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On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss - a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there’s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton’s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue.

Underpowered and overwhelmed, Kenton tries to hold the Sand Masters together as forces political and personal conspire against them. Now, in one final push, Kenton must tap the most dangerous depths of his own abilities to combat the enemies within his own guild and discover the truth behind the ambush that killed his father and almost destroyed the Sand Masters for good.

In today's world, widespread misinformation presents significant challenges to achieving true environmental sustainability. Unfortunately, even some of the most influential global organizations base their actions on unscientific notions and misconceptions, contributing to the problem. This book confronts commonly held beliefs that shape the global public’s perception of critical environmental issues. By focusing on textiles, a key part of daily life that generates significant waste, it uncovers major gaps in our understanding, from material selection to care practices and disposal methods.

What is a contract? How can you make one binding? How can you avoid being prematurely bound by one? What remedies are available if someone breaches your contract? These questions and the other important issues of legally enforceable promises are covered in these eight lectures. As you'll learn in these eight lectures, contractual agreements are one of the principal mechanisms for ordering life in society. Professor Cross lays a comprehensive foundation in the practical and intricate body of law that governs contracts.

Get ready to dive deep into the world of attraction with this comprehensive guide, designed to transform you into the ultimate dating maestro. In How To Pick Up Women, you'll embark on a journey that begins with understanding the fundamental principles of attraction and culminates in mastering the art of maintaining a lasting relationship.

These eight lectures address two important questions: When is someone else legally responsible for harm done to you? When are you legally responsible for harm done to someone else? This course of eight lectures discusses torts, the body of law designed to redress through civil litigation harms done to persons. As with all bodies of law, in order to analyze the legal implications of a potentially tortious action, it is necessary to blend common sense and pragmatic thinking with an understanding of legal definitions as they have evolved over time.

From sports idols like Michael Jordan to the regular office-going person, mental challenges have spared none…they can easily knock you off your feet and leave you drained, both mentally and physically. But there is some good news: You can rewire your brain and train it to focus on what’s essential to achieving your goals. There’s no better success than becoming the best version of yourself—and this guidebook is armed with psychological tips that have proved incredibly helpful to athletes and their likes to become the best in their class.

In today's hyper-connected society, our attention is perpetually divided by social media, work, news, and daily responsibilities. Amid this constant noise, our inherent power to shape our destiny is often drowned out. In Master the Free Mind, Gabriel O. Daniels invites you on a transformative journey to regain control of your mental resources, break free from external distractions, and realize your true potential.

Fermentation is an age-old process that has been used to take care of food and preserve it for centuries. In the modern world, fermentation is enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to the health benefits associated with it. There are many reasons to start fermenting. Fermented foods and drinks are rich in probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health. In addition, fermented foods and drinks often have a more complex flavor than their unfermented counterparts. And finally, fermentation is a great way to preserve food for long-term storage.

Sitting in a pub one Christmas Eve, two friends hash out their doubts and questions about God, the Trinity, and existence itself. They agree that the Christian Trinity does not make much sense, yet when they look at the origins of the universe, they realize it also does not make sense, and for exactly the same reasons. And if the enigma of the Trinity is the same one underlying the universe, then perhaps the Trinity is as rational to believe in as our own existence.

How many times have you woken up questioning how your relationship got to this point? In your mind and heart, you are convinced this is what makes you a good person. But at the same time, you have reached a point where you no longer recognize that person you thought you were. Statistics show that 64% of people have experienced at least one form of emotional, verbal, physical, or coercion abuse in a relationship. Yet in a world that prompts toxic positivity over emotional validation, we don’t talk about it.

Safe Landings is filled with lessons and anecdotes from Bartholomew's decades of experience being a pilot and demonstrates timeless techniques pertinent to all for effective decision-making under pressure. In the air, division among colleagues can lead to disastrous outcomes. Bartholomew believes that only in a connected society can we truly find solutions.

This analysis is dedicated to the Vietnam Veterans, those killed in action, wounded in action, missing in action, the survivors (who returned home to a thankless nation), and their families. The vast majority of Vietnam Veterans served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. You are not forgotten.

A background intermingled with discovery, war, spirituality, tragedy, inspiration and natural beauty, Clingmans Dome stands sentinel over Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Secret, untold and unique stories unravel through the intriguing details that go beyond the iconic spiral observation deck to include the adjoining areas so intrinsically linked.

Leading While Being Led: Lessons From a Senior Enlisted Advisor, comprises tips and tricks I have learned through my military career that have made me successful at varying levels of leadership and within advisory positions. It consists of bite-size topics that explain issues common to leadership and business operations. Examples from my career are provided to provide context and a plan of action is given for each topic, advising the reader on applying these principles to their life.

Aside from fresh eggs on an almost daily basis, chickens have wonderful personalities, they can significantly help out in the garden, you have your own free-range fertilizer, and they are extremely educational for all the family! The benefits of raising chickens far outweigh the potential negatives, especially if you know exactly what you are doing from someone who has had a lifetime of experience.

Pragmatic yet ambitious, A Categorical Defense of Our Future offers a cutting-edge mental framework based on the union of categorical mathematics and art that can help engineers, business leaders, and other ambitious individuals better understand and manipulate the complex systems prevailing in today’s increasingly connected world.

Dr. Jim Bob Brady is attempting a difficult knee reconstruction on Melvin Brown, Houston philanthropist and University Hospital board member, when Doc is notified that his wife, Mary Louise, has been involved in a near-fatal hit-and-run. When Brady arrives at his wife’s bedside, he sees the horrific aftermath of the crash, including the worst, a brain injury. He calls for help from all his colleagues, and most importantly from his long-term friend—and son-in-law of Doc’s philanthropist patient—Dr. Frank James, a stellar neurosurgeon.

Martin war in Kairo, Ägypten, im Urlaub, wo er in einem billigen, dunklen 3-Sterne- Hotel Zimmer eincheckte. Er lief in der Stadt herum, um nach Inspirationen für sein neues Science-Fiction Buch Ausschau zu halten, als er über einen alten ägyptischen Markt, Basar stolperte. Er kaufte einen schimmernden und glühenden blauen Kristall, der sich als altes Juwel entpuppte, der zu einem Portal in einer anderen Dimension führte.