Contains books five and six of the Rise of Mankind series.Pursuit, Book 5:Earth's mighty warship, The Behemoth, has been selected to receive the honor of formally joining the alliance. This momentous occasion opens new opportunities for the human race, a chance to help decide the fate of the universal government and participate in galactic affairs. As they prepare for the voyage and ceremony to come, not all are easy aboar...

Maple Leaf is a witch, not the dark and brooding kind, but the sort who brews potions with a splash of gin, talks to her plants (who talk back), and insists on holidaying somewhere with strong tea and better gossip. So when she books a much-needed vacation in the desert kingdom of the Jade Feast, she expects foot massages and fragrant markets, not a brooding king in crisis.Enter King Saragon: charming, stressed, and one evil wizard away from total ruin. After a fortuitous meeting, d...

Amber is a nut bar; Letty makes a connection; Matt has doubts; Sam goes for it; Dumuzi continues.

Losing a spouse—at any age—is the single hardest life event most people will ever endure. In the raw, overwhelming blur of shock, sorrow, and endless decisions, the last thing you need is to search desperately for answers or wonder what comes next. Widow 911 is your lifeline in those first chaotic hours, days, and weeks. Designed as an immediate reference and step-by-step companion, this book cuts through the fog to deliver clear, actionable guidance exactly when you need it most. Inside, ...

Frozen Sparks opens with a vivid, cinematic scene of a remote northern landscape—snowfall drifting like feathers, a steel-grey sky, and a sense of cold isolation that mirrors the emotional distance between the two central characters. Against this harsh, frozen backdrop, fate pushes the protagonists together, setting off a quiet but powerful chain reaction of tension, chemistry, and unspoken longing.The story builds around themes of resilience, second chances, and the electric pull ...

Albert West sits in the forests of central Mississippi, contemplating his life. He has been drafted into military service during World War II. During his deployment overseas, he meets Bo Landrum, son of a commercial fisherman from near Mobile, Alabama. Bo has an intriguing tale of sunken treasure back home.After returning from war, Albert travels to coastal Alabama to join forces with Bo and his family, who try and find a submarine that supposedly existed during the Civil War. The ...

This is an insider’s history of the UK’s development of on-site inspections for nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons arms control and disarmament treaties from the late 1980s through to the first two decades of the 21st century. It provides for the first time in print a detailed narrative and analytical account from the personal perspective of a senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office expert, who participated in scores of realistic and demanding verification exercises at British as wel...

"Discover the vibrant tapestry of Malaysia, a multicultural haven where ancient rainforests, stunning beaches, and bustling cities converge. From the towering Petronas Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur to the idyllic islands of Langkawi and Penang, our comprehensive travel guide unlocks the secrets of this captivating country. Explore the fragrant streets of Malacca, trek through the lush Taman Negara National Park, and indulge in the spicy flavors of Malaysian cuisine, a mouth-watering blend of...

“We always said we wanted to travel when we had the time. Now it's our turn.” Thus retirement, in the year 2000, launched a four-month wander. We traveled by camper van, station wagon, train and and motor yacht in Australia and Bali and Papua New Guinea. We did underwater photography with slide film using large, heavy camera housings. We were able to keep a blog on the internet, despite the limitations of that primitive era, posting narratives and pictures as we went. The website was disco...

Amanda is a mouse who wants to walk the catwalk. Forced to make a dramatic change in her life, Amanda takes a shortcut into a world she is not ready for. Her mentor guides her modeling career, or is he manipulating her in his own agenda?She discovers the modelling industry is a dog-eat-dog world, filled with animal cruelty, and entirely not what she expected. Enemies can be cruel in a world obsessed with youth and beauty. To survive, Amanda must reinvent herself.

High in the misty ridges of Appalachia, Emily Child carries a secret that could kill her. Pregnant, but not in the way she dreamed of,her body has turned against her, and time is running out. While her husband searches in desperation, fearing the worst, Emily follows an older trail: the half-forgotten path to the Isabella, the midwife who raised her, a woman whispered about in both reverence and fear.Guided by memory, folklore, and the voices of the hills themselves, Emily must nav...

John Maus was the founder member of The Walker Brothers and still tours today. He has a record label, publishing company and operates a recording studio. He lives in California with his wife Cynthia and between them they have three children and three grandchildren.Gary Leeds was born in Glendale, California on 9 March 1942. His only youthful ambition was to be a pilot and fly. His other passion was playing the drums, which led to fame with The Walker Brothers. He has been married for thirt...