Flames Of Valor

A young adult introduction to the Epic Fantasy Genre.The darkness is rising and the world is not safe. Tarien, a once thriving populous, now plagued with famine and disease. The nation is threatened by a barbaric hoard focused on destruction. Tarien forces are no match for the enemy's dark sorcerer who wields powerful ancient magic.The mysterious Queen of Thieves, Navara, has become a beacon of hope as the champion of Tarien. Her light magic could be the key to Tarien's victory, but only if Prince Erick can convince her to fight by his side. With such a troubled past haunting her future, Tarien's beloved thief turned sorceress struggles with her newly found fame.Navara's source of magic is from a higher power, one that forces her to stop the evil from spreading, but she must make sacrifices and her success will come at great cost. As she searches for a way to fight dragons and demons on her own, her companions try to breakdown her walls and share the heavy burden.

Commander Amelia Bennett serves as a dedicated and respected officer in a distinguished organization. Her strong leadership skills and unwavering commitment to her duties have earned her the admiration of her colleagues. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself entangled in a forbidden love affair with an Enlisted Man, Chief Dylan Grant. Chief Dylan Grant is an influential figure known for his strategic acumen and steadfast demeanor. As their paths cross through professional collaborations, a powerful and undeniable connection blossoms between Commander Bennett and Chief Grant. Despite their awareness of the consequences, they embark on a clandestine romance, navigating the complexities of their positions and the secrecy that shrouds their relationship. Amidst the backdrop of their demanding roles, their love story unfolds with a mixture of passion, longing, and apprehension. The two must grapple with the moral dilemma of pursuing their personal happiness at the risk of compromising their professional integrity and the stability of the organization they both hold dear. As their relationship deepens, Commander Bennett and Chief Grant must confront their own vulnerabilities and confront the challenges that arise from their forbidden love. Loyalties are tested, alliances are strained, and they find themselves caught between their duty to their positions and the undeniable feelings they share. Their story serves as a poignant exploration of the sacrifices individuals make when faced with love that defies military norms and professional boundaries. The choices they make will not only impact their own lives but also ripple through the lives of those around them. The narrative highlights the complexities of human emotions and the struggle to find a balance between personal desires and responsibilities in a world where love and duty collide.

Over Australia's 2019-20 Black Summer bushfire season, scientists estimate that more than three billion native animals were killed or displaced. Many species - koalas, the regent honeyeater, glossy black cockatoo, the platypus - are inching towards extinction at the hands of mega-blazes and the changing climate behind them. In Flames of Extinction, award-winning science writer John Pickrell investigates the effects of the 2019-2020 bushfires on Australian wildlife and ecosystems. Journeying across the firegrounds, Pickrell explores the stories of creatures that escaped the flames, the wildlife workers who rescued them, and the conservationists, land managers, Aboriginal rangers, ecologists and firefighters on the front line of the climate catastrophe. He also reveals the radical new conservation methods being trialled to save as many species as possible from the very precipice of extinction.

The first book in the new epic fantasy series readers are comparing to David Gemmell and Raymond E. Feist. A war fueled by the dark powers of forbidden sorcery is about to engulf the Ascendant Empire. Agerastian heretics, armed with black fire and fueled by bitter hatred, seek to sever the ancient portals that unite the empire - and in so doing destroy it. Asho--a squire with a reviled past--sees his liege, the Lady Kyferin, and her meager forces banished to an infamous ruin. Beset by tragedy and betrayal, demons and an approaching army, the fate of the Kyferins hangs by the slenderest of threads. Asho realizes that their sole hope of survival may lie hidden within the depths of his scarred soul--a secret that could reverse their fortunes and reveal the truth behind the war that wracks their empire. Unpredictable, fast paced, and packed with unforgettable characters, The Path of Flames is the first installment in a gripping new epic fantasy series. Grab your copy today!

Zoe is about to discover her true courageous spirit. She must find the key of valor--on the last of three dangerous quests that will force her to confron her darkest fears ... or suffer immeasurable loss.

On April 12, 1945, a fleet of American B-29 bombers flew toward Japan. Their mission was simple: Stop World War II by burning the cities, factories, and military bases of the Japanese em­pire, thereby forcing an unconditional surrender. But it didn't go as planned. Beyond Valor is one soldier's extraordinary tale of bravery, faith, and devotion. Onboard one of the B-29s, the City of Los Angeles, a phosphorus bomb detonated inside the plane. Staff Sergeant Henry E. "Red" Erwin absorbed the blast of burning phosphorus and managed to throw the still-flaming bomb overboard be­fore collapsing from the third-degree burns that covered his body. Breaking protocol, the plane diverted to a military hospital at Iwo Jima. President Truman quickly ordered that Erwin be awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor of the American military. Drawn from in-depth interviews with eyewitnesses and deep archival research, Beyond Valor tells the gripping story of Erwin's life--from his upbringing in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama to his enduring commitment to supporting veterans. Beyond Valor gives you a front-row seat to Erwin's amazing life and legacy. Along the way, you'll learn: How Erwin's childhood in Birmingham shaped his faith and his family How a split-second decision changed the course of his life The countless ways that Erwin chose to give back to his fellow veterans after he returned home Beyond Valor is about more than that fateful day in April 1945. It's a story of one man's journey from the ultimate despair to a place beyond service, beyond honor, and beyond valor: a life illuminated by the light of God's love.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army. Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces. Born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill, the Spartans would be remembered for the greatest military stand in history—one that would not end until the rocks were awash with blood, leaving only one gravely injured Spartan squire to tell the tale. . . .