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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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover how you can go from being a crap player to a craps pro — and stack the odds in your favor! Are you tired of feeling left out of the fun as you catch a glimpse of all the laughter, cheers, and high-fives being passed around at the craps table… as you sit alone in front of your machine? Do you feel like you’ll never be able to master (let alone get the hang of) craps because of its many rules and confusing array of bets? Do you want to walk up to a craps table like a boss… and walk out with pockets full of chips?

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.

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.

Take this positive parenting approach and unlock the secrets to building a stronger bond with your kids and raising them holistically… Let's be honest, parenting is a challenging feat. With the increasing demands of this modern world, it's no surprise that over 70% of parents struggle with communication and emotional bonds with their kids. That’s only scratching the surface… parenting challenges can come in many shapes and forms, from tantrums and power struggles to screen addiction and academic pressures.

Whether you’re a medicinal user seeking relief or a recreational enthusiast exploring the depths of euphoria, this book is your passport to a world where every puff is an adventure and every strain tells a story. Bud Westland’s expertise and passion suck you in, inviting you into a realm where cannabis isn’t just a plant—it’s an experience.

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.

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.

As a child in the 1950s, Kevin O’Connor knew his house was different than his friends. A stately, three-story 19th-century Victorian. His bed tucked next to a stage in a former ballroom. His uncle and aunt lived with their three daughters on the floor below. A large electric organ in a bay window of the first-floor mortuary business. Stacked caskets and an embalming room in the basement.

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.

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.

On February 2, 1963, a tanker with 39 men aboard departed Beaumont and never returned. In the mid-spring of 1882, Billy the Kid's friend, foe, and equal escaped Huntsville Penitentiary and vanished. On December 9, 1961, a young boy in Wichita Falls disappeared without a trace. On November 18, 1936, a father and son were swallowed by a Walled Kingdom. On December 23, 1974, three girls went to a Fort Worth mall and were never seen or heard from again. This collection explores 20 baffling disappearances that investigators have studied for decades, to no avail.

When Dr. Jim Bob Brady goes to visit his uncle Howard on the eve of Howard’s liver transplant for cirrhosis and cancer at University Hospital, Uncle Howard tells Brady a shocking story: He murdered his best friend in his younger days, back when he was a vagabond and rode the rails. Fearing he might not survive the surgery he asks Brady to try and locate the family of the victim and make amends as best as possible.

This book is a walk through a period of life when a combat veteran leaves the military and deals with the challenges of not only civilian life but learning he has PTSD. There are many transitions that the character goes through: getting out of the military, dealing with the world he lives in, discovering PTSD, learning what works and doesn't work, the challenges of suicide thoughts, discovering his true purpose in life and moving forward.

Against a backdrop of unrest and unforeseen political change, a trio of bygone friends converge in San Francisco. Jonathan is haunted by his past and can’t move forward. Kit, his former student, is disillusioned and in a slump. Milo inhabits the center—the axis of the triangle. Beneath his clownlike behavior and dazzling grin, Milo’s tender heart and wisdom transforms those he loves.