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A fun, exciting read somewhere between Joe Abercrombie and Terry Pratchett. Winner of the Literary Titan Book Award for Epic Fantasy. Winner of the International Firebird Book Award. Winner of the Global Book Award. The island kingdom of Ironbay is under siege from Estovia’s warships. Can a street urchin and a tiny band of royal marines break the siege and free Ironbay, or will Estovia’s oppressive, power hungry tyrant, Emperor Solokov, crush their Ironborn home? Ironborn is fast paced, epic fantasy with heart. You’ll laugh out loud, you’ll cry, and you’ll be on the edge of your ...

Discover the ancient wisdom that transforms manifestation from struggle to divine flow In a world of constant striving, what if the path to extraordinary abundance requires not effort, but surrender to your innate divine power? "Illuminated Manifestation" reveals the transformative truth that has eluded seekers for generations: true manifestation flows not from external techniques but from attunement to your inner light—the sacred essence that connects you to the infinite creative force of the universe. Ammanuel Santa Anna, founder of LuminousProsperity.com and trusted guide to thousands ...

Yesterday, your thoughts were different. Yesterday you lived your life like everyone else. Everything that you believed in, you now question. The food that you enjoyed is no longer appeasing. The people you built relationships with, no longer understand you. The system you had faith in has now unraveled, as layers of deception have fallen. You can feel that there is something different about you. Have you experienced vivid dreams and an interest in spirituality? What about your sensitivity to energy? Even though you may be feeling like you're losing it, there is a good explanation as to ...

Many parents and teachers know that: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim 3:16-17) And, they want to present appropriate editions of the Bible to those in their care. Yet, they sometimes find it difficult to locate texts that reflect the true glory and majesty of God’s word in a format that is accessible to young readers. Sensing a great need and wishing to lead young hearts to the Savior, Bishop Richard ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Armed with zero cooking skills but infinite tenacity, Kylie Berry fights tirelessly to learn the ins and outs of operating a restaurant—but when her cook Brenda takes a leave of absence, she’s left to manage the café kitchen alone. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Kylie pulls 12-hour shifts at Sarah’s Eatery and struggles to find time to eat, sleep, and most importantly, keep at her culinary studies. Café regulars and potential suitors Joel and Brad lend a hand, but when Joel finds himself embroiled in a ...

Night Light: Haunted Tales of Terror will keep you up at night with tales of creatures from deep underground coal mines in the the Appalachian Mountains, ghostly apparitions, mysterious prayer circles, a pact with the devil and blood curdling screams of the Jersey Devil haunting a couple in the middle of the night in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Featuring new suspense and horror stories from Mid-Atlantic authors Ellen Parry Lewis, SF Varney, Charles Matthew, Virginia Parrish and Sammi Caramela. May All My Dreams Come True by Ellen Parry Lewis Bridget Brown's life certainly isn't the worst ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine wasn't the type to give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in finding answers about the mystery surrounding the painting as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she...

Though Saint John Paul II said, “the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) was a great gift to the Church” for various reasons few laity know much (positive) about its teachings. This book is a beginning at changing that. "Shedding Light on Lumen Gentium" is an article-by-article summary of Vatican II document "The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church," better known by its incipit "Lumen Gentium". Saint John Paul II said Lumen Gentium unlocks the teachings of Vatican IIl therefore, with a better understanding of this document, we can better understand how to live the life to which we have ...

A ghost story with a true crime twist. Based on the largest, unsolved art heist in history, GHOST AT THE GARDNER is a gripping, paranormal suspense mystery with a bit of added romance. Supernatural occurrences unfold as an old museum ghost and a young art intern team up to solve an investigation that has remained an FBI cold case for over 20 years. Readers won’t be able to put down this fast-paced novel full of ghostly spirits, mystical séances and first kisses in a spooky graveyard.

The Heritage Hall book fair was my chance to showcase my bookbinding techniques. Instead, I become the main suspect in a murder. Paper flowers and leather bindings filled my Heritage Hall book fair booth. This was my chance to showcase traditional bookbinding techniques. Instead, I found a dead authenticator in my space. Mark Henderson, known for exposing forgeries, lay sprawled among tools stolen from my exhibit. Making me the prime suspect. Book preservation is my passion - being a murder suspect, not so much. I teamed up with Fitzgerald, my Maine Coon cat and journalist Jennifer Walsh to...

An Ear for Murder When oboist Sara Baron returns to her hometown for her grandfather's surprise birthday party, she discovers her childhood friend has been murdered and 'hear no evil' isn't an option. Whispered Clues The new community center celebrates its grand opening with a flair. Boom! Lights out! The building contractor? Dead. When Sara's former teacher is accused of the murder, Sara steps in to find the real culprit and restore harmony to her hometown. Bad Vibes A land deal, whistle blowing, a jealous ex. No shortage of motives for her friend’s disappearance. When her friend's ...

