The Defender Chronicles, Volume 1

The Defender Chronicles, Volume 1
Author: Robert L. Collins
Publisher: Robert Collins
Total Pages: 784
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Allan began life poor, and knowing that magic was the stuff of ancient legends. One day he discovers that the magic never went away, and that he has the gift of using magic. He decides to fight injustice as The Defender, and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. His wife Nancy joins him as The Moon Spirit. Although she can’t cast spells, she can fight and use the enchanted equipment Allan crafts. This volume contains Defender stories 1 to 10. They tell of Allan’s rise as the Defender, and how he and Nancy began their fight against injustice. Their struggles take them from the streets, to the halls of power, and to a distant land.

The Chronicles of Kryptic Volume 1: The Genesis

The Chronicles of Kryptic Volume 1: The Genesis
Author: David Dossous
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1499020376

David Muller is an Afterschool care counselor and is a strong believer of equal justice for all. But little did he know that one simple act of bravery would change his outlook on life.......Forever.

Chronicles of Eldrin: Book 1 - Manipulator

Chronicles of Eldrin: Book 1 - Manipulator
Author: Brad Kuipers
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2023-07-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Eldrin is a land of stunning natural beauty, terrifying monsters, and seven sentient species. Manipulator takes place during a tipping point in the delicate balance of peace within Eldrin. Peace treaties between kingdoms new and ancient have been broken and war is inevitable between the newly established Bynder Kingdom, a kingdom of giants, and the human Machellia Kingdom. The legendary Kaff, a reclusive and powerful retired hero from an age past, is in a race to find a devastating weapon before it falls into the hands of the ambitious Kendrick Bynder, king of the giants. Jameson, the son of Kaff, is thrust from his comfortable world of routine and seclusion into an adventure of flying galleons, pirates, and a dangerous race to control the mysterious weapon hidden in the northlands of Eldrin.

Cry of the Icemark (The Icemark Chronicles, Book 1)

Cry of the Icemark (The Icemark Chronicles, Book 1)
Author: Stuart Hill
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545381347

An epic, highly acclaimed fantasy that has just been optioned as a feature film by Fox 2000!The Icemark is a kingdom in grave danger. Its king has been killed in battle, its enemy lies in wait, and its fate rests on the shoulders of one girl. Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield, a beautiful princess and an intrepid warrior, must find a way to protect her land from a terrible invasion. She will forge an extraordinary alliance of noble Snow Leopards, ancient Vampires, and ferocious Wolf-folk. She will find unexpected strength in her friendship with a young warlock. And she will lead her allies to victory with her fierce battle cry: "Blood! Blast! And Fire!"

Icons of the Middle Ages [2 volumes]

Icons of the Middle Ages [2 volumes]
Author: Lister M. Matheson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2011-12-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1573567809

From Thomas Becket to Charlemagne, from Leif Erickson to Count Dracula, this series of biographical essays separates truth from legend as it explores the lives of some of the most accomplished and influential figures of medieval history. Drawing on the latest research, Icons of the Middle Ages: Rulers, Writers, Rebels, and Saints examines the lives of some of the most remarkable personalities of the Medieval Era—powerful, ruthless, compassionate, brilliant people who remain widely influential today. Each portrait in this extraordinary gallery sets its subject in the context of their world, revealing what we really know about their lives, their iconic status in their own times, and their lasting legacies in our time. Readers will encounter fascinating individuals devoted to the pursuit of power (Richard III), to freedom (Robert the Bruce), to philosophy and religion (Maimonides; Thomas More), and to the arts (Dante; Hildegard of Bingen). Additional chapters explore life in the medieval castle and the advent of siege warfare—two defining developments in the Middle Ages.

The Dream Warrior Chronicles Book 1

The Dream Warrior Chronicles Book 1
Author: Emerald Fox
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2011-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146343300X

Llana Love is about to find out that her dream visions are actual events that propel her into varying parallel universes and to become something she only thought existed in her dreams and on the Space Channel. After her husbands death she is faced with realizing that reality is never what it seems, it has all been a pre-requisite to become what the universes need, the Dream Warrior. As the Dream Warrior, Llana is thrown into an exciting new existence with superhuman abilities and strength beyond comparison but the 3 Devil War Lord Brothers each want her as their own. It will be up to Llana and her UNIT to take them down, but it wont be without a fi ght, hardship, and casualties. Love struggles between human and non-human; will she choose the right one?

Soldiers' Lives through History - The Middle Ages

Soldiers' Lives through History - The Middle Ages
Author: Clifford J. Rogers
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2007-04-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0313042012

The most dangerous arms in the world are those of horse and lance, because there is no means of stopping them, wrote a 15th-century commander, Jean de Bueil. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the 15th century, the men (and a few women in disguise) who reported for military service or who led other men, scouted and skirmished, plundered and burned. If they did not slaughter the peasants they met, they took them prisoner to be sold as slaves or ransomed at heavy cost. It was a brutal time. Rogers illuminates the history of medieval soldiers in wartime and in peacetime, describing the lives of those who attacked, and those who defended, the fortified castles, towns, and lands of Europe and beyond in the Middle Age.

Renaissance in Italy (Vol. 1-7)

Renaissance in Italy (Vol. 1-7)
Author: John Addington Symonds
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1666
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Art
ISBN:

John Addington Symonds's monumental work 'Renaissance in Italy' spans seven volumes and delves into the cultural, political, and social history of Italy during the Renaissance period. Symonds combines meticulous research with a poetic writing style, drawing vivid pictures of the artists, thinkers, and rulers who shaped this transformative era. With detailed analysis of art, literature, and philosophy, Symonds captures the essence of the Italian Renaissance and its impact on Western civilization. His lyrical prose brings to life the beauty and complexity of this fascinating time in history. As a scholar and writer, John Addington Symonds was deeply immersed in the study of Renaissance culture and humanism. His personal experiences in Italy and his passion for art and literature inspired him to produce this comprehensive work. Symonds's deep admiration for the achievements of the Renaissance shines through in his nuanced and insightful analysis of this pivotal period. I highly recommend 'Renaissance in Italy' to readers interested in exploring the rich tapestry of the Italian Renaissance. Symonds's work offers a captivating journey through a pivotal moment in history, providing valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual developments that continue to influence society today.

The Jews in Sicily, Volume 1 (383-1300)

The Jews in Sicily, Volume 1 (383-1300)
Author: Shlomo Simonsohn
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2022-05-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 900450950X

This volume in the series Documentary History of the Jews in Italy illustrates the history of the Jews in Sicily during the last decade of the fourteenth century and the first two of the fifteenth. It is the sequel to the first and second volumes on the history of the Jews in Sicily, and illustrates the events during the political upheavals which preceded the reunion of the island with Aragon. During that period the Jewish minority flourished, although affected by unsettled political conditions, along with the rest of the population. Over 500 documents, many of them published here for the first time, record the fortunes of the Jews and their relationships with the authorities, especially the two Martins, and their Christian neighbours. Much new information has come to light, and many facets of Jewish life in Sicily have been uncovered. The abundance of historical records in the archives of the Crown and of local authorities compares favourably with the relative scarcity of surviving documentation in earlier centuries. Therefore, again, many documents had to be reported in summary form. Much new information has come to light. The volume is again provided with additional bibliography and indexes, while the introduction has been relegated to the end of the series on the Jews of the island.