For a thousand years, the world has burned beneath dragon rule. Vorlag, the black tyrant, sits upon his molten throne—unchallenged, immortal, and merciless. Kingdoms have fallen, cities turned to ash, and hope smothered beneath his shadowed wings. But rebellion stirs. From four corners of the world come the unlikeliest of allies: A human socerer who has lost everything, A dwarf seeking redemption in the fires of battle, An elf torn between prophecy and vengeance, And a dragon who dares to ...

All you need to understand the dynamics of conflict -- and the joy of resolutionThe rapid rate of change in the workplace and among families often leads to conflict and confrontation which can undermine productivity and poison relationships. The Joy of Conflict Resolution helps readers understand conflict and why it arises through the lens of the "drama triangle" of victims, villains and heroes. In an accessible, engaging and light-hearted style that use...

When the sword was shattered, so too was Avalon. The land lies wounded. Magic wanes. The balance between nature and the otherworld falters, leaving shadows to creep where light once reigned. Only the fragments of Excalibur, scattered across Avalon, hold the power to restore what has been lost. Bound by fate and prophecy, an unlikely company takes up the quest: • A knight, steadfast though scarred by war. • A sorceress, her gift as perilous as it is wondrous. • A descendant of Nimue, heir t...

In the year 2243, the past is no longer buried. It’s awakening. When renowned archaeologist Dr. Asha Lorne uncovers a crystal figurine beneath the sands of the Temple of Bastet, she unwittingly triggers a chain of events that will unravel everything humanity believes about its origins. The figurine is not a relic—but a key. A key that unlocks the consciousness of Bast, an ancient being whose memories flood Asha's mind, blurring the lines between her identity and something far older… and fa...

“The future of mining isn’t built. It’s grown.” In the late 23rd century, humanity has pushed far into deep space, scouring dead planets and asteroid belts for rare minerals essential to sustaining Earth’s energy-hungry civilization. Traditional mining operations proved unsustainable in harsh, shifting environments—so the corporations turned to biotechnology. Thus, GEMINI was born: A Genetically Engineered Mining Intelligent Nomadic Infrastructure—a biomechanical organism designed to auton...

Step into the breakroom, the dimly lit hallway, or the silent night shift where whispers of superstition still linger. In 13 Superstitions of Nurses, Dr. Gary Harper—nurse, professor, and storyteller—uncovers the quirky, eerie, and strangely comforting beliefs that have been passed from nurse to nurse through generations. From the dreaded utterance of "quiet" to the mystery of the full moon, from the unlucky take-out order to the chilling sight of the “Lady in White,” these stories offer m...

Caring for others shouldn’t mean losing yourself. Nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling. But the very qualities that make nurses extraordinary—their compassion, dedication, and relentless commitment to patient care—also make them vulnerable to burnout. Long hours, emotional strain, moral dilemmas, and ever-increasing demands can erode even the strongest spirit. Understanding and Overcoming Burnout in Nursing is both a compassionate guide and a practical toolkit for nurses at eve...

When people begin to vanish in the remote hills of Willow Creek, Kentucky, Sheriff Connor Callahan finds himself facing a mystery that defies explanation. At each scene, an unusual fungus clings to the trees and rocks—its presence too specific, too intentional to ignore. With no leads and the disappearances mounting, Callahan turns to experts at the nearby university for answers. What they uncover is something far more chilling than any of them imagined: Deep underground, a newly discovere...

Program evaluations are more relevant when conducted by the people directly involved in the programs and members of the communities they serve. Learn how empowerment and participatory evaluation can help community programs deliver more effective services!With this book, you’ll examine theoretical models, empirical investigations, and case studies that highlight important aspects of empowerment and participatory evaluation in community programs. The first half of the book presents f...

Encounters with crocodiles, tussles with criminals, losing ships in cyclones ... these marvellous stories were originally published in the North Australian Fishing and Outdoors Magazine.These are true stories told by law enforcers, fishermen, scientists, historians and others.This book was compiled by Matt Flynn, a former Northern Territory of Australia journalist who now publishes outdoors magazines from his farm in southern Tasmania.

Nurses encounter stress daily in their profession and suffer from moral distress on many of those encounters. Moral Distress is the personal belief of doing what is right for the patient but can not do it due to rules, regulations and conflict of religious and cultural beliefs. This guide is to help identify nurses suffering from moral distress and suggestions to help them handle their suffering. Real life situations are included and how moral distress was experienced by the nurse and othe...

Matt Wellington yearns for a freedom that his current job and boss don't permit. He has plans to start a real estate company with his brother in their hometown of Grant City. Matt's brother, Allan, has a slight addition to the plan. Despite Matt's resistance, Allan insists on including their younger sister, Charlotte, in the company.Two years after starting, money dries up, and pressure sets in. Matt finds himself headed off to unclog toilets in rentals and patch drywall in flips because n...