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Bree Matthews is alone. She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can’t understand the impossible cost of her powers. This is the only way to keep herself – and those she loves – safe. But Bree’s decision has come with a terrible price: an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King himself, a shapeshifter who can move between humanity, the demon underworld, and the Legendborn secret society.

Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author Peter V. Brett brings one of the most imaginative fantasy sagas of the 21st century to an epic close. The war has begun.... For time out of mind, bloodthirsty demons have stalked the night, culling the human race to scattered remnants dependent on half-forgotten magics to protect them. Two heroes arose - men as close as brothers yet divided by bitter betrayal.

Nigel Shirazi was first in line for the chairmanship of Asbaran Solutions, one of the prominent "Four Horsemen" mercenary companies. First in line...until his drinking and temper caused him to fail out of college and get disinherited by the family. Now he leads the life of a playboy, enjoying a stipend from the family to stay out of the way. But someone is out to get his family, and Nigel is all that stands between the hidden enemy and the destruction of Asbaran Solutions and the Shirazi family.

He held the fate of two worlds in his hands. Once he was an orphan called Pug, apprenticed to a sorcerer of the enchanted land of Midkemia. Then he was captured and enslaved by the Tsurani, a strange, warlike race of invaders from another world. There, in the exotic Empire of Kelewan, he earned a new name - Milamber. He learned to tame the unimagined powers that lay within him. And he took his place in an ancient struggle against an evil Enemy older than time itself.

With Soulstar, C. L. Polk concludes her riveting Kingston Cycle, a whirlwind of magic, politics, romance, and intrigue that began with the World Fantasy Award-winning Witchmark. Assassinations, deadly storms, and long-lost love haunt this thrilling final volume.

Still struggling from the effects of an abusive relationship? Do you feel like a shadow of your former self after a toxic relationship? Is the constant voice of doubt, implanted by someone else, whispering in your ear? Do you find it difficult to trust not just others, but also your own judgment? Do you carry the weight of guilt and shame even when you did nothing wrong? Are you seeking to rediscover the strength and confidence that you once had? I've been there, in that same suffocating space where it feels like the walls of past traumas are closing in. You're not alone in this. Together, ...

From a philosopher whose magisterial history of Western thought was praised by Joseph Campbell and Huston Smith comes a brilliant new book that traces the connection between cosmic cycles and archetypal patterns of human experience. Drawing on years of research and on thinkers from Plato to Jung, Richard Tarnas explores the planetary correlations of epochal events like the French Revolution, the two world wars, and September 11. Cosmos and Psyche is a work of immense sophistication, deep learning, and lasting importance.

There was a time when magic was welcome in the country of Chahir, but that was nearly two centuries ago. Now, all forms of magic are strictly forbidden. Anyone caught using magic, or possessing magical abilities, are immediately imprisoned and executed. For Garth, that policy is a problem. As Garth approaches his 16th birthday, he realizes that he definitely has magical abilities. What's worse, he has no control over them. In order to stay alive, he only has one choice—he must leave his homeland, Chahir, and flee into the neighboring country, Hain.

Listeners first met Anna Marshall in The Soprano Sorceress, when she wished to be anything other than a music teacher and singer in Iowa - this was before she was pulled into the world of Erde, where her gift of song became a gift of magic. Her musical ability has since given Anna influence, control, and the potential to be an enormously powerful sorceress. Now, as the regent of Defalk, Anna must battle two men who would destroy her and claim Defalk for their own.

This collection comprises H. P. Lovecraft's main and undisputed Dream Cycle stories, including "Polaris", "The White Ship", "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath", and "The Outsider".

Are you the person doing it all for everyone but yourself? With Too Much, Terri Cole presents a life-saving guide to recovery from what she calls high-functioning codependency (HFC). Each chapter brings you insights and practices to transform how you see yourself and the world, honor your own needs, and reclaim the freedom and joy you deserve.

From the world's most influential executive search and leadership consulting firms, Spencer Stuart, combining unprecedented research with 100 in-depth interviews, this framework charts the distinctive life cycle of a CEO. By analysing the individual performance of every twenty-first century CEO of top 500 publicly traded companies and accompanying macroeconomic and industry cycles, Hildebrand and Stark map the predictable passages of headwinds and tailwinds that leaders must face at each stage of their tenure, from the day they walk through the door till the day they walk out.

After age 40, years of accumulated stress, poor coping skills, and a slowing metabolism leave many women dramatically overweight and physically unfit. This toxic weight puts a woman in jeopardy for serious health risks: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. By incorporating nutrition management into her medical practice, Pamela Peeke developed a program that helps women break this cycle and shed the dangerous pounds.

Longtime ATF agent Ken Croke had earned the right to coast to the end of a storied career, having routinely gone undercover to apprehend white supremacists, gun runners, and gang members. But after a chance encounter with an associate of the Pagan Motorcycle Gang created an opening, he transformed himself into “Slam,” a monstrous, axe-handle wielding enforcer whose duty was to protect the leadership “mother club” at all costs.

Vivian Harte reveals the bigger picture of what is happening in America at this time. As a sociologist, she describes the long-term history when every 80 years or so, a New Paradigm is introduced into our society and America is transformed.

Reaching your full potential and reducing stress during menstruation through the lens of goddess archetypes can be achieved with our 30-day online meditation and insight-based course. Let's blast the taboo of periods and feel better through PMS by coming together in sisterhood. Getting to know our monthly cycles from a mystical and modern day perspective can be a transformative experience

The Change is coming, and the world as we know it is ending. Sixteen-year-old Ellie has changed. She looks the same, but her mother detects someone else looking out through her blue eyes. Ellie builds a "shelter" in her room with an entrance that leads...elsewhere. And what of the convoy of tractor trailers Hari Tate watches drive up a mountain road and return without the trailers...leaving nothing on the mountain. What are they shipping? And the writer who finds a hole in the floor of his NYC apartment and tumbles through into...elsewhere.

Stop Overthinking: "Practical Strategies to Break Free from the Cycle of Negative Thoughts and Live a Happier Life” is a comprehensive guidebook for those struggling with the burdens of overthinking. This book is designed to help readers recognize and challenge cognitive distortions that contribute to overthinking, improve emotional regulation and impulse control, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity. The book provides an in-depth exploration of overthinking, its causes, and its impact on daily life. Readers will learn strategies for overcoming overthinking, including ...

Unlock the mysteries of thriving economies with "Understanding Economic Cycles," your essential guide to the ebb and flow of financial prosperity. This comprehensive eBook delves into the rhythmic dance of economic booms, demystifying the forces that propel growth and the delicate balance required to sustain it. Begin your journey with an insightful exploration of economic booms by understanding their defining characteristics and historical significance. Discover why comprehension of these phenomena is crucial for anyone eager to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of global markets. As ...

“That boy thinks the world of you,” Xiaolang murmured. “And….” he visibly hesitated, slanting a questioning look at me from the corner of his eye. “And…?” I encouraged him. Xiaolang rarely hesitates in his speech. When he wanted to say something, he said it. “He’ll be very important in the future,” Xiaolang murmured. “I’m not sure how to put this….” he paused, mouth rummaging for words. “Something will change very soon, Garth. Someone will be discovered who will change everything. When that happens, you need to trust Trev’nor like he trusts you.