The ties that bind often break us.So few understand how the weight of a crown breaks your neck and straightens your spine the way Lunar demi-goddess Astra does.She dreams of a world where title and rank mean nothing—a dangerous thought for someone a heartbeat away from the Lunar Throne. Exiled for her fiery tendencies and unpopular politics, she’s spent the last few years far from the court’s suffocating expectations.When palace guardians find a mysterious ...

Lunar princess Lunelle Aurellis has spent thirty years adhering to the expectations of the crown—a role she willingly takes on as she prepares to ascend to the Lunar throne.Most of the time.As court alliances shift and whispers of war grow louder, the Plutonian Court finds itself ousted by the Solar King and at the mercy of the Inner Courts and their Lunar leadership.At her mother's insistence, Lunelle leaves home for the first time and joins the regents of the Inne...

“In medical knowledge the Egyptian leaves the rest of the world behind.” –Homer, Greek poet“I swear by Apollo the physician . . . and all the gods and goddesses, and call them to witness that . . . I will prescribe treatments to the best of my ability and judgement for the good of the sick, and never for a harmful or illicit purpose.”—Hippocratic oath excerpt, ca. 500s BCEModern humans have been around for about 300,000 years, and medical technology grew alongside them. Anc...

Oestera Aurellis has no qualms with her arranged marriage to the Martian prince.He's a decent enough conversationalist, easy on the eyes, and a ticket out from under her mother's critical gaze. She's suspicious of the anger bubbling beneath his skin, but what's a little rage in the Court of War?Until a painfully charming Earthen soldier crashes into her world and forever alters the course of her life, Oestera never considers that there might be something more in this life f...

♥A fun and insightful twist on the narrative of The Ugly Duckling.♥The Not so Handsome Duck is the story of a Miraculous Egg and its mystery Hatchling, raised by af Family of Ducks.♥Written with some very simple and fun verse and more complex prose the idea is for a story that a older Reader or Parent can alternate who read around.♥Some poignant questions are posed, as well as space for dialogue, gratitude and even a discussion on inclusion and diversity.

Since the first human civilizations appeared 10,000 years ago, people have fought over land and resources. Over time, these conflicts led to the development of many technologies that would improve human life or end it.Ancient Persians bred larger, stronger horses to ride on in war and help pull carts. In China, ancient warriors developed martial arts and engineers built one of the biggest military building projects in history, the Great Wall. Ancient Americans created improved spea...

The ancient world saw many empires rise and fall. But how did massive empires such as Babylon or Rome move information and resources across continents? They relied on one of the oldest technologies in human history: transportation.Ever since humans first began migrating within and outside of Africa, they have needed transportation technology to help move themselves and their possessions. Beginning with shoes to support feet over rough ground and boats to traverse water, humans quic...

Ancient societies built massive monuments, many of which still stand. How did ancient engineers and builders raise up the Great Wall of China or the Great Pyramids of Egypt? They often needed new materials and building techniques, both of which required studying construction technology.Around 10,000 years ago, humans began to settle in permanent cities. They needed new technologies to raise bigger houses and monuments. Many of the discoveries made by ancient engineers are still use...

If you’re a tech company, the most dramatic effect of megatrends like cloud computing, managed services, and the rise of consumer technology won’t be felt in your company’s product line. The true disruption will be to your business model. Future customers won’t want to pay you high prices out of big “CapEx” budgets anymore. They will expect lower “cloud” prices paid from “OpEx” budgets only when and if they successfully consume the business value of your products. How your company reacts t...

World War II commando, Cold War spy, and CIA director under presidents Nixon and Ford, William Egan Colby played a critical role in some of the most pivotal events of the twentieth century. A quintessential member of the greatest generation, Colby embodied the moral and strategic ambiguities of the postwar world, and first confronted many of the dilemmas about power and secrecy that America still grapples with today.In Shadow Warrior, eminent historian Randall B. Woods pre...

"Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs" is a collection of biographies of the influential and notable Native Americans such as King Philip, Pontiac, Black Hawk and Geronimo, just to name the few. The author also reviews different theories on the origin of Native Americans and their original homeland, prior to American continent. Contents: Cofachiqui, The Indian Princess Powhatan, or Wah-Un-So-Na-Cook Massasoit, The Friend of the Puritans King Philip, or Metacomet, The Last of the Wampanoaghs Ponti...

Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to the study of sport as a social phenomenon. It explores current trends in sport and examines complex connections between sport and politics, economics, religion, race, gender, youth, and more. Author Ronald Woods draws on his experience of more than 40 years as a professor, coach, and sport administrator to explore modern sport from historical and cultural perspectives. New coauthor B. Nalani Butler...