A Riveting Medieval Parallel to the Bible Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom's Dawn, Leinad and Tess, along with all the king's people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom's Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley . But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good? After many years, Kingdom's Edge finds Cedric living a hopeless life until a stranger appears with powerful words of a new kingdom and a grand army. Finally, Kingdom's Reign marches you through the danger of earth's last days as the evil dark knight threatens to defeat the prince once and for all. Swords, knights, and battles define these captivating tales that parallel biblical events from Genesis to Revelation! Fierce castle lords hold the kingdom hostage. But a champion is coming... ... Views: 70
Enchanting, haunting, romantic, *Echo *is the second book in the Soul Seekers series by #1 *New York Times* bestselling author Alyson Noël!
Daire Santos just saved her grandmother's life—and her soul. But at a cost. The Richters, a dark family of sorcerers, have been let loose in the Lowerworld, and Daire and her boyfriend, Dace, must once again work together to find them before they upset the balance between good and evil, and destroy not only their small town in New Mexico, but the entire world.
As Daire and Dace's relationship deepens, Dace’s evil brother Cade grows stronger than ever, building his power and forcing Daire to confront the horrifying prophecy that has brought them all together. One that will leave Daire no choice but to claim her true destiny as Seeker, but only by making an unthinkable sacrifice for the greater good of all. Views: 70
he was a powerful greek tycoon with a damaged past. She was the woman he had loved until he discovered her betrayal. But their daughter forged an unbreakable bond between them. melanie would do anything to be with her daughter. Nicos would do anything to prevent it. Views: 70
Teenage rock star Richie Van Bender llives like a monk. No concerts. No Facebook friends. Not even any private schools. His mother keeps him locked away, protected from the world. It's too dangerous, she says. He has no idea, she says.Until for an unknown reason she finally relents and lets him perform a single concert--giving him a shot at the Best Young Entertainer of the Year award. And that's when Richie meets his rock star idol, and learns two things. 1. His music creates powerful magic. 2. Rock star idols shouldn't be trusted. Views: 70
The Scavenger species are circling. It is, truly, the End Days for the Gzilt civilization. An ancient people, organized on military principles and yet almost perversely peaceful, the Gzilt helped set up the Culture ten thousand years earlier and were very nearly one of its founding societies, deciding not to join only at the last moment. Now they've made the collective decision to follow the well-trodden path of millions of other civilizations; they are going to Sublime, elevating themselves to a new and almost infinitely more rich and complex existence. Amid preparations though, the Regimental High Command is destroyed. Lieutenant Commander (reserve) Vyr Cossont appears to have been involved, and she is now wanted—dead, not alive. Aided only by an ancient, reconditioned android and a suspicious Culture avatar, Cossont must complete her last mission given to her by the High Command. She must find the oldest person in the Culture, a man over nine thousand years old, who might have some idea what really happened all that time ago. It seems that the final days of the Gzilt civilization are likely to prove its most perilous. Views: 70
The Glass Castle meets Ball Four as Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey weaves searing honesty and baseball insight in this memoir about his unlikely journey to the big leagues. An English Lit major at the University of Tennessee, Dickey is as articulate and thoughtful as any professional athlete in any sport-and proves it page after page, as he provides fresh and honest insight into baseball and a career unlike any other. Fourteen years ago, Dickey was a heralded No. 1 draft choice of the Texas Rangers, only to have an $810,000 signing bonus, and his lifelong dream, ripped away by an X- ray-and the discovery that he did not have an ulna collateral ligament in his right elbow. Five years ago, he gave up a record six home runs in three innings to the Detroit Tigers-and was effectively consigned to the baseball scrap heap.Sustained by his profound Christian faith, the love of his wife and children, and a relentless quest for self-awareness and authenticity, the immensely likable Dickey details his transformation from a reckless, risk-taking loner to a grounded, life- affirming big leaguer. He emerged as one of the premier pitchers in the National League in 2010-and the knuckleballing embodiment of the wonders that perseverance and human wisdom can produce. Dickey views his story as one of redemption. Readers will come to see it as something more-a uniquely American story of beating back demons, listening to your heart, and overcoming extraordinary odds.Review“MLB's only active knuckleballer--boasts a story compelling enough to be told forthwith.... Dickey credits his faith with overcoming myriad trials both personal and professional, but it never feels as if he's preaching. Once an English-lit major and now a starting pitcher for the New York Mets, the author emerges as one of baseball's good guys, and someone who can write as well as he pitches. Dickey has set a new standard for athlete autobiographies.”