Written as a memoir by Lee's nephew and fellow soldier, General Lee paints a vivid and admiring portrait of a brilliant general and a devoted family man who, though he disliked slavery and was not in favor of secession, turned down command of the Union army in 1861 because he could not "draw his sword" against his own children, his neighbors, and his beloved Virginia.
Rowen had a mission; travel far away to the dragon kingdom, make the crown prince fall in love with her, and take the throne. But, the dragon prince has plans of his own for her... Dragons rule in Draconia, and young half-blood Rowan was sent to serve the princess by her ruthless step-father with a devious plan. While the two princes of the dragon court vie for her affection, Rowen desperately attempts to hide her mystical abilities. But, when a twist of fate leaves her a wanted fugitive, her only chance at survival comes in the form of an infamous soul-stealing pirate. It will take Rowan and Elian and his crew to team up to discover the truth of their paths, and the power that can shift time, life, and the fate of the world.
Dragons. Prophecies. Wizards. The world's fate rests on the shoulders of one half-blood Dragon. Taken by the infamous Red Dragon, Rowen now finds herself without hope, a plan for escape, or her memory. Ancient secrets are revealed during her captivity, and a strange black Dragon risks his life to save her. When he finds himself injured and also kept in the Red Dragon's lair, the two of them must find a way to survive. Captain Elian Westin and what remains of his crew make the journey to Withrae where a war is brewing. Dragons versus humans. Which side will they choose? The answer isn't as simple as Elian thinks when he is brought face-to-face with the woman who broke his heart. The rules are no longer as simple as he once believed when the fate of his daughter and her mother are left in his hands. But, in Draconia, things are rarely what they seem, and the origins of a curse are revealed.
In a world divided and fractured by curses, wizards, and calculating lords, the fate of Withrae rests in the hands of Princess Noemie. And—this time—she won’t play the pretty submissive princess. She’s ready to do whatever it takes to protect her kingdom. Even if that means making an ally with someone from her past. Rowen--the queen of the dragons--finds herself dethroned and on the run once again. This time, her only ally is the father she once despised, and a mysterious hidden clan of elf mages. Follow New York Times bestselling author K.N. Lee on a coming of age adventure of a lifetime through dragon lands, elf territory, mermaid kingdoms, and a dark unknown world of legends. Reading Order: Half-Blood Dragon Magic Born Dragon Queen of the Dragons War of the Dragons Fate of the Dragons Curse of the Dragons Wrath of the Dragons The Red Dragon
Half-blood dragon, Rowen is on the run. Convicted of a murder she didn't commit, a last-minute surprise rescue from the gallows by the notorious pirate Elian Westin should have brought her a measure of freedom, if not peace. Instead, Rowen has more enemies than ever...and more questions. The royal navy of Withrae is on her heels to bring her to justice, and her erstwhile savior Captain Westin wants her back because he believes she is the key to finding the legendary Red Dragon, a creature so powerful that it can change the course of time. Hunted by dragon shifters who despise her and feared by humans who don't understand her, Rowen must unravel old mysteries in order to outsmart new adversaries. She can only hope that her new, uncontrollable magical abilities don't get her killed before she can confront the man who set all of this in motion... ...a man who hates her but will do anything to save her life.
While Ophelia finds herself taken to a palace far away and held hostage by the devilishly handsome Trinity brothers, her homeland plunges into chaos. The king of Withrae is at war. His queen is on her deathbed. Who will lead the Dragons as one wizard and his devious sister take the throne? Withrae is in peril, and though Princess Noemie attempts to keep her people together, she is no match for Sir Warwick Ludlow, the wizard who wants to see the Dragon nations fall. Gavin has a mission--one Rowen asked him to complete with what may be her last breath. Find the mermaid kingdom, rescue Ophelia from the brothers who rule the Trinity Islands, and reverse the curse that plagues her people. With the sorceress, Feyda by his side, he sets off on a journey that might very well save the entire world.
The Seventh Edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals is a thoroughly updated and revised version of this classic text. Drawing on current science and terminology with a number of new illustrations throughout and a new chapter on poultry, the book maintains its reputation for clarity, balanced scope, and breadth of content. The Seventh Edition provides veterinary, animal science, agriculture, and veterinary technician students with a comprehensive yet clear reference to understanding the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology.
Six races. Four realms. One devastating war. The survival of the universe rests on the shoulders of one human girl, but can Lilae escape slavery in time to save humanity? On the other side of the world, Liam leads his army across the realm to protect the Tryans and the fairies from those who would do them harm. But when their odds of survival become next to impossible, he must set out on a journey to find a dragon, a powerful child king, and the blessing of a fallen god to aid him in the inevitable realm war. The path forward for both Liam and Lilae seems clear, until their dreamscapes collide. But while they draw strength from their connection, Lilae may be falling for the emperor who should be her greatest enemy.
Captain Robert E. Lee, the son of the famous General Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), has offers his recollections of his father, including letters from General Lee to his family.
In the context of the debate about quality and its assurance and assessment in higher education, a study was undertaken of professional regulatory bodies (PRBs), and their involvement in British higher education. The study involved a survey of 92 professional and regulatory bodies, in-depth interviews with group representatives, discussions at a seminar, and a review of the literature. The research revealed that: (1) PRBs are varied in organization, scope, power and involvement in their field, which is reflected in a wide range of types of involvement in higher education; (2) the professional-client relationship is one of a power imbalance brought about by the professional's knowledge and ability and the client's needs (although professional values supposedly proscribe the exploitation of this relationship); (3) the professional body is entrusted with ensuring the public interest in the absence of any effective checks on the activities of the professional through the operation of the market; and (4) although professional bodies vary enormously in their requirements, there is a broad tendency among many professions for a distinction between initial education and professional training. The study also led to a series of recommendations such as that professional bodies should define the specific competencies and underpinning knowledge required of their practitioners and the trend toward indirect monitoring of standards should be encouraged. Appendixes contain additional tables of data, information on methodology, and a model of external quality monitoring. (Contains 75 references.) (JB)
The lines are set. Wizards versus Dragons, and as queen of Withrae, Rowen finds herself faced with the fate of the kingdom in her hands. Her crown binds her to the palace, even someone she loves dearly is kidnapped by the Trinity brothers who rule in the southern islands of the human realm. She must find a way to protect her family without abandoning her duties. There's one young man who can help her, the scribe who once worked for her father. Together, they hatch a plan to stop the war, protect both the humans and the Dragons, and prevent the prophecy Rowen has always dreamed would come true. The end of the world. As a curse plagues all of Draconia, preventing its people from shifting in their Dragon form, Rowen and Rickard will come face to face with their darkest nightmares, and the truth of the red dragon from Rowen's prophecies will be revealed.
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