For my daily duty to the Island of Lybr, I had been named Voyager. For years, it had fallen to me to ascend the mountain each yawning dawn; my burden to gather the Boundless Flame from the Forever Tree; my sole purpose to shoulder the kindling back to my people. It was vital, this task. Without the Boundless Flame, the village would be consumed by nightfall's shroud. This, I'd been told, would end us.For the Evil Things lived in that darkling shroud...This...

Imperialist Realism explores how Americans have come to accept their global empire not because they believe in its righteousness but because they believe no alternative to U.S. hegemony is possible.Imperialist Realism is a collection of essays elucidating the titular concept, which centers on a single question: What does it feel like to live in a moment in which it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of the U.S. Empire? By analyz...

Three women find themselves caught in the crossfire in this pulse-pounding saga of a Brazilian community in crisis and the environmental tragedy that threatens to engulf it.On the lush Brazil-Argentina border, greed runs deep. A proposed hydroelectric dam spells doom for both the vibrant ecosystems of the Turvo State Park and the people who call it home. Park ranger Chaya refuses to stand by while her beloved land is razed. Her estranged cousin, Preta, a hardened l...

Hunting Down The HorsemanBrave, courageous and single, Jud Corbett loves the life he leads outside his hometown of Whitehorse — so it’ll be up to his brothers to meet the nice Montana cowgirls their mother hoped they’d marry. Then he met Faith Bailey...Faith is a local woman with an adventurous streak, and Jud can’t help but be attracted to the beautiful blonde. When dangerous, life-threatening accidents begin to befall her every step, Jud can't walk away. ...

WHEN YOU’RE A COP IN THE YEAR 2142, YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO TRUST ANYONE . . . NOT YOUR PARTNER, NOT YOUR SPOUSE, NOT EVEN YOURSELF! From rising star Jordan Thomas (Mugshots) and powerhouse artist Daniel Gete (Biker Mice from Mars), the hyper-kinetic, near-future action epic Skin Police returns in a brand-new volume with a no-holds-barred turning point for a world where morally gray law enforcement, black market illegal cloning, and political strife are about to boil over in a hail of gunfire ...

"Like personified Wisdom herself, the wisdom sayings in the Bible cry out, 'Listen to me! Turn to me! I can help make you wise!' . . . The present book, filled with expert guidance, facilitates that process."—Brent A. Strawn, D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professorof Old Testament and Professor of Law, Duke UniversityThis volume offers insights regarding how Old Testament wisdom literature, specifically its proverbs and aphoristic material, ...

Nora is a healthy housewife who has it all. A wardrobe stocked with the latest fashion, a body decorated with jewels, and a garage full of sports cars.Her husband is the personification of a tall, handsome man and Nora doesn't need to work a day in her life.But following memory loss from a traumatic event, Nora begins a passionate affair with a mysterious stranger and begins to question everything.Her life, her truth, her sanity, and her husband.

Ready to take your Legend of Zelda knowledge to the next level? Video game fans can venture forth to discover the coolest, most surprising trivia on the franchise’s iconic characters, unique equipment and items, real-world stats, and more—plus test their know-how with brain-teasing questions. Equipped with a dynamic design and punchy fast facts, this unofficial guide makes it easy (and fun) for young readers and gamers of all skills to level up their Hyrule smarts!

Bruno is at the waterpark with his family. He puts on his swimsuit, takes a quick shower, and sets his towel on a chair. Then—SPLASH!—he is in the pool. Bruno swims, tries the big water slide, and spins into the lazy river. The sun is warm. The water is cool. Bruno is the best at relaxing. It’s another everyday adventure in the Ready, Set, Bruno! series. With a low word count and charming illustrations, these books are designed for early readers who are ready to move on from decodables.

Bruno is flying on a plane for the first time. He is going to visit his grandmother in Mexico! There are lines to stand in, passports to show, and stamps to collect. Bruno waits, and waits, and waits. Will he ever get to see his abuela? It’s another everyday adventure in the Ready, Set, Bruno! series. With a low word count and charming illustrations, these books are designed for early readers who are ready to move on from decodables.

Can a Necromancer save a dying world?The Viiminian Empire rots from within, its dominion mere walking corpses and fading memory. Everyone knows its glory is gone. Everyone except Rhea Phuul.Confronted with the painful decay of the once-mighty Empire, Rhea has taken up the mantle of the Eternals: the restoration of her society and its ancient faith. Only when long-forgotten duties are carried out might the Empire again find renewal.But Rhea must conv...

Readers will amaze their audience by learning this fun and easy magic trick with little or no adult assistance! Step-by-step instructions and photos show readers how to perform a mystifying trick in which they make a knot appear in a rope.