The author of the national bestselling Vampire Earth series presents the fiery fifth book in his epic dragons saga.Scattered across a continent, three dragon siblings are among the last of a dying breed--the final hope for their species' survival.Wistala, sister to the Copper who is now Emperor of the Upper World, has long thought humans the equal of dragons. She leads the Firemaids, fierce female fighting dragons who support the Hominids of Hypati...

Major David Valentine and his fugitive battalion are the remnants of an expeditionary force shattered in its long retreat from disaster in the Appalachians. And Valentine is losing allies fast. Some of the clans in the region have declared themselves in favor of the vampiric Kurians, throwing Kentucky into civil war. But instead of retaking the region, the Kurian overlords have ordered the extermination of every human living there...

"I am Wistala. Wistala the great dragon huntress, a silent green avenger, dropping from the clouds..."Such is the mettle of young Wistala, one of four dragons born high in the mountains, as she breaks free of her shell. The last of a dying breed, the siblings learn of their legacy from their devoted mother and protective father—until the fateful day when their dark sanctuary is invaded by a group of slave-trading dwarves.Pushed to freedom by their mother as she bat...

David Valentine is revered as a hero for his part in fighting to regain Earth's freedom. When a former Quisling traitor is badly wounded, he asks Valentine to find his wife, who has vanished into the darkness of the Kurian Order. With the help of old friends and new allies, Valentine traces her to a mysterious, heavily guarded compound in Ohio. And what Valentine finds within will shake his sanity to its very core.

Scattered across a continent, three dragon siblings are among the last of a dying breed. Wistala, sister to the Copper who is now Emperor of the Upper World, has long thought humans the equal of dragons. She leads the Firemaids, fierce female fighting dragons who support the Hominids of Hypatia. Which puts her at odds with both her brothers, for the Copper has no use for the humans he now dominates, and AuRon, the rare scaleless grey, would isolate himself and his family from both the worl...

As a young dragoneer moves through the ranks of the prestigious Serpentine Academy, her challenges grow greater and her time grows short to draw out a series of deadly threats, in this thrilling coming-of-age fantasy novel.Sixteen-year-old Ileth is now an Apprentice Dragoneer, with all of the benefits and pitfalls that her elevation in rank entails. But her advancement becomes less certain after she's attacked by an unknown enemy, and Ileth begins to suspect that s...

"Gray dragons are different, my son. It means you must be careful; your skin will be pierced more easily. But on the other hand, having no hunger for gems and gold will allow you to live in the Upper World and far from men."High in the mountains, deep in the safety of a cave, a brood of dragons is born. The four young ones are among the last of a dying breed—the final hope for dragons' survival. But hope shatters when a murderous group of slave-trading dwarves breaks into ...

Originally published in 1905. This is a fascinating read for any sailing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The selection of a boat, II. The effect of the wind on a boat, III. Splices, Knots, and Tackles, IV. The Small open sailing boat, V. Open Sailing-boats with boom sails, and half-decked boats, VI. Decked boats, VII. Seamanship, VIII. Open Boat Sailing, IX. The Cruising Yacht, X. The Art of Coasting...

I was a child of the forties in Tasmania.This was a time of war and rationing. We wore handmade clothes and played with handmade toys. Schools were forbidding places with cold dreary classrooms, regimented lessons and too many kids crammed in.Despite all this I had a joyous childhood growing up in a large and loving family. We lived surrounded by a wonderland of places in which to play. My siblings and I roamed free, wandering through bush, climbing trees and making cubbies...

This novel is contemporary women's fiction with a slightly paranormal twist, and is based on the concept that a parallel world is created when one makes a significant, life-changing decision.It explores the lives of the three main characters, Jenny, Emma and Sonya, and then switches to a parallel world.At the beginning of the novel the three women are enjoying a girls' night out. They are all teachers in their mid-thirties, and have been friends for many years.Durin...

Notes by the way in a sailor's life presents a reflective exploration of maritime existence through a series of interconnected recollections that illuminate the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of life at sea. Drawing from varied episodes of travel and observation, the narrative offers a layered portrait of long voyages shaped by shifting climates, unpredictable waters, and the constant demands of shipboard labor. The text emphasizes the harsh yet compelling rhythms of sea...

Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization, affording humanity greater mobility than travel over land, whether for trade, transport or warfare, and the capacity for fishing. Sailing has contributed to many great explorations in the world. In 1889, Knight sailed to the island of Trindade off the coast of Brazil in a 64-foot cutter named the Alerte. He was in search of treasure. In The Classic Guide to Sailing, E. F. Knight, the soldier, journalist an...