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In the first book of a visionary fantasy trilogy with its roots in the mythology of Africa and Arabia that “sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny” (Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree), three women band together against a cruel empire that divides people by blood.

Pepper has hit rock bottom. After being thrown out on the streets, she's willing to do whatever it takes to survive. Dmitri Strife is a world famous rock star trying to break into the movie industry. Seedy company leads him into a chance encounter with Pepper that will change both of their lives forever. Strife is a story of privilege and poverty, of kindness and cruelty, and of learning who to trust when the whole world seems to have turned its back on you.

Free, and able to pursue the adventurers who left him for dead in the harrowing realm of the Nightlands—and when one of those treacherous adventurers falls right into his lap, all he can do is praise Weltyr and make use of his good fortune. When the paladin learns that the dwarf, Grimalkin, may have taken the Scepter of Weltyr for himself back to the dwarven nation, Rorke manages to convince his beautiful durrow companions to come on this retrieval mission—not just for his own purposes, but to increase their odds of successfully retrieving Valeria’s sacred ring.

When quiet Orrin and his extroverted best friend, Daniel, were transported to a strange RPG-based world, not much changed between them. Daniel became a hero of legend, while Orrin remained his unobtrusive shadow. Only when they faced a particularly lethal foe did Orrin step out of his comfort zone and display his true worth—with powers he didn't know he had. Of course, Daniel got all the glory, but Orrin doesn't mind. He's just happy they're both still alive.

Are you a peacemaker? God loves peacemakers. Good men love peacemakers. Do you do all you can to end fights, overlook offences, forgive sinners, reunite enemies, and live peaceably with all men? God blesses peacemakers, and it is a large part of godly wisdom. Where there is fighting, there is hatred. Conflict cannot exist without hatred. Unless love wins, the strife will get worse. Love does not fight – it covers offences and sins. It seeks peace and pursues it. It cannot tolerate strife; it tries to end fights as soon as possible. Strife, a word not used as much today, means antagonism, ...

Sorely burdened by the strife in Belfast in 1996, American Mary Hamilton searches deeper to understand the tangled roots of the troubles that continued to tear this land apart, as they had for so many generations. Her hopes for success with the youth at the reconciliation center had been shattered, but somehow there had to be an effective way to work for peace. Likewise, in 1683, the desperately ill Janet Lanark’s agony increases as she watches her son and husband feud between themselves, and then march off to war in response to King Billy’s call to arms as troops mass on the Banks of ...

Zach has always been a master of Survival Horror video games. Naturally, he always thought he'd be ready for the Zombie Apocalypse. Don't all gamers think the same? But when the undead take over his school, the city, and possibly the entire world, he learns he was dead wrong. Alongside his fellow gamers, and a self-proclaimed, Zombie Killer, he must navigate this new world, and learn to contend with more than just those infected with the virus. To save his friends, he must face religious fanatics, a corrupted government, and an entire company of psychopaths that think it's all a game.

Witch hunts have plagued the kingdom of Olyanath for decades. Thousands were slain due to the king’s paranoia of women who practice Senspiritic magic. No more. Nye and his companions have seen enough of murder and misogyny. Fifteen years have passed since he joined the witch hunters, and now, at long last, an opportunity to destroy them from the inside reveals itself. An opportunity to overthrow the king and end his reign of cruelty. But 15 years of pretense have taken a toll. The strive for vengeance has steered Nye toward a path of violence and villainy.

STRIFE-FREE ZONE Proverbs 13:10 Strife is the lack of agreement or harmony, and the inability to get on with others, characterized by continuous struggle and battle between parties. Strife is a destroyer, an argument broader than disagreement and usually involves bitterness and sometimes violence. Strife as a destroyer destroys everything and everyone that associates with it. It is one of Satan’s weapons of mass destruction. Strife usually occurs over issues that stem from pride, and since neither man nor nation will ever be content to be less than the other and to acquire the wished-for ...

What do you do when your most dangerous foe is the one living inside you? When Molly Brooks fought her way back to Detroit after her trials in the Nether, she came back changed. The life she thought she had, the one thing that helped keep her sane, was gone. She feels wrong in her own skin, scared. And her powers...well. They're just not working the way they're supposed to. She doesn't have a whole lot of time to wallow, though.

