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On the world of Sinai, the last walls of the last kingdoms of Man crumble before the demonic armies of the East. Hope fades as casualties mount before the relentless onslaught of a trifecta of fallen angels. Gideon Halcyon is fearless and idealistic, but he lacks the training to truly make a difference. He believes his dreams of heroism unattainable, until he meets Ashkelon.

This book will introduce you to the laws and principles that I live by, which have helped me in my pursuit of becoming the greatest version of myself. It will also have my personal stories that have helped me choose a better path. I’m still not at the place that I want to be, but far from where I started when I began this journey. This is a process, and wherever you are in your life, you’ll get insights on how to take it to a new level with tips and tricks on how I do things, which might help you.

Valrin was born of the sea. Raised by his adopted elven aunt on a small fishing island, he knows nothing of his past and wonders of his future...until the unexpected arrival of a mysterious ship changes everything. Joining a misfit crew running from a dangerous dwarven empire, Valrin learns quickly what it means to be Stormborn. In this epic three-book set, you will meet the strangest of the strange.

Valrin and his companions narrowly escaped their deaths and flee east. By chance, they have learned of a gaseous poison in the hands of the dwarves capable of slaughtering thousands. How will the Stormborn, with the power of the ancients at his command, find a way to stop them? Now, he must trust his shadow elf friend in seeking out the mysterious daughter of the Ice Mage. With her power of elemental magic and sorcery unlike any before her, she could prove a powerful ally. But will her own dark secret hinder his own task as Stormborn?

In the year 1395, the famous French chronicler Jean Froissart comes to England in search of tales of chivalry and warfare to complete his life's work, the Great Chronicle of England, France, Spain, and Adjoining Countries. Disappointed by the decayed state of England under Richard II, he visits a tavern inside Eastcheap, where a beggar comes to his table and claims to be Thomas Page, the famous soldier of fortune.

Page describes his time among the fanatical Hussites in Bohemia. Condemned by the Pope as heretics, the Hussites dared to defy the might of the Catholic church and the Christian princes of Europe. In response, the Pope ordered their destruction, down to the last child, and the brutal subjugation of their country. Page joins the Hussites just as another crusade is launched against Bohemia. Led by the merciless King Sigismund, known as the Dragon of Prophecy, the crusaders will drown the land in blood rather than let heresy prevail.

In the beginning, there were seven. Seven magical beings, with the power to change the world. Now, only one remained. Bliss was the last of her kind. Since she was born, she has been hunted for her power, sought for far and wide by one of the first humans able to use magic - a vampire named Gavril. Darkness had consumed his entire being, making him feel no remorse, nor guilt, nor loyalty to anyone but power itself. Living her life in peril, Bliss was only able to survive through the efforts of a unique creature called the Watcher.

AD 1453. The great city of Constantinople, last remnant of the once-mighty Roman Empire, falls to the Ottoman armies of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. An English knight named Sir John Page is taken prisoner by the Ottomans and forced to entertain the Sultan with tales of the West. Page chooses to tell the story of his own long career as a soldier of fortune in France, Bohemia, and the Italian city-states. Page’s tale begins in the year of Agincourt, Henry V’s famous victory over the French.

The new definitive guide to passing the police selection process. Includes the new Competencies and is the most informative guide available for serious candidates who want to become a UK police officer. This short sharp guide has been constructed to provide you with tips and advice based on the new core competencies of serving the public, openness to change, service delivery, public service, professionalism, decision making and working with others.

Eduardo Paolozzi: Newton Figures features a conversation with the celebrated sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005), recorded at The Royal College of Art in 1990. In it he discusses work in progress of The Newton Figures (Master of the Universe) and commissions for The Royal Jockey Club Kowloon. He reflects on artists from Fragonard to Rodin and points to effects of the machine on the condition of people's lives which drove his work.

In the 17th century, hundreds of thousands of Europeans endured some of the most barbarous assaults ever lost to history. Until now. As heir to the family estate, young English gentleman Christopher Clive is submissive to his grandfather's grooming, but his heart is drawn to the enchanting Irish muse, Raven O'Morrissey.

It is important to re-acknowledge and understand that like every other person, you have the potential to create anything you desire. As people say, if your mind can conceive it, then you can also create it. It all depends on how much you believe in yourself. How can you stop the negative thinking, procrastination, and leap into a life that you truly desire? Getting rid of your bad habits and transforming them into inspired actions that take you on a journey of possibilities.

This audiobook takes listeners on a journey through the rich tapestry of Islamic teachings, exploring its history, core principles, rituals, and moral values. Khan's deep knowledge and extensive research shine through as he guides listeners through various aspects of Islam, including the significance of the Quran, the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, the concept of God, prayer, and the importance of social harmony within the Islamic tradition.