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King Felix started a war to expand his empire. His most revered knight, Sir Xandar, plans to end his bloody reign-no matter the cost. And pay he must. Xandar's plan goes awry when he clashes with more corrupt rulers who detour his mission across perilous seas and exotic kingdoms. While forming an unstable bond with Lady Jia, a dangerous warrior-maid, Xandar uncovers the world's most chilling secrets in an epic fight for survival.Written for anyone who desires adventure and justice and believes life is always better when you treat others well, Realm Journey stresses action, humor, and science-based "magic." Author Ben Schneider developed the story for over twenty years, leading to an unpredictable, well-planned twist of an ending.

1887-Washington Territory:For a brief moment their worlds merged as one. There were no boundaries, no gates, and no regrets. A kiss would have sealed this moment forever, if only he would. Instead he pulled his hand away from her shoulder, and stared into her eyes like he's linked to her very soul.Port Townsend, Washington is the last place Colleen Charles wanted to be. The daughter of a respected physician and the woman with the strange white-blue eyes the town folk whispered about. She felt like an outcast in her own world, and found refuge among White Wolf and the Noatche people. Until his people were forced to flee into the Canadian wilderness. How could their world crumble so quickly?White Wolf is on his sacred vision quest when he's wounded by a hunter's rifle. He's dazed and confused and found himself at the mercy of a young white woman. She brought him into her home, and saved his life. He returned to his village and found himself haunted by her kindness, but they were from different worlds; he's Indian, she is not. To him, it's an impossible match. Yet his heart's tormented with love for the white woman, he calls Blue Starlight.

"One For The Coyotes" chronicles the life of Al Wallace, who grew up in a military family in the 1960s and 70s, living in both the United States and Germany. During his early years he became fascinated with history, the Civil Rights Movement and early stages of television.At the foundation of his youth was the discipline he learned from his father, and his high school and college years in the football-crazy state of Texas. Al fashioned his work-ethic from both his family life and football to propel him into a career in television news and sports that transcended five decades and 40 years."One for the Coyotes" is a mantra that Al learned from his high school football coach, legendary coach Frank Beavers. Coach Beavers believed that in order to be the best you had to work as hard as the best. The best high school football program in North Texas in the 1960s and early 70s was the Wichita Falls High School Coyotes. In order to beat the Coyotes, you had to work harder than you ever had before.If you were doing reps in the weight room, you did an extra rep in order to beat the Coyotes. If you were running laps, you ran an extra lap to beat the Coyotes. If you were ready to quit, you kept going to beat the Coyotes. That mindset got shortened to "one for the Coyotes." It's the mindset Al applied to every aspect of his career and his life.Of those 40 years, 33 were spent at WDAF, Kansas City's oldest and most trusted television station. His tenure as a sports anchor and reporter in Kansas City gave him unprecedented access to the region's favorite sports teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. It also allowed him to establish working relationships with some of the region's most popular and newsworthy coaches and athletes.The relationships that he cultivated with those in and around the Kansas City sports community helped him persevere in one of the most demanding and challenging industries of our time.While working in Kansas City, Al's personal life became uniquely attached to the town of Lawrence, Kansas. There he met his wife and became captivated by the role Lawrence played in the history of the area, and even the roots of the Civil War. Lawrence also is home to the University of Kansas, an educational, historical and cultural rival to the University of Missouri, just two hours away in Columbia.You don't cover sports for four decades without becoming a fan to a certain extent. Al always was careful not to let his personal feelings affect his objectivity, but his proximity to the Kansas basketball program created a fondness that he acknowledges and welcomes. Therefore, he was glad that Kansas basketball coach Bill Self agreed to write the foreword for the book.Bill Self is one of only eight coaches in Kansas' storied basketball program history, and Al had the opportunity to interact with three of them, including Larry Brown and Roy Williams.Throughout his life, Al's unwanted relationship with cancer finally caught up to him in a very personal way. He had to find a way to battle prostate cancer, while dealing with how it affected the lives of his family and close friends, as well as others who dealt with the disease."One For The Coyotes" is Al's account of his life, his career in television news, his fight to survive and raise awareness of cancer, his affection for the success that true teamwork can bring, and most of all, his love of family.

Thought provoking!This work of poetic expression invites the reader to participate in their own mindful expression.It is useful as bibliotherapy. The poems can be used as prompts to help stimulate introspection and mindfulness. The book is a useful in one's journey in christian/spiritual formation. The author, Theresa Bailey, is a mother of three adult children and wife. Her poetry is a reflection on life and social justice issues through the lenses of her Catholic faith.

