Drawn kicking and screaming into a centuries-old war, can a woman on the brink of madness fulfill the realm's bloodiest prophecy?Crystalyn Creek is a tenacious survivor in her fading, hi-tech birth world. So when she spots a tome full of strange symbols at her otherwise mind-numbing job, she's grateful for the distraction. But after her odd affinity for the book's designs inadvertently opens a portal, she's shocked when her carefree younger sister tumbles through.

"R.V. Johnson has created a wonderful world full of intriguing and believable characters, thoroughly entertaining!" –Steven Moore, author."If you love Tolkien, as I do, you will love this book." -Veronica RichardsTolkien meets Herbert and takes us on an incredible two world struggle for survival of humankind!To avoid a confrontation with the Creek sisters—Crystalyn and Jade—a parasitic alien calling itself the One Mi...

"Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice"If you love Tolkien, as I do, you will love this book." -Veronica RichardsThe stronger she becomes, the closer she gets to losing everything.An ancient evil emerges from the shadows, threatening the great river of magic. A monumental battle for survival begins.Harnessing the most potent magic ever seen in Astura, Crystalyn confro...

"Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice"Great dark fantasy!" --Vine Voice"Entertaining story of fascinating other realms." –Kirkus ReviewsA parasite is in her sister's mind. And it's not leaving quietly..One touch kills. But not right away... And what follows is far worse.A parasitic alien known as The One Mind has awakened—devouring emotion, hi...

Drawn kicking and screaming into a centuries-old war, can a woman on the brink of madness fulfill the realm's bloodiest prophecy?Crystalyn Creek is a tenacious survivor in her fading, hi-tech birth world. So when she spots a tome full of strange symbols at her otherwise mind-numbing job, she's grateful for the distraction. But after her odd affinity for the book's designs inadvertently opens a portal, she's shocked when her carefree younger sister tumbles through.

First published in 1969, this work explores aestheticism and its relationship with literature. After defining the term and examining the unique qualities of ‘the Aesthetes’, the book provides an overview of the literary movement from its emergence to its apotheosis in the 1890s.This book will be of particular interest to those studying 19th Century literature.

"Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice"Entertaining story of fascinating other realms." –Kirkus ReviewsOne-shot to save everything. Only one life to give.When things—dark things—swoop and crawl from the pollution, something must be done to prolong the life expectancy of Trenton's dying three-tiered world. Recruited for a last desperate attempt at ending the contamination, he ...

The Oxford Textbook of Paediatric Surgery offers a succinct yet comprehensive overview of paediatric surgery, including chapters on related specialties beneficial to paediatric surgeons. It emphasizes a logical approach to management decisions and addresses challenging or controversial clinical situations with evidence-based guidance. This book is designed to help paediatric surgery trainees prepare for their final exams and serve as a valuable resource for experienced surgeons an...

This book provides in-depth practical advice on how to manage children with endocrine conditions that may benefit from surgery. It is more detailed than general pediatric surgery texts and more surgically oriented than endocrinology texts. The first section is devoted to the thyroid and parathyroid, with detailed discussion of thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and multiple endocrine neoplasia. The second section on the pancreas focuses on nesidioblastos...

Books 1- 3 of the Tales of Haroon SeriesHIGH BARRENSFlint thought that life on the frontier, with six brothers, would prepare her for anything. Until she met a monster in need. Her strictly planned path took a wild detour of wizards and magic showing her a very different future than she had imagined.GREENVALEFor as far back as he could remember, Chance had been able to feel wrongness in the world. With that also came the ability to sense rightness, but that ...

He can save her life—if he sacrifices those he swore to protect.King’s bastard Shianan Becknam buries himself in his military career to avoid the dangers of drawing political attention. When the artifact intended to end an interdimensional war is damaged, a mage is trapped on the other side of the rift with her servant—only the cheery young boy is really one of the monstrous enemy, disguised as a human. Shianan is desperate to rescue Ariana, one of his few friends,...

The gods are dying. Thane has served his goddess for thousands of lifetimes, but even he knows that time is running out. There's only one way to save her, to save all of Dweller kind, and it's a suicide mission.The host is a boy named Jakob. His ancient soul is one of the rare sources of power still recycling in the world of flesh. Thane has taken so many souls to his goddess, but this one could save them all.It's only when Thane learns the truth of the god...