Tarik and Hayli have failed. They and their crew risked everything to thwart an insurgency bent on toppling the Cavnish government, but all for nothing. The monarchy has fallen, the nation is leaderless, and the threat of a world war looms larger than ever. Heartbroken, Tarik embarks on a perilous voyage to Istia, hoping to secure an alliance that might prevent further chaos. But standing in his way is Rigvar, a powerful mage whose vision for Istia could throw Cavnal into ruin. And behind the political turmoil ancient powers are stirring, shaking Tarik’s grip on reality. The struggle for peace will mean nothing if he cannot win the battle for his own soul. Left behind in Cavnal, Hayli must face her darkest fears to keep Tarik’s people safe in a divided and rudderless nation. To make matters worse, a rogue mage emerges who not only looks like Tarik, but truly believes he is the missing Prince—and is desperate to prove it. But there are other forces in motion that no one ever dreamed of, threatening to unravel everything Hayli and Tarik have sacrificed so much to achieve. When the gods go to war, the world is their battleground, and no one can escape the fight.
Special Extended Edition of the original Down a Lost Road novel. When her father disappeared unexpectedly four years ago, sixteen-year-old Merelin could never shake the feeling that everyone stopped looking for him much too quickly. Then she receives a curious medallion that once belonged to him, and her whole world changes—literally. She finds herself swept into a harsh but beautiful world, where an ancient civilization stands on the brink of annihilation at the hands of an enemy they have no weapons to fight. Some fear she will be their ruin. Some believe she will save them all. And one of them makes her imagine she could. Yatol has been training all his life as a Guardian of the star road, but it has been four years since anyone came across from the world on the other side. Then, without warning, the portal opens and leaves a girl at his feet. She has no knowledge of her role in his world, or the meaning of the object she carries, but Yatol cannot help feeling drawn to her stubborn strength and spirit. And if she is who she says she is, then Yatol has a promise to fulfill. This special extended edition is the same core story as the newly-revised novel, but the addition of Yatol’s point of view brings to life the people and struggles of Arah Byen in a way that has never been seen before.
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Some things are made to be broken... Beloved prince, rebel, traitor...Tarik grapples with the consequences of pushing his country to the brink of war. Now, haunted by shadows and his own demons, he must navigate a treacherous path to bring peace before losing his own sanity. With Hayli imprisoned by the Science Ministry and his allies in the shadows, Tarik must contend with both external and internal foes. Some see him as the key to defusing hostilities; others believe he alone can save the mages from annihilation. But the pressing question remains — at what cost? As Tarik fights to protect his people, Hayli struggles to escape her captors, but is true freedom ever within reach? And as the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur, only one question remains. If the price for peace is too high…is war the only option?
Why is the future prom king suddenly so interested in a nobody? Eli has something to prove. Months ago, a freak injury ended his football career. Now he has the opportunity to prove his busted knee didn't ruin his future. Becoming prom king will show he's still on top, and everything is going as planned until his ex-girlfriend throws him a curveball. His reputation is threatened, his future is at risk, and he needs a date to prom if he's going to win the crown. Megan wants nothing to do with the popular crowd, especially not Eli. He humiliated her years ago, and nothing he's done since tells her he's changed from the arrogant guy she encountered. When he walks into the shop where she works, she never expects he's looking for more than a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Can Megan let go of her grudge to give Eli a chance? And if she does, will he choose to salvage his ego with a fake crown over a chance at real love?
In a world that shuns magic, seventeen-year-old Prince Tarik hides a dangerous secret. Keeping his magical powers hidden is the only way to protect his Crown…and possibly even his life. But when an underground society of mages is accused of plotting a ruthless assassination, Tarik's buried power may be the key to uncovering the truth. But at what risk? Masked as a foreign mage named Shade, Tarik ventures into the underbelly of the city, into a treacherous realm of conspiracy and rebellion. Friendship is a strange word on the streets, and trust is stranger still, but he will need both to survive the city’s darkest currents. In an attempt to earn the confidence of the city’s outcast mages, he forges an unlikely alliance with Hayli, a streetwise shapeshifter who harbors her own painful secrets. As their connection grows stronger, powers awaken within them that they never imagined possible. But in a realm of deception and peril, can they truly rely on each other, or will the lies they tell destroy everything they’ve worked to achieve? In this gripping dark fantasy, the fragile line between sanity and madness blurs, and the price of survival becomes increasingly steep. With political intrigue, heart-pounding action, and a dash of madness, immerse yourself in a world where the only way to escape the darkness is to embrace the shadows.
Circuitous Journeys: Modern Spiritual Autobiography provides a close reading and analysis of ten major life stories by twentieth-century leaders and thinkers from a variety of religious and cultural traditions: Mohandas Gandhi, Black Elk, Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, C. S. Lewis, Malcolm X, Paul Cowan, Rigoberta Menchu, Dan Wakefield, and Nelson Mandela. The book uses approaches from literary criticism, developmental psychology (influenced by Erik Erikson, James Fowler, and Carol Gilligan), and spirituality (influenced by John S. Donne, Emile Griffin, Walter Conn, and Bernard Lonergan). Each text is read in the light of the autobiographical tradition begun by St. Augustine’s Confessions, but with a focus on distinctively modern and post-modern transformations of the self-writing genre. The twentieth-century context of religious alienation, social autonomy, identity crises and politics, and the search for social justice is examined in each text.
