Raiken, a fifteen year old knight in training, stumbles upon a young android girl that fell from the sky. With a lost memory and no where to go, he takes her in. But after doing so, it doesn't take long until a series of events take place within the city and his academy. Later he learns about an ancient artifact left from the last great war, the scarlet stone; a dangerous item that holds mysterious powers. Knowing about the immense power it does hold, Nechrol, an enforcer of the planet Jhr...

In On the Way to the Sky: Remembering Bob Brookmeyer, author Michael Stephans has created a rich, multifaceted paean to jazz icon Bob Brookmeyer, the much beloved musical genius who passed away in 2011, four days short of his 82nd birthday. On the Way to the Sky is a hybrid book in that it’s part memoir, part biography, with over a dozen essays by such luminaries as Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, John Mosca, Darcy James Argue, Dave Rivello, John Hollenbeck, and the late Terry Teachout, as w...

Everyone knows about the business potential represented by the huge millennial age group. But how do you manage the next generation millennial sales force required to reach this gigantic market?Meet your new sales force: They love collaboration, live and breathe technology, and happily bring assignments home. They also show up late, resist authority, text their friends in meetings, and job hop like there’s no tomorrow.You can bark orders all you want, but i...

The tumultuous story of the Romanovs and their enigmatic relationship with Britain is brought to life in Stephan Roman’s Isle and Empires. This new book explores the misunderstandings, suspicions and alliances that created an uneasy partnership between two of the world’s most powerful Empires.In this updated edition, the author asserts that ‘It is important that we understand the history of the British relationship with Romanov Russia, if we are to make sense of what is happening t...

German corporal Stephan Popp kept a diary during his time in the American Revolution. This present volume is the translation of his diary by Reinhart J. Pope, originally published in 1953.Corporal Popp takes the reader on a gripping journey, beginning with his departure of his Bayreuth regiment from its home encampment, the voyage to America, and the arrival in New York. Popp then relates events of the war from the vantage point of the Bayreuth regiment, with inclusion also of the a...

"Impressively researched and written with storytelling verve. ... Talty delves the deepest into the history and twisted personality of David Koresh**."** —Wall Street JournalThe first comprehensive account of David Koresh’s life, his road to Waco, and the rise of government mistrust in America, from a master of narrative nonfictionNo other event in the last fifty years is shrouded ...

The Bunny Lover's Complete Guide To House Rabbits will help you:* Find out whether a rabbit is really the right pet for you* Select the appropriate rabbit vet for your bunny* Know what—and what not—to feed your bunny (hint: carrots aren't it!)* Understand why rabbits should always live indoors* Interact and play with your bunny* Discover what "bunny-proofing" is, and how to do it* Learn bunny language and what your rabbit is saying to you

A Jewish girl finds refuge with a village outcast during WWII in this "elegantly crafted, beautifully written novel about love, survival and hope" (William Ryan).In a small Eastern European village, fifteen-year-old Yael is on the run from Nazi invaders. The so-called village idiot, Aleksei is a solitary mute who does not want for company. But as the brutal winter advances, he reluctantly takes Yael in. As she begins to win his trust, a delicate relationship develo...

He got her to say, "I do," so why now is he struggling to get her to say anything except, "Not tonight, honey"? The sad truth is that at a certain point in marriage, many men are met with nightly excuses and rejection. The typical husband can't figure out what his wife needs, and his wife is certainly not making it any easier on him. Chances are she wants her husband to figure it out on his own. This situation leaves both the husband and wife unfulfilled in their intimate lives. This book ...

The "dating advice for ladies " subgenre of self-help books and coaching aims to help women navigate the usually confusing and challenging world of dating and relationships. It offers helpful advice and direction on topics including choosing the best relationship, building confidence, setting boundaries, and communicating.The goal of "dating advise ladies" is to give women the abilities and information necessary to succeed in relationships. There a...

Hallelujah! Finally there is a book that tells you ALL you need to know about gay sex. For let's be honest: Talking sex is only easy as long as you can play the part of the experienced lover. Stephan Niederwieser-author of various sex guides-informs you about everything you need to know, whether it's dating, health, the best ways to relax or the responsible use of stimulants. The Bible of Gay Sex is richly illustrated; it's a competent and entertaining book about everyone's favorite pastim...

The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves.Inside you will read about...✓ Osiris✓ Anubis✓ Isis✓ Ra✓ Maat✓ Hathor