be married—only hours after they've met! And while Gina might be a convenient bride, Ruark makes it clear she will also be royally bedded!

Premiering the day after the JFK assassination, Doctor Who humbly launched one of the entertainment world’s first super-brands. We begin with a look at TV programming of the day and the original pitch documents before delving into the Daleks, which almost didn’t make the cut but inspired many monsters to follow. After three years, First Doctor William Hartnell left, prompting the BBC to recast their hit rather than end it, giving us the first “regeneration” and making TV history. We follow the succession of Doctors—including Third Doctor Jon Pertwee, exiled to Earth and targeted by the Master—and see how the program reflected the feminism of the 1970s while gaining mainstream popularity with Fourth Doctor Tom Baker . . . until declining support from the BBC eventually led to cancelation. Fan outcry saved the series only for it to suffer a repeat cancelation. Yet many continued to enjoy the Whoniverse in syndication, novels, audio dramas, and Doctor Who Magazine. Paul McGann impressed many as the Eighth Doctor in a 1996 TV movie, but it failed to reignite the series. A new age dawned in 2005 with Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston and a serious special effects budget before Tenth Doctor David Tennant helped rocket the series to international popularity and a new era of spinoffs. With Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, the show became a bona fide success here in America. Following the program’s fiftieth anniversary, Whovians will meet the Twelfth Doctor, ushering in yet another era for the unstoppable Time Lord. Featuring discussions of concepts and characters, with insights from producers, writers, and actors from across the years, here is a rich, behind-the-camera investigation into the dazzling multiverse of Doctor Who.

When you think of the pulp magazines that flourished in the first half of the 20th century, it’s hard not to think of adventure—the term “pulp fiction” these days has come to mean slam-bang action. That’s what this volume of our MEGAPACK® is here to celebrate: great adventure stories. Included are: HE SWALLOWS GOLD, by H. Bedford-Jones PLANE JANE by Frederick C. Davis ARCTIC ANGELS, by A. DeHerries Smith THE TAKING OF CLOUDY McGEE, by W.C. Tuttle ESPECIALLY DANCE HALL WOMEN by Alma and Paul Ellerbe ISLAND HONOR, by Murray Leinster NERVE ENOUGH, by Richard Howells Watkins BY ORDER OF BUCK BRADY, by W.C. Tuttle CODE, by L. Paul SALVAGE, by Roy Norton THE LUCKY LITTLE STIFF, by H.P.S. Greene WHEN EVERYBODY KNEW, by Raymond S. Spears THE SOUL OF HENRY JONES, by Ray Cummings THEN LUCK CAME IN, by Andrew A. Caffrey TOO MUCH PROGRESS FOR PIPEROCK, by W.C. Tuttle

This volume, introduced by the author, brings together three novels first published separately. 'The trilogy comprises Carnival (1985), The Infinite Rehearsal (1987) and The Four Banks of the River of Space (1990), novels linked by metaphors borrowed from theatre, traditional carnival itself and literary mythology. The characters make Odyssean voyages through time and space, witnessing and re-enacting the calamitous history of mankind, sometimes assuming sacrificial roles in an attempt to save modern civilisation from self-destruction.' Independent on Sunday ' The Four Banks of the River of Space is a kind of quantum Odyssey... in which the association of ideas is not logical but... a 'magical imponderable dreaming'. The dreamer is Anselm, another of Harris's alter egos, like Everyman Masters in Carnival and Robin Redbreast Glass in The Infinite Rehearsal... Together, they represent one of the most remarkable fictional achievements in the modern canon.' Listener

The Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young, serves as a fascinating window into the societal norms and educational ideologies of the Middle Ages, offering readers a broad spectrum of literary styles from didactic poems to courtesy books, all aimed at the instruction of the young. Under the meticulous editorship of Frederick James Furnivall, one of the foremost scholars of Middle English, this collection brings together an array of texts that illuminate the values and virtues expected of the medieval youth. Among its pages, standout pieces provide not just historical insight but also demonstrate the linguistic versatility and moral emphasis of the period, placing a spotlight on the fabric of medieval society and its legacy on modern manners and etiquette. The contributors, extending beyond Furnivall to include an array of authors both known and anonymous from the medieval era, reflect a wide range of geographical, social, and intellectual contexts. This diversity showcases not just the variability of didactic literature across Europe but also highlights significant cultural and historical shifts. The collection aligns with key literary and educational movements of the Middle Ages, offering a tapestry of perspectives on upbringing and moral education that speaks to the rich cultural milieu of the time. By bringing together such varied voices, Furnivall and his medieval counterparts enrich our understanding of medieval life, its literature, and the complex interplay between education and societal norms. Recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of medieval history and literature, The Babees' Book offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depth and diversity of medieval educational literature. This anthology serves not just as an academic resource but as a gateway to understanding the interconnectedness of literature, culture, and morality in shaping the youth of a bygone era. Through its pages, readers are invited to engage with the past in a dialogue that reveals the enduring relevance of medieval lessons on manners and moral education in today's world.