This book is written by someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury for individuals with a Traumatic Brain Injury. I want people to see that having a Traumatic Brain Injury changes your life in very unique ways. That it is not the end of your life, just the beginning of something wonderful if you choose to let it.

The New York City You Don't SeeThis is the city tourists don't see and most New Yorkers - the ones with jobs, the ones with money, the ones who own homes - don't even know about. It's the city where the hookers and pimps and strippers live and survive, where the predators exist and prey on the rest of us and on each other, the city where violence is commonplace and nearly always present. It's midtown Manhattan where visitors come to see shows and eat in fancy restaurants and sleep in expensive hotels but it's also where the furnished rooms and SRO's are, where the chicken hawks work the streets and docks, where weapons are always close to hand and the police write off murders and assaults. It's the world of John Board and John Puddle and others like them. This is book number two of twelve. The first, The Man With The Pointy Stick, introduced John Puddle. This book is about John Board. If you liked or were intrigued by the first one you'll like this as well.

For ages, the land of Galafinasia has enjoyed a time of peace. Its people lived during the time of what was known as the Golden Age of Prosperity. Trade routes remained safe, and trade flowed freely between the races.However, no amount of peace can last forever. During this era of peace, everything remained in balance. Now, many dark forces are arising and threatening to tip the scales of that balance. The Shamans grow restless, angered at being forced to stay in their own territory. Their hunger for battle has reached the point of insatiable. The humans themselves have always resented the other races, and in these troubled times, that resentment is only building. What's more is that the Necromancers and the Dark Elves have feuded for centuries. Now, in the prolonged era of peace, tensions between the races grow ever more strained. War is upon the people of Galafinasia and the other races are doing nothing about it. They refuse to believe that the prolonged era of peace is coming to an end. However, war is coming, whether they like it or not.Alliances will be formed, and loyalties will be tested. Families will be ripped apart, and blood will be spilled. Time is of the essence. The balance of the world must be restored so that peace can reign once more. Dark times are upon the citizens of Galafinasia and many won't like it, but it's coming, regardless of whether or not people choose to recognize its arrival. War must be fought, and evil must be vanquished if Galafinasia is to ever see an era of peace again.In a tale combining fantasy, mythology, and a dash of reality, a wild adventure is spun. A vast new world of Galafinasia is introduced and you meet a young boy who will be at the center of more action and adventure than he ever asked for. This boy's name is Maximus, and much will be asked of him. Pressures and expectations of a world that he never could have even imagined will be laid upon his shoulders. He can either rise to the challenge, or he could buckle under the pressure. What kind of man will this boy become? He will have many people around him, offering all kinds of support. If he is wise, he will heed it. This will be the first of the epic tales spun featuring Maximus. Max has a huge story to tell and that story begins inside the pages of this book.

In this riveting third installment of the epic adventure of the Quest of the Staff and the Sword, millions of half-dead soldiers, whom Luke raised from the dead, ensure that Luke's power will grow, with seemingly no one to stop him. But suddenly, a mysterious stranger steps out of the shadows…Has Luke met his true match?T. K. Kohl is as much reader as he is the author of Quest of the Staff and the Sword III: The Dark Kingdom, hoping that his enjoyment writing this saga for young adults comes through to readers. As Luke draws on ancient secrets hidden in a tower to help him establish his places as Dark Lord, readers will feel the darkness of Quest of the Staff and the Sword III around them, but also the light of hope along the way.

There was this white dog with a puppy cut. It was found mutilated at the top of a tree. How did it happen? That's the mystery. No murder mystery though. After all, it's a dog. Dense PI Jack and his smart lady friend Julie, clueless cops, Birdman Fritz, Jungle Tom, and others make for mystery as farce. It's all humor about a dimly lit time and very gray place. Who says so? I do. Who? The author of a "how did it happen" rather than a "who done it."

Maccabee Lady: Exodus is graphic novel from Josh Goldstein. It is a collection of stories about an Israeli superhero. Readers aged 12 and older are the intended audience because of some mature content. You will likely enjoy the artwork, and superhero action. Josh Goldstein is the author of four other books including graphic novels Maccabee Lady: Hatikva, Maccabee Lady:Zion and Zayin: Wars of Independence. All books are available from Outskirts Press and Barnes & Noble.

