I am Ren of Atikala. Warlord. Conqueror. Murderer. I have many stories yet to tell, but this one is the most bloody.There was a time I thought I was a God. Something greater than inconsequential mortals; better than my kobold kin, better than elves and dwarves and everyone. Peerless. Indefatigable. Monomaniacal in my quest for superiority.Everything I had done to lead me to this point ultimately hurt me. Death was my shadow and I cast it everywhere I went. It grew larger an...

"A brilliant introduction to David Adams's immediately likable characters and wonderful writing, New Fleece on Life is the perfect What-If story. Anyone fond of happier endings should give it a read; anyone eager to catch a star on the rise should follow David's writing career closely." - Hugh Howey, author of Wool and the Silo series.One day, on Kboards, I started a Lacuna/Wool crossover as a joke. It was literally a few lines thrown together from the top of my head and a...

It's 2037. I'm Mike Williams, but you can call me 'Magnet'. Everyone else does. It's short for 'Chick Magnet'. Good old-fashioned military humour at its finest. At age fifteen, my face picked a fight with the propeller of my family's boat, on a shoal near Broome, off Western Australia. It was an accident, but, needless to say, the propeller won.Twelve years later, I was a not-so-ruggedly-handsome fighter pilot assigned to the TFR Sydney. Not the Captain, or flight leader, or anythi...

Are the conspiracy theorists both right and wrong? Could it be that Roswell and Area 51 are just red herrings? That governments are hiding not past contacts but the prospect of a dangerous future contact?This is the story of two remarkable young women and their journey of discovery. Set against that background, without knowing why their work is supported by world governments, they will lead humans to the stars.

Over fifty joyous years, David Adam has exercised a rich and profoundly influential ministry. From his earliest days, he was encouraged to use his eyes to absorb what was around him. He writes: 'I lived in a land of open fields, moorland, and beaches: a land of castles, of history, of heroes, saints and story . . . a radiant world . . . full of the mystery of existence.' Leaving school at 15 to work at the local coal mine, he became increasingly aware of the need to have a purpose in life....

This text is about the very essence of urban planning in a market economy. It is concerned with people - landowners, developers, investors, politicians and ordinary members of the public - who produce change in towns and cities as they relate to each other and react to development Pressure. Whether Such Change Occurs Slowly And Is Almost Unnoticed, Or happens rapidly and is highly disruptive, a production process is creating a finished product: the built environment. This form of productio...

Writing from lived experience as much as knowledge, David Adam conveys a delight in the mystery of being that is deeply attractive.Love the World opens by looking at the beginning of the universe, then moves on to the earth's atmosphere, themiracle of water and things that we often take for granted but are essential for our health and happiness. It focuses on our relationship with the world and encourages us to reflect on what really matters:In our most fra...

Teddy is lonely and depressed having to work a dead end job for a security company. His usual assignments consist of standing guard for hours at a time, at various locations, trying to find meaning in the monotonous march of time. His job title is a Rover, someone who jumps from one location to the next working as a security guard. Life hasn't been easy on Teddy as he reflects on his experiences from growing up. Teddy searches for longing hoping to finally meet a woman with whom he can sha...

Broken and crippled from an interstellar war, Nicholas Caddy is augmented and specially trained to pilot the Immortal Armour, an engine of war arriving just in time to face down a threat much more devastating than anything the Colonized Worlds could ever conceive of.A prequel to the novel Symphony of War and featuring many of the same characters, this novel-length collection features four stories of Caddy's war, with a bonus short story at the end. Set over a decade before the even...

Discover the transformative power of simple lifestyle changes that can help you manage and reduce joint pain. From the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and the benefits of specific exercises to the role of nutrition and the impact of proper body mechanics, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Learn about the latest research, practical tips and lifestyle modifications that will inspire you to take control of your joint health. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... •Why you ...

Pavlov's Dogs, a squad of Russian Confederation spetsnaz, have been tasked with transporting a highly classified briefcase across the world of Syrene; a backwater system torn by civil infighting.The Russian Confederation, the eastern counterparts to the United Earth, want the contents of the briefcase. The Separatists want it too. Pavlov's Dogs are charging headlong into massive shift in the balance of power in the Liv system: the Khorsky Incident.The Swarm are returning, t...

At the age of twelve, Sidney Henderson, in a moment of anger, pushes his friend Connie Devlin off the roof of a local church. Looking down on Connie’s motionless body, Sidney believes he is dead. Let Connie live and I will never harm another soul, Sidney vows. At that moment, Connie stands up and, laughing, walks away. In the years that follow, the brilliant, self-educated, ever-gentle Sidney keeps his promise, even in the face of the hatred and persecution of his insular, rural c...