When the tooth fairy forgets to visit Daniel Impossible after he loses a tooth, the roles of teacher and student are reversed as Daniel teaches his mom a lesson! But the tooth fairy is relieved this young man is not your typical six-year-old. That Darn Tooth Fairy will delight young and old alike in this brilliant story about forgiveness and family.
He prefers the spotlight. She stays behind the scenes. Danna's mother is pressuring her to attend prom. But that's the last place the shy girl wants to go. She's more comfortable behind the lens of her camera than socializing with anyone outside her close-knit group of friends. She only agrees to go on a group date to prom to help out a friend and make her mother happy. Everyone sees Aaron as the carefree class clown, but he has a very serious decision to make about his future. When a couple of popular girls try to fix him up on a blind date for prom, he agrees to scheme designed to get them off his back. He'll go to prom with a group of friends but tell everyone that Danna is his date. Danna is forced into the spotlight, and now Aaron has more decisions to make. Love is in the air, but can Danna and Aaron look beyond the surface to see the real people beneath and potentially discover a romance they didn't know they needed?
Recent college grad Aaron Elliott is a pro when it comes to avoiding conflict. So when he hears his mother and stepfather plan to sell the family's rambling summer retreat, it takes everything in him to object. The lake house is where he feels closest to his late father. It's where he fell in love with his best friend…and it's where he let family pressure decide his future rather than following his heart. A combat injury has sailor James "Freddie" Fredrick dry-docked, possibly for good. But the pain in his shoulder is nothing like the hurt he feels when he sees Aaron back in town. It's been four years since the love of his life left without a word—and though Freddie would give anything to deny it, the heat between them hasn't faded. Once upon a time, Aaron let Freddie go without a fight. He won't screw up their second chance to have a happy ending. But unless he makes peace with the past, Freddie won't be able to face their future. Book three of Letting Go This book is approximately 67,000 words
The oldest continuously occupied city in America, Childersburg, Alabama, is a place with an ancient and distinctive past. This area, once known as Coza (Coca, Coosa), was the political capital of Chief Tushkalusa's far-reaching empire covering all the area from the Ohio River to the Mississippi. Coza's population in 1540 was estimated to be between 30,000 and 40,000, according to de Soto's chroniclers. De Soto's army left at least two Spaniards here when they departed for Mauvilla: a sick black man and a white man named Furada. These two men became the first black and white settlers in the territory now known as Alabama. This book will document the history of Childersburg in over 200 images, including the earliest photographs of the city and the ancestors of its citizens. The population boom period during World War II is documented, as well as the history of Kymulga Cave, now known as DeSoto Caverns Park.
Can one blind date lead to true love? Robin only wants to play basketball and hang out with her best friend Ryan. Her obnoxious cousin Carla, however, has other plans. Namely, forcing Robin to attend prom at Carla's high school. Ryan is always by Robin's side, and his best friend is counting on him to help her deal with Carla. But when Ryan's brother gets kicked out of school, his entire world turns upside-down. Prom is fastly approaching, and Robin and Ryan's feelings for each other are tested. Can these best friends find a way to maintain their relationship, or will they realize they are on the verge of becoming so much more?
A two-week kissing spree. That's what Scarlett Simon discovers when her mother unexpectedly moves their family to Mallory Falls, a quaint town full of strange traditions. Including one mistletoe-inspired event for the whole community. Scarlett refuses to be charmed by the town or its residents, especially not by one very determined Sage Toben who has made it his personal mission to lure her under the mistletoe every chance he gets. Scarlett knows it's only a matter of time before her mother moves them again, so the wise thing to do is avoid ties of any kind and remain an outsider. But there is something magical about Mallory Falls, and while most people are playing Mistletoe Madness for fun, some of the residents are playing for keeps. And Scarlett is playing defense to keep her family and her heart safe until they move again. Connecting to the town, making friends, and falling for a guy who has all the right moves is not just a bad idea. It's truly madness! This story contains lots of kissing and a determined guy who knows the importance of never taking life -- or mistletoe -- for granted.
She's no one's Cinderella. He's no one's Prince Charming. Tabitha is going to prom for only one reason. She's ready to see the popular crowd lose the ultimate prize—Prom King and Queen. But everyone else seems to have their own agenda for the dance. Her stepmother sees it as an opportunity to play fairy godmother (sparkly shoes included), her best friends see it as an opportunity to get dates, and then there's the new guy in town, and who knows what his agenda is.... Matt isn't a saint. Which is why he's currently in Morgan High's Alternative School. Everyone sees him as a screw-up who can't compete with his perfect brother, and Matt's tired of trying to convince them otherwise. When he meets Tabitha, he instantly recognizes a kindred spirit—someone who isn't afraid to speak her mind or challenge authority. With her looks and attitude, she's exactly Matt's type. But how will he get her to see past his reputation and recognize the guy he really is? Prom is coming. Will this unlikely couple find a love that could conquer all or will they fail the ultimate test of trust when Matt's past comes to light? Get your copy to find out if the reverse Cinderella and Big, Bad Wolf can find their own happily ever after. This is the fourth book in the I Hate Prom series. It can be read as a stand-alone. However, it is recommended that you read the books in order to get clues to the mystery of the missing crown, which is revealed in the final book.
