TO BEAR A FRIGID CROWN is the first in trilogy that is slow to darken and explores romance after trauma, both old and new; and finding one's peace of mind after harrowing and life changing events. Alex will struggle against himself and the malevolent force as the days click on.Orphaned at a young age, Alex drifted through the foster care system of the mundane world as he was shunted from place to place due to his magical outbursts. Now, in his late twenties, Alex finds himself on t...

Political unrest and occupation, oppression and violence, famine, and war—we live in troubling times, and things seem to be always getting worse. In this unflinching book of practical magic, bestselling author Cerridwen Greenleaf and newcomer Rosemary Michaels demonstrate how the essence of witchcraft is to create a better, kinder world. They show us how to use magic to create liberation both personally and collectively. Join a centuries-long tradition of witches and covens joining togethe...

Katherine Astley’s significance in Elizabeth’s youth challenges traditional portrayals and reveals enduring influence.The name ‘Kat Ashley’, Queen Elizabeth’s ‘Governess’, is well-known to fans of Tudor history. Katherine Champernowne, later John Astley’s wife, joined Elizabeth’s household before the future queen turned three. Later she became Elizabeth’s ‘governess’, trusted with the upbringing of the King’s younger daughter. Formidably well-educated for a woman o...

If you ask, she must answer. A steerswoman's knowledge is shared with any who request it; no steerswoman may refuse a question, and no steerswoman may answer with anything but the truth. And if she asks, you must answer. It is the other side of tradition's contract -- and if you refuse the question, or lie, no steerswoman will ever again answer even your most casual question. And so, the steerswomen — always seeking, always investigating — have gathered more and more knowledge about the wo...

Touch His Mantle refers to a powerful story in the Bible about a woman who had endured bleeding for twelve years. This woman possessed unwavering faith and through that faith she experienced Gods power. She has been seeking help from every doctor in her vicinity. However no physician could assist her. She exhausted her entire savings without finding a remedy. Then, hope began to rise within her. She told herself. I know a man who has the ability to heal the sick and mend broken hearts. Dee...

A tale of human emotion that lays bare the heights and depths of love, passion and desire in old and new worlds…as we follow Virginia Brandon, beautiful, impudent and innocent, from the glittering ballrooms of Paris to the sensuality of life in New Orleans to the splendor of intrigue-filled Mexico.A tale of unending passion, never to be forgotten…the story of Virginia's love for Steven Morgan, a love so powerful that she will risk anything for him…even her life.

For 100 years, radio has been the voice of the nation, bringing us together and reflecting our changing society.From the first broadcast of Radio Éireann on 1 January 1926, Irish families gathered around the wireless to listen in. Since then, we've tuned in to breakfast DJs and drive-time programmes, news broadcasts and talk shows that get us discussing national issues.The presenters and commentators who have filled the airwaves – from Frankie Byrne to Gay ...

'a highly emotional, captivating story of love and loss set in WW1brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye as I read.' Over The Rainbow Book BlogThe Great War drove them apart but love kept them togetherSummer 1914: Shy young woman, Amy Fletcher, lives a quiet life in Sussex. An office worker, she lives at home, along with her parents and spirited younger brother, Bertie. But her life is transformed when sh...

"For a child poised between Harry Potter and Tolkien, there really is nothing better than Sutcliff."—The New Yorker"Rosemary Sutcliff is a spellbinder."—New York Times Book Review"The preeminent master of British historical fiction for young people."—Kirkus ReviewsCherished author Rosemary Sutcliff presents three stories of youthful courage and fidelity in ancient times.The Chief's Daughter: A Welsh chieftain's daughter helps a young Irish boy—captured from ...

This account of Melbourne porno-grindcore band Blood Duster's 1993 debut album Fisting the Dead positions the "pure evil filth" album as a subcultural object at odds with Australia's cosmopolitanism.With track titles invoking explicit language and lurid imagery, Fisting was deliberately offensive. Drawing on interviews with the band, this book considers the subcultural work of causing offense in a sub-genre of extreme metal where offensiveness is ...

"An epic novel... You won't want to put it down."—Night Owl Romance, Review Top Pick!Passionate, headstrong Lady Rowena Dangerfield and dark, dangerous outlaw Lucas Cord… two destinies intertwined under the blazing New Mexico sun…Lady Rowena Dangerfield travels from the exotic palaces of India to the splendor of the Royal Court of London to the savage New Mexico frontier to lay claim to her inheritance and live freely as only she would dare. In the...

Do you long for quiet moments with God before the demands of the day begin?In Coffee, Grace, and God: 101 Morning Truths for the Heart and Soul, Rosemary Wellen invites you into a warm, conversational devotional experience designed for everyday believers seeking practical encouragement rooted in biblical truth. Rather than overwhelming you with lengthy theological discussions, each devotional offers a thoughtful reflection, carefully selected Scrip...