Böcker av Kevin Walker

A long-awaited set of traditional tales focusing solely on the queer community, showing princesses can fall in love with lady bards, warriors with their noblemen, and that one born a prince may become the most wonderful queen

In the mystical realm where destinies intertwine and ancient powers shape the very essence of existence, Jeremy and Drovic's divergent paths converge on the perilous journey to the legendary Iron Forge. Crafted by the gods to forge the world and its creations, the Forge holds a power coveted by few and understood by even fewer. Jeremy, a humble young ranger, and Drovic, a seasoned survivor of life's harsh realities, find themselves thrust into an unexpected alliance by the unrelenting hand of fate. As they venture towards the Iron Forge, a place shrouded in myth and mystery, they soon discover that their destinies are irrevocably entwined with the fate of all reality. Supported by a cast of intriguing characters, their journey becomes a tapestry woven with secrets, revelations, and the unspoken. Ulrok, an outcast dwarf harboring a clandestine truth from the young ranger; a captivating young woman, Rebecca, yearning to break free from her sleepy town and uncover the truths of the world around her; the enigmatic Storyteller, burdened by a haunted past that holds the key to understanding the Forge's mysteries. Yet, shadows loom over their quest as an insidious cult emerges, determined to thwart their mission and exploit the Forge's power for malevolent purposes. The world within a world unfolds, revealing layers of reality that challenge the very fabric of their understanding. The Iron Forge invites readers to witness the forging of unlikely heroes, compelled by destiny to safeguard not only themselves but the very essence of reality. As Jeremy and Drovic navigate a perilous landscape, their allies and adversaries shape the destiny of a world teetering on the edge of chaos. Will they overcome the challenges, secrets, and the malevolent cult, or will the Iron Forge become a tool for destruction?Prepare to embark on an epic journey where alliances are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the fate of all reality hangs in the balance. The Forge awaits, and with it, the destiny of those who dare to challenge its ancient power.

In the aftermath of a tragic demise before her 20th birthday, Violet finds herself thrust into an enigmatic realm of the unknown. A chance encounter with space Vikings in the grand hall offers her a tantalizing opportunity: to return home, but at what cost?Choosing to grasp the lifeline offered, Violet awakens in a world far removed from familiarity, where billowing steam and towering mushrooms dominate the landscape. Navigating this surreal terrain becomes her new reality, a precarious balance between the mysterious and the bizarre.As Violet grapples with her altered existence, she discovers hidden depths within herself while unraveling the secrets of this peculiar realm. Amidst the steam and towering fungi, she must confront unforeseen challenges, unexpected allies, and unearth the truth behind her entanglement in this mesmerizing, otherworldly adventure.

An exciting set of tales from the Buddhist tradition to inspire, move, challenge and amuse

For most people wandering through the beautiful landscape of the Brecon Beacons is pleasure enough, but sooner or later you may ask yourself, what is that little bird or flower that you see on most of your walks?

This book describes an invariant, l, of oriented rational homology 3-spheres which is a generalization of work of Andrew Casson in the integer homology sphere case. Let R(X) denote the space of conjugacy classes of representations of p(X) into SU(2). Let (W,W,F) be a Heegaard splitting of a rational homology sphere M. Then l(M) is declared to be an appropriately defined intersection number of R(W) and R(W) inside R(F). The definition of this intersection number is a delicate task, as the spaces involved have singularities. A formula describing how l transforms under Dehn surgery is proved. The formula involves Alexander polynomials and Dedekind sums, and can be used to give a rather elementary proof of the existence of l. It is also shown that when M is a Z-homology sphere, l(M) determines the Rochlin invariant of M.

Kevin sums up his approach to navigation as follows: "Successful navigation should be simple and straightforward, and when done correctly, it will enhance the pleasure you get from the outdoors, not detract from it." His book reflects this view and is a concise and practical explanation of how to find your way in mountains and moorland