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Head firmly in the clouds, Sara McKeon moves in the rarefied world of library work and poetry readings. She seems completely unsuited to investigating the sudden brutal murder of her lover. A haunting mystery, infused with humor, poetry, and urban grit.

The war for control of Faeland has begun, but the victors may very well have nobody to rule over once the battles come to an end. With the four World Beasts now battling, the land itself is splitting apart, forcing the dwarves and elves from their homelands as they march ever eastward to confront Shedra and the Arcane Kingdom. Sarah’s return doesn’t solve all of Morgan’s problems. On the contrary, he now knows he’s made enemies of all of the agents of Chaos.

Pentagon has been defeated, although Morgan’s fight has not yet reached its end. New and old enemies are converging, threatening the hard-won peace achieved with this latest victory. When he is attacked unexpectedly, Morgan finds himself on his own, forced to pick between two difficult choices. War is on the horizon, World Beasts are rising, and everything Morgan has worked to achieve is crumbling around him. Will he finally reach the very Pinnacle of power, or will he fail and fall before the might of those who wish to see him dead?

With the weapon he needs to destroy the gods now in his possession, Morgan sets off for Faeland once again. However, this time, he does not go alone. Representatives of each kingdom join him, in an attempt to scout the area and collect the ingredients needed to replicate Ivaldi's formula. As soon as he departs, Katherine receives an urgent summons from Hu Kiln, king of the West Kingdom.

The North is under siege by Octagon the Bitter and his horde of twisted monsters. All but two cities have fallen and their forces are dwindling by the day. With little choice remaining, Morgan sets out on his own to try and convince the rulers of the other Kingdoms to join in their cause. Convincing rulers who have been at each other's throats for centuries will not be easy, and Morgan has doubts as to whether they'll even listen. Still, for the sake of everyone in the Five Kingdoms, he has to try, even if it costs him everything.

For more than twenty-five years, paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould wrote a column called "The View of Life" for Natural History magazine. More than thirty entries from that column comprise this collection, which covers topics from dinosaurs to baseball and nearly everything in between related to natural history and evolution.

With a Pinnacle King now rising in the North, Morgan debates leaving the five kingdoms for good. However, his past comes back to haunt him and false memories are once again discovered. Not knowing who to trust, Morgan strikes out with Sarah to uncover the mystery of his past in a long-destroyed city that may finally give him some answers. Warning: This book contains profanity, gore, and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form of leveling, and experience gain.

The Regents of Zavetgrad are the key to breaking the Authority’s grip over the city, but the pompous aristocrats keep themselves safely hidden in their sub-oceanic villas. Capturing them will be Finn’s toughest test yet. No-one in history has ever penetrated their underwater domain. Even before that daring mission can begin, Finn and the Metals must work to secure Metalhaven in the face of a vengeful enemy that has fortified its position. The possibility of a counterattack is real, and with a familiar face in charge of the Authority sector, Finn must watch his step–and his back.

The Whitewashing of Christianity is informative, insightful, and inspirational, telling a history that's often hidden, ignored, revised, or unknown. Confrontational, but not combative, it details how the American church has helped create and maintain the false narrative that Christianity is a White man's religion and how it has presented almost every person in Scripture and most of Africa's theologians and martyrs as White men and women.

Ted Sorensen, JFK’s closest adviser, speech writer and friend, in his own words and final interview, brings us directly into the Oval Office as a member of Kennedy’s inner circle. This film reveals how essential Sorensen was to the administration, as Kennedy said: “My intellectual blood bank”. Not only with the epic speech “Ask not what your country can do for you - Ask what you can do for your country,” but as special counsel to the President.

Dale wanted to do more than survive as a dungeon core. His experience with the gods made it clear that with power, he could do as he pleased, and without it, he was simply a toy of the powerful. Unfortunately, it isn't just the gods who have plans for the Traveling Dungeon. Follow Dale as he tries to create his own little world, study magic, enchant devices, and create challenges for the gods and an (Arch-Mage). All while trying to keep Miss Blue-Box happy.

As a Black man, a conservative, a father, a husband, and a Christian, I cannot remain silent any longer. What I witnessed during the presidential election of 2016 caused me to erupt with emotion. All of the negativity and deceit that was transpiring seemed to be casting a shadow over what I believed to be the most important issues affecting our country's future. Why I Couldn't Stay Silent tells a story of one man's pursuit to shine light in the darkness and make sense out of the gloom clouding our country's greatness.

Empathetic and excellent advice from one of our nation's leading Housing Authority experts, having served in leadership roles across eight major U.S. cities and one in Canada. In his book, Housing Humans- A Vicarious Memorandum, Gene first describes his early childhood and military life and details how his experiences led him to finding his ultimate calling in working to improve the lives of others via affordable housing. Gene later articulates his specific call-to-action for national housing reform.

The rebellion has suffered a heart-breaking setback, but Finn Brasa remains determined to crush the Authority once and for all. To achieve that, he must reach Nimbus, the space citadel in orbit where President Gideon Alexander Reznikov maintains ultimate power and control. Unfortunately, Spacehaven is still under Authority control, and dozens of titanic rockets are preparing for a mass evacuation, taking the last of Earth’s precious resources into orbit. Once the last rocket has departed, Zavetgrad faces nuclear annihilation.

Whether you’re a medicinal user seeking relief or a recreational enthusiast exploring the depths of euphoria, this book is your passport to a world where every puff is an adventure and every strain tells a story. Bud Westland’s expertise and passion suck you in, inviting you into a realm where cannabis isn’t just a plant—it’s an experience.

Finn has finally reached Haven and with his arrival the fires of rebellion have been stoked inside Zavetgrad. But his daring escape was not without cost and more heartbreak. Now he must strive to live up to his reputation as the “Hero of Metalhaven” and work with Haven’s leadership to inspire a revolution in all nine of Zavetgrad’s cruel work sectors. But Haven’s plan to bring down the Authority places Finn in a difficult position.

Eric wanted to be a barkeep, like his adoptive father. He wanted only to run the family inn and enjoy his small corner of the world. His dreams weren't of adventure or power. His dreams were modest and humble. His dreams were not to be. As the bastard son of Lord EarthScorn, he had a Knack, which meant he would have to be trained as a wizard for the council. He would have to defend the kingdom from the evils of the outer world.

Sam is back and better than ever! Just kidding. His life still sucks. Dragged into the video-game-like world of Somerset, he is constantly having his patience and sanity tested by the world's sheer tropiness and unoriginality. Like, for example, how Princess Willow of the East was kidnapped just a few hours after asking for his help in saving her kingdom. Or, how seemingly no one, including the all-powerful Adventurers Guild, can do anything about it.

Exploring the boundaries of the genre, Bova not only writes of spaceships, aliens, and time travel in most of his titles, but also speculates on the beginnings of science fiction in “Scheherazade and the Storytellers,” as well as the morality of man in “The Angel’s Gift.” Stories such as “The Café Coup” and “We’ll Always Have Paris” dip into speculative historical fiction, asking questions about what would happen if someone could change history for the better. This expansive collection is a key addition for Bova fans and sci-fi lovers alike!

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