Desaray, a normal 14 year old girl, living a normal life. Her everyday life suddenly changed when the world as she knew it ceased to exist. Her world, but not her world. Monsters appearing out of nowhere. 90% of the population disappeared. An apocalypse like none other. A system gained from killing a single monster. Once human, now a dragon... All of these things happening all at the same time, turning Desaray's world upside down. How will she cope in this new world, not as a human but as a dragon?

One Sip Too Fatal As Murder Brews at The Book Nook! At a charming book club gathering in the storybook town of Willow Creek, murder isn't on the menu—until sharp-tongued Madeline Prescott keels over, poisoned mid-sip. Enter Harper Lane: sarcastic, sharp-eyed, and owner of the quaint bookshop, The Book Nook. With a trusty cup of tea and her gossip-loving parrot, Edgar, Harper prefers plots on the page—until real murder lands in her lap. When the police chalk it up to a tragic accident, Harper isn’t convinced. After all, Edgar won’t stop muttering, “Not mine! Not mine!” Between ...

The Light Within Discovering God’s Presence in the Everyday In a world that often feels dark, rushed, and overwhelming, The Light Within offers a refreshing invitation to pause, listen, and find the steady, guiding light of God at work inside your soul. Drawing from Scripture and lived experience, this devotional journey explores how the Holy Spirit leads, comforts, and transforms us from the inside out. Through reflective narratives and profound biblical insights, you’ll learn to embrace God’s presence in the mundane, find courage amid uncertainty, and live lightly under His gentle ...

Light is the most important part of our lives. Louise Riofrio, while working as a Scientist at NASA, made the biggest discovery of the century--the Speed of Light is changing. Starting when a child's eyes first open she describes how we learn about the world through light in our first few months of life, then how we discovered that Earth is round, and how we found we are part of a solar system and a galaxy. The Speed of Light takes you around the world from the Mediterranean to Hawaii in 100 illustrations showing where discoveries were made. This new edition shows how the size of the ...

I swore I’d stop playing it safe. No more shrinking back. No more letting life pass me by. But then Spencer Forrest walked into my world and looked at me like I was already his. And when he spoke? It wasn’t a suggestion. It was a command wrapped in heat and unspoken promises. Spencer doesn’t just want obedience. He sees the submission I’ve buried deep.And he’s going to draw it out, one command at a time. Behind closed doors he shows me what surrender really means. Praise, control, denial… each moment is a lesson, and how to finally voice the aching desires I’ve never dared ...

Lina had always been content with her simple life as a baker in the quaint town of Rindlefern, where magic was a part of everyday life. That is, until her magical oven crystal shatters and she finds herself in need of a replacement enchantment. In a desperate attempt to fix it, she accidentally summons Cael, a retired hero bound by magic to answer any call for help. Lina is determined to handle the situation on her own, but Cael's presence proves to be more of a help than she thought, with his surprisingly good baking skills. With flour in his hair and a brooding demeanor, he is the last ...

LIGHT is more than an entertaining novel. It is a powerful metaphor of the journey to self-discovery. A soul-rousing story of the inexplicable power of the human spirit. In the cutthroat world of high tech, Alef Welch was at the top of his game. But when his family abandons him and his business hangs by a thread, Alef's perfect life crumbles. As despair threatens to consume him, a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source: Dreams. Vivid dreams that transport him to a seemingly mystical world that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. A world that offers the promise of ...

A simple quest could change the world forever With his last quest wrapped up, Liam set his sights on helping Sivelle free Shyora from her torment. It’s never just one quest though, and a domino-effect spreads before him, one that leads to how breachers are made, and, more importantly, why. Liam has to decide between the lesser of two evils. On one side is a powerful woman who wants everyone without magic to serve those who do. On the other side is the man who brought him back to life, the wizard who believes segregation is what’s best for Stradus. Liam has to pick a side, but, as the ...

Cid Yamamoto, also known as "The World's Hottest Man," spends his days filming movies, modeling for agencies, and breaking the hearts of every maiden who crosses his path. "What could be better than this?" However, everything changes when Cid decides to go back to school. On the first day of classes, he encounters the last person he had ever hoped to see: Ayumi Tahanka—the only girl who had ever broken his heart. Realizing the opportunity presented to him, Cid channels his anger and sets out to make Ayumi fall in love with him, all in the name of revenge. "Oh Ayumi, just you wait. I'm ...