In a world that blames her for something she didn’t do… …Merelin must take on a new identity. But how long will it take for the truth to come out? Merelin wants nothing more than to bring Arah Byen into some kind of balance… …but nothing is going as planned. The High King raves like a mad man. Merelin’s allies scatter and turn on each other, and the man she loves more than anything stands on the edge of a darkness she cannot comprehend. Things couldn’t get any worse… …until they do. When a terrible crime forces Merelin to flee for her life, she realizes she is not a victim of a horrible plot, but a pawn in a deadly game she never understood. In the coming fight Merelin cannot stand alone… …but can she unite her allies before it is too late?
The nights are getting longer... As the High Fane schemes... ...tensions between the Aethers of Light and Shadow heighten, conjuring fears of a conflict that could throw the entire cosmos out of balance. Emery, Atan, and Therrei are drawn more tightly into a conspiracy's tangled web... ...but how deep does the treachery run? As Emery grapples with the mysteries surrounding Reman’s death, questions about his own past simmer to the surface. And he is not the only one searching for their answers. In the wake of an attempted assassination, Atan must weigh the burden of justice...and bear the price of its satisfaction. Therrei, faced with an alarming revelation, questions her own worth...and her faith in the Aetherials. And deep beneath the mortal realm, Chaos stirs... Don't miss the thrilling second episode of this epic fantasy serial!
Who can stop the dominion of Chaos? Emery, Captain of the Shadow Guard, has dedicated his life to one purpose… …to preserve the three realms of the Cosmos from the dominion of Chaos. But when one of his soldiers is killed on a routine mission into the mortal realm, everything changes. Something is wrong, and he is the only one who seems to notice…or care. Atan, the Splendor of Light, should be content with his gilded existence…but fragmented memories of a forgotten past return to haunt him. What would he risk to uncover the truth? Therrei tol Dana is an ordinary human girl raised in obscurity, which is exactly where she prefers to be. But when she manifests unexpected powers, sinister forces take notice. Is there any way to hide without also hiding who she was meant to be? As a nefarious plot to awaken Chaos intensifies, fate draws the lives of these three toward an unlikely intersection…
These eight stories are about the relationships and interactions of ordinary, but interesting, people who find themselves in unusual situations within a recent actual historical context. In some a character confronts, interprets, or comes to terms with, the present by reflecting on the past. Most of the settings are on Vancouver Island -- Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley, the West Coast -- and feature characters in action, in engagement with their environment. "The Night Tony Shot the Lights Out" three WWII veterans find coming home to be a difficult adjustment. "My Former Yugoslavia" in 1963 a young man travels on foot to a remote village in Bosnia to try to find the estranged sister of a friend in Duncan. "Annie Crook" a woman, age 90, contemplates her life of solitude, with reflections of her childhood and living in hardship in a coal camp 75 years earlier. "Rhymes With Love"; a 60-something white man and a 40-something Chinese woman find themselves living together temporarily in the same house. The inevitable relationship ensues, which is complicated by the fact that she is the daughter of his former lover. "That Good Cahors Wine"; a man walks into the wilderness alone on an overnight pilgrimage to see Canada's highest waterfall. "The Shed" a story of dying man's reconciliation with his former best friend whom he has blamed for a betrayal as the result of a love triangle. "Short Haul"; in a chance encounter, a man finds he is sitting in a barber shop with his childhood hockey hero. "The Interlude"; A businessman befriends an alcoholic street person and finds that they have something in common -- not enough, however, to prevent a sad ending.
John R Leigh, born in Bolton, Lancashire, and educated in Cambridge, was musical, mathematical, scientific and literary. At school in the 1930s, his headmaster told him there would be no more wars and no need for more scientists. His life then ranged first from languages teacher, radar technician and RAF flight lieutenant in WWII, to marriage with a talented and literary American wife. After the war, John changed career to retrain in engineering—for a married man, a brave decision. Over the years, the keen theatre-going couple saw many diverse plays. Convinced that he had found an original approach to seeing Shakespearean dramas, he spent happy years describing and refining his thoughts: what ideas, prejudices and religious beliefs would surface in the minds of Shakespeare’s own audience, the groundlings and nobles? In our day, we cannot help but react with our own beliefs and social customs; yet in Globe Theatre, how would people have responded to seeing a ghost in the early sixteenth century? Rather differently than nowadays, John thought. (Hamlet studies form the greater part of his collected work.) Suppose you were seeing Hamlet for the first time: hence the title ‘The Naïve Shakespearean’.
Firu's Forest" illustrates some important life lessons for both children and their adults, like sharing one's abundance, letting go of the past, and setting healthy boundaries.
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