A heroic young thief and her family fight against the darkness that threatens the entire land in the riveting final volume of this fantasy adventure saga.An increasingly talented and skilled shadowthief, Gatina of House Furtius?known in more rebellious circles as the Kitten of Night?continues her covert work in the ongoing struggle against the vile usurper Count Vichetral. Vichetral's dominion over the duchy of Alshar has grown ever darker, with slavery now legal and vicious gangs brutally enforcing his will.Their enemies infiltrating even the Shadow Council in the hunt for Gatina and her family, Gatina's father decides to meet with the mighty Sea Lords and discover if any are willing to join the effort to take down Vichetral. The voyage also offers Gatina a chance to learn about her distant relatives, who wield their power amidst the waves, and to enhance her facility with her very own, newly forged shadowblade.But danger can follow across water as well as land. And Gatina soon finds herself in a desperate battle from which the winner will sail away as the vanquished sinks into the briny deep . . . forever.The Spellmonger: Legacy and Secrets trilogy introduces a younger Gatina, the Kitten of Night, as she comes into her own as a shadowmage.
The world's most powerful ascendant is transformed into his younger self-with no memory of who he truly is-and must harness his forgotten skills to survive. While celebrating his latest victory, Exarch Niramyn carelessly lets his guard down. Seeing his chance, the mighty Myzalik-Nym's rival of a thousand years-casts a spell that sends him back to adolescence, with no idea who he really is or how he came to be washed up on the beach of Bloodfin Cove. Fortunately, the kindly Ciana comes along and saves him. But she quickly realizes he's no ordinary child. For one thing, he has magical abilities she's never seen in someone so young. And for another, he can fly. Of course, not everyone welcomes Nym with open arms. When he kills a man who threatens him and Ciana, he's forced to flee into the woods lest anyone should seek vengeance. Winding up in the town of Zoskan, he starts working for Cern the alchemist, and soon his unusual gifts are noted at the local mage's guildhall, his raw power and magical acumen clearly well beyond his years. His training thus begins in earnest, and before he knows it, he's looking for a way to attend the school of magic known as the Academy. But how to afford the tuition? When a local thief blackmails him into breaking into the home of a wealthy noble family, Nym seizes the opportunity to ally himself with them instead. However, his old crime is sure to catch up with him eventually, and he still hasn't discovered who he really is or why he can do what he can do. Will Nym ever regain his lost talents-or will he be stuck in the form of a mageling forever? The first volume of the hit progression-fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
Alan Garrett receives a request from his old Air Force boss to find the general's derelict seventeen-year-old son. "He stole top secret files right off my desk, Garrett! Those files could jeopardize our operatives around the globe.He threatened to put them on the dark web, and sell them to the highest bidder. I need my son and those files back. -- But,It needs to be done 'under the radar.'" Alan takes the assignment, gives the case to his new recruit, Fox, figuring it would be good experience for her, involving little danger. --- A few days later she calls him . . . "I found him, Bossman. He's in Key West, Florida. I sent you an e-mail and some pictures. I'm going to dinner; call me in an hour. We'll discuss how to proceed bringing him back. Alan calls after the hour . . . no answer. He continues calling throughout the night. Liz never picks up. Now he's worried. The next morning he takes an early flight from LAX to Key West.
In 2005, David Olin Tullis created an online art and literary journal for gay men which he named CreamDrops.He invited photographers, artists, and writers from around the country to participate.It was strictly a labor of love. No one was going to make any money from it.Thirteen issues of CreamDrops were published online and were available worldwide.Fast forward eighteen years, the CreamDrops website no longer exists, but Mr. Tullis has decidedto offer a collector's facsimile edition of all thirteen issues in permanent book form.
