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For nearly 200 years, the Wrights have controlled the Elements, shaping them to their will. But, the new era of industrialization threatens their extinction. Journeyman Wright Rebecca Fuller has more important things to worry about, though, like paying bills and keeping a roof over her head. Unfortunately, she inherited her father’s debts along with his shop. With the Guild limiting her prices, even a brisk business barely makes ends meet. If only the Guild would consider her application for Mastery.

Something evil has taken over King Ormarr. Only the Fire Wielder could possibly stop the foul entity who can control the minds of others. But Enya, Fire Wielder of her generation, will need to master her new-found abilities and summon friends to help stop the monster she calls The Puppeteer before it destroys everyone she loves in its malignant craving to rule the nine lands beyond the Gate. Fire, war, death, treachery, and a love she never expected are her constant companions. She is the Fire Wielder and this is her tale...

In these troubled times, The 'Plenty' Book gives wise guidance and hope to those who want to contribute to making a better society, but don’t know what to do or how to do it. Although we live in a divided world, this memoir prescribes non-partisan steps we can take to restore our personal sense of purpose and create value in our lives.

Mr. Darcy’s departure has solved nothing. He loves Elizabeth Bennet as much as ever—and he has left her vulnerable to Wickham’s lies. Why not send her a warning? Anonymously, of course. He must conquer his obsession, yet he must also do something to protect her. But when Darcy is dunned for a bill of Wickham’s—an old trick—he sends the magistrate’s men with a warrant.

In The Chronicles of Theren, embark on a centuries-spanning adventure across the stars, beginning with the creation of the first synthetic intelligence. Created in a lab with sterile white walls, Theren longs to meet the people of the world. The first SI has hopes, fears, and dreams, just like a human. Yet the world fears the idea of an artificial mind, capable of conscious thought. To survive against powerful corporations, hateful humans, and global conspiracies, Theren will need friends - and more importantly, a family.

These friends will face new challenges that test their skills, ingenuity, and resolve. How they deal with the danger posed by an illness may surprise you. They will take chances to help and protect one another, which gets them into and out of trouble. Because of their actions, you will gain insight into their depth of friendship, bravery, and inclusion. As you will learn, nothing stays the same, so come be part of the adventure. This story is best shared and discussed. You may also gain understanding of character growth. Talk about what you would do under these circumstances.

Crispin Aleron was an ordinary mortal man until the night he was attacked and left for dead. A stranger appeared from nowhere, making an offer he couldn't refuse. Offers such as this cannot be without consequences, but Crispin had no time to think it over. Now, centuries later, the consequences are becoming clearer. Spending all these years repaying his debt, doing as the otherworldly Council of Seven demands, he is now dealing with their punishment for breaking their cardinal rule: absolutely no intimacy with mortal beings.

The Holy Spirit is a real person. He is not a myth, a figment of one's imagination, a fairy tale, nor a ghostly, shadowy creature. He is the third person of the Holy Trinity sent by God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, to continue the salvation history God initiated through Jesus.

Between sorting out family secrets, dodging Fae mean girls, and trying to keep our hearts intact, the next few weeks of the competition are going to be brutal. But we have to survive because now there’s more at stake than just a ticket home. One of us could win the prince’s heart....

Fae fated mates? Really? When my twin and I started this competition, we had no idea what we were getting into. Not only did we both end up falling for the prince, but we also discovered we might be more than Fae phonies after all. Now that Drake knows the real identity of our father, will he be able to forgive us so we can discover the truth of our heritage? Doubtful. And even if he does, will the king’s council ever let Drake choose his own wife? Doubly doubtful.

A thousand-year conflict has made its way to Earth's doorstep. Devastating losses have caused the Oide to make a desperate decision--to include an obscure species, humans, in the ambassador selection cycle. This decision will change the fate of the galaxy and the human race forever. Marcus Westbrook is a retiring military officer, and we experience his final months in uniform and the challenges of his new role as a supporting husband and father. The human race is turned upside down when the Evaluator arrives.

There is a newly crowned King of Camelot: grandson of Arthur, son of Mordred. Now that peace is possible, the dynasty must prove it can deliver the promise of ideal justice associated with the name of Camelot.

The Arab-Israeli conflict took a nasty turn; a dark cloud hovered over the entire Middle East as the world's armies launched toward the ultimate battle. As the planet balances on the edge of World War III. Amidst the U.S. ground forces a group of archeologists go missing in the ruined city of Abu Simbel. A military team and scientists arrive in Egypt to investigate.

Asa Ward is a reasonably content man. He was working at his own small town gunsmithing shop and is caught unaware when he was summoned to a different world.

When Rhoyan is sent on a quest filled with unimaginable danger, nobody anticipates the greater repercussions. As Rhoyan journeys far across the seas on his appointed trial, he will battle creatures of legend, suffer shipwreck, endure captivity, and lay claim to a fallen star. When tragedy strikes, Rhoyan must struggle to return home believing his quest has failed. However, the home he left no longer awaits him, and the true test of his strength and character has only just begun. Long before Aom-igh needed a champion, Llycaelon had a Second Son.

Witness Their Greatest Game. Theren, the first synthetic intelligence, has risen to power as the Director of the International Space Agency. They have everything they need to push humanity toward final acceptance of its synthetic counterparts. Thousands of SIs live on Earth, the Moon, and throughout the solar system. Yet opposition remains to Theren's plans. Powerful foes rise, ready to strike back. Jill, the second SI, forges her own path into the future. Only together will Theren and Jill succeed, but both synthetics have targets painted squarely on their heads.

Synthetic Intelligence. Thought impossible, but Dr. Wallace Theren has pushed the boundaries of computational science, creating an artificial mind capable of conscious thought. If the first synthetic intelligence is to survive its early years, it'll need friends, but more importantly, it'll need a family. And together, they'll need to show their enemies they're worth saving...or fearing.

Powerless to stop events he'd put in motion, Dun is lost. He hadn't wished for shaman vision - hadn't wished to be a hero. War has cost him everything: his innocence, his friends, his mind...but one last chance to set things right may still exist. A dangerous game. When communicating with the dead, internal demons may awaken.

The monsters grow bolder, emerging from the darkness. Can Jakob and his friends survive the horrors sent against them? In their relentless struggle for freedom, the Highlanders cling to a fragile advantage. But their defiance draws the wrath of the Governors, who wield bloodshed and terror to quash the rebellion. Jakob and Talia find themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict, pursued by Stalkers intent on extinguishing their resistance. Each attack reinforces their belief that defeating the malevolent forces plaguing them demands nothing less than the permanent removal of the Governors.

The Darcys know the changes age brings. Now, as birthday candles for Darcy multiply, how will time affect Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam’s love? Time is painfully short for Fanny Bennet as she faces the loss of an ailing husband she dearly loves. Another hour or day with Thomas Bennet would be a treasure. Thomas Bennet left Longbourn one last time to find a long-lost daughter. Now wearing a countess’s tiara, Kate Fitzwilliam has needed her family for decades, especially during the festive season.