In the Kingdom of Fraun, balance is everything. Princess Eselda has believed that her entire life.But as her reign draws closer, she's beginning to wonder.Royal blood carries a curst that will make her malicious, power hungry, and lustful. It is inevitable. It is written in her blood.There are those who will kill to keep that truth hidden. There are those who will kill to see it destroyed. And Eselda is running out of Fraunians she can trust.

King Jordyn of Renchenda made a choice he believed would save Fraun. He's beginning to think it may have destroyed it instead.With war threatening the kingdom he loves, Jordyn must face the consequences of a decision made with the best intentions. The balance of Fraun is fracturing and the king who was once its greatest beacon of wisdom is struggling to believe he deserves to save it.Redemption isn't given. It's earned. And Fraun is running out of time.

The war is over. Fraun is rebuilding. And somehow, Tutor - orphan, scholar, accidental royal - is sitting on the throne of Sarcheda.He didn't ask for it. He's not sure he deserves it. And a vocal faction of Sarcheda's citizens agrees.But the new council at his back believes in him and his loyal friends see something in him he has never been able to see in himself.Tutor has spent his whole life feeling like he died up in the wrong place. Sarcheda isn't helping.

Sawchett is too young for this throne. She knows it. Everyone knows it.But the Queen of Enchenda has a gift no one else in Fraun possesses and when her birds bring warnings of something moving beyond the borders, she is the first to understand what is coming.The giants are back.Fraun has survived war and rebuilt itself from the wreckage. But some threats are bigger than anything the kingdom has faced before. And the girl everyone underestimated may be the only one w...

Love doesn't follow the plan. It rewrites it.Liz thought she had life figured out: steady job, safe future, no surprises.Ben never planned to be anything but the charmer who doesn't settle down.Love doesn't play fair. Distance, secrets, and timing test Liz and Ben in ways they never imagined. A lie can protect-but can it ever set you free?Messy, heartfelt, and beautifully human, Succour is a story about love that refuses to fit the rules, a...

After being on the receiving end of a brutal punch while in her mascot suit, Tomoko decides to rest up a bit, though she still won’t take the costume off. But with a little help from her friends, she hatches a scheme to return to her normal body...

This book is unique in its dedicated tackling of the subject of death in the work of Jean Baudrillard. Through new readings of his work, juxtaposed with philosophical (Schopenhauer, Kant) and artistic (Jeremy Millar, Ron Mueck) examples along with films (Norte, the End of History; Ida), the book makes so patently clear the importance of Baudrillard’s tendency to poeticize, his core indebtedness to Georges Bataille, Alfred Jarry, and others, and his reliance on paradox. Ultimately,...

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with virtually no poverty and a profound reverence for the environment. Swedes retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy, and a good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface. Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communicati...

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What if you woke up and everyone in the world was gone? Not missing. Not dead. Just gone.That's exactly what happens to Ivy. No cars. No neighbors. No news. No explanation. Just her partner Nolan and the terrifying silence of a world that has moved on without them.As they learn to survive - scavenging, gardening, navigating grief and fear and each other - they slowly find others who are just as lost. A single father who holds everything together quietly. A teenager counting...

John Shipley takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, the strange and the unusual from Shropshire's past. Here you will find out where an African Prince is interred; which pub is reputedly haunted by the ghost of John (Mad Jack) Mytton of Halston Hall; and which village lays claim to the oldest cottage in Europe. Along the way you will read about earthquakes and floods, giants and witches, highwaymen and bandits, scandalous residents and inventors. Rich...

Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your business from cyber threats. This comprehensive course empowers you to navigate the digital landscape safely, prevent attacks, and recover from breaches.Key FeaturesDetailed chapters on digital security basics, practical online safety tips, and family protectionActionable advice for securing social media, home businesses, and online transactionsGuidance on responding to attacks and preparing ...