<p>Councilor Kenton and his family have fought hard to create a lasting peace between Bladesmen and humans. Despite the unparalleled power of the City's defenders, rebel Lords still refuse to submit and instead cling to the warlike ways of their past. Even if these rebels should finally fall, the human world remains under the control of hostile Bladesmen Lords who have kept their own people enslaved for more than a century.</p> <p> </p><p>Beyond th...

How did China become China? And where is it leading us? We talk as if it had always existed: eternal China with its 5,000 years of uninterrupted history. But the name 'China' was first used by sixteenth-century Europeans, and its Chinese equivalent, Zhongguo, only gained currency in the mid-1800s. China Imagined is a thoughtful exploration of the idea of China, from the naming and mapping of its territory and peoples to the creation and rise of the modern nation-state. China's early histor...

As the Nazis come to power in Germany, a violent argument over a secret key causes young Johann to lose the only parent he has left. Worse, it is his half-brother, Dieter, who commits this horrific act of betrayal. Although their fragile family bonds are irrevocably destroyed, the brothers’ paths are destined to cross again.Years later, Hitler’s army is on the verge of defeat as Soviet forces cross into Germany. Hiding in plain sight, Johann works to save German lives, secretly des...

Handmade Art Bundle: 3 in 1 Bundle, Handmade, Bottle Art, WhetstonePerfect for beginners and anyone wishing to gain further knowledge and skills in creating handmade gifts.Would you like to learn how to design and create your own gifts?This bundle is suitable for anyone who is new to handmade gifts and may also benefit to anyone who has a little knowledge of the handmade crafts but would like to expand their skills or is looking to refresh their knowledge.This t...

This carefully written textbook offers a thorough introduction to abstract algebra, covering the fundamentals of groups, rings and fields.The first two chapters present preliminary topics such as properties of the integers and equivalence relations. The author then explores the first major algebraic structure, the group, progressing as far as the Sylow theorems and the classification of finite abelian groups. An introduction to ring theory follows, leading to a discussion of fields...

YES I DO THINK THAT I AM THE SMARTEST PERSON TO EVER LIVED. I DEFINITELY SMARTER THAN YOU BECAUSE YOUR DUMB ASS BROUGHT TTHIS BOOK. MAYBE? SOME PEOPLE CALL ME AN EGOTISTIC ASSHOLE.. I TELL THAT THEY ARE RIGHT BECAUSE AN ASSHOLE AND AN EGOTISTIC PERSON GOES HAND AND HAND THE SAME. KIND OF LIKE SAYING YOU ARE A FAT HIPPO, GREEDY HOG, PUSSY WHIPPED HUSBAND! THEY ARE ALL WHAT I CALL “DOUBLE NEGATIVE” AND LIKE I WROTE IN MY FIRST BOOK. I DDON’T BELIEVER IN 50/50 RELATIONSHIPS.. THE ONLY 50/50 R...

Recognising diverse groups within society is a vital part of policy research and analysis, yet few texts have drawn together the breadth of experiences of welfare provision from a diverse group of citizens.This book fills this gap, by exploring how diverse citizens experience welfare provision. It aims to promote debate about the importance of social divisions in society and to address the gaps in research, in relation to race, ethnicity, disability, gender and LGBTQ+.It co...

Pregnant, alone, and heartbroken.The only thing Eva Morelli knows for sure is that she wants this baby. She learned how to depend only on herself a long time ago.The father, however? He made his position on marriage and children very clear.Finn Hughes has fought his fate for years, but it's finally catching up to him. Duty took away his choices. How can he hope for forever? He already knows how this ends.There's only one thing worse than hav...

Ashcombe was the most beautiful house Saskia had ever seen as a little girl, providing a perfect sanctuary to hide from the tragedy which shattered her childhood. Now an adult, Saskia is still living at Ashcombe and as a book restorer devotes her days tending to broken, battered books. When she discovers a notebook carefully concealed in an old Bible, Saskia finds herself drawn into a heart-rending tale of wartime love...

The Second Mystery Megapack selects 25 more tantalizing mystery tales, by modern and classic authors. Included are:FUNNY STUFF, by Ron GoulartPIT ON THE ROAD TO HELL, by John Gregory BetancourtWHAT IS COURAGE? by Mack ReynoldsJUST THE FACTS, by Meg OppermanTEN GRAINS OF SAND, by Christopher B. BoothMORE ALLISONS THAN I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH, by Michael HemmingsonREFLECTION OF A DREAM, by Jean LorrahGRIM REAPER'S HANDICAP, by Fergus Tr...

Haley Constantine traded her life for her father's safety.Now she's trapped in a castle with the Beast of Bishop's Landing. Her own family wants her dead and the only man who can save her is the one she can't trust.Dangerous. Tortured. Furious. Leo Morelli wears a mask of cruelty to cover up a lifetime's worth of scars. He's been injured, but that only makes him fight harder. The only thing he cares about more than revenge is the woman he's come to...

Clinical Neuropsychology is a vast and varied field that focuses on the treatment, assessment and diagnosis of a range of cognitive disorders through a study and understanding of neuroanatomy and the relationship between the brain and human behavior.This handbook focuses on specific Neuropsychological disorders. It covers each of the classification systems involved before moving on to specific types of disorders from neurodevelopmental to neuropathological as well as brain injuries...