Lisbon is not just a city—it's an architecture of control.Detective Morrisson Kane has spent his life believing in evidence, logic, and the law. But when a series of impossible deaths leave behind a recurring symbol of a bat's wing, Kane finds himself chasing a shadow that leaves no fingerprints, no motives, and no mistakes.At the center of the web is Ricky, a talented musician whose life has been built on a foundation of silence. When a chilling DNA match ...

This book provides an insight into the global practices for environmental management of military live-fire training ranges by combining scientific research with practical solutions to ensure continued training capability. The text is divided into four parts: the first provides the background information necessary to understand the scientific principles behind environmental management. The second part comprises methodologies for the environmental risk assessment of explosives and munitions,...

After fire fell from the skies and a dragon reshaped the fate of kingdoms, the lands of Portigalis began to rise again. Cities were rebuilt. Alliances reforged. A fragile order, led by King Afonso, promised a new age of unity.But peace was an illusion.From the southern deserts, a powerful empire emerges—the Sarruk Dominion. United under one ruler, disciplined beyond anything Portigalis has ever faced, and driven by a belief system as unshakable as their blades, they march t...

This edition is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions, the histories and future direction of the California, Washington and Oregon wine industry. It concisely profiles each state's leading growing regions, rainfall statistics and prominent grapes based on the most recent available harvest data.The 2021-2022 edition is ideal for wine collectors, winemakers and anyone who appreciates a world class Pacific Coast grown vintage. The fo...

Market Street forms the vertebrae of San Francisco. First surveyed in 1847 by Jasper O'Farrell, the boulevard was laid out to provide a transition between two opposing grids. Intended to become the city's main and widest thoroughfare, it rapidly became the busiest.In the mid 19th century, San Francisco was regarded as the most developed western American outpost of urbanity, sophistication and refinement. By the conclusion of the century, its reputation rivaled many East Coast citie...

War can be fought.Evolution can be resisted.But what happens when the universe itself decides… to correct you?In the year 2040, Earth is no longer the fragile world it once was. Governed by an advanced artificial intelligence and protected by an army of machines, humanity stands ready for any threat.It is not enough.After the events that reshaped worlds, Kaelor remains—no longer just a hunter, but something more. Something changed. Something the univ...

This epic saga chronicles the rise and fall of empires through relentless conflict, strategic battles, and the clash of minds. From a total invasion that shakes the world to the tense struggles within a desert empire, the story follows scouts, warriors, and leaders as they navigate fire, treachery, and the unforgiving forces of nature. As the seas burn and mountains witness the tides of war, the intricate minds of key figures shape the fate of kingdoms. A gripping tale of strategy, resilie...

Ricky the PuppetsConquest of the Azores Before empires clashed…Before kings rose and fell…There was him.In a time where the seas were wild and unclaimed, a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows—Ricky the Puppets, a man guided by smoke, runes, and something far beyond human understanding.With a crew of outcasts, warriors, and believers, he arrives at a forgotten island… a place without a name, without power, witho...

Power is no longer the question.Control is.After surviving the rise of ancient bloodlines and the chaos that nearly tore their world apart, Endovelico is no longer just a vampire… he is something more. Something feared. Something watched.As the Noctis Covenant grows stronger, so does the darkness within him — an abyss that whispers of absolute power and inevitable transformation. But power comes with a cost… and not all kings remain themselves once they claim their t...

The hunt is over.Now, the war begins.After the first contact with Earth, Kaelor—hunter of Zielonor—returns changed. No longer driven by instinct alone, he carries something unfamiliar… hesitation, choice, and the weight of a human life.But far beyond Earth, something has awakened.An ancient force that does not conquer…It erases.As entire regions vanish without trace, the truth becomes undeniable: this enemy cannot be fought by...

“An utterly satisfying adventure . . . In Kylara Vatta, Moon has created another tough and complex heroine.”—ScifiThough the exciting military career she hoped for never materialized, Ky Vatta still sees plenty of combat. An unknown adversary has launched a full-throttle offensive against Vatta Transport Ltd., Ky’s father’s interstellar shipping empire—killing most of Ky’s family. Fighting for her very survival, Ky is determined to avenge her family’s deaths. Teami...

Journey through a life-transforming tale of healing, self-discovery, and acceptance in "The Mind Gardener." Our protagonist, Jorge, is a man haunted by depression and loss. The sudden departure of his wife, Melissa, plunges him into a world of despair.However, fate intervenes when he retreats to a country house and encounters Li, a wise gardener who has a profound effect on his life. With Li's wisdom and lessons, Jorge not only learns to tend the physical garden but also his inner ...