- Publishers Weekly, Starred review“It's a gripping memoir, a brutally honest account of family woes, childhood abuse and his failures as a husband and father. But it's also a meditation on contemporary baseball that is insightful without throwing anyone under the bus, save the author himself. (And maybe Alex Rodriguez.) It might be the finest piece of nonfiction baseball writing since Ball Four. Perhaps above all, it's a classic epic quest, a flawed hero's unlikely odyssey to the major leagues and to discovering the mystical pitch that helped him get there.”- Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated"Wherever I Wind Up is an astounding memoir--haunting and touching, courageous and wise."- Jeremy Schaap, bestselling author, Emmy award-winning journalist, ESPN"Nobody in baseball has overcome more obstacles than R.A. Dickey, and nobody writes about them with more honesty and insight. R.A. doesn't want to be called a hero, but he is exactly that, and when you read about his life's journey and his courage, you will agree with me. This is an awesome book by an awesome man."-Orel Hershiser, ESPN Sunday Night Baseball analyst, former MLB All-Star"R.A. Dickey is one of the coolest athletes I've ever met - a great mixture of soul and intellect ... This is an athlete worth knowing better."- George Vescy, New York Times"A wonderful and powerful new memoir."- Jim Caple, ESPN"I can't recommend Wherever I Wind Up enough."- Gary Cohen, SportsNet NY (SNY)"R.A. Dickey's book is unlike any other professional athlete's autobiography you have ever read. And that is a very good thing."- Mike Bauman, MLB.comAbout the AuthorR.A. Dickey is a starting pitcher for the New York Mets. He is one of the top starters in the National League, not to mention a widely beloved figure within the clubhouse. When not on the road with the team, Dickey lives in Tennessee with his wife and children.Wayne Coffey is an award-winning journalist for the New York Daily News and the author of more than thirty books, including The Boys of Winter, a New York Times bestselling chronicle of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. A three-time Pulitzer nominee, he has been named one of the nation's top sports feature writers by the Associated Press three times in the last five years. Views: 70
The first book in a new erotic romance series by Molly Joseph, a pen name of Annabel Joseph. High stakes chess competition has always been a man’s game—until Grace Ann Frasier topples some of the game’s greatest champions and turns the chess world on its ear. Her prowess at the game is matched only by her rivals’ desire to defeat her, or, worse, avenge their losses. When an international championship threatens Grace’s safety, a bevy of security experts are hired to look after her, but only one is her personal, close-duty bodyguard, courtesy of Ironclad Solutions, Inc. Sam Knight knows nothing about chess, but he knows Grace is working to achieve something important, and he vows to shelter her from those who mean her harm. When she leans on him for emotional support, attraction battles with professionalism and Sam finds his self-discipline wavering. Soon the complexity of their relationship resembles a chess board, where one questionable move can ruin everything—or win a game that could resonate around the world. Views: 70
"Fear
not the desert, nor the destiny you deny", the sand diviner told
Melissa when she came to Morocco in search of her missing sister.
But Melissa feared the dark arrogant Raoul Germont even more. And he was
the only man who knew the truth behind her sister's disappearance .. . Views: 70
Prince Perkins has learned one important thing in his twenty years: Show no love and have no mercy for people who don't have your back, or for those known specifically as backstabbers. This time around, he's decided to leave behind his street soldier status, taking on a new reputation as a street hustler. By any means necessary, Prince vows to keep his pockets fat with cash and to stay away from the ones who continuously bring controversy his way. That includes his poverty-stricken mother, who refuses to depart from a man who has bruised and battered her for years. Eventually, Prince has to step in to a volatile situation, but the footsteps that he leaves may prove to be too deep.Silhouettes are newcomers on the literary scene. They have a passion for writing, shown by their capabilities to light the pages of Street Soldier 2 with fire! Residing in St. Louis, Missouri, they are design specialists with original works brought to you by 4M2H Designs. More literary projects are... Views: 70
What happens when the world as we know it comes to an end? Will it be with a bang or a whimper? What comes next? Who survives and why? Here are four disparate stories of post-apocalyptic adventure, terror, revenge and love. In The Last Pharmacist , underground cities are dealing with the deadly epidemic of a synthetic heroin supplied by an unknown source. In Smile , the world is overrun by a terrible, terrifying invasion from an unstoppable interloper. In White Sands , a girl searches for the one responsible for the worldwide pandemic that killed her father. In Futureblind , one woman finds that she has survived a horrible fate only to face a unique destiny. Welcome to the 4POCALYPSE — Four Tales of a Dark Future. Views: 70
Mankind evidently yearns for a catastrophe, the "Big Crunch” or the end of the world. Or at least that’s how it would appear when one leafs through this little booklet. And these are only the 31 best examples - the list does not claim to be exhaustive.Why is that so? No idea. Anyhow, it will hopefully put a smile on your face when you read about all the apocalypses born out of astronomic calculations, religious fervour or entrepreneurial spirit - more or less "in good faith” - which did NOT occur. You can secretly express your relief: thank God - that was a close shave! Views: 70