In 1973, a small group of parents and health professionals set out to overturn the inhumane and rigid treatment children received in hospitals around the country. To do this, they formed the Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital (AWCH), and their vision was to put the welfare of child at the centre of every decision that was made about them. AWCH's goals of parents staying with their sick children in hospital to give them comfort and support, being taken seriously by doctors and nurses, and even being allowed to bring in a child's favourite toy were met with entrenched opposition by medical staff and hospital boards. Yet in only a few years, AWCH succeeded in changing hospital policy dramatically. Sylvia Rapley-Anderson was one of the founders of AWCH. She was a committee member, then its first national Research and Development Officer. This is her story of those three years that transformed children's hospital care forever.
Young Adult Novel set in the early 1850's before statehood in the New Mexico territory. The story centers around two major characters: young, Molly Broderick and Buzz Calder, the town Blacksmith. Back in 1845, the Brodericks, a sheepherding family from Utah had just purchased land near the small, fictitious village of Warm Springs, New Mexico. hoping to raise sheep. They hadn't even settled into their new digs when marauders swooped down and destroyed both man and beast. The only survivor was ten-year-old Molly. She was taken in by the local doctor and his wife. Now fifteen, Molly is a vibrant, precocious member of the community -- a bit headstrong, but ever trying to increase in knowledge and understanding. She has several mentors, but especially the town blacksmith, whom she affectionately calls "Uncle Buzz." In a prior life, Buzz Calder had been an attorney in Kansas City, Missouri. After four years of sitting in an office going over case law, or standing before a judge, arguing over foul deeds of miscreants or issues of slave ownership, he realized he was yearning for a more active lifestyle; the west was calling him. His father offered him a partnership in the gunsmithing business, but after less than a year, he bid adieu to his folks and hitched a ride on a west bound wagon-train. That was more than a dozen years ago. He wound up in Warm Springs, and with the "gun-smithing" he'd experienced in his dad's shop, he thought he'd try his hand at the forge. Our story wends it way through and between the lives of these two -- and others along the way. It's a "feel good", story from start to finish. There are good guys and bad guys; good times and bad; heartache and laughter. romance and mayhem. Come along for a wholesome adventure story of the old west.
The Church we know and encounter today is only a dim reflection of the Church in the New Testament. Hence the title of this book: Waking the Sleeping Giant.Robert Griffith invites you to journey with him through the Acts of the Apostles to rediscover the Church which Jesus established and promised to continue building.
"Baby's First Tennis Book" is an engaging and visually stimulating black and white baby book designed to captivate the curiosity of young minds. This unique book is specifically crafted to introduce infants to the world of tennis through high contrast images, fostering early reading skills and visual development.Featuring captivating illustrations in bold black and white, this book is meticulously designed to capture the attention of babies during their early stages of visual perception. The high contrast images of balls, racquets and tennis-related objects provide a mesmerizing experience, encouraging babies to explore and observe the world around them.As babies engage with the captivating visuals, they develop their cognitive skills, pattern recognition, and visual tracking abilities. This book's carefully chosen black and white images provide the perfect stimuli for their growing minds, stimulating their visual cortex and fostering neural connections.
Now in her nineties, the author, in a fictional story, recounts the true events experienced by her family during decades of commercial trawler fishing on the mid north coast of NSW. Based out of Yamba, trawlers would have to negotiate the treacherous bar, the narrow channel through which the Clarence River entered the Pacific Ocean. With photos throughout, including of their trawler nearly capsizing when struck by a rogue wave in the bar, the story details many aspects of the life of a commercial fisherman. Suitable for readers from late primary upwards, it is a good introduction to the fishing industry and a fisherman's life.
"Baby's First Baseball Book" is an engaging and visually stimulating black and white baby book designed to captivate the curiosity of young minds. This unique book is specifically crafted to introduce infants to the world of baseball through high contrast images, fostering early reading skills and visual development.Featuring captivating illustrations in bold black and white, this book is meticulously designed to capture the attention of babies during their early stages of visual perception. The high contrast images of balls, bats and baseball-related objects provide a mesmerizing experience, encouraging babies to explore and observe the world around them.As babies engage with the captivating visuals, they develop their cognitive skills, pattern recognition, and visual tracking abilities. This book's carefully chosen black and white images provide the perfect stimuli for their growing minds, stimulating their visual cortex and fostering neural connections.
