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THE DAUGHTER OF HACHIMAN is a story set on the dishonored island of Humao, long after the events of the first book in the Dishonored Anthology. When a cruel Governor goes too far to root out troublemakers, he stirs up a rebellion led by a thrill-seeking, mischievous hero. This story is a tale of two halves, the first of which is adventurous and light-hearted, and the second is full of heartbreak, revenge, and the ugliness of war.

"You ought to know by now that every town has its secrets. There are three kinds of people: Those who make the secrets, those who keep the secrets, and those who die trying to leak the secrets. There's a secret in that old house. Don't ask me what the secret is. It might be something simple. It might be something truly horrifying. That's for you to figure out..." Arnold Gillespie moves his family back to his childhood home, a place of repressed memories and unresolved trauma. They are not alone. Arnold denies it. His son, Teddy, suspects it. And a semi-retired police officer with ties to ...

Now you're a Christian. You've given your life to Christ. Naturally, you have questions. "What have I done?" is a big one. "How do I be a Disciple?" is common. "What if I sin?" is one we all must consider. "How do I study the Bible?" is important to ask. Becoming a Christian is not the end, but the beginning. You have questions (a lot of them). That's okay. The Bible has the answers. Let's talk about it...

The wind has been stolen. As the Kingdom of Yumea endures the terrible curse, a shocking coup brings turmoil to the land. With the castle on fire, the only prince still alive is secretly carried away to Humao, the Isle of the Dishonored, to be trained by the King's last living loyalist. He is their final hope, but before he is ready to claim the throne that was stolen from him, he must earn the respect of the people he hopes to lead. If he does not, the Kingdom will fall, and he will go down in history as the LAST SON OF YUMEA!

The Curse of the Demon Prince is set in the backdrop of a fantastical, alternate-history version of feudal Japan (called Shoto), where honor can be stolen and only returned when and if justice is served. Seven companions (a wizard, a shinobi, two warriors loyal to opposing kings, a peasant that is more than he seems, and a pair of boys from Humao, the Isle of the Dishonored) risk death as they trek across the land of Shoto, seeking a sacred altar. There they hope to perform a sacrifice that will stop a Celtic demon from destroying their island home. Six of them know the truth...and the ...

A verse by verse commentary on the book of Isaiah (chapters 1-39), taking special care to notice the local circumstances surrounding the writing (the threat of Assyria, the growth of Babylon, the sins of Judah), while allowing the many references to the coming-Christ serve as the sizzle to the steak of the letter.

Sebastian J. Mouse was tired of being stuck in a lab. He wanted what every mouse wants: Freedom. Night after night he plotted, day after day he planned, but no matter what he tried, he could never find a way out. Either the lab workers would catch him, or the lab's pet cat would chase him back to his cage. But then, one fateful morning, a new mouse joined the party...except this wasn't a mouse, it was a guinea pig named Ralph. Bigger, stronger, faster than all the other mice in the lab, Sebastian looked at Ralph and knew he'd found his ticket out. There was only one problem...Ralph liked ...

One hundred and fifty poems of praise, hope, and prophesy fill the inspired book of Psalms. This verse by verse commentary explores each wonderful Psalm, finding the meaning, beauty, and message of love for the Master contained in each poem. Volume One covers the first fifty Psalms.

In the distant future, at the edge of the solar system, something is preying on spaceships. When the civilian ship, The Solonius, goes out on a field trip with a boatload of children on board, that same something strikes, forcing a handful of the survivors to pick up the pieces and solve the mystery. Where it takes them is to the wider galaxy, to worlds beyond our star, and to the terrors that exist twenty-thousand lightyears from Earth!

The epic fantasy story begins with a sword in a stone, waiting for its rightful wielder to claim it. While a new Kingdom blossoms in France, an aggressive King, bitter over a secret in his past, campaigns across Europe, determined to see the world to submit to his rule. Two Knights hold his ear, one who swears by a code of valor and another who lives only for bloodshed. Politics, ambition, betrayal and more fill the pages of the first book in the six-part KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

Exodus is not about freedom. It is about bondage. The book’s two halves are distinct in structure, but not in theme. The first half is narrative-driven, focusing on Israel’s bondage to Pharaoh and God’s work to break the chains that held them to Egypt. The second half is highly procedural, focused on recording a list of commandments and expectations of the Lord. And yet, the two halves fit together once you realize that Exodus is not about freedom, but about bondage. Israel was in bondage to Egypt, but God wanted them for Himself. So, He broke Pharoah, redeemed Israel, and brought ...