For the second time in the history of the world, the Church of Rome is under attack and its enemies can finally foresee its downfall and destruction. Only one individual, a Jesuit monsignor, holds the key to turning back this tsunami of chaos. But can he succeed? He advances his ideas in a book that describes the current predicament in which the Church finds itself, comparing it to the First Reformation of the 15th Century, but also describing the need for a current Second Reformation in a step-by-step program of Church reform. Not only are his ideas confronting immoral, corrupt high Church officials in positions of power who seek his elimination but they also attempt to discredit the movement that his writing promotes. In this ultimate battle of Good and Evil, the Monsignor acquires allies from an unusual source who agree to assist him, but for secret, different motivations.

Rooter is a pack rat that loves to play Gobblygook, but Rooter has just found out he has Asthma. Learning to understand his Asthma and when to use medications has been tough for him, but thanks to the surprising support of his friends and family Rooter finds his way.

A Natural Alternative to Taking Drugs for Elevating Your HappinessWe all know how it feels to be happy. We just don't know how to generate this feeling consistently. Ideally, we would arrange our lives to be happy all the time, or at least when things aren't going to hell in our vicinity. The chapters in this book explore various approaches to pursuing happiness: money, long life, fame, looks, homes, cars, religion, children, friends, business success, health, talent, love, luck, pets. None of these guarantees happiness. Dawn Crystal is a pioneer of sound-energy therapy. She makes pain- and fear- and anxiety-relieving sounds with her voice, a gift she discovered as an adult. She tunes into people and sees from their energy the locations of the causes of fear and anxiety. By clearing these energy blockages, Dawn helps her clients find their true selves, the key to greater happiness. Her goal is to help bring people back to their centers, joining body, mind, and spirit. This is alternative help, working with "life force energy," what the Chinese and acupuncturists call "chi." Dawn states, "I wrote this book because I wanted everyone to know that there is hope for becoming happier, naturally, fast, easy, and effectively." Each chapter contains background information on a topic, the possible source of happiness, along with comments and a summary of a session Dawn held with one of her clients that was directed to the topic. Who should read this book? You should read HAPPINESS… if you are suffering from frequent unhappiness or you know someone who is, and you or they have tried many different techniques without success to get relief.

Ernest Toadvine Jr. is on course to become one of the most celebrated sculptors of the 20th Century, but on a blustery October day in post-World War II Cincinnati, after mustering out of the Merchant Marines, he just needs a place to stay.He is directed to a boarding house run by the single mother and aunt of Alex Kemp, a boy who is just about to start school. They didn't know that their lives would be, from that time on, as intertwined as the intricate toad-and-vine tattoo that Ernest sported on his forearm.After high school, Alex's young career takes him though a stint at a burlesque theater and a funeral home until he and Toadvine launch on a trip to Central America, where they discover a startling pre-Columbian artifact, which can change their lives forever, if only they can get it back to the States and his studioSo begins an adventure across the Caribbean, that can pay off grandly, or end tragically with one shot from a Mark IV Webley pistol.

This book contains poems that express thoughts, and feelings on a number of different topics of every day life. It touches on social issues, spirituality, family, love and intimacy.

Within the pages of this book, Tony Van Brown opens up God's principles of grace beyond its commonly accepted understanding. And God's principles of the Kingdom of God are revealed exponentially beyond the usual buzzwords and empty slogans that attempt to define the Kingdom of God.Jesus implied that John was not in the Kingdom of God in saying that "he that is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than John." Matt 11 But Jesus did not mean if someone was in heaven that person would be greater than John, because no one went to heaven until Jesus ascended leading captivity captive and John would also be there. Jesus was not implying that John was not saved; on the contrary, John was saved just as much as King David or Elijah or Joshua or any other who might be thought of as being saved. But Jesus was implying that there is a difference between being saved and venturing deeper into the Kingdom of God. Jesus was saying that John did not see the Kingdom of God, nor did he enter into the Kingdom of God.The same way that within the Christian viewpoint we hold the "world" to be more than just a place, but also a system of principles, beliefs, behaviors, and results. The Kingdom of God is a place and also a system of principles, beliefs, behaviors, and kingdom results.Where spiritual gifts are manifested to bring about "Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost" in those issues and situations where a mighty move of God is needed, there are yet issues and situations that God has put within your means to bring about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. This is why Jesus declares that "the Kingdom of God is within you."You will come to understand how the Kingdom of God is inside of you and what you are to do with the Kingdom of God.Tony Van Brown is a member and elder at Life in the Word Outreach Ministries in Camden, South Carolina where he served as Co-pastor of two churches. He is a deputy with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.Tony Van Brown is a gifted and prolific teacher of the Word of God. He has a call upon his life to add to the ministries of God's people. To strengthen them in the knowledge of God, further perfecting them for the work of ministry. He holds a degree in Theology from Rhema Christian Bible School. He and his beautiful wife Clatie are the proud parents of three daughters and several grandchildren.

