The inhabitants of the fourth planet of one of the last solar systems before leaving this galaxy know their world as Refuge. They know only that a race referred to as the Old Ones brought their ancestors to it, and still, continue to do so.From childhood, all are able to mentally call for small items such as food and it will come to their hand. Some have more power and are able to change the nature of things. They refer to their ability as magic.For the last 10 years groups...

There is joy and triumph in the Christian life. But the victory can come through struggle. John White knows this balance and gives us the encouragement to persevere.Here is a guide through the basic areas of Christian living we wrestle with throughout our lives: faith, prayer, temptation, evangelism, guidance, Bible study, fellowship, work. In this very personal book he offers new Christians sound first steps and older Christians refreshing insights into the struggles and the joys ...

On its 50th anniversary, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has found renewed popularity and a generally positive representation in popular culture. Reflecting on these fifty years of development and history, and looking forward to D&D's bright future, Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds explores the intersection of D&D with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies. From Tolkien's noti...

This fully updated study guide covers every topic on the current version of the CompTIA Security+ examGet complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-601 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required to perform essential security functions and to secure hardware, systems, and software. You'll find learning objectives at the ...

First published in 1976, The Worker Directors: A Sociology of Participation offers an exploration of industrial democracy and the role of worker participation in corporate decision-making. Drawing on extensive research and case studies, the authors delve into the emergence and implementation of worker-director schemes, with a particular focus on the British steel industry during a period of significant economic and social change.The book examines the evolution of participa...

Discover the beauty and delights of London's waterways, on foot or by boat, with Derek Pratt and Richard Mayon-White's fascinating and thorough guide.To really explore London's canals is to see the city in a way you've never seen it before. A different world, away from the hustle-bustle of overladen streets and towering skyscrapers, the waterways offer a unique paradise, full of wildlife, brightly coloured narrowboats, lush greenery and an environment steeped in hi...

A collection of diverse voices exploring the human condition.The RIZE Short Story Anthology, Volume 1, presents a collection of stories from underrepresented groups, offering a diverse adventure into storytelling. These stories add dimensions to leave the readers' perspectives more worldly, experiences widened, and thoughts stretched out of their conditioned molds.This anthology explores themes of cultural identity, social injustice, and personal s...

*All new, exclusive stories!* Six brand new tales of adventure, love, and treacherous fey magic from six award-winning, bestselling authors. Enter these fantastical realms where dark powers lurk and the ordinay world can be transformed in a heartbeat to a place of wonder—and danger. From the hidden fae folk dwelling among mortals to the challenges of babysitting a malicious fairy, these tales will cast their enchantment over you!Cover by Howard David Johnson.

If you liked Inception, The Maze Runner and Ready Player One, you’ll love the mind-bending thriller Foreverland!The boys woke on a tropical island. The girl in the wilderness.They don’t know where they are or how they got there. Or why. Remembering who they are is only the beginning of their escape.Reed will make great sacrifices to find his lost love and Danny Boy will refuse to let the old men win. Cyn will have to battl...

~ Award-winning, USA Today bestselling YA Urban Fantasy/Gamelit ~ All three books in one epic digital bundle ~ Faeries. Immersive games. A boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and the girl he's afraid to love...What if a high-tech game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie?"Ms. Sharp is a master storyteller... The Feyland books have found a prized place on my all-time favorite books list." - Rebecca McKinn...

New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance brings another action, adventure, and suspense-filled story to transport readers out of this world.Sometimes it takes losing the one thing closest to a warrior’s heart to wake the beast that lives inside him…Saber, a wounded Trivator, believes he is no longer a fit warrior, much less strong enough to claim a mate. Scarred, he does everything in his power to push away th...

After finally settling into her new life at the Citadel, Thalia is reunited with her father, Bearen, the leader of the reclusive Valdyrstahl Clan.Forced to leave the school and return home to the snowy mountains, Thalia is surprised to find she is engaged to a man she doesn't remember. When she rejects the betrothal, her father organizes a tournament for her hand in marriage.Thalia will risk everything, even banishment to try and win the tournament herself and prove that sh...