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Who was Sorahb? Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsala's aid when the need is greatest. But for thousands of years the prosperous land of Farsala has felt no such need, as it has enjoyed the peace that comes from being both feared and respected. Now a new enemy approaches Farsala's borders, one that neither fears nor respects its name and legend. But the rulers of Farsala still believe that they can beat any opponent. Three young people are less sure of Farsala's invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi see Time's Wheel turning, with Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. What they cannot see is how inextricably their lives are linked to Farsala's fate -- until it's too late. In Fall of a Kingdom, the first volume of the Farsala Trilogy, Hilari Bell introduces readers to a world of honor, danger, and magic in this spellbinding tale of self-discovery.
Ghostly Kingdom Lyons Gate Volume 3 Living the Potential Forever Soraya Heffernon lived through her harrowing ordeal thanks to Lazlo’s magic. She escaped the clutches of Peter Elliot with some help from the Druid pack and their allies, but her position at Draoithe was tenuous as she considered how to find her lover. When the Tiger queen of Draoithe learns of her connection to Lazlo Greyson, Soraya must make a choice which will forever change her life. Believing Soraya had left him, Lazlo Greyson wallowed not only in the problems related to his loneliness but also suffered an additional issue, having unknowingly used arcane magic with her. A booze filled weekend saw his life spinning out of...
It is the dawning of a new world where a genderless Great One is assumed to know everything humanly possible. All that matters is its thoughts. It, however, carries a huge burden. It must engage an endless line of seekers, one at a time, on a mission to examine the nature of humanity. A man embraces his first new destiny that radiates compassionate thoughts and questions, such as Who do I want to be? As he does so, he is approached by a beautiful being who immediately envelops him in a complete state of surrender. Just as they discover their energetic fusion, a bright light appears who offers them a promise that will be fulfilled but only by paying a price. As the man moves in time-space, he eventually joins several companions on a trail to meet the Great One. As he finally arrives in the Great One's presence, the man engages in an unforgettable philosophical discussion about life. In this futuristic tale that offers a compelling illustration of what an active imagination can truly achieve, a man on a quest for the truth explores the vastness of humanity and all it encompasses as he moves through time and space.
On the streets of Tehran, Nuri Hushiar knows his blond hair and blue eyes attract attention. While he relishes the attention he cannot avoid the uneasy feeling of being out of place. This sense of being exceptional and estranged is the hallmark of his character and the focus of his struggle in Taghi Modarressi’s last stunning novel. Set around the time of the revolution, The Virgin of Solitude follows the parallel lives of a transplanted Austrian woman, who has made Iran her home, and her grandson, Nuri, who desperately misses his mother but hides his longing behind a veneer of teenage bravado. As the turmoil of the revolution envelops the country, grandmother and grandson witness the dissolution of social, class, and political order, while searching for a sense of belonging. Nasrin Rahimieh’s translation captures the tone and mood of the original, rendering both Modarressi’s subtle humor and assured prose with effortless precision.
America's premier gardening authority provides everything you need to know about garden plants in four conveniently sized, spiral-bound guides. Each book, covering more than two hundred varieties of plants, supplies botanical and common names, a description of foliage and blooms, a listing of the most favorable garden zones, and most popular uses.
In Farewell Shiraz, Kadivar tells the story of his family and childhood against the tumultuous backdrop of twentieth-century Iran, from the 1905-1907 Constitutional Revolution to the fall of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, before presenting accounts of his meetings with key witnesses to the Shah's fall and the rise of Khomeini. Each of the people interviewed provides a richly detailed picture of the momentous events that took place and the human drama behind them.
Not even a sly fox shifter can run from Fate. Soraya Rostami is tracking a Black Witch responsible for a curse that killed many, and her current lead is tied to her Fated Mate: the Portland Ghost. Black Witches took much from Soraya in the past, including her father, and it was all possible because of a Fated Mate’s betrayal. Most shifters think Fated Mates fix everything, but Soraya knows better. The fact her Fated Mate is involved in this investigation can’t be a good thing. An untrained witch is caught in another’s trap. Evelyn, the Portland Ghost, uses her ability to melt into shadows to hide. She was abandoned by the person she trusted most, and now she’s unable to open her hear...
When Special Forces veteran Steve Wilson returns to Kabul as security chief to the minister of interior, he is disillusioned with the corriuption and violence that has overtaken the country he fought to free. Relief worker Amy Mallory arrives in Afghanistan ready to change the world. She soon discovers that as a Western woman, the challenges are monumental. Afghan native Jamil returns to his homeland seeking work, but a painful past continues to haunt him. All three are searching for truth and freedom when a suicide bombing brings them together on Kabul's dusty streets.--From publisher's description.
In September, 2015 President Barack Obama informed The Forward, in a historic interview, of his shock at learning of the closing of his favorite NYC Bagel eatery, H&H Bagels, in January of 2012. While the President was shocked by the closing of the world's most famous, and recognizable, bagel brand, what was truly shocking were the underlying facts and circumstances surrounding the closing. While most people knew H&H as the iconic, Upper West Side Bagel Shop where the lines rounded the block, where celebrities loved to frequent, and where one of the most popular Seinfeld television episodes was created, few people knew about the drama and decadence that existed behind the scenes of this NYC ...
Sam and Laura Job have the perfect life. They have a wonderful marriage. Beautiful children. Two great careers. They have a beautiful house in the suburbs. The Jobs are bestowed with all the blessings modern life has to offer. Their life was idyllic until a moment of tragedy changed everything for them, forever. As their family tries to rebuild after this life-altering calamity they struggle to define their relationships with themselves, their relationships with each other and their relationship with God. The Suffering of Innocents looks at the age old question posed in the Old Testament's Book of Job, ""Why do innocents suffer?