The Rainbow Serpent (A Kulipari Novel #2)

Threatened by invaders on all sides, the Roman Empire in the sixth century fought to maintain its borders. Leading its defense was the Byzantine general Belisarius, a man who earned the grudging respect of his enemies, and who rose to become the Emperor Justinian's greatest military leader.Loosely based on Procopius' History of the Justinian Wars and Secret History, this novel tells the general's story through the eyes of Eugenius, a eunuch and servant to the general's wife. It presents a compelling portrait of a man bound by a strict code of honor and unrelenting loyalty to an emperor who is intelligent but flawed, and whose decisions bring him to a tragic end. Eminent historical novelist and classicist Robert Graves presents a vivid account of a time in history both dissolute and violent, and demonstrates one again his mastery of this historical period.

With wit and verve, the prize-winning author of Sexing the Cherry and Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit brings the mythical figure of Atlas into the space age and sets him free at last. In her retelling of the story of a god tricked into holding the world on his shoulders and his brief reprieve, she sets difficult questions about the nature of choice and coercion, how we choose our own destiny and at the same time can liberate ourselves from our seeming fate. Finally in paperback, Weight is a daring, seductive addition to Canongate's ambitious series of myths by the world's most acclaimed authors.

What is the most unforgettable place you've ever taken a refreshing sip of a cold beer? In Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die, Chris Santella explores the best destinations to crack open a cold one, reflect on the day, and take in the scenery. The book features the world's top locations for imbibing, from beautiful landscapes to beer festivals, breweries, classic drinking establishments, and brand-new, under-the-radar spots. With a mix of national and international places to visit —Asheville, Denver, Prague, Munich, Vienna, and more —as well as firsthand accounts from contributors such as Jim Koch (founder of Boston Brewing Company/Samuel Adams) and Joe Wiebe (author of CraftBeer Revolution), this book will make you want to trek to each must-see destination. Packed with beautiful, vibrant photographs that bring each locale to life, Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die will leave you craving barley and hops and eagerly planning your next trip.

First published in Paris in 1955, and originally banned in the United States, J. P. Donleavy's first novel is now recognized the world over as a masterpiece and a modern classic of the highest order. Set in Ireland just after World War II, The Ginger Man is J. P. Donleavy's wildly funny, picaresque classic novel of the misadventures of Sebastian Dangerfield, a young American ne'er-do-well studying at Trinity College in Dublin. He barely has time for his studies and avoids bill collectors, makes love to almost anything in a skirt, and tries to survive without having to descend into the bottomless pit of steady work. Dangerfield's appetite for women, liquor, and general roguishness is insatiableand he satisfies it with endless charm.

With an introduction by Meg Rosoff William Golding's final novel, left in draft at his death, tells the story of a priestess of Apollo. Arieka is one of the last to prophesy at Delphi, in the shadowy years when the Romans were securing their grip on the tribes and cities of Greece. The plain, unloved daughter of a local grandee, she is rescued from the contempt and neglect of her family by her Delphic role. Her ambiguous attitude to the god and her belief in him seem to move in parallel with the decline of the god himself - but things are more complicated than they appear. "A remarkable work...A compelling storyteller as well as a clear-eyed philosopher of the dangerous puzzles of being human." (The Times). "A wonderful central character. The story stretches out as clean and dry and clear as the beach in Lord of the Flies."(Independent). "Feline, deadpan and at moments hilarious." (Observer).

她是未来的神偷夜十三，吃人的从不嘴软，拿人的从不手软。她的青梅竹马洞房花烛，新娘不是她。携款私逃，她撞上有不良嗜好之称的某位爷。第一次见面，赏他一招鬼脚踢。第二次见面，再无施展暴力的机会，成了别人的内定王妃。人见人怕，鬼见鬼愁的小魔头，莫名其妙成为了某位爷的掌中宝。从此，宠妻无下限，她要偷，他送宝，她闯祸，他来挡。

今天是农历七月十五中元节，也是人们俗称的鬼节。今天也是夏如卿十八岁的生日。夏如卿……

本书为公版书，为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品，供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。

（本文又名我的宿主是大佬）排雷：新手，不按时更新，有点坑。校园位面......1314：宿主你从哪里弄来的剑？月枝清咬着颗糖歪了歪头：“唔......充话费送的。”古代位面......1314：宿主你从哪整来的雷电炸药？月枝清扔的正欢的回答道：“天道那糟老头送的。”盗墓位面......1314：宿主，你你拿的这是机甲？月枝清摸了摸刚到手的黑卡：“对啊，卖了还值不少钱呢。”人鱼位面......1314：宿主，你哪来的灰机？月枝清漫不经心的走上去：“定外卖送的。”......1314：明明这种话，它是不可能相信的，可是事实摆在眼前，它不得不信，并且在看到自家宿主是多么牛掰的时候，抱上大腿。大佬求带灰！！！

昂首笑苍天，一念破苍穹。三千大道，武道逆天。至尊林觉为了挚爱追求龙族的逆天力量，却被挚爱杀死，重生在百年后的灵脉少年身上。从此他手持龙族神鼎，身怀王级灵诀，踏上充满荆棘的复仇之路。

本书为公版书，为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品，供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。

9月28日傍晚，大友铁突然被搜查一课课长福原叫去。福原课长对他用下命令的口气说：“明天你去一趟涉谷中央署的特搜本部，对此案再作一次详细的侦查。”对这突如其来的工作指派，大友感觉有点儿突兀。因为涉谷中央署的特搜本部早已拘捕了案犯，对案子的处理也已进入结案阶段。这个时候却要我去横插一脚，这到底是怎么回事呢？再说，自己早已换岗到刑事总务课工作了，这次却被搜查一课的福原课长指派工作，他担心，这样一来照料儿子优斗的事怎么办？想到这里，亡妻圣子的嘱托又在耳边响起。唉，没办法，现在能做的就是尽快完成这项任务。

犹太民族是人类大家庭中的伟大成员之一。她创造了以《圣经》和《塔木德》为代表的灿烂辉煌的希伯莱文化，造就了一大批杰出的思想大师、科学巨匠。研究犹太做生意的智慧、控制金钱的智慧，还不如学习犹太人的处世智慧，因为后者是前两者的基础。

本书主要内容由六部分组成：第一部分对甘肃省普通高中教育发展的近百年历史沿革进行了检索性回顾和梳理；第二部分比较系统地介绍了甘肃省创建省级示范性普通高中评估验收标准；第三部分对甘肃省创建省级示范性普通高中工作过程和主要做法进行了总结；第四部分选择兰州市第五十八中学（原兰州炼油厂第一中学）作为省级示范性高中校园文化建设范例，全面介绍了该校“校园文化建设手册”基本框架和内容体系；第五部分集中介绍了47所省级示范性普通高中学校的办学理念。需要声明的是，办学理念、校训等排列顺序重新进行了逻辑规范；第六部分对甘肃教育强县——会宁县普通高中教育发展的成功经验进行了总结。

她是一位，退役后隐藏于都市的女特种兵。他是一位，全国人都知道的全能型大明星。且看他们相遇会擦出怎样的火花？