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The world is broken, split in two by ancient magic gone wrong. One half is a frozen wasteland where survival means stealing, fighting, and never trusting anyone. The other half is a floating paradise of wealth and comfort, where no one lifts a finger to help those beyond their borders. For generations, the two halves have remained separate, each believing the other is either a myth or beneath their notice. But when a desperate thief named Namath unleashes catastrophic magic from the forbidden mountains, both halves of the world face annihilation... and unlikely heroes from both sides will ...

A nation in exile, seeking hope, finds confidence in the prophesies of Daniel, who predicts a return home, followed by dark days, leading to the glorious coming of the Lord's eternal kingdom. SERVANT OF THE MOST HIGH takes every verse in Daniel's twelve-chapter book, examines them, put them in their proper context, and breaks down the inspired meaning in an easy-to-understand way. Students looking for reassurance that God is control, that no government, or earthly ruler, can undermine the people or plans of the Lord will find great comfort in a study of this marvelous text!

This verse-by-verse study of GENESIS takes the reader on a journey spanning over two-thousand years of human history. Man's beginnings in the garden, his first exposure to temptation and sin, the flood of Noah, the call of Abraham, the offering of Isaac, the trials and tribulations of Jacob, and the faithfulness of Joseph, and so much more is brought to life in this study. Fundemental questions that people have asked for ages are answered here: Are we alone? Why are we here? Do we matter? Genesis has the answers, and they point us to the Maker and Master of everything, the One who formed us...

The latest chapter in the DISHONORED anthology focuses on Hideo Moritama, the most prolific and infamous King in the history of Yato. In this second of three books chronicling his rise and fall, readers will explore the many forces vying for control over the Kingdom. Hideo is the anointed one, chosen to rule by the gods, according to the shaman Bakshi. Shida holds the throne in the capital of Toriyama, being the daughter of the deceased King Hironobu. Around both of these warring figures are ambitious underlings, each with their own plots and plans and desires to take the throne for ...

FNH Audio present the first in a series of science fiction short story collections. In this collection: On board a starship a ghost of the past fights horrifying monsters. An explorer find a mining crew dead in their beds, but the next day they're up and walking. Humanity is under the thumb of aliens. The Earthers discover a strange fact of ancient history, their ancestors walked on two legs! The Martians are using a white mist to sedate and ambush all the colonists. And more.

Hard-hearted miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, is haunted by a litany of terrifying apparitions, each bent on redeeming the old man's soul before Christmas Day is come. Charles Dickens' seminal holiday masterpiece has delighted readers for generations, but over the years many of its words and phrases have become antiquated to modern readers. The text in this edition has been altered slightly to accommodate those who might not be familiar with some of the original author's mid-19th-century terminology. In addition are fifteen new illustrations to accompany the timeless tale. The original, unaltered ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The pirate ship known as "The Song of Vengeance" sails up and down the Purple Sea, along Shoto’s western coast. Though they typically did not welcome newcomers, these criminals find themselves in the middle of a vast conspiracy organized by a power-hungry warlord. Scoundrels though they are, they might also be the only hope of stopping a terrible evil from securing ultimate power...or at least, that's the story they're selling. The question is, are you buying it?

The epic fantasy series continues with a desperate plea for a King to leave his country to search the land he almost ruled. The Old Lands suffer under the specter of war, a power hungry religious zealot feuds with a glory-seeking monarch, and all the while, the most prized relic in human history waits to be unearthed. Mystery, adventure, surprises and more await you in the third book in the KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series...

Forced into retirement by a young and cruel King, Sir Eric of Mead wanders into a tavern, alone, distraught, and utterly aimless. But when rumors reach his ears of a conspiracy and a plot orchestrated by his Kingdom's greatest foe (a plot which may involve the new King himself), the old warrior rises to face down the threat, determined to prove to others, and to himself, that there remains a little fight left in his elder body. THE ELDER KNIGHT's journey takes him on a vast continent-spanning adventure, where he faces down challenges both deeply personal and frighteningly fantastical!

A verse by verse study of the amazing book of Romans. Designed for high school to lower-college readers.

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 two covers Psalms 51-100.

Jeremiah's work of prophesy is a marvel of poetic expression mixed with tragic history. He wrote to a nation hopelessly in denial about the doom upon them. Judah's persistent sins will result in conquest and eventual destruction by Babylon, but no one wants to listen to the prophet's warnings. Instead, false prophets have lied to the people, promsing that all would be well. With each lie, and each insistence on sin, Jeremiah's consternation turns to frustration and bitter sadness, mirroring the emotions of God. This first volume, covering the first thirty-one chapters, offers a full picture...

A study of the Minor Prophets is a study of God in motion. The men sent to preach to Israel, Judah, and even Kingdoms around them, did so with a two-fold message. On the one hand they told of God's movement against sin, in the form of terrible punishment. On the other hand they told of God's plan to destroy sin, in the form of the Messiah-to-come. It was up to the prophets to press the sinners in their audience to heed the warnings of the first message so that they could enjoy the blessings of the second.

The wonderful books of 1-2 Thessalonians are broken down, verse by verse, in order to provide a better understanding of the event that will be the greatest spectacle in the history of the universe: The Return of Jesus Christ!

The book of Revelation CAN be understood. It was not meant to be a mysterious book of secrets. Beneath the vivid illustrations of the Apostle John is a simple message of victory in Jesus over the Devil. This verse by verse commentary walks the reader through the Book, breaking down each vision, prophesy, metaphor and lesson in a clear and easy to follow format.

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...