The sequel to The Adventures of Ava Bear. Ava finds out you don’t always end up in the same place you start. Avanier and The Legend of the Guardian Stone continue the story of a little bear that journeys to fantastic lands and amazing adventures.

General Daynja Édo is a legend: head of the celebrated Boorhian Empire’s military and possessor of a mask of untold power. She has raised her Shadow Army of seven assassins from childhood. But mounting disillusionment over a life of brutality, a petulant emperor, and prodding from The Artful Djinni force her to defy orders for the first time in her thirty year career. When the empire decides they no longer need Édo if they can get the mask, she must face the monsters of her own making and ...

"Full of rare and exact information…A distinguished work." —New York Review of BooksThe eleventh-century Muslim world was a great civilization while Europe lay slumbering in the Dark Ages. Slowly, inevitably, Europe and Islam came together, through trade and war, crusade and diplomacy. The ebb and flow between these two worlds for seven hundred years, illuminated here by a brilliant historian, is one of the great sagas of world history.

MEET DIZZY CARTER:Private investigator.Blues enthusiast.Deadwalker witch.In this sapphic paranormal neo-noir, follow Dizzy's exploits in the neon-drenched desert city of San Guin as a break in the cold case of her wife's murder leads to her stepping on the toes of some ambitious demons.PRAISE:"Filled with hot succubi girlfriends, adorably damned henchmen, and...

What happens when the vows are spoken, the congregation says "Amen," and the marriage begins to unravel behind closed doors?The Pastor After Amen is a deeply personal and courageous memoir that explores the hidden realities of marriage, faith, emotional suffering, and spiritual identity. Jacqueline D. Lewis invites readers into her journey as a pastor's wife, revealing the painful contrast between public appearances and private struggles.As intimac...

In 18th century France, Jean Pascal Cadoret is living a life surrounded by death. His family now gone, he works in the Parisian Holy Innocents cemetery clearing bones and burials due to the King's decree, moving them to their new resting place in the unused mines of Paris underground. Longing for a fresh start, he follows his friend's encouragement and finds employment in the South of France. Can he leave the last solid memories of his family behind? And will his fresh start bring a new fa...

This book emerges from those hard-won lessons, not just mine but those of countless professionals across industries who have faced similar challenges. It acknowledges a truth many career guides avoid: sometimes the problem isn't you—it's genuinely poor management. And when leaving immediately isn't an option, you need practical tools to maintain your dignity, sanity, and career trajectory.What sets this guide apart is its balance of realism and optimism. You won't find platitudes a...

Repentance and the Right to Forgiveness adds the voice of rights theory to contemporary discussions on forgiveness. Rights have been excluded for two related reasons: first, forgiveness is often framed as “a gift” to wrongdoers; and second, rights suggest that victims are obligated in certain cases to forgive their wrongdoers. Such an obligation is often considered repugnant, for it unjustifiably wrongs (i.e., victimizes) victims, while benefiting wrongdoers. Repentance and the Right to Fo...

The journey through these pages will take you from understanding the invisible rules that guide relationships across cultures to developing the capabilities needed to move flexibly between different cultural worlds. Drawing from cross-cultural psychology, anthropological research, and the lived experiences of people navigating relationships across traditions, this exploration offers both practical insights for immediate application and deeper perspectives for ongoing reflection.

10 Ways to Make Money from Home Using Artificial IntelligenceWhat if you could build a rewarding career without sacrificing flexibility, location freedom, or family time?The world of work has fundamentally changed. Artificial intelligence now makes it possible for individuals to generate substantial income from home—without specialized degrees, expensive equipment, or years of technical training.This practical guide reveals 10 proven paths to creati...

A dark, bloody epic fantasy reimagining of The Little Mermaid that goes far beyond the fairy tale to explore family legacy, war, and what we will sacrifice for vengeance—the perfect read for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and Circe.The fairy tale mermaid Arielle might have gotten her happily-ever-after, but her granddaughter Yemi is having a much harder time. Her father, the king of Ixia, was assassinated years ago, her mother is s...

In the challenging journey of cancer, hope and healing often intertwine with the most fundamental aspects of our daily lives. Nutrition stands at this critical intersection—a powerful yet often misunderstood ally in the fight against cancer. This book represents a passionate exploration of the intricate relationship between what we eat and how our bodies respond to one of the most formidable health challenges of our time.