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The Daemon Glaive, the black sword torn from the heartwood of the Tree of Lore to slay an angel and claimed by Ghul, the Daemon King, through which death by age and pestilence was released into Erilan, has been spirited away by Ash and Blackthorn. Though robbed of the mighty, necromantic token, Ghul is undaunted, and his campaign in the War of the Daemon Glaive to wrest dominion over Erilan is certain to end in nothing less than utter triumph....

The Daemon Glaive, the black sword torn from the heartwood of the Tree of Lore to slay an angel and claimed by Ghul, the Daemon King, through which death by age and pestilence was released into Erilan, has been spirited away by Ash and Blackthorn. Though robbed of the mighty, necromantic token, Ghul is undaunted, and his campaign in the War of the Daemon Glaive to wrest dominion over Erilan is certain to end in nothing less than utter triumph....

You'll never see me. Nobody sees us, only what we use our magic to show them. My family named me Nick, but all our lives we were raised moving from one identity to another, learning the arts of deception, observation, and the secret of illusion magic. I didn't even see that my own sister had survived, when our family's one mistake got my parents killed. Now, years have passed-years I spent thinking I was alone. Now I find Valerie again, living...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.

This contributed volume provides case studies from around the world that feature a convergence of indigenous and western knowledge in an attempt to understand complex socio-ecological systems. The book provides an understanding of socio-ecological systems in an ethical space using a 'Decoloniality' approach (i.e. untangling the production of knowledge from a primarily Eurocentric episteme). The work presented here integrates and merges indigen...

The ghostly train appears from nowhere, whisking Steve and his fluffy orange cat Monty from the train yards in Portland, Oregon to the training airfields of the Tuskegee Airmen in 1943. It's the height of World War II, and Steve is suddenly in the shoes of one of the famed Black pilots. In the face of prejudice and segregation, Steve and his fellow airmen must become expert pilots, flying fighter planes in epic air battles that will test their...

Heart Like A Bonfire is a confluence of poignant tales from within a hospice company. Based on the author's 13 years as a spiritual care provider and bereavement specialist in a hospice, it explores dying, death, grief, and bereavement from several perspectives, facing these with a blend of gritty honesty and loving spirituality. As patient Ezra comes very near death, a nurse prescribes fentanyl for him as painkiller, and Ezra's son Bob object...

A contract killing on a remote coastal track. A deadly boat explosion occurs in nearby waters soon afterwards. Are the two connected? Meanwhile, Angelina makes an audacious escape with the assistance of her underworld connections and continues her ruthless agenda. To follow is a chain of events that, when unravelled, shocks Nic Drakos to the core and links him inextricably to Elena Perez, imprisoned by Angelina on the other side of the world...

This is an issue of weather and misinterpretation, and the unexpected patterns created by these natural forces. —Brigid Hughes

THE  NEW GUARD, Book #9 in the Danger Dogs series, follows our intrepid safety, health, and environmental consultants into more international and national problems that require their expertise.   In a unique genre of actual fiction, the consultants of Cape Safety, Inc. and their West Coast enterprise, Cliff Safety, Inc., chase headline incidents that may have made a single news cycle but were then quickly left behind for more breathtaking "Bre...

The First Comprehensive Investigation into the First Uprising Against Slavery in North America The New York City Slave Revolt of 1712 is the first comprehensive investigation into this major event in the history of slavery in North America. Consulting court records, correspondence, and the minutes of the various colonial councils, as well as a wide range of sources related to eighteenth-century slavery, historian Ben Hughes vividly recreates e...

Leilani, a young girl in Hawaii, seeks to understand the Spirit of Aloha. With the help of her grandmother, Leilani meets several Hawaiians who help her to see the magic of the islands. With their help, Leilani learns about respect for the land and the ocean, the importance of hula to the Hawaiian culture and the history and traditions of the people. Most importantly, Leilani learns to "live Aloha" and spread the spirit of kindness and respect.

In "Heartless Sweetheart, " love takes an unexpected turn, unveiling a story of betrayal that cuts deep into the heart. This poignant narrative explores the complexities of relationships and the unforeseen paths they may traverse. Follow the journey of a heartless sweetheart, whose charming facade hides a cold and calculated demeanor. As emotions intertwine and passion ignites, a web of deception and betrayal begins to unravel. In this evo...

This book by Dr. Michael D. Hughes is about his continued fight for life from a nine-year battle with cancer. It chronicles his daily fight through life and the challenges of the journey. It is his faith in God that he draws strength from to continue and to be a positive example to other people who are going through a like condition or any person who finds themselves challenged by his or her life journey. We are all God's fruit of the Spirit a...

This book by Dr. Michael D. Hughes is about his continued fight for life from a nine-year battle with cancer. It chronicles his daily fight through life and the challenges of the journey. It is his faith in God that he draws strength from to continue and to be a positive example to other people who are going through a like condition or any person who finds themselves challenged by his or her life journey. We are all God's fruit of the Spirit a...

Letters to a Young Conductor: Thoughts on Music and Life is written with a younger version of myself in mind. Over four sections, "Mindset, " "In Rehearsal, " "In Concert, " and "Building A Career, " I offer the advice I wish I had listened to when I was first starting out. It's a mix of philosophy and practical tips sprinkled with humor. Letters to a Young Conductor is an ideal read for people at the beginning of their careers, experienced di...

The Scouring of the White Horse, Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of t...

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This book examines the role of photography and visual culture in the emergence of ecological science between 1895 and 1939.