When a mysterious surge of elemental magic disrupts every corner of the realm, five extraordinary teens from vastly different lands are chosen to restore the balance. Each bears a unique power tied to their homeland: the whispering winds of Myrethil, the harmonic crystals of Kaelora, the water-spirits of Dravenvyre, the shifting sands of Solhara, and the haunting shadows of Umbrenox.But darkness stirs. Vaelora, a powerful sorceress of shadow, intends to fuse the realms through the ...

Every boss/manager/executive deserves to have the very best employees working for them. Think about the impact on the world: When companies hire the right people, work environments are pleasurable, productive, and innovative, and mountains move. Beth Smith has developed a system of interviewing that reveals a candidate’s motivations, talents, desires, and passions. This is the meaningful information that enables an employer to effectively discern the absolute best fit for the role, the mis...

The Convergence: VeilbornBook Two in the award-winning middle-grade fantasy seriesThe realms are trembling, the Veil is thinning—and what lies beyond remembers everything we've tried to forget.After the sacrifice of Thorn and Nimra, Eira, Lysa, and Jalen are left with fractured hearts and a fractured Prism Blade.When a series of magical disturbances shakes the realms, the trio uncovers whispers of a mysterious force:The Shrouded One—born of grief, rage,...

Feel like your body is working against you after 40? You're not alone.Reset After 40 is your go-to guide for reclaiming your metabolism, energy, and confidence—without punishing workouts or restrictive diets.Learn how to balance your hormones, plan easy meals, manage stress, and build a lifestyle that works with your body, not against it.Whether you're navigating perimenopause or simply feel stuck, this book gives you the tools to feel stro...

“This book is bold and strong and unapologetic. Unflinching, even. Joy Beth doesn’t back down from those hard conversations that need to be happening, not just in our churches but in our small groups, our social circles, our relationships.” —Mandy Hale, creator of The Single Woman and New York Times bestselling authorDid you enter adulthood thinking marriage would naturally find you, only to end up at a second-cousin’s wedding, dodging yet...

About Abraham Lincoln: The Formative Years, 1809-1841Lincoln was one of those rare children who are able to hang onto their true identity in spite of abuse by their parents. Even a controlling, but not physically abusive parent, slows down their children's maturation. Those children lose their identity and sense of self worth for a time. Later, if they are lucky, they will be able to remove themselves from their parents' influence and strike out on their own.Abraham Lincoln...

Eisenhower was probably the only Republican who could have won the election of 1952. He had been the greatest general in the greatest war there ever was. He was kind, humble and a man of integrity. More than that he was ready to re-organize the executive branch of government. And although it didn't always show, he was a very smart and clever leader.But he didn't want to be president.In 1945 he was asked if he wanted to be the next president. He said no.In mid-1947 h...

Eisenhower was the greatest general during the greatest war in history. It was a war between good and evil. According to Stephen Ambrose he said, "This war was a holy war. More than any other in history this war has been an array of the forces of evil against those of Righteousness." This war was the pinnacle of his life.Nothing could compare with some of his triumphs in this war, not even the presidency. For years afterwards people were struck with awe in the presence of this kind...

Strength in Unity is a phrase taken from Eisenhower's first inaugural speech. It represents how important NATO was to him.The interesting thing about Ike's presidency was he usually knew what decision he was going to make before the beginning of any meeting. He gave his opinion right away, and let the cabinet members, NSA members and Joint Chiefs hash it out. He would listen carefully while sketching tea cups and saucers, or the faces of the people in the room. He didn't lose his t...

As I was studying Lincoln I wondered why a pioneer child would want to learn to read, something no other child at that time wanted to do. These days children want to learn to read because their older siblings do it. Parents read. Their parents take them to the public library (children's section). Parents read to their children. Children conclude that if you want to be a big person, learn to read. But why would a poor pioneer child want to do such an unpopular activity? Especially since pio...

Before Abraham Lincoln became the calm, wise and compassionate president whom all presidents try to emulate, he looked and acted much differently. He had no beard to hide his gaunt, wrinkled and pock marked face, no well-tailored suit to disguise his sloping, thin shoulders and wrinkled neck. Abraham Lincoln: Ascent to Power 1840-1860 contains many eye witness accounts of his appearance and personality during those years. His baggy trousers were always too short. His coat sleeves were shor...

For spinners of all levels, this guide provides fleece profiles of nineteen sheep breeds and different spinning methods to produce yarns for a range of projects.The characteristics of fleece — its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter — vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles twenty-one types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A sheep-by-sheep reference descr...