The ancient Greek tradition works like a Darwinian evolutionary pattern adapting to each of time's byways to sustain a new life. In a paradoxical way, the long horizon of Greek thought flirts with eternity but it does so by virtue of its changeful adaptability. When the classical becomes the now, reading becomes an event of recognition. Suddenly, we know that modern meanings have always lived in ancient art as a potentially accomplished thing.

In the end, we all can control our own destiny...Chris Thompson, a college professor, and David Castillo, a native Guatemalan find themselves trapped in seventh century Mayan civilization in the Tikal region. They experience wars and death, betrayals and forbidden relationships. They learn to live and adapt to a time period drastically different from their own. The two friends realize that they are capable of doing unimaginable things, even kill - they will do anything in order to survive. With decisions that alter the lives of others, Chris and David discover their importance among the Mayan people. Tikal's history is at stake.Purchase and enjoy this Historical-Fiction Novel (as well as Action and Adventure)!

The book was written about living and dealing with a Vietnam Veteran who had severe PTSD from the viewpoint of a person outside the disease and the VA system. Much has been written from the perspective of the afflicted veteran but not as much about how it affects his loved ones and what his life was like. It was not meant to criticize the VA or its hard working employees. The VA system is overwhelmed with the number and seriousness of injured veterans it is being asked to serve. The Vietnam Veterans in particular were not treated promptly when the injury was not physical in nature. Years between injury and any assistance made recovering a normal life very difficult or impossible. Many were left to fend for themselves for many years and forced to fight for treatment which should have been much easier to access. Many never have received treatment or assistance of any substantial nature and have either become hopelessly lost in the homeless population or died from disease or self-inflicted injury. This is the story of a man who, in spite of these things survived and found some happiness in life.

"Hydrie, the Water Molecule"presents a different kind of character for a children's book, moving through long stretches of time and around the world many times in his two billion years on earth. Hydrie is not a "heroic" character - he is not self-actuated - but lots of things happen to him and he is able to observe natural events and talk to other molecules as he participates in a variety of activities where water is present in the world. The normally invisible molecule is uniquely seen in colorful illustrations of life-size events.As fiction, this is an adventure story in which an unusual character - a water molecule named Hydrie - arrives on earth rather stressfully on an asteroid two billion years ago and begins a series of experiences through minerals, plants, animals, clouds, caves, oceans and other environments, observing the changes in the earth and living things.Seen as non-fiction, the book is a tour through major changes in the earth over long periods of time, providing learning opportunities on every page. The elementary reader may readily understand many of the scientific concepts; others are designed to invite further explanation by an adult, but all will incite curiosity. Simple rhymes appear throughout the book to accent the scientific lessons of the story.The reader will come away from the book with a much greater appreciation for geologic time as well as the presence of water everywhere on earth. Throughout his two billion years on earth (so far) Hydrie doesn't change a bit.Water is everywhere on earth - in rivers, lakes and oceans, but also underground, in air, crystals, rocks, plants, animals and people! Hydrie has had two billion years to see many changes in the earth - and to help it change. But Hydrie doesn't change. In his home in a glacier at the end of the book, he is just like he was two billion years ago, looking forward to a few more eons on earth.The author, a semi-retired patent attorney who helps in a children's reading enhancement program, is working on a sequel in which Hydrie helps to germinate a giant redwood tree and is able to help with its growth through the years. The basic functions of water in the germination of seeds and the growth of plants generally will be presented in ways interesting to children. Other water-related subjects will follow in later books.

Since the middle ages the poet has been tasked with telling the story of life. In this book poetry brings us to all aspects of patriotism, love, laughter, dreams and death and beyond. It has no boundaries nor borders as it is with life.

From hilarious to heart-wrenching, An Offering of Verses is a collection of poems about people, war, universal forces, parenthood, and self.