Nath Dragon journeys with his brother, Lord Darkken and elven love, Maefon, to retrieve the highly coveted dragon ore. Darkken shares his plans for Nalzambor's future, convincing Nath, that the world is not meant for dragons, and that they are the true evolution of the new order. Nath has his doubts, but helps see his brothers plot through. Slivver, Elween, and Brenwar align all of the forces they can muster to track Nath down, before Darkken leads them all to a perilous end. Who can Nath trust? Darkken, his brother, or his friends? Can he make the right decision for himself?

An epic historical drama based on Iceland's famous saga of tragedy, heroism and fate. Thronged with action, passion, power struggles and prophetic dreams, this gripping story centers around two friends -- Njal the wise, and Gunnar the brave. Gifted with the ability to see into the future, Njal can foretell his own death - but he is powerless to stunt the growth of the tree of strife that flourishes after Gunnar's betrothal to Hallgerd and brother turns upon brother. Pulled into in his wife's intrigues, killing and revenge enthrall Gunnar - and as Njal's sons are drawn into this web of ...

Gods, monsters, and magical artifacts…what else can go wrong? The old gods were cruel. I know because the stories told by the elders made it clear. Now the gods are back, and it appears it’s my dad’s fault. You know what’s worse? Their idea of fun is world ending. Now I have to stop them from recovering a magical artifact that will bring that to pass. I’m just a shapeshifting bush pilot who wants to stay off the radar—unfortunately, it’s only me, my friends, family, and the few supernaturals we can round up between the gods and the humans. War is coming. I only hope we survive.

Ruth’s beau died - simply because he was a slave.She is determined to help other enslaved people as she assists with the Underground Railroad. Recently freed and illiterate, Ruth is hired to bake mouth-watering delicious bread in a Philadelphia bakery. Her boss Joseph is kind, handsome, and determined to put an end to slavery. She feels emotionally connected to him as they work together for a common cause. His presence is like a fresh splash of spring rain on her parched soul. However, Joseph has plans. He’s determined to make some major changes in his life. He desperately wants to ...

Leon Alcantara and Maximilian Drake have barely caught their breath after saving the city from an untimely fate. Now the Jade Spider has a new assignment. A local magical plant shop has requested a strange elixir, the liquid essence of purest water. In pursuit of the ocean potion, Max stumbles upon a tormentor from his past. Leon faces the challenge of hosting a second dragon, a legend much closer to home. And the mysterious Masques are more watchful than ever, shadowing the boys at every turn.

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the mind of one of history's most intriguing philosophers? Empedocles for Beginners: Understanding the Philosopher of Love and Strife invites you to explore the groundbreaking ideas that have shaped our understanding of the universe for centuries. Uncover the Life of Empedocles: Step into ancient Greece and meet Empedocles, the philosopher who blended science with poetry. Discover how his adventurous life and bold ideas broke new ground and left an indelible mark on Western thought. Understand the Four Elements: Learn about Empedocles’ ...

Pepper ha tocado fondo. Después de ser echada a la calle, está dispuesta a hacer lo que sea necesario para sobrevivir.

She was tainted. Once known as the Mongrel, Lahlil only had one purpose: to reap blood and carnage for those who paid the right price. When the Shadari called upon Lahlil to lead the rebellion against Norlanders - telepathic and bloodthirsty invaders who conquered their lands and enslaved their people to the mines - she delivered. Then she ran. Now, Lahlil must return to Shadar to save the person she loves the most and rebuild. She finds a kingdom that has devolved to political discord and an old enemy's ships sailing just beyond the horizon.

We've all had situations where our emotions got the best of us. Often, it's because we didn't realize what was happening until we were too far down the "emotional train" to change it. However, what you resist, persists. The best time to handle an emotion is when you first begin to feel and experience it fully. That way it won't keep popping up time and time again. By following these simple steps that the book offers to you, you'll start taking control of your emotions - and your life.

The Aktibar—a set of trails held every 10 years to find the next Ember rulers of the Empire—is about to begin. All can join but not just anyone can win; it requires great skill and ingenuity to become the future wardens of Strength, Knowledge, Truth and Duty. Sylah was destined to win the trials and be crowned Warden of Strength. Stolen by blue-blooded rebels she was raised with a Duster’s heart; forged as a weapon to bring down from within the red-blooded Embers’ regime of cruelty.