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Abandoned on a remote highway after bandits murder his parents, young Olifur finds safety with Fritjof. The gruff woodsman teaches him and other orphans to live off the land. When Fritjof falls ill, Olifur will risk everything to save his mentor—even travel to far-off Melar seeking a doctor. However, the city of Melar is more perilous than Olifur imagined, and doctors aren't cheap. His quest leads him first to a hazardous job working on the elevated trains high above the city.

Christianity and the Law of Separation speaks to the heart of the call of every Christian. Although we live in the world, we are called to be separated from the call and things of the world. Clearly, every Christian is called away from the darkness of the world and into the light of the saving grace of Jesus. It is this light that permeates our fabric, our being. All through the Bible, we see the law of separation. God created light and darkness. He created day and night. God showed us right from wrong. God calls all of us out of the chaotic world - to be separated unto him.

For four strangers, what started as an exciting journey takes a deadly turn. A mist creeping down from the north brings hidden terrors. And they might be the only ones who can stop the evil threatening to smother New Caledonia.

In a true story, author Phillip Difani shares how true love was found later in life, despite the hopeless outlook and what the world led him to believe. Phillip writes this inspirational book to give hope: hope in finding true, divine love, and lifelong companionship.

Going to a new school sucks. Trying to fit in as a Dark sucks more. All the other alignments enjoy an easy, normal life of wielding the elements or communing with plants, animals, and spiritual beings. But Darks? Ghosts and demons give them zero personal space, not to mention the creeps.

I think the many things I’ve gone through with people jobs, churches, family, friends enable me to formulate over the years a paradigm of emotions and expressions, and now I put them in writing in this book. So to hear them, I hope will give you joy, peace, a sense of love, and answer your many inner thoughts and long-overdue emotions.

Life was definitely better when one’s fondest dreams came true. Better indeed for newly made baronet, Sir Frederick Wentworth. Enjoying a title, a sea-side estate, a dragon to keep, and most importantly—marriage to his dearest Anne. Life was far better than he dreamed it could be. Better, but not easier.

Elizabeth’s mother has lied. Now the horrible Thorpes have come for Christmas! No matter that the fib is an old one, Elizabeth Bennet’s cousins are certain that she is an heiress. Is not the Bennet’s prosperous estate evidence enough? There is a fortune to be had through marriage, and John Thorpe is hungry for it. Repelling the man’s advances is only one of Elizabeth’s troubles. John’s sister has a devious plan to become the next mistress of Longbourn. And then there is Jane’s future to consider. Nothing can be allowed to stand in the way of her happiness!

This is a remarkable dog story of a highly intelligent and gifted, athletic dog challenged against insurmountable odds in an attempt to regain his health and his life back after an acute accident. It is a deep bond between owner and pet canine or, better said, two best friends working together to discover a path to survival.

Each day I wake to see the light of day. Be it a good day or a not-so-good day or a bad day, I realize it is the best day of my life, and I will rejoice in that day. I will not worry about yesterday or tomorrow. Yesterday will never come again, and tomorrow will be 20 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds away. The closest I will ever get to tomorrow is 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. With life, all things are possible. If I have life, I must live.

After a lousy day leads Anna to the Blackwood Tower Hotel bar, her world is forever altered. Unknown to her, she is pulled into the middle of a century-long feud when a handsome man approaches her. As a result, she comes face-to-face with her worst fear. Forced into a new life, she must adjust quickly if she has any chance of surviving.

Enhancement is a collection of short stories that consider what life would be like if humans drew energy directly from sunlight. Why have we not altered our bodies so we can photosynthesise? How much of life would change if we could do so? Perhaps we would eat less, rest more, reduce our damage to the environment, maybe lives far into our hundreds.

William E. Hardison was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was schooled and graduated from New Hanover High in 1948. In 1949, he entered the US Air Force and completed four years of service while stationed in Texas, Washington, DC, Guam, and Florida. Hardison came to Newport News, Virginia, in 1952 and worked for the shipyard until 1995, and then he worked with C&O Railroad.

The Territories are supposed to be a place of promise and opportunity. Jakob Kestrel fled to the Highlands to evade the monster that hunts him. Little does he know that the relic he carries with him will summon even greater perils.

With scholarships to a prestigious military school, Grayden and Wynn are thirsty for adventure. But the night before they leave, they discover the mysterious Dalmir and his arcane orb in the forsaken tower outside of town. The old man, who seems to have a wealth of knowledge of what came before and yet so little of the now, insists on accompanying them as they travel to the academy.

Welcome to the Braidenhurst Academy, where rank has no privilege. Everyone from a crown prince to a street urchin all are treated equally. They will learn the basics of the “three Rs,” along with arcane magic, healing magic, weaponry, wilderness survival skills, and much more.

Musska is the story of a young boy born in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was raised by his grandparents after his father was assassinated and his mother abandoned her family. His family flees the dangers of Kandahar and continues to move until they reach Karachi, Pakistan, all while evading extremists that are abducting and murdering people that were affiliated with the Afghan government.

The Sailor’s Rest is inspired by Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion and is set on the stage of Napoleon’s 100 Days. Discover how the two betrothed couples—Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, along with Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot—find their love tried by separation, battle, and deception.

The book of Revelation reveals the apocalypse of Jesus Christ with its consequential consummation of the kingdom of God on earth. This “great wonder” (the words of the author of Revelation) would be the greatest apocalyptic event in the history of the created world.

This story of special friendships will take you on an adventure like no other. You will be transported into the land of imagination full of possibilities, doubts, courage, and yes, danger. There will be moments of sheer wonder, bravery, and inclusion.