A wonderful chronicle of the generations of the author's family. The reader will find this book filled with drama, romance and adventure; a story about real people and their sorrows, aspirations, loves and losses. Set in the northeast corner of Connecticut; town of Putnam and neighboring towns. Memories of those who came before the author remain alive as their stories are recorded and their lives are resurrected. You will read about Maggie, a woman forced to choose between the man she loves and the husband who'd vanished. A family steeped in tradition; with the "changing of the seasons" there was always a celebration, the anticipation and preparations. Historical events are recalled, including the Revolutionary War and Civil War. The Putnam Town Farm and the 1955 Flood are remembered by those whose lives were affected. It covers a culture of farming, to the industrial revolution and how this affected the economy and dynamics of the family.

Tricia's marriage was stronger than ever, until a secret affair from eighteen years earlier resurfaced.Tricia believed God was punishing her, the reason she could not give Craig children. She shut Craig out and they went through a period of emotional disconnect. Although he loved her, he was not happy; he was lonely and enjoyed the woman's companionship; it was never about sex. When the affair ended and Tricia opened up to Craig, he never told her about the affair. Why should he; she was already hurting and he didn't want to add to the hurt? Fast forward eighteen years; a beautiful marriage, two perfect daughters and committed to living the Christian life until the secret emerged.Oh, the consequences of sin!

Living through poetry is a book filled of emotions that are exposed. A unique style of expression used to touch on many complex life scenarios. Poetry that has a story which will allow its readers to identify with one or more. Ultimately, we all can relate more often then we imagine. Living through poetry gives many a voice in their hurt and healing towards their triumph. The book is about family, love, parenting, sickness, heartbreak, and more.

Jaide's grandparents believe that the better we think, the better we live. They are convinced that confident, creative and purposeful lives are the result of corresponding thoughts.In "My Mind is a Garden", Pop-Pop and Granny refer to Jaide's mind as a "garden", and her thoughts as "seeds". Consequently, they encourage young Jaide to plant Bible-based "thought-seeds" in her "mind-garden" promising their granddaughter: "What you plant will grow; what you grow will show."With an air of sophistication, coupled with child-like trust, Jaide plants God's words in her "mind-garden".When God's words are the "seeds" planted in their minds, our children will have the benefit of a purposeful life, plus the privilege of a personal relationship with their Creator.

"As grandparents play an increasingly important role in the lives of their grandchildren, they are confronted with a variety of challenging issues. Among these are visitation, bullying, drugs and opiates, interfaith grandkids, in-laws vs in laws, suicide and much much more. The purpose of the book is to provide effective ways to deal with these problems and be a positive force in the lives of their grandkids".

If you're a woman in present-day America, you know this story. Your heart aches, your soul feels empty; you're lonely. You search in good faith for a partner, and you give that relationship everything you have...but although you have a man in your life, you're still alone. No matter what you do or how hard you try, nothing changes. He never makes you a priority, he doesn't care how you feel. You're living together, so you feel trapped-you want to leave, but it's not that easy. It gets so bad that you don't even care if he cheats on you. Sound familiar? Estelle knows all about that road you've been down, and she knows how to turn it around. Like most children who lose a parent at an early age, Estelle was devastated by her father's death and spent too long as an adult searching for a replica of the perfect love that was taken from her when she was seven. Bad relationships and addiction followed-but Estelle was determined to do better. This is her story, but it's a story she wants you to be able to tell about yourself. Join Estelle in learning that you never have to look outside yourself for the love you want. Are you ready to change your life? Open this book and start now!

Jimmy Chew is one the most versatile gambling games players of all times. When big money is on the table, Chew has been tagged by some as "the man who can't be beat."Now, in Walking Around Lucky: Navigate America's New Lust for Gambling, Chew shares six decades of insights and experiences. Many of his stories are colorful memories of friends and foes like Sam Snead, Raymond Floyd, Lanny Wadkins, Bobby Baldwin, Stu Ungar, Oswald Jacoby, Mickey Mantle, and Ralph Terry. Other chapters offer practical advice, from how to compete under pressure to Chew's unique blackjack money management system and his scathing analysis of casino hybrid blackjack games. Chew believes his chapter on Sports Betting is a must read for anyone who wants to bet on sporting events. He also shares his inside knowledge of gin rummy, bridge, backgammon, horse racing and golf. Chew desires to send the message to gamblers that casinos and sports books are tough to beat but, if you must, this is a chance to learn how to limit the risks and increase the rewards.

Solutions to Problems in Electronic Communications Systems is Engr Anyaegbu's worthy contribution to undergraduates and graduate students in Telecommunication Engineering. It consists of some theory, worked examples and examples with answers suitable for final year undergraduate and Masters students.