World Craft

The end is here—and Alec West holds the fuse. After shattering the Ascension Gate and entering the Core World, Alec—now an Ascendant Warden—stands one irreversible choice away from saving Earth… or severing it forever. The Beacon’s heart is broken. The Void Dragon rules the skies. A one-minute countdown ticks across every reality shard. Worse, Harbinger champion Darius Kane wants the Beacon’s core—and the power to reshape existence—for himself. To stop the collapse, Alec must: Reunite his scattered party—Rina, Virgil, Cole, Mark, Eleanor, and Miranda—within a realm where...

On the verge of adulthood, Rafi attends the Lyceum, a school for the psionically gifted. Rafi possesses mental abilities that might benefit people . . . or control them. Some wish to help Rafi wield his powers responsibly; others see him as a threat to be contained. Rafi’s only freedom at the Lyceum is Wallrunning: a game of speed and agility played on vast vertical surfaces riddled with variable gravity fields. Serendipity and Ntenman are also students at the Lyceum, but unlike Rafi they come from communities where such abilities are valued.

"The Habit Forge: Crafting Routines That Transform Your World" is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals master their habits and thereby reshape their lives. The book emphasizes the profound influence habits have on our daily existence and overall well-being, advocating for intentional habit formation as a path to personal and professional improvement. It starts by exploring the science of habits—how they are encoded in our brains through repetition, making our actions more efficient yet potentially detrimental if negative. Readers are guided through the process of setting ...

With his parents and sister, Lizzy, whom he adores, Robbie Larkin grows up in a working-class Waterford home. Then he breaks the news that for a better life he's emigrating to America. By letter, he stays in touch, regaling everyone with his adventures in New York and then Detroit. But then the second world war breaks out, and Robbie enlists in the navy. After basic training, he's assigned to the U.S.S. Tenacity, a brand-new vessel built in the shipyards of the eastern seaboard. Straight away, like the men who built her, Robbie senses that something is not right the with the Tenacity. With ...

When we remember the Second World War in the air, we think of fighter pilots and bomber crews. But what was it like for the men and women working as ground crew and in the aircraft factories who also played a crucial role in defeating Hitler? What was it like making history? What sense did these individuals have of what they were doing, either at the time or later? Did they feel they were caught up in the tide of great events? Or were they simply doing their demanding and often dangerous duty?

Arthas war einst der Kronprinz Lordaerons, bevor er zur Inkarnation des Lichkönigs wurde. Nun plant er von seinem eisigen Thron in Nordend aus, die Länder Azeroths mit einem weiteren verheerenden Krieg zu überziehen. Der neue Lichkönig ist die zentrale Figur der World-of-Warcraft-Erweiterung "Wrath of the Lichking" und schildert Arthas beispiellosen Weg an die Spitze des Totenheeres der Geißel. Basierend auf dem Blizzard-Welterfolg!

Unconditional love is what really works for solitary Bridget after giving the dark side a try. She had raised herself to believe in the bright, gained it, lost it, and now was regaining it. She finds all her old ideals remain the source of her power and her strength as a crone. In the third in the series, Bridget rises above the chaos and takes flight. This is a fictionalized autobiography. In the new edition, long scenes have been pared downed for smoother reading. Review of 1st edition by “ren” of Amazon.com "In this, the third novel in the trilogy of Maiden/Mother/Crone Bridget ...

With a classical series sold and a portrait commissioned, Cherry Tucker's art career is in Georgia overdrive. But when the sheriff asks Cherry to draw a composite sketch of a hijacker, her life takes a hairpin as the composite leads to a related murder, her local card-sharking buddy Max Avtaikin becomes bear bait and her nemesis labels the classical series "pervert art". While she seeks to help the misfortunate and save her local reputation, Cherry's hammer-down attitude has her facing the headlights of an oncoming killer.

Taking us from the present day back to the dawn of time, long-lost music is here reconstructed as we enter the worlds of its makers. We feel a child's delight at playing with a water-filled pot that chirps like a bird in Peru in 700 AD; we appreciate the challenge of a soldier sending signals by trumpet along Hadrian's Wall; we hear the chiming of 64 bells buried in a tomb in 5th century China. Graeme Lawson leads us on a grand tour of the world's greatest musical discoveries, revealing that music is part of our DNA.