After an experiment goes horribly wrong, a brilliant but obsessive scientist spends decades perfecting a way to alter history and correct his mistake. His time-tampering efforts draw the attention of an old rival, who likewise seeks to alter time for his own nefarious purposes. For a Better Yesterday takes readers on a history-bending journey across space and time, and culminates in an ending that defies reality itself!

Explore the Life of Jesus, as told by the inspired writers Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Their three Gospel accounts are combined into one comprehensive study that examines the birth, life, sermons, miracles, trial, death, resurrection, and ascension of the amazing Son of Man. Volume Two and Three are combined into this one book, which explores the second and third year of Jesus' Ministry...

Dreck has spent years as the Dark Lord of the Eastern Tower, kidnapping princesses and battling knights in an endless cycle of villainy. But when a mysterious warrior in white defeats him and claims his fortress, Dreck finds himself aimless, confused, and faced with an uncertain future. What is a villain without his stronghold? What is a villain without his minions? What is a villain without a reason for villainy? In THE VILLAIN'S JOURNEY, Dreck is forced to wrestle with the life of evil he created for himself,and along the way, come to terms with the consequences that his decades of ...

The epic fantasy series concludes with three different Kings, all stripped of their crowns, all searching for something missing. One seeks answers, another needs guidance, and the third looks for a way to reclaim power. A witch's plan is ready to hatch, armies are assembling, lines are being drawn, and the magical people of the world look desperately for some way to avoid the coming conflict. Answers are given, more questions are asked, and final battles are waged in the final book in the KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

The latest chapter in the DISHONORED anthology focuses on Hideo Moritama, the most prolific and infamous King in the history of Yato. In this first of three books chronicling his rise and fall, readers will explore his humble origins, living as a shepherd before answering the call to battle in a far northern country. Along the way he will cross paths with a mysterious, magic-wielding shaman, who informs him that the current King has failed his people and must be replaced. After being anointed to rule, Hideo finds himself at odds with a paranoid and war-weary King, as he wrestles with his ...

Alberto Erimos, a humble and reclusive inventor, tinkers away as he designs "helper bots," the most advanced artificial creations the world has ever seen...except the world hasn't seen it, because they're not for sale, not for show, and certainly not for use by the military industrial complex. But when a neighboring country is overtaken by a power-hungry dictator, Alberto discovers his designs are being used to mechanize the warlord's army. All his plans for a quiet life, a legacy of creation, and a quiet hope for love are upended, forcing the inventor to confront the world outside his ...

A series of shocking deaths forces a Connecticut father and son back to their hometown in rural Louisiana. While investigators unravel the reason behind the killings, long-buried remnants of a traumatic childhood come back to life. Buried Deep is a slow-burn horror that explores the dangers of dark family secrets, and the demons that can latch onto them...

The latest chapter in the DISHONORED anthology focuses on Hideo Moritama, the most prolific and infamous King in the history of Yato. The final book in the Hideo trilogy focuses on the King's two sons, both vying for their father's throne and plotting a takeover of the Kingdom. As they feud, dangers new and old begin to threaten the realm, and the King in the middle of it all finds himself helpless to stop the tragedy on the horizon.

Green skin, raggedy clothes, eyebrows for days -- Gru looked like a normal, ordinary cave troll from the village of Pirestat. Little did the town around him know, Gru was harboring a horrible secret. Instead of hunting for goats, or frightening humans that crossed over their bridges, Gru loved to read. When his secret is discovered, the horrified village drives him away. On the run and all alone, he meets others who, like him, are outcasts, misfits, and lost souls. Together they embark on an adventure full of friendship and peril, fleeing from the grasp of the monstrous Troll King, as Gru ...