The Way of Kings

The Way of Kings
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 1013
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0765376679

A new epic fantasy series from the New York Times bestselling author chosen to complete Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time® Series

Sixth of the Dusk

Sixth of the Dusk
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Dragonsteel, LLC
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2014-10-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1938570073

A fascinating new novella in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere, the universe shared by his Mistborn series and the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Sixth of the Dusk, set in a never-before-seen world, showcases a society on the brink of technological change. On the deadly island of Patji, where birds grant people magical talents and predators can sense the thoughts of their prey, a solitary trapper discovers that the island is not the only thing out to kill him. When he begins to see his own corpse at every turn, does this spell danger for his entire culture? -------------------- A note from the publisher: For a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this novella, including brainstorming and workshopping session transcripts, the first draft, line-by-line edits, and an essay by Brandon, please see Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology.

Ancient Lake Creede

Ancient Lake Creede
Author: Philip Martin Bethke
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780813723464

A Single Shard

A Single Shard
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2001-04-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054735004X

The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)

The Shard of Asclepius

The Shard of Asclepius
Author: Stewart F. Brennan
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2024-07-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1038306841

They are always watching. Always listening. Even when your phone is turned off, they’re still there with their ear pressed against your device’s invisible back door. They thrive in darkness and secrecy. They control the economy and bend authorities to their will, yet they remain faceless. They are the silent force tightening their grip around our crumbling society, and they will not stop until their power over the world is complete. Who is this most malevolent secret organization that holds the strings of power? They are known only as the Collective, and their invisible reign across the world seemed unstoppable. That is, until a soul‐searching Montrealer named David Collins followed his intuition to uncover a broken shard of advanced ancient technology with the power to change everything. As David continues to follow his intuition, he finds allies within the Order of Hermes, a secret organization dedicated to uncovering lost knowledge and bringing that knowledge to the world. Yet the Order of Hermes must also keep those secrets safe from the Collective, who would use such technology to consume the world in their greed. With the help of his allies, David begins to unlock the shard’s mysterious powers of healing and destruction, but in doing so, he also draws the eye and ire of the Collective. So begins a deadly chase across Quebec and New York State. With the Collective’s ruthless shadows constantly at David’s heels, will he be able to unlock the shard’s secrets and use its powers to cure the world of the insidious Collective before it’s too late?

SHARD RPG Basic Compendium

SHARD RPG Basic Compendium
Author: Aaron de Orive
Publisher:
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2008-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9780980242607

SHARD Basic Compendium; the core rule-book for the SHARD RPG paper role-playing game. The Suns have risen, and a unique world awaits you. Welcome to Dárdünah, World of the False Dawn! The animal within you can be unleashed in this exciting universe of rich cultures, deadly intrigue, wild martial arts, mysterious magical rituals, and alien environments. Take the role of a valiant Honor Guard, a mystic Sir'hibas, a dark Assassin, or even a powerful noble Lord. The SHARD RPG offers the rich tapestry of this world for a truly cinematic role-playing experience.

The Shards of Heaven

The Shards of Heaven
Author: Michael Livingston
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466873310

Michael Livingston's The Shards of Heaven reveals the hidden magic behind the history we know, and commences a war greater than any mere mortal battle Julius Caesar is dead, assassinated on the senate floor, and the glory that is Rome has been torn in two. Octavian, Caesar's ambitious great-nephew and adopted son, vies with Marc Antony and Cleopatra for control of Caesar's legacy. As civil war rages from Rome to Alexandria, and vast armies and navies battle for supremacy, a secret conflict may shape the course of history. Juba, Numidian prince and adopted brother of Octavian, has embarked on a ruthless quest for the Shards of Heaven, lost treasures said to possess the very power of the gods-or the one God. Driven by vengeance, Juba has already attained the fabled Trident of Poseidon, which may also be the staff once wielded by Moses. Now he will stop at nothing to obtain the other Shards, even if it means burning the entire world to the ground. Caught up in these cataclysmic events, and the hunt for the Shards, are a pair of exiled Roman legionnaires, a Greek librarian of uncertain loyalties, assassins, spies, slaves . . . and the ten-year-old daughter of Cleopatra herself. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Well of Ascension

The Well of Ascension
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 816
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429961813

Now with over 10 million copies sold, The Mistborn Series has the thrills of a heist story, the twistiness of political intrigue, and the epic scale of a landmark fantasy saga. The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves. As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her. Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies – one of them composed of ferocious giants – now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal. As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Golden Shard

The Golden Shard
Author: Nicole R. Taylor
Publisher: Nicole R. Taylor
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2024-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A haunted castle. A journey beyond time. The darkness below holds the key to a future untold... It’s been a thousand years since Finn Oreah’anza last laid eyes on his ancestral home, the remote fortress known as Ith Ah'anza. Yet, upon his return with his newfound family—Evelyn, Aisling, Lorcan, and Naimh—they find the castle shrouded in darkness and despair. Haunted by the remnants of a long-forgotten civil war, both Finn and the land itself bear the scars of past atrocities, with corruption festering within the castle's very foundations. A corruption that must be cleared if Finn wants to reclaim the fortress as their home. But as they traverse Ith Ah'anza's ruined halls, they discover that it holds more than just memories. For deep below, another force stirs, whispering of forgotten prophecies and the resurgence of an ancient evil. An evil that Finn knows all too well… The Golden Shard, the second novel in the thrilling Tales of Lor’Iyslar series, is a tale of redemption, discovery, and the unyielding power of the past. Amidst lingering threats and ancient curses, Evelyn, Finn, and their friends venture into the dark ruins of Ith Ah'anza, only to find an astonishing revelation that changes everything…

Ancient Christians and the Power of Curses

Ancient Christians and the Power of Curses
Author: Laura Salah Nasrallah
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2024-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 100940573X

This book shows how Ancient Christians both used curses and criticized them in ancient Mediterranean religion and society.