Marcus Aquila and his patron Rutlius Scaurus are tasked with rooting out a spy ring operating in the lands into which their imperial master Severus's armies are advancing. The quest to find and subvert their foes' informers will place the two friends at great risk, with torture and death the price of any mistake. While success will put them in the front rank against battle-hardened legions, hungry for revenge, in a bloody struggle to determine the fate of Asia's loyalty. ----- 'This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.' Conn Iggulden on Empire 'A master of the genre' The Times
The first three stories in Anthony Riches' bestselling EMPIRE series, now available in one page-turning collection Including Wounds of Honour, Arrows of Fury and Fortress of Spears. Wounds of Honour Marcus Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life - condemned to dishonorable death by power-crazed emperor Commodus. The plan is to take a new name, serve in an obscure regiment on Hadrian's Wall and lie low until he can hope for justice. Then a rebel army sweeps down from north of the Wall, and Marcus has to prove he's tough enough to lead a century in the front line of a brutal war. Arrows of Fury The new Roman governor of Britannia must stamp out the northern rebellion or risk losing the province. For Marcus - Centurion Corvus of the 1st Tungrians - the campaign has become doubly dangerous. As reinforcements flood into Britannia he is surrounded by new officers with no reason to protect him. Death could result from a careless word as easily as from an enemy spear. Worse, one of them is close on his heels. The prefect of the 2nd Tungrians has discovered his secret. Only a miracle can save Marcus from disgrace and death . . . Fortress of Spears Marcus Aquila - burning for revenge on an enemy that has killed one of his best friends - rides north with the Petriana cavalry. He believes his disguise as Centurion Corvus of the 2nd Tungrians is still holding. But he is just a few days ahead of two of the emperor's agents, sent from Rome to kill him. Pitiless assassins who know his real name, and too much about his friends.
The first in the “powerful” (SFFWorld.com) New York Times bestselling fantasy series. Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order to be trained and hardened to the austere, celibate and dangerous life of a warrior of the Faith. He has no family now save the Order. Vaelin’s father was Battle Lord to King Janus, ruler of the Unified Realm—and Vaelin’s rage at being deprived of his birthright knows no bounds. Even his cherished memories of his mother are soon challenged by what he learns within the Order. But one truth overpowers all the rest: Vaelin Al Sorna is destined for a future he has yet to comprehend. A future that will alter not only the Realm but the world.
The book is structured to provide a comprehensive exploration of intangible riches, offering practical insights and strategies for integrating these elements into daily life. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of intangible riches. Each chapter provides practical strategies, case studies, and reflections to help readers incorporate these intangible riches into their lives. By following the guidance provided, readers can enhance their emotional well-being, build stronger relationships, pursue intellectual growth, and find greater fulfillment and purpose. The exploration of intangible riches is not just an academic exercise but a personal journey of self-discovery and enrichment. Throughout this book, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences, values, and aspirations. By engaging with the material on a personal level, readers can gain insights into their own sources of fulfillment and develop a plan for integrating intangible riches into their lives. The journey of personal fulfillment is ongoing, requiring continual reflection, growth, and adaptation. This book provides tools and strategies to support this journey, offering practical guidance for enhancing emotional well-being, building strong relationships, pursuing intellectual fulfillment, and finding purpose and meaning.
The omniscient protagonist checks himself into a hotel room for a week with the mission of getting some good writing done in isolation. Every night "at" the "hotel" becomes a different chapter exploring a different fetish "written" out in a dream-like fantasy world where esoterica meets erotica in this meta-book within a book as the author's developing romantic passion for his muse is played out in all its twists and turns. What begins as a lonely tale about a writer and transforms into an erotic sampler of S&M, catholic schoolgirl/teacher, medical, religious, occult, and poetic fantasies, blossoms into the most powerful literary love epic since Dante's Divine Comedy.
Bible Understanding Made Easy is a series of books used to inspire and teach the Word of God to sincere souls who are trying to draw closer to God. Learn more about the awesome life of Jesus through the book of Luke! Discover the love of Jesus, His history, miracles, and compassion for mankind in simple, easy-to-read language. Whether you are new to the Bible or experienced with Bible study for years, you will learn and grow from this study. Learn at your own pace and use this great teaching tool to inspire others!
FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE For most living Americans, September 11, 2001, is the darkest date in the nation’s history. But what exactly happened on 9/11? Could it have been prevented? And what remains unresolved? Here is the first panoramic, authoritative account of that tragic day—from the first brutal actions of the hijackers to our government’s flawed response; from the untruths told afterward by U.S. officials to the “elephant in the room” of the 9/11 Commission’s report—the clues that point to foreign involvement. New York Times bestselling authors Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan write with access to thousands of recently released official documents, raw transcripts, fresh interviews, and the perspective that can come only from a decade of research and evaluation. Riveting, revelatory, and thoroughly sourced, The Eleventh Day is updated for this edition—with new reporting on a development that the former cochairman of Congress’s 9/11 probe calls the most important in years. This is the essential one-volume work, required reading for us all. “Essential.”—The Wall Street Journal “Meticulous, comprehensive . . . an extraordinary synthesis.”—John Farmer, 9/11 Commission senior counsel “This wide-angle look . . . examines the personalities behind the terror plot, U.S. intelligence blunders, the toxic environmental impact on first responders, the march to war, [and] gray areas in the 9/11 Commission Report.”—The Washington Post “The best available general account of 9/11—soberly written, judiciously weighed, meticulously sourced.”—The Sunday Times
Comprehensive and easy to use, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot contains everything you ever wanted to know about tarot. Join Anthony Louis as he explores tarot history, shares card meanings and spreads, and provides detailed guidance that educates and inspires, whether you're a beginner or an advanced reader. Discover basic reading techniques for a wide variety of systems, including Marseilles, Rider-Waite, and Thoth. Identify the meaning of associations, correspondences, reversals, and dignities, and experience the ways that tarot interacts with astrology and personal spirituality. Combine tarot reading with Kabbalah, numerology, Jungian psychology, journaling, and storytelling while exploring card selection, creativity, tarot ethics, and specialized spreads. Focusing on the use of tarot for insight, empowerment, self-understanding, and fortunetelling, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot provides centuries of accumulated wisdom that will enable you to make optimal use of one of the most powerful spiritual tools ever developed.
Inside this book is the secret to a complete change-over in your life and your fortunes – all through using the incredible power of the thoughts and pictures in your mind. The Million Dollar Secret Hidden in Your Mind gives the formula for releasing your latent mental powers of visualization and affirmative thought to attain not only material riches, but the inner wealth of friendship, love, intellectual development, peace, and happiness. The Million Dollar Secret Hidden in Your Mind reveals the more abundant life on all planes of consciousness. Its methods and exercises are so clear, so simple, so enjoyable that you will marvel at how such basic steps can work such incredible change. It is yours to try. In this book you will learn how to: • Duplicate the Power of Great Figures in History • Take Ten Steps That Can Make You a Mental Giant • Build a Strong Master Motive • Become a Receiving Station for Great Ideas • Seek and Win the Aid of Important People
For centuries past, mystics, seers, holy men and prophets have taught a secret doctrine of tremendous mental and psychic powers that man may tap when he wishes to achieve astounding miracles in his life. Now this secret doctrine, that comes to us from the Far East, has been proved to be accurate. In our modern scientific laboratories, we are studying psychic phenomena, brain waves, and their healing effects upon the bodies of countless thou- sands; astral projection and the soul's living reality; the projection of mental and spiritual forces that are truly revolutionary in their effects on human destiny. This book reveals for the first time, how you may use these wonderful cosmic laws, which are named Mind Cosmology, to perform everyday miracles such as attracting riches and abundance, and fulfilling your desired destiny in every aspect of your life. By using this modern science of Mind Cosmology that combines the latest revelations of our space age with the age-old mystic truths of the Far East, you may program into your higher mind centers new and powerful creative ideas that will change your life as you want to live it immediately. Do you desire a healthy, strong, youthful body, with un- limited vigor and energy? Mind Cosmology can show you how to tap the invisible wave lengths of life-giving cosmic energy that come to us from the billions of planets in outer space, and raise your rate of mental and physical vibrations so you are protected against germs and most forms of sickness. Mind Cosmology sheds its rays of creative light in the minds of all those who know how to tune in on these cosmo-astral forces. Brilliant new patterns of thoughts will be yours; you will have psychic guidance, clairvoyant visions, and astral projection, when you learn how to channel these awesome cosmic forces into your own higher mind centers.
In 'Money is Good' the Reverend Dr. Anthony Kwadwo Boakye considers the moral, ethical and philosophical implications of money – and more particularly, the way our attitude to money affects our relationship with God, with our families and loved ones and our lives as Christians. Far from espousing the often quoted notion that the love of money is the root of all evil, the Rev Boakye cites a plethora of Bibical evidence to demonstrate that God wants us to have money – in short, that money is good! An inspiring and uplifting book full of insight and hope.