“You may be wearing dungarees but you just joined the Big Red One, sailor.” The corporal turned a moment and David saw his unit patch. “Your old job has been overcome by events, as you might say.

Легендарное продолжение!"Орда — ничто!" — с этими словами Сильвана Ветрокрылая покинула Орду, которой некогда поклялась служить. Темная Госпожа со своими приспешниками скрылась в тенях. Орда и Альянс, в том числе и родная сестра Сильваны Аллерия, стремятся предугадать ее действия.

There exists an entire world around us that cannot be seen. The human eye sees only about 2.5 per cent of the electromagnetic spectrum, so a number of people have questioned what is there, and are exploring the invisible world around us. Trevor James Constable began this work in the California desert in the 1950s, photographing what he considered to be UFO-type objects and biological creatures traversing the skies in the infrared part of the spectrum. Inspired by this work, Nik Hayes has taken it even further by recording both in the infrared and ultraviolet realms, along with converting a ...

Begin a new adventure with "Crafting Epic Campaigns," a comprehensive guide embodying the thrill and awe of an epic tabletop role-playing campaign. Breathing life into your dungeons and dragons game through immersive storytelling and innovative strategizing has never been more envisioned and straightforward! Navigate through 22 exciting chapters aimed to enrich your campaign with life and depth. Set the stage with an atmosphere that grips your players and caters to their interests, creating a compelling narrative that amplifies engagement. Learn the art of casting memorable villains, and ...

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Inuit tradition with "Northern Hands", an eBook that encapsulates the rich tapestry of indigenous craftsmanship and its profound impact on culture and history. Journey through the pages where every chapter unfolds a story not just about art, but about the survival, values, and spirit of an extraordinary people. Start with the seeds of Inuit creativity in Chapter 1, delving deep into the roots of history that have sprouted a diverse array of crafts, each telling their own frozen tales. Gain insight into the meticulous techniques and expressive ...

Human exploration of Mars is the most ambitious and exciting scientific goal of the 21st century, and few people on earth know as much about this fascinating planet as Dr Larry Crumpler. As one of the long-term planning leads for the Mars Exploration Rover Project, he helped control the daily communications between NASA and the rovers roaming the planet to gather scientific data. In this magnificent compendium, Dr. Crumpler recounts the history of the red planet, from the earliest days when ancient astronomers turned their eyes to the heavens to the breakthrough discoveries.

If you're reading this, then we have something in common, whether it's a love of getting crafty, meticulously organising or making fun-shaped snacks! I find it hard to sit still, but losing myself in a craft project or tidying a drawer is my form of meditation. It's a chance for me to forget about the things going on in the world around me for a minute. I hope this book helps you to lose yourself for a moment, too - and that you enjoy listening to it and even, maybe, having a go at some of the bits inside.

After her parents are killed, Tianna Logan is left in the care of her grandmother. She is to attend the Salem Academy for Witchcraft. While at the School, Tianna makes many new friends…and stumbles into adventure at every turn. With the help of her friends, Tianna learns a little more about the night her parents died, and a book is discovered, hidden in a room at the Academy. Tianna is stunned to discover that the book belongs to her. Tianna and her friends soon uncover a plot to attack the school. Now, their skills will be put to the test to ensure the future of the Salem Academy for ...

Deep beneath Greece, Hecate serves the devoted from her home in the Underworld, keeping far away from the dalliances of men, gods, and the world that broke her heart. When Hera curses one man in particular, Hecate finds herself swept up in the affairs of the pantheon, and begins to wonder if she's intervening for the right reasons—or the right man.

In a world where change is constant and chaos seems to reign, there exists a timeless anchor: principles. This book is not just another self-help book; it's a roadmap to navigating life's challenges with wisdom and resilience. Drawing on the wisdom of ages past and the insights of modern thinkers, this book distills essential principles into bite-sized lessons that anyone can apply. As the saying goes, "Methods are many, principles are few. Methods often change, principles never do."

Wicca is a religion, and Wiccans are real people living in the contemporary world. If you are here, you probably don't know that Wicca has been perceived as being qualified for similar religious assurances by courts in the US. It is even incorporated into the cleric's handbook of the US armed forces. This book contains all the information necessary for you to grasp an understanding of the fundamentals of the Wiccan faith.