Twelve years old Emaddin lives on the street of ancient Baghdad with his mother after the death of his father. Striving through fate and bullies, he dreams of a better life for him and her. He soon befriends Lamar, who unknown to him is the daughter of the Sultan Omran, and with help from the wise sorcerer Zeriab, subsequently rises above the filth of street life. But within the corridors of power unfurls a covert plot to overthrow Sultan Omran with his most trusted minister, Aqrab, spearheading the plot. What do you do when your best friend is a greedy two-faced magician seeking your downfall? This is the question Sultan Omran ultimately has to deal with, and he does so with his life and kingdom in great danger. This book is book one in the series which consists of three parts, all three parts are included in this edition.A sequel to 1001 Arabian Nights that will let you dive into the world of Emaddin and old 1001 nights world.

Odell Moore, senior partner in a top Manhattan law firm, is suspected of murdering his father-in-law. The murder becomes a New York sensation: Odell is an African-American all-star who climbed to the top from an impoverished background. His father-in-law is a prominent senator from Alabama, completely opposed to the sudden marriage to his daughter. Odell claims he doesn't remember anything about that afternoon, and he doesn't know why his new wife was found unconscious, bleeding from the head. Did he do it? Or was it his conniving protégé, Jackson Sherman, the southern aristocrat who said he'd do anything to get to the top - even kill? As detectives and lawyers unravel the puzzle, they discover just how far Jackson would go to become partner. Then Odell discovers a secret he's been suppressing all his life - and who really killed his wife's father.

I sell sex, sin, and pleasure, but it isn’t just my business, it’s my entire life. I get off on the power of controlling it all. She’s the one woman I can’t have. She threatens everything, and yet I can’t stay away. There’s a beautiful, sexual creature inside this timid girl that’s desperate to claw its way out. I’m going to set it free, even if it brings my empire tumbling down. I have to believe she’ll be worth all the little mistakes I’ve made.

Every city has its unique and valuable identity, this identity is revealed through its physical and visual form, it is seen through the eyes of its residents and users. The city develops over time, and its identity evolves with it. Reflecting the rapid and constant changes the city is subjected to, Architecture and Arts, is the embodiment of the cultural, historical, and economical characteristics of the city. This conference was dedicated to the investigation of the different new approaches developed in Architecture and Contemporary arts. It has focused on the basis of urban life and identities. This volume provides discussions on the examples and tendencies in dealing with urban identities as well as the transformation of cities and urban cultures mentioned in terms of their form, identity, and their current art. Contemporary art, when subjected to experiments, continues to be produced in various directions, to be consumed and to put forward new ideas. Art continuously renews itself, from new materials to different means of communication, from interactive works to computer games, from new approaches to perceptional paradigms and problems of city and nature of the millennium. This is an Open Access ebook, and can be found on www.taylorfrancis.com.

Twelve years old Emaddin lives on the street of ancient Baghdad with his mother after the death of his father. Striving through fate and bullies, he dreams of a better life for him and her. He soon befriends Lamar, who unknown to him is the daughter of the Sultan Omran, and with help from the wise sorcerer Zeriab, subsequently rises above the filth of street life. But within the corridors of power unfurls a covert plot to overthrow