A Duergar army lies hidden in the depths below the city . . . but Bernt is more worried about finding an affordable rental that accepts demon familiars.To make things worse, his day job isn't getting any easier. With the Underkeepers promoted to the city guard, Bernt is now on the first line of defense against the growing incursion. The danger is greater than ever . . . but with more risks come even better rewards.For Jori, his demon familiar, growing in po...

Every mage wants to be an adventurer . . . if they can afford it.Bernt might have graduated from the Mage Academy, but not everyone has the money or connections to launch a prestigious career as a mage.Bernt finds himself working in the city sewers as an Underkeeper among the other rejects of Halfbridge's magery. He may spend more time unclogging pipes than fighting monsters, but hey, it's a stable job, and that's what counts. With the help of his unregiste...

He's saved countless lives in the ER. Now his patients are losing something beyond life. Will his daughter be next?When patients arrive in the emergency department awake and stable—but unable to make even simple decisions—Dr. Zack Winston knows this isn't a coincidence. A new threat has arrived, and it's spreading.As Zack searches for answers, the danger propagates. His daughter, a first-year neurosurgery resident, questions high-tech procedures me...

Saving the world is hard. Surviving your own magic is harder.When the city of Loamfurt falls to a greater demon, a forgotten temple alliance reforms to fight back. Bernt's friend, Torvald, is called to arms, pulling Bernt into the chaos just as he manages to reestablish contact with Jori, who has roped Ed into helping her with a personal project in the hells.It's a golden opportunity. The expedition to the Sacral Peaks will skirt the Phoenix Reaches, a touc...

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.Now it is Italy that is being conquered while James is doing a grand tour of all his territories. With heavier than aircraft it is smooth sailing,...

Issues concerning patients' rights are at the center of bioethics, but the political basis for these rights has rarely been examined. In Bioethics in a Liberal Society: The Political Framework of Bioethics Decision Making, Thomas May offers a compelling analysis of how the political context of liberal constitutional democracy shapes the rights and obligations of both patients and health care professionals. May focuses on how a key feature of liberal society—namely, an individual's...

At least one‑third of the colonial population were neutrals during the American Revolution, yet they have rarely featured in narratives that shape our ideas about the conflict. By following a single transatlantic family, the Crugers, historian Travis Glasson puts neutrals—the "nobody men"—at the center of this tumultuous period's history.Like most neutrals, the Crugers prioritized peace above any specific constitutional arrangement and sought ways out of the military struggle. The ...

" . . . a nail-biter of a medical drama, reminiscent of Robin Cook's bestsellers." —Tammy Ruggles for Readers' FavoriteSuspicious deaths. Broken bonds. Lives in peril. Redemption.Past-haunted emergency physician Zack Winston and case-hardened defense attorney Bridget Larsen battle a malicious malpractice suit. They uncover a medical conspiracy trading in drugs and murder. As they peel back layers of truth, past relationships and current alliances d...

A latchkey kid is alone and feels unloved by her mother. At home she learns to keep quiet about the sexual rights of passage her childhood best friend Yvette presses her into. One evening her mother finds out about their secret and she learns shame. An obese child humiliated by life, she pushes her feelings down with food and her body carries the weight of her pain. Relentlessly bullied by Brian Woodley at school, she is teased and taunted about her body image. Stunted by these early life ...

An engineer finds himself in an Alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A. D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.After a run in with the Inca in South America it is time conquer Germany after completing the Panama Canal and building the transcontinental rail...

A hooded man, his face marred by a mysterious black brand, walks the Plain of Savlos. Some say he has the power to summon demons. Others say he is the only one who can vanquish them. His name is Konrad, and he has a secret . . .Once an ordinary soldier, his life was forever changed by a fateful meeting with a dying sorcerer. Now he is all that stands between civilization and the creeping evil of the shadow world.

The story follows Mary, a young woman from the city who spends time at her aunt and uncle's farm in rural Pennsylvania. Through Mary’s experiences, readers are introduced to the customs and everyday life of the Pennsylvania Germans, known for their simple, self-sufficient lifestyle and strong community values. As Mary learns the ways of farm life, she gains insight into the practical skills and culinary traditions passed down through generations.Interspersed throughout the book are recipes...