The Ethereal Sentinels

The Ethereal Sentinels
Author: Robin Wickens
Publisher: Rob's Books
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2024-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the heart of the Ether, where the boundaries between realms blur and the veil between magic and reality thins, a silent force awakens. They are the Ethereal Sentinels, beings not of flesh and blood, but of stardust and moonlight, forged in the crucible of creation itself. Each Sentinel embodies an aspect of the cosmos: the unwavering strength of mountains, the serene wisdom of ancient forests, the raw power of storms, and the delicate grace of blooming flowers. They are guardians of an intricate tapestry woven from the threads of existence, a balance so fragile that a single tear could unravel the universe itself. Yet, a shadow looms over the Ether, a discordant note in the symphony of creation. A malevolent force seeks to shatter the balance, to plunge the cosmos into chaos. The Sentinels, once slumbering, now rise to answer this threat. Their journey will be perilous, their trials fraught with danger, but their resolve is unyielding. For they are the protectors of existence, the guardians of harmony, the Ethereal Sentinels. And their time has come.

Ancient Sentinels

Ancient Sentinels
Author: Thomas Harvey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781930238640

Giant sequoias are some of the few things on earth that can literally be described as "awesome." For many, spending time among the largest living things on the planet is a highlight of their lives. The knowledge packed into this slim book will unlock the secrets of these trees and make any visit to Yosemite's three groves even more rewarding.Ancient Sentinels provides bountiful information in a compact format, including: * maps of the Mariposa Grove, Merced Grove, and Tuolumne Grove; * what to do and see in the groves; * description, size, and age of the giant sequoia; * ecology and life history of the giant sequoia; * other places in the park where sequoias can be found; * a comparison with the sequoia's closest relatives, the coast and dawn redwoods; * and the history and future of this amazing species.

The World Of Askalom

The World Of Askalom
Author: Mendes, Andre Manente
Publisher: Clube de Autores
Total Pages: 807
Release: 2018-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This edition unites all the previous books of this adventure and does not change or modify any excerpt existing in the previous books. The author decided to combine all this work in a single volume and in chronological order of the facts and not of its publication. July 2012 was the month and year that this story began to be written, initially it was scheduled to last only three books. But the author eventually fell in love with the art of writing. All Eight books of this adventure are here at your disposal to you reader, who fell in love with the fanciful world of Askalom.

Antarctic Collapse

Antarctic Collapse
Author: Earl Guile
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2006-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 059538482X

Can The Planet Earth Be Saved From Catastrophic Flooding? Antarctic Collapse In early 2027 the nightmare scenario is looming-the imminent collapse of the polar ice caps. Mother Earth is in peril. Human habitation, along all the coastlines of all the continents, is threatened with total submersion by the sea. Mass extinctions are beginning and a vast climatological shift will devastate global food production. The United Nations assembles a team of elite scientists to coordinate the supreme effort required to stabilize the world ecosystem. The coordinating committee of scientific experts include: Dr. Samory Sundiata, a leading climatologist from Africa; Dr. Amilcar del Gado, an oceanographer from Brazil; Dr. T.B.Subasinghe, a physician from Sri Lanka; Dr. Natasha Aminov, a geologist from Russia; and Dr. Sung Pun Lai, an exobiologist and mathematician from China. The discovery of an ancient civilization that left Earth 7 millions years ago and the outbreak of a deadly pandemic disease further complicate events for world society. The race to prevent the greatest catastrophe in history is on. Failure and the Earth as we know it shall perish!

Easter Island's Silent Sentinels

Easter Island's Silent Sentinels
Author: Kenneth Treister
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0826352642

"This richly illustrated book of the history, culture, and art of Easter Island is the first to examine in detail the island's vernacular architecture, often overshadowed by its giant stone statues"--Provided by publisher.

