This story follows the life and times of a royal family as they deal with challenges that threaten to destroy their lives abd those of their subjects.Through courage, loyalty, friendship and perseverence they overcome the greatest obstacles.

For centuries the isles have not had paladins to serve the peoples of the isles. Two paladins are called who are the least espected to fulfill these imortant duties.They aid the peoples of the Isles by leading the new knights to rid the Isels of slavers and pirates.

Ariana faces its first test when slavers attack a coastal town. The defenders, aided by a small contingent of knights defeat the slavers.A few knights, led by Sira, the first paladin, volunteer to go on quest to eliminate the enclaves of slavers in foreign lands.Ariana's existence is threatened by invasion aided by the treachery of the king's brother.

This is the story of a young man who arrives at a crossroads in his life. He makes choices that he regrets and tries to fulfill a goal that is an escape from what he really is meant to do.it is a story of courage, fear, heartbreak and redemption.

A collection of Sijos that tell a humorous story in what I call an Epic Sijo

The Award Winning Writer Actor Director and Editor of Funny Girl Fuck Buddy and Dirty Dirty Games shares work to teach independent filmmaking

America fought a civil war so that "government of the people, by the people, for the people should not perish from the earth." In these words, President Abraham Lincoln made "democracy" the cause for which the United States must survive. Now, over a third of the world's people live in recognized democracies. But democracy's advance is faltering. Three-quarters of Americans think their democracy is under threat. Just a third of British people think theirs is working well. What has gone wron...

Feel like your thoughts race like a hamster wheel, keeping you up at night?Does your mind churn endlessly, analyzing every interaction and decision like an overactive machine stuck in high gear?Do worries multiply like ants invading a picnic, carrying you away from the present moment?If so, you’re not alone. Our brains evolved to spot potential threats everywhere. But for some, this natural defense mechanism gets triggered too frequently, sparking obsessive ruminati...

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from the present moment?In our fast-paced, constantly distracted world, it's easy to get lost in the swirl of thoughts about the past and future, missing out on the beauty and joy that surrounds us right now. But what if there was a way to press pause, find your center, and embrace a calmer, more focused, and fulfilling way of living?Introducing "Living a More Mindful Life" - your transformative guide to reclaiming the power o...

"Continent Aflame: Responses to an Australian Catastrophe" assembles multiple responses to the Australian bushfires crisis of 2019-20. The moral imperative generated by the damaged continent, the unprecedented scale of the disaster, compels this response.Contributors demonstrate that the continent is aflame, both literally and figuratively. Indigenous and non-Indigenous scientists, artists, doctors, ecologists, writers and many others are "aflame", in despair, anger and hope.

Best-selling author J.P. Russell focuses on the methods and techniques of conducting internal and external process audits. Learn how to evaluate process controls, use process flow, turtle, spider and tree diagrams, verify process conformity and effectiveness, and compose an audit report assessing compliance, controls, risk and process optimization. This guide is ideal for individuals who have a general understanding of auditing techniques and is written for auditors who conduct first-, sec...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to leather working, with detailed information on hides, skins, and the manufacturing processes involved in leather production. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting and practical information, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in leather craft and the leather industry. Contents include: "The Raw Material", "Hides", "Skins", "Flaying and Curing", "Imperfections" "The Manufacturing Materials", "The Manufactur...