What could a nine-year-old Bohemian child, ridiculed by his peers, have in common with a glorious knight and magus of the Hermetic Order? That is the question that Albrecht must face, day after day, as he learns the ways of the Order.Alongside his fellow apprentices, Albrecht studies magic and swordsmanship, learning the ins-and-outs of Hermetic life from his master, Joffrey. Each experience tests him and shapes him inside its crucible, forging him into something different from wha...

A relic of unknown origin appears on Earth . . . and, through a series of coincidences, falls into unexpected hands. A hidden organization guards the secret of the relic and will do anything to retrieve it. Still grieving the loss of his wife, Army Veteran Cameron Mitchell must call on his military experience to piece together the mystery of the Alien relic before time runs out. all while protecting his greatest treasure - his son.

Two years after saving the Archangel Gabriel, Sam Buckland is feeling the pressure of a world plagued by evil. When the Angels Fall and Heaven is attacked by an ancient Egyptian sorcerer, however, he must put aside his weariness and muster all his powers and those of unlikely allies to turn aside this new threat.

Samuel Buckland is a young man who has it all and is planning for the future. Gregory Caitlin is a businessman and politician. He has designs to bring hope back to a world in need...and he'll be damned if anyone gets in his way! When the two cross paths, even the angels tremble. An ancient magic has been rediscovered. Sam must overcome his lack of faith and accept his destiny, or the world he knows will suffer the consequences. . A skeptic who must harness the powers of demons and genies. ...

A relic of unknown origin appears on Earth . . . and, through a series of coincidences, falls into unexpected hands. A hidden organization guards the secret of the relic and will do anything to retrieve it. Still grieving the loss of his wife, Army Veteran Cameron Mitchell must call on his military experience to piece together the mystery of the Alien relic before time runs out. all while protecting his greatest treasure - his son.

Daphne Gianakos begins having strange dreams as she prepares for college life at the University of Florida. A chance encounter with a striking young man triggers conflicting emotions within her, but his identity challenges her entire worldview - he is the last surviving Greek god. When he goes missing, Daphne must learn who she is, who she was, and the truth about what has happened to the gods...or the world will pay the price.

Ten years ago, the United States stood at the forefront of the Internet revolution. With some of the fastest speeds and lowest prices in the world for high-speed Internet access, the nation was poised to be the global leader in the new knowledge-based economy. Today that global competitive advantage has all but vanished because of a series of government decisions and resulting monopolies that have allowed dozens of countries, including Japan and South Korea, to pass us in both speed and pr...

Superhydrophobic Surfaces analyzes the fundamental concepts of superhydrophobicity and gives insight into the design of superhydrophobic surfaces. The book serves as a reference for the manufacturing of materials with superior water-repellency, self-cleaning, anti-icing and corrosion resistance. It thoroughly discusses many types of hydrophobic surfaces such as natural superhydrophobic surfaces, superhydrophobic polymers, metallic superhydrophobic surfaces, biological interfaces, and advan...

The drifter is a man out of time. Plagued by visions of historic events he never could have witnessed, he struggles to understand the strange abilities that seem so natural.Then Death comes for him. With no choice but to run, he must find allies who can protect him until he learns why he is being pursued.The keystone of a terrible plan. A society of demigods buried in the rolls of history. Deadly schemes older than man.Welcome to the world of The Essentials.

New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare provides a concise summary of the latest developments in key types of biomaterials. The book begins with an overview of the use of biomaterials in contemporary healthcare and the process of developing novel biomaterials; the key issues and challenges associated with the design of complex implantable systems are also highlighted. The book then reviews the main materials used in functional biomaterials, particularly their properties and...

A comprehensive and thematic exploration of representations of madness in postwar British and American Fiction, this book is relevant to those with interests in literary studies and is a vital read for psychiatric clinicians and professionals who are interested in how literature can inform and enhance clinical practices.

USDA Forest Service Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) are scientific treasures, providing secure, protected research sites where complex and diverse ecological processes are studied over the long term. This book offers several examples of the dynamic interactions among questions of public concern or policy, EFR research, and natural resource management practices and policies. Often, trends observed – or expected -- in the early years of a research program are contradicted or confounde...