In the resplendent yet treacherous realm of 16th-century Mewar, destiny weaves the tale of a warrior whose legacy will challenge an empire's might. Amidst gilded court intrigue and the thunderous clash of steel on ancient battlefields, young Pratap finds himself thrust into a labyrinth of power, where every shadow conceals daggers aimed at his heart.Born into a royal lineage fractured by ambition and divided loyalties, Pratap's metamorphosis from an exiled prince to a legendary sov...

Author and Harry Potter fan Duncan Levy recognizes that "Wingardium Leviosa" may be the most popular spell incantation from the world of Harry Potter, but he'd be the first to remind fans that it isn't the only one.The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook (2nd Edition) is a comprehensive companion for fans looking to delve deeper into the magical world of Harry Potter. Written by fifteen-year-old author Duncan Levy, this extensive collection of spells is not only a fun treat for fans but an e...

Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. Addiction. Is modern life driving you out of your mind?It doesn't have to be like this. There is a road to healing that can bring you inner peace. And the key lies not in your mind, but in your soul.In Soul Setting, Levy draws on his personal experience with depression, trauma, addiction and recovery to guide you toward a better way to deal with conflict. He breaks down complex and confusing concepts and shows you how to apply a new way...

A rich collection of images celebrating African American faith communities“Cleveland’s African American houses of worship exemplify the best of American civic vision: building community together for the common good. . . . African American ministers have struggled to define the best way to lead their people toward successful lives. . . . They have been leading their flocks since the first black church was founded in Cleveland in 1833. . . . The photographs in this b...

Aletheia was born a heresy: a girl with a man’s magic, in a city where monks and witches are mortal enemies. Training in her powers only under her father’s protection, head of the monastery, she shocks everyone by becoming the best seer in generations.Until her father is murdered. A suicide, they call it, but she knows the truth: he was murdered for his heresy. For her.Now she must make a harrowing choice: disown e...

"Damron's subtle pacing manages the tension perfectly." —AudioFile on Empire of Ice and Stone**"Listen to this if you want to hear a narrator at the top of his game recount a fascinating—and at times disturbing—true story of adventure, disaster, discovery, cannibalism, and more. Will Damron makes Levy's fascinating account of the Greely (Polar) Expedition come to life" —AudioFile on Labyrinth of IceNation...

Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual by Éliphas Lévi explores magic, the "esoteric science," and its place between science and religion.Born Alphonse Louis Constant in 1810, this French occultist originally planned for a career in the Catholic Church. Constant was educated at Saint Sulpice's seminary, and planned to become a priest. Yet just before he was to receive his ordination at age 26, Constant renounced his ecclesiastical goals and returned to civilian life...

There are many kinds of madness. Some known and some unknown. Some seen and some unseen. Some cured and some not curable. All beings who claim to be human are born in moments of madness; not just in mayhem, but in the mundane, in the everyday, in this moment.Look in any direction, the evidence is abundant.So, the questions become how do our minds and hearts respond? How do our moral codes adjust? Do we have a moral code? How much do we contribute to the propagation of madne...

Introduction by Kit de Waal______I looked at the old photograph of Olive and me on the wall. Two little girls with identical yellow bows in our hair and happy, smiling chubby cheeks. But now Olive's arms were folded on the world. She was angry with everything, with everyone. And I had grown too big for our council flat, but not sure where else I would fit. Where did we belong? I answered my mum the only way I could. I said, 'I don't know'.______

This 25th anniversary edition of Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers -- those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs a...

Lou Reed made it his mission to rub people the wrong way, whether it was with the noise rock he produced with the Velvet Underground in the late 1960s or his polarizing work with Metallica that would prove to be his swan song. On a personal level, too, he seemed to take pleasure in insulting everyone who crossed his path. How did this Jewish boy from Long Island, an adolescent doo-wop singer, rise to the status of Godfather of Punk? And how did he maintain that status for decades?

Loneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adults do, wondering about our big universe. And they'll love ...