Volume 4 of the 2024 annual print-on-demand version of the Dewey Decimal Classification includes the Relative Index.DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION, 2024 (Relative Index) (Volume 4 of 4)
Volume 3 of the 2024 annual print-on-demand version of the Dewey Decimal Classification includes Schedules 600-999.DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION, 2024 (Schedules 600-999) (Volume 3 of 4)
Volume 1 of the 2024 annual print-on-demand version of the Dewey Decimal Classification includes the Introduction, Manual, Tables, and Schedules 000-199.DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION, 2024 (Introduction, Manual, Tables, Schedules 000-199) (Volume 1 of 4)
Volume 2 of the 2024 annual print-on-demand version of the Dewey Decimal Classification includes Schedules 200-599.DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION, 2024 (Schedules 200-599) (Volume 2 of 4)
Miss Wurtzel is back, and this time she's armed with advice for the modern woman. She's found the secret of life, and it's within everyone's reach. It's about enjoying your mistakes. It's about being strong. It's about eating dessert. It's about having opinions. It's about adoring feminism. It's about embracing fanaticism. It's also about saying your prayers, not overpacking, and making your boyfriend do the dishes.. Some of her words of wisdom:- Think Productively: It's not that you have to see it to believe it; on the contrary, you have to believe it to see it.- Be Gorgeous: I myself believe that I am about ten times prettier than I actually am. By dint of sheer will power, I have managed to convince many people of this.- Enjoy Your Single Years: Do not think that the whole point of being single is being married; men don't think this way, and neither should you.In Radical Sanity, these lessons, and many more, are delivered with the sharp wit and candor we've come to expect -- and love -- from Elizabeth Wurtzel.
In a world reshaped by the seismic events of the Second Civil War of 2033, where chaos reigns and uncertainty looms, Zero Sum Conclusion challenges perceptions and ignites conversations. Set against the backdrop where crime, greed, and political discord grip the nation, Zero Sum Conclusion presents a provocative vision of a society in upheaval. In a bold departure from the norm, every eighteen-year-old is endowed with a million-dollar windfall in lieu of traditional healthcare, Social Security, and Medicare, fundamentally altering the social and economic landscape. But the transformation doesn't end there. Political divisions are replaced with a novel classification system, assigning citizens as Front-Loaders or Back-Enders based on their chosen lifestyle and timing of their financial windfall. As corporations assume control of governmental functions, promising fiscal efficiency and a purge of misinformation, questions abound: What unforeseen consequences await in this brave new world? Enter FBI agent Edgar Gorman, whose life starts to unravel in the wake of a mysterious computer glitch that alters his very identity. Amidst the chaos, he crosses paths with the enigmatic Ketchum, a young rebel who's also trying to navigate the treacherous landscape of a society in flux. Their fates intertwine in a high-stakes game of survival and redemption that defies expectations. Zero Sum Conclusion is more than a work of fiction, it's a scathing satire that delves deep into the socio-political currents of our time, offering a stark warning of the perils that could lie ahead. With a fast-paced narrative, sharp characters, and thought-provoking themes, you'll find yourself talking about Zero Sum Conclusion long after you finish the final page.
A toxic ex.A girl who lost herself.A childhood friend helping her find the way back.When Hailey finally ends her relationship with her narcissistic ex-boyfriend, she thinks all her troubles have ended. But what she doesn't realize is that the wounds he inflicted aren't on her skin, but in the way she sees herself. And the only person capable of helping her heal has been in her corner all her life.Jax has had a soft spot for the younger Porter sister ever since his family moved into their neighborhood. It feels like the most natural thing in the world to go from helping her with math homework, to holding her hand through a rough breakup years later. But as he starts to show her how beautiful and worthy she already is, he himself starts to notice the incredible woman that she grew up to be.While Hailey struggles to balance finding her strength with navigating her budding attraction to her older sister's best friend, Jax has to decide if his new feelings for Hailey are helping or hurting her journey.Can Jax and Hailey start something new while the past is hovering over their heads? Or will Hailey's scars hurt them both?***2 Fights features strong language and explicit sexual scenes. Reader discretion is advised.
