LIFE, DEATH, HONOR, FEALTY.Bushido is the warrior code that governs all these concepts. As a MechWarrior of the Draconis Combine, Minobu Tetsuhara is bound by it, a code that demands loyal service to the devious Warlord Grieg Samsonov.When Minobu came upon a strange blue and gold Archer, the field littered with its vanquished opponents, and its weapons empty, bushido dictated that he not destroy an honorable but helpless warrior.

THREE COMPLETE SHADOWRUN NOVELS IN ONE!The year is 2050. The power of magic and the creatures it brings have returned to the earth, and many of the ancient races have re-emerged. Elves, Orks, Mages, and lethal Dragons find a home in a world where technology and human flesh have melded into deadly urban predators. And the multinational megacorporations hoard the only thing of real value—information.For Sam Verner, living in the womb of the Renraku conglomera...

WHEN MAN MEETS MAGIC AND MACHINE...The year is 2050. The power of magic and the creatures that accompany it have returned to Earth, existing uneasily beside a high-tech world of cyberware and corporate intrigue.For Sam Verner, living in the womb of the Renraku megacorporation was easy, until his sister disappeared and his safe corporate reality began disintegrating around him. Now Sam wants out, but to escape, he must survive the world of Shadowrun...

A SWORD FORGED IN SHADOWS…Theodore Kurita is the son of Takashi Kurita, and heir apparent to the Draconis Combine, one of the most powerful realms of the Inner Sphere. But the Draconis Combine has never been a place of smooth transitions. Historically, a Kurita proves himself a fit leader by a successful bid for power, political or...otherwise.Theodore's perilous journey to power is a twenty-year odyssey, beginning with his graduation from Sun Zhang Militar...

WASHINGTON IS BURNING!Andy is happy as a shadowrunner wannabe, but when he accidentally gets involved with real runners, the game of Let's Pretend is over, along with his safe corporate life.Andy's half-brother, UCAS Army Major Tom Rocquette, has some doubts about what he's involved with, too. Why, for example, is he being ordered to mercilessly massacre the Compensation Army, a group that, like him, only seeks justice?Andy and Tom, along with runners Markowitz and ...

Christmas Around the World: How Kids Celebrate Today offers a heartwarming journey through global holiday traditions, seen through the eyes of children. This beautifully illustrated biography explores how kids from diverse backgrounds come together each year to celebrate Christmas with their own unique customs, foods, music, and family rituals. From decorating trees and writing letters to Santa, to preparing festive feasts and sharing stories, this book captures the essence of the holiday ...

The Succession Wars.The Marik Civil War.The War of '39.The Clan Invasion.Wolf's Dragoons were victorious in them all.For fifty years, the five mercenary regiments of Wolf's Dragoons have been the toughest MechWarriors in the Inner Sphere. Whatever the job, whatever the odds, Jaime Wolf's Dragoons always won.Now an aging Colonel Wolf faces the biggest challenge of his career. And the enemy is not an Inner Sphere Lord or a Clan Khan, but a rebe...

Do we need another book on abortion? The Flowering of the Rose is much more than that. Long overdue--this book is the first comprehensive history of the pro-life movement's 60 years as one of America's longest-lasting social movements. Fair and balanced, Robert N. Karrer's first book is an honest appraisal of the movement's past, from humble beginnings in 1966 to partial victory in 2022 when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision. The book ...

"Amphibians and Reptiles in Captivity" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the care, breeding, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in a captive environment. Authored by experts Robert N. Bader, Donald J. Coxwell, and Tom R. Johnson, the book provides valuable insights into the biology and behavior of these fascinating creatures. It emphasizes the importance of creating suitable habitats and understanding the specific needs of various species, making it an essential resource f...

“A monumental piece of work . . . an amazing accomplishment and a pleasure to read.”—David Michaelis, author of Eleanor, the bestselling biography of Eleanor RooseveltOne of the most notorious German spies of the twentieth century, Lothar Witzke lived a life that reads like a thriller. Convicted of espionage in 1918, he was the only German spy sentenced to death by the United States during World War I. After the war, he was pardoned by President Calvin Coo...

DANGER AT EVERY TURN...In the magically active world of 2053, some say dragons are the most powerful beings on Earth. Certain elves disagree with that belief in the strongest, most violent terms. An ork of the Seattle ghetto. Kham usually worries about more mundane problems, as day-to-day existence is tough enough. But all that is about to change. Drawn into a dangerous game of political and magical confrontation, Kham not only learns to never deal with a dragon - he also discovers...

A lively chronicle of the South's most renowned city from the founding of colonial Charles Town through the present dayA Short History of Charleston—a lively chronicle of the South's most renowned and charming city—has been hailed by critics, historians, and especially Charlestonians as authoritative, witty, and entertaining. Beginning with the founding of colonial Charles Town and ending three hundred and fifty years later in the present day, Robert Rosen...