After the harrowing events of her encounter with Namiran raiders and Alkynaia sea serpents while on board the Windrider, Britea now finds herself enrolled in one of the only three wielder schools left in Malaquey. She soon discovers there is more to wielding than she thought, and while she makes some close friends, she also creates some powerful enemies. As fate catches up with her, she will have to look deep within herself to find the tools she needs to meet her destiny and save her school. Meanwhile, the Dyhaeri, Kahl and Mat, are forced to come to terms with the far-reaching consequences of Kahl's rebellion. As they are being «disciplined» by learning how to properly interact with humans on board the Peacekeeper, they come to discover they are to play the part of ambassadors in Malaquey, and at Britea's school in particular, after many mysterious deaths and disappearances of humans and Dyhaeri alike at the hands of the mad Immortal Queen of Namira. Their three paths will cross and intersect with a fourth player's path as an ancient prophecy plays out that forces each to learn about themselves and reassess their current views of others and the world and will either cause a war …or doom their lands forever.
This story of a Shan family starts during the Japanese occupation of Burma in WWII when two artifacts of immense cultural importance changed hands. From the Kachin Hills of Northern Burma in 1942, the narrative travels to Thailand, Japan and and from there to the United States, eventually ending in Texas.
Yoland Fuchs believes in America. America made her fortune. America made her rice pudding empire. Yoland seeks to expand Pud, her Pittsburgh-based rice pudding corporation, to China. Yoland's intrigues aim to use her political machine, United States of Alleghenia, to harness the production of rice and high-fructose corn syrup. Mandarine is a dark-humoured political novel, exploring American exceptionalism through the prism of pudding.
A perfect society. A chance for revenge. But the world will shatter in her wake. The Queen has rampaged. The ones who fought are dead. She has survived against all odds. Lithiah Everette has lived in constant fear since her parents were executed for their rebellion. And all she's ever done has been to stay hidden from the system and the Queen. But when a cloaked figure appears at her doorstep in the middle of the night, the truth of her identity is put in jeopardy. Taken from her home and forced into a terrifying role, her captor offers her a chance for revenge. And he trains her to murder the most powerful person in the world. Labeled a legend. And forced to rise up, Lithiah's decisions will decide the fate of their world.
It's 2020, a year where the world turned upside down. It was dominated by lockdowns, social-distancing, super spreaders, and masks. This quick short book is meant to bring a little adult humor during tumultuous times.
My bipolar brethren: Communicating the feeling of bipolar to our loved ones is impossible. They can't walk in our shoes. They don't «get» us. But for the sake of our mental health, we need them to better symphathize with us. Talking only get us so far! I use painting, prose and poetry to express my moods. When the three are experienced together, compassion follows. They «feel» me. My process has had a profound impact on my relationships with loved ones and myself! Since we're kindred spirits, I want to share it with you. The doctors have a prescription pad and a couch. I'm hawking paint brushes in their lobby!!! Art is the conversation. Herein are many examples. Let's go!!! Jack
This book will challenge everything you have ever believed about the nature of time. Using modern day analytic techniques it unveils anagrams within Nostradamus lettering that are undeniably there. But they have no right to be. They explode the mind via their complexity, linkages and modernity. And it is set out so that you can see it for yourself. Yet a new frame for understanding is built while its flow saps at all reason. How did Nostradamus do it? What was his goal? Why write for us, 500 years beyond his death? All this and more is here for you to read.
A prelude to a historical affiliation found throughout African history from a modern perspective. Concealed within the essence of historical scenarios and local skirmishes, the African continent is rich in History. Weathered by the momentum of time, An assemblage of African History carries with it a notion of insightful historical themes.
Universes are colliding! Characters from a tangle of universes—Star Trek, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, Middle Earth and more—are colliding in a reality that has gone mad. The evil, orange-skinned usurper, Uranus Blowhard, has hypnotized Amerricans with this mind-numbing MAGA chant. Blowhard is determined to collect the five Time Cheaters that will make him the most powerful roach motel tycoon in the Infiniverse. The only thing standing in Blowhard's way is Captain Quark and his crack team of superheroes, The Funtastic Five. Will Quark and the FF thwart Blowhard's scheme to conquer the Infiniverse? The only place to find out is in the brain-tingling pages of CAPTAIN QUARK AND THE TIME CHEATERS!! Read on MacDuff!
Imagine being able to look in a mirror and see the reflection of pure joy in your own features. The Great Awakening of an Average Girl will explore the depths of your subconscious mind and beliefs, challenging your perspective on the way you have been living your life. Discover the interconnectedness of humanity and how each experience within your life had purpose behind it. Conquer your fears with new, empowering beliefs. Watch how your life will begin to shape into the reality you desire for yourself. Author E. L. Chart, a self-proclaimed «average girl,» relates her own experiences to the advice in this book, proving that anyone can release the past and find their true identity. Through this book, you will learn how to reduce conflict, overcome barriers, enjoy life, and awaken to who you truly are. This book serves as a provocative guide into your own spiritual journey and awakening, as you begin aligning yourself to pure bliss and joy. Become the best version of yourself and find your inner strength once again with The Great Awakening of an Average Girl.