The Quest

The Quest
Author: Susan Kearney
Publisher: Bell Bridge Books
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611943434

n THE ULTIMATUM, he was a sex slave. Now Kirek's a full-grown Rystani warrior with the most powerful mind in the galaxy. During his previous mission, Kirek learned the Zin, an ancient enemy, are about to decimate the Federation. To stop them, he must sneak into enemy territory--and he's targeted just the right woman to help him. When Captain Angel Taylor "finds" the ultra sexy psi-warrior stowed away on her space salvage--and he claims he needs her help--she's cautious. Angel's a self-made captain and barely scraping by with her antiquated ship. But after Kirek promises her sole access to the galaxy's richest salvage haul, she's drawn into his reckless mission. It doesn't hurt that she finds Kirek devastatingly attractive. Charming. A man who knows how to play every sexual game. He's the perfect candidate for a fling. Too bad he keeps insisting that fate has brought them together, that they are destined to be life-mates, and that her psi is as all-powerful as his own. However sexy Angel finds the Rystani warrior, she isn't about to give up her skepticism, her independence, or her heart. So while they make an unlikely team, their battle of wills quickly escalates into a game of seduction. But once they're deep in enemy territory, Kirek risks everything--to save the Federation and to win Angel's everlasting love.

Origins

Origins
Author: Lucius Qayin
Publisher: Lux Occulta Press
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2024-01-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Discover the origins of the Curor Coven in Origins: The Elder Witches. Part of The Leclair Witch Chronicles. For centuries, the mysterious Cruor Sisterhood has dominated the remote mountain villages through fear and occult powers granted by their worship of dark spirits. But when forbidden sorcery unexpectedly manifests in young peasant Avalina, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous uprising boiling over. At first intoxicated by newfound abilities, Avalina convinces herself commanding such mythic might is necessary to crush unjust rulers and build a liberated magical order from the ashes. But will she become overwhelmed by the seductive whispers of demons and specters from the abyss promising even greater powers in exchange for terrible commitments? With the untethered pursuit of magical supremacy comes profound corruption-one that will echo through the ages to found the very Cruor Academy of Magical Arts joined centuries later by sisters Cassandra and Selene Leclair. The Elder Witches unveils the shadowy genesis of the infamous Cruor Coven before they dominated magic itself through generations of tyranny to come. But sparks once ignited can blaze redeeming lights or raze all remaining goodness to the ground.

The Shadowy Secrets

The Shadowy Secrets
Author: Tzangel Corbett
Publisher: Bonita Corbett
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2024-05-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Saturn is an ordinary woman with unknown, extraordinary, dormant magickal abilities. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she relocates to San Francisco, where she encounters Miles, a man caught between love and a coven’s sinister agenda. Saturn’s journey leads her through the lands of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. As she unravels her hidden powers and delves deep into her family’s magickal heritage, she becomes a central figure and a force to be reckoned with in a cosmic conflict. Her awakening to her true destiny transforms her life, challenges her beliefs, and takes her on a spellbinding adventure.

Daughters of Seth

Daughters of Seth
Author: L.K. Machacek
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460211421

Evoking a spirit similar to such classics as Tolkien's The Hobbit, C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones, Daughters of Seth is a lyrical, intimate, multi-layered story in the fantasy genre that begs to be the foundation of an epic ongoing series. However, to merely compare Daughters of Seth to the works of others would not be adequate to speak to the distinctive voice that marks the style of L.K. Machacek. This is an earthy, elemental, deep, visceral story that courageously, confidently, and skillfully explores the boundaries of magic, myth, desire, loyalty, and destiny. It authentically depicts the rich and timeless tapestry of the bonds and love between family as well as those who are knit at the heart through friendship and loyalty. At the same time, these themes are married to the darker gravity of ruthless ambition, bitterness through heartbreak and unspeakable loss, and a rage and vengeance that twists and burns.

The Portal

The Portal
Author: Annie Craft
Publisher: A Rödén
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2024-10-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9153122968

"No!" Bea cries out, magic sparking at her fingertips as she witnesses the foreboding darkness escape from the portal connecting her enchanted realm to the sorrow-filled human world. Though dangerous to cross, empathy compels her to pursue the malevolence into the land of mortals. There, she makes a fateful offer to a desperate couple that will forever bind their future daughters to both worlds. There's a catch... that will keep their children separated for all eternity. Years later, the envy-filled truth of their birthright revealed, the sisters unite on a fantastical journey across mystical lands filled with wonder, adversity, and the overpowering magic that both connects yet divides them. Can they together confront the darkness and fulfil their entwined destinies before a binding pact keeps them apart for all eternity? Together, the twins confront their destinies, their journey woven with lessons of love, acceptance, and the power of connection. The Portal is the first magical entry by Annie Craft in her Fantasy series. If you cherish tales of love, magic, and overcoming adversity, then you'll be captivated by Annie Craft's enchanting narrative. Step through The Portal now.