In a world where elements are at the command of those gifted with extraordinary abilities, a young boy named Ash discovers an electrifying secret within himself. When his newfound power is exposed, Ash is forced to flee his home, embarking on a journey that will change the course of his life.On the run, Ash encounters Quinn, a girl with similar abilities. She guides him to the elusive island of Asmaria, a haven for those who can manipulate the forces of nature. Here, on this mystical island, Ash is introduced to a community of Mages, each mastering a unique aspect of the natural world.However, the tranquil existence of Asmaria is shattered when a malevolent force emerges from the shadows, threatening to unravel the very fabric of magic itself. A dark enemy with a thirst for destruction sets his sights on Asmaria, intending to eradicate the island and its enchanted inhabitants.Now, Ash and his newfound friends must train to become strong enough to defeat the forces of evil. As they face challenges that test the limits of their abilities, the fate of Asmaria hangs in the balance. The bond forged between these young Mages becomes the last line of defense against a formidable adversary, one who seeks to extinguish magic and plunge the world into eternal darkness.Chronicles of Ash: Shadows Rising is a captivating tale of friendship, courage, and the extraordinary power that resides within. Will Ash and his companions rise above the storm and save their home, or will the forces of darkness prevail, leaving Asmaria in ruins? Join them on an epic adventure where the elements themselves come alive, and the fate of the world rests in young hands.
Your ultimate guide to reclaiming your health and vitality amidst the chaos of everyday life. Crafted by a fellow busy mom of 5, this book is your roadmap to achieving wellness without sacrificing precious time or energy.Inside, you'll discover a treasure trove of resources designed specifically for the modern-day superwoman juggling countless responsibilities. Dive into mindset worksheets tailored to help you cultivate a positive relationship with food, exercise, and hydration - essential pillars of a balanced lifestyle.Featuring a bounty of mouthwatering recipes spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, this book equips you with flavorful options to fuel your body throughout the day. From quick and nutritious breakfast bowls to hearty one-pan dinners, each dish is meticulously crafted to be ready in 30 minutes or less - because your time is valuable.Say goodbye to the stress of meal planning with four weekly meal plans meticulously curated for efficiency and flavor. Complete with shopping lists and meal prep instructions, these plans streamline your grocery trips and kitchen endeavors, ensuring that nourishing meals are always within arm's reach.But that's not all - "Healthy & Fabulous in 30" doesn't just cater to your culinary needs; it's a holistic wellness companion. Whether you prefer sweating it out at home or hitting the gym, find tailored workout plans that fit seamlessly into your schedule, with just 30 minutes a day to spare.Join the ranks of busy moms everywhere who refuse to compromise on their health and well-being. With "Healthy & Fabulous in 30" as your guide, reclaim control over your health journey and emerge as the vibrant, empowered woman you were always meant to be.
Almost every patient, when asked, will accept the invitation for prayer. As Medical Practitioners, we are in a position to interact with patients who need a touch from Father God. But how do you start praying for patients? What are the scriptural references? Is there any evidence that prayer is effective? This book answers these questions. Become a Praying Practitioner using this easy to follow, group study book. ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. John W Holladay is a licensed pharmacist in South Carolina. He also earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics in 1997. He has practiced pharmacy for over 30 years and has taught a variety of pharmacy courses at three Universities. John is married to Susan, who is the mother of their two sons. They have been married since 1995. Susan is also a pharmacist and prayer warrior. John and Susan reside in South Carolina.
Treacherous currents of custom, class, race and gender flow beneath surface waters of the Ganges and Mississippi rivers. Two lives from their shores converge in "One River."Willa Lutz is a 27-year-old reclusive painter from Memphis who rebels against her wealthy family. Drifting and aimless in 1987, she's on the verge of losing her dilapidated yet beloved old house to foreclosure. Her father agrees to bail her out one last time as she relents, accepting his hastily made-up job assignment for her in Germany. Unimagined adventures and travels to India and Nepal unfold where she explores friendship, love, and an understanding of her own place in a bigger world.Jaya Patel was wed at age 14 but she is not the typical rural Indian child bride. After her only brother died at a young age, her father raised her with privileges typically reserved for boys. She learned to read and write English and she fell in love with books. She attempts to keep this secret as she succumbs to the status quo, functioning as an obedient and traditional rural wife. When her mother-in-law dies, Jaya's role within the family is redefined and challenges within it erupt. When Willa and Jaya meet an unlikely friendship is forged as their cultural identities are challenged while spiritual fires are ignited, and funeral pyres emerge and threaten. "One River" is an immersion into their unique friendship as they struggle to break free of cultural and familial expectations in an effort to uncover their own peace and purpose.
Alone, frightened, and believing she had no one to turn to for help, the little kitten wanted to give up. But Someone was watching, listening...Someone who would change what she believed forever. A sweet tale for young readers, 'Shelby' demonstrates both human and divine compassion and serves as a reminder to all of us that God is here for us. God is in everything.
Saved from a life of misery, Shelby wants to give back to her rescuer. But what can she possibly do for Him? How can she show Him how much she loves Him? Introducing 'Shelby Loves', the heartwarming sequel to 'Shelby'. Follow the tale of this once homeless, hopeless kitten and her grateful desire to give back to the Savior through her remarkable empathy and ability to love. In a world that, at times, seems to have forgotten what kindness is, 'Shelby Loves' is a wonderful example of love and inclusion for children and adults alike.
A journey from illusion into a state of Oneness with God... This book is a powerful yet simple gateway for spiritual light to shine through, which allows the process of remembering who we really are to begin.We are not who we think we are, and we are so much more than we could ever imagine.Depicting an in-depth understanding of a person's spiritual journey from the world of illusion, darkness and false identification, this transmission will guide a soul to the sacred truth that can set them free.PRAISE FOR "AWAKEN TO THAT WHICH WE ARE""As people read the book they will be resurrecting energy that is necessary within themselves to transform."-Cecilia Ampon"Gil offers a way for people to step out of the box of old beliefs, in a gentle and honest way by taking them through his journey. His stories and allegories are painted with the patience of a wise spiritual teacher so a greater picture of understanding can be grasped by the student. And those who are ready, will."-Suzanne Taylor"These amazing revelations make the teachings relatable and possible for everyone."-Helen Delaney"It was like coming home to who I truly am. All the past guilt, sadness, and self-destructive thoughts were freed. Gil's thoughts and words help release the destructive chains of the ego to the beauty of truth."-Polly Campbell"We are living in a time when anyone can write about their spiritual experiences without judgment and persecution. In the past, one could be beheaded for making the claim that we are God. In my past study I've read many accounts of many such claimants who have been persecuted, and I feel what Gil is conveying is very much in alignment with what some of these greatest of Saints have also taught. I appreciate the parables and metaphors he uses and how he leaves the responsibility and choice to the individual as to how and when they pursue their path, while assuring them that if they are ready that every spiritual assistance they could ever need is at their disposal."-Shahiroz"There is no feeling here from Gilbert of pride in his yogic achievements but more the power of sitting quietly before God in a state of surrender and wonder. As a reader, that message is very inspirational and will help [people] to feel that this is a path with an enlightened outcome that is available to them. This is a very strong and impactful message that, put in Gil's simple and accessible wording and brought to life by his stories, makes the spiritual path look accessible and intriguing to potential seekers."-Kathleen McLaughlin
A single moment can change the course of a day. A single day can change the course of a life. A single life can change the course of the world. And any combination of these can alter the course of any given single eternity. When Ari Cayne, lonely and desperate, reaches out to God-one in which he may not believe at all-he decides to have a party in hopes of luring the deity into his presence via a gathering of people at his luxurious home. But when Jordan arrives, his intentions are derailed as she becomes his sole-and his soul's-pursuit. In the end, will Ari find the light he seeks, or simply the shadows surrounding it?
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