In "Giving Grace: Releasing the Power of Wealth," Reverend Anthony Dzadzra offers a profound exploration of the spiritual principles and teachings surrounding giving within the church. As a respected Reverend, corporate leader, and scholar, Reverend Dzadzra draws upon his deep understanding of scripture to illuminate the transformative potential of generosity and its profound impact on individuals and communities. In this book, the author explores the significance of giving within the church by examining biblical passages and stories. He provides meaningful interpretations and practical applications to show how giving, based on biblical principles, can bring abundant blessings, and unlock wealth. Additionally, he offers guidance on financial stewardship, clarifying misunderstood concepts such as tithing, sacrificial giving, and the benefits of sharing resources with others. The book serves as a roadmap for aligning personal wealth with biblical teachings. Whether you’re a new or seasoned Christian or even a secular individual seeking a deeper understanding of biblical giving, "Giving Grace" is the perfect resource for you. This potent fusion of theological wisdom, practical insights, and heartfelt encouragement will inspire you to embark on a joyous journey of giving. By unlocking divine blessings from releasing the power of wealth in service to the church and God's kingdom, you can experience a more profound connection with your faith and calling. So why wait? Start your journey of giving today with "Giving Grace"!
Hans Urs von Balthasar hopes that all might be saved. Critics say that makes Balthasar a universalist, and his universalism has become a hindrance for the evangelical mission of the church. Why would anyone evangelize and seek to convert others to the Christian faith if it is assured that everyone will be saved? Balthasar, throughout his writings, denied he was a universalist. He said that there is no way to know if all will be saved or not. Since God desires all will be saved, we can hope all will be, but until everyone has been judged, there will be no way to know if God's desire will be accomplished. Why? Because God does not force salvation on anyone. God gave humanity freedom, and he will not remove it from anyone, even if it means he risks losing some to perdition. Balthasar's critics believe his denial was merely a pretense, so that his speculations would not be condemned. They do not take his denials seriously. But should they? Does he really believe it is possible some might be damned? If so, how? By what means would anyone be damned?
Writing from the perspective that the coming of God's kingdom is both present and future, Hoekema covers the full range of eschatological topics in this comprehensive biblical exposition. The two major sections of the book deal with inaugurated eschatology (the "already") and future eschatology (the "not yet"). Detailed appendix, bibliography, and indexes.
This is the first critical edition of the original 1625 travel account by Anthony Knivet, an Englishman who spent nine years in Brazil in the last decade of the sixteenth century. His is the oldest extensive account of Brazil written by an Englishman, but despite its historical, geographical, and ethnographic relevance it has never merited an annotated (or even a separate) edition in English. This edition, which includes a detailed introduction and extensive notes, allows the English-speaking public to follow Knivet's compelling tale. The account describes Knivet's incredible adventures, experienced roughly between 1592 and 1601, which include working as a drudge for the governor of Rio de Janeiro, escaping into the hinterland to live with native tribes and joining in expeditions of conquest and gold-seeking. The story provides a unique insight into early colonial Brazil and the myriad of people occupying its territory: Portuguese settlers, mixed-race servants, Indians, slaves, and European travellers.
This book has its starting point in the paradoxical descriptions Paul often gives of his own ministry. Why does he seem impelled to use paradox? And why do these depictions of his ministry seem so close to his language about the atoning work of Christ? In answering these questions Professor Hanson argues that Paul has largely transferred to the apostolic ministers the character of the citizens of the kingdom which he knew from his acquaintance with the teaching of Jesus. In an important extension to the main argument, Professor Hanson examines how the theme of the paradox of the cross fared at the hands of Paul's immediate successors up to the time of Ignatius of Antioch, and asks how far Paul's depiction of the apostolic ministry can throw light on questions of ministry today.
How to Attract Big Money Using This Book Magnetism flows through your brain and body, as well as throughout time and space. Your mind can be magnetized with ideas that cause it to attract whatever you want. Just as your mind sends out magnetic wavelengths to cause you to desire food when you are hungry, so too, your mind can be magnetized with wavelengths of desire to attract money, possessions, friends, love, happiness, gifts, talents and everything you need to give you a perfect life here and now. This book gives you a proven step-by-step system for supercharging the powerful, money-pulling poles of your mind with money magnetism—the same power that geniuses of the past have used and our modern millionaires employ every day. But here's the good part. You don't have to be a genius to put these secrets to work. Once you discover the simple methods and practices in this book, you too can magnetize your brain centers with ideas that irresistibly attract—almost as if by magic—money, lands, possessions, jewels, houses, friends—all the rich, fine and glittering things in life.
After the collapse of the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization talks, agricultural subsidies and market liberalization went high on the political agenda. This work features historical documents that address the thorny relationship between trade and politics, the appropriate role of international regulation, and domestic concerns.
This brilliant reflection shows how we can take events in the life of Christ as the touchstone for all that happens to us on our journey from time to eternity.
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