Fleeing from the terrifying Shades, Mark escapes to magical Nolin, arriving with a 'splash' in the home of the wizar Miles and his two daughters. Warily, Miles welcomes the stranger — in Nolin's language, 'Thwortle' means 'Welcome'.Mark soon discovers that he too has magic. But the Shades' magic is much stronger, and they have followed him to Nolin.Thwortle is the first book in the three–book Jeli Series, a...

What would you do for the love of a pet? Or to win the heart of a skittish paranormal? These five stories by best-selling M/M romance author J.D. Walker will show you what happens when the heart stops at nothing to get what it wants. Contains the stories:All a Steer Can Do Is Try: Clifford Ames is overworked by his boss and desperately needs a change. Temporary escape comes in the form of a wedding invitation he gladly accepts. When Clifford arrives at the resort w...

Comprehensive review of current research on the causes of major fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of tree fruitSummarises current understanding of the ecology of key insect pests of tree fruitAssesses ways of improving integrated disease and pest management, with a particular focus on biological control

Most people use artificial intelligence like a search engine: they type a vague request, receive a generic response, and blame the tool. The real difference between average and exceptional AI results is often communication.In The AI Whisperer, communication expert TJ Walker shows you how to get more useful, accurate, and relevant results from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and other AI tools by applying timeless communication principles.You will learn how to communicate ...

Book 2 of the Magic SeriesWhy did assassins come for Magnus, Lark, and me on Earth? Did I save the other world of Tumoons? Maybe not.Foreign agents and Wallstreet thugs tried to kidnap us for the gold I brought back from the other world. It's priceless here.Do I still have the ability to control the vast magical power of the Medallion? Their stories say I don't.Maybe I should start at the beginning.I'm an ordinary US Army retiree. A few months ago, n...

Almost as soon as recent divorcee Amy Morrison begins her dream job as librarian aboard the world's most expensive luxury cruise liner, she nearly sinks it. She's tasked with hosting the debut of a painting celebrated but hidden for nearly sixty years. But the artist claims the painting isn't hers. And then, the artist goes missing. With the help of a retired academic couple lecturing aboard the ship, a dashing IT manager, and a housekeeping staff with a love of literature, Amy tries to so...

"We don’t know what his name is or where he came from, but he is living in my room."In the near future, a young man seeks adventure in the French Alps. Lost, feverish and caught in a freak snowstorm, he finds refuge in a lonely mountain farm where he stumbles upon a young girl’s diary from eighty years before. Claudette tells of farm life disrupted by a blizzard and the arrival of a stranger with a terrible injury. With her father sick, the eight-year-old chronicles her struggle to...

Deterring the Dragon: Returning U.S. Forces to Taiwan examines one of the most consequential strategic questions in contemporary Indo-Pacific security: whether an overt U.S. military presence on Taiwan could strengthen deterrence or accelerate crisis. Blending policy analysis, military history, operational assessment, and geopolitical argument, the volume situates Taiwan within the wider context of great-power competition, alliance credibility, and the changing character of maritime and mi...

“A must read for all Christians at a vital time in history”– Phil Huber - senior pastor @ Walker Bible Baptist ChurchIn a perfect world, there is no poverty, no greed, no wars, and . . . no God. Everyone lives in peace and works towards the greater good of the collective society. It really is a perfect world. Or is it? Are things really as good as they seem to be? Is everything as it appears to be? Two brothers with perfect lives must find out if they have what it takes to d...

Steve Frost had dreams of wearing the national championship belt in mixed martial arts, maybe even going pro, but instead, finds himself working as a security guard for the rich and famous in LA.Quickly earning a reputation for his blunt and precise people management skills, he lands a position on the security team for an up-and-coming boyband, Atrous. Years later, he’s head of security. He knows these boys, and with countless tours, flights, car trips, public events, conc...

I have a lousy track record with the male species.It all started when I was five and I killed my best friend.I've suffered my penance.It has all gone downhill since then…

Why am I here? What is my purpose? What events have led me to here and now? In The Résumé of Life, author Terry J. Walker helps you address these questions and more. This life-changing book is packed with questions and insight to help you find your own answers and your own truth to better understand why you are here, what you have done in your life, and where you wish to go. Using her personal experiences as a backdrop, Walker guides you through discovering how to release self-sabotaging b...