Irvine has returned to his hometown of Valen for the yearly harvest festival. Despite difficult memories involving an unexplainable fire, he is nonetheless excited to return home. Erika, the blacksmith's daughter, and childhood friend of Irvine, is even more elated.Both are determined to make it a night to remember, but when a Daemon of ancient lore attacks, they must flee their home.Now, they must embark on a harrowing quest through the foreboding Mystholt forest, and the ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius’s timeless book on character, what it takes to be a good leader, and how to live a fulfilling life.Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the immense wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. He knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of ho...

Josh Ragizzo and his family are being hunted, having been accused of terrorism and heresy. The religious government known as Babylon has risen to power across the entire planet, and all the nations of the world have sworn allegiance to it. Strict economic restrictions and death decrees have been issued against those who choose not to conform to the worship practices of Babylon. The Ragizzos, because of their knowledge of God as revealed in the pages of Scripture, have refused to participat...

Featuring a spectrum of families from diverse backgrounds, this book reveals the joys and challenges of adoptive and foster parenting.The authors outline how the experience of adopting and fostering has changed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people over the years, major changes in policy, and what the research can tell us about LGBT parenting. They interview families involved at different stages of the fostering and adoption process, from those undergoing assessm...

Examining the relationships between architecture, home and community in the Claremont Court housing scheme in Edinburgh, Home and Community provides a novel perspective on the enabling potential of architecture that encompasses physical, spatial, relational and temporal phenomena.Based on the AHRC funded project "Place and Belonging", the chapters draw on innovative spatial layouts amid Scottish policymakers' concerns of social change in the 1960s, to develop theoretical u...

This third edition of Designers’ Guide to Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures – EN 1994-1-1 provides comprehensive guidance in the form of design aids, indications for the most convenient design procedures and worked examples to Eurocode 4.It reveals how to deal with problems that can arise in applying the code and offers background information and references to enable users of the code to understand the origin and objectives of its provision.This ...

Ayn Rand wrote and lectured on economic concepts and topics. This volume addresses the economic and business aspects of her writings. The authors of this anthology are from a variety of fields and all of them are enthusiastic supporters of her ideas.

Building on stories and illustrations from the book He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado, He Did This Just for You is a 64-page evangelistic book that leads the readers through God's plan of salvation and offers an invitation to accept Christ. It's the perfect way to introduce the gospel to friends and acquaintances through Max Lucado's warm and easy to understand writing style. Experience God's grace and plan of salvation for the first time or use this booklet to share the m...

From the award-winning author of When You Don't Know What to Pray comes a bold and life-transforming book that will help readers develop a vibrant relationship with God. Linda Evans Shepherd tells readers that a fulfilling prayer life is more than just regularly talking to God or checking items off a prayer list. God loves us so much that he wants us to draw close enough not only to talk but also to listen.Shepherd shows readers how to develop a dialogue with God, continua...

Finding Unauthorized Faith in Harry Potter approaches the remarkable series as a storybook guide to life’s deepest truths, offering inspiration about faith, friendship, courage, loyalty, love, and other wisdom of the Bible.Finding Unauthorized Faith in Harry Potter answers these vital questions —How to: belong; be a friend and treat your friends; love your neighbor; cope with family; know who you are; use your gifts and resources; manage your time; find your calling; apprec...

Discover God's Gift for You: Unconditional Love! Every bit of God's power and love is available to you-today! And you aren't just one of the crowd. God loves you as if you were the only person on Earth. The problem is that, like most people, you may not understand it. . .or if you know it with your head, you may not feel it with your heart. Now you can. The powerful message in this inspiring book will show you:* How to Recognize God's Love Inside You* How to Stop Wondering I...

A great read for the Easter season. Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with the final chapter of this book, where you will find a discussion of the importance of blood sacrifice in the Bible and the Resurrection of Jesus as the culmination of the Great Theme of the Old Testament and New Testament. He is risen! A Christian reviews the Harry Potter book series and finds the Gospel of Christ and rich Christian symbolism. The author uses the Harry Potter characters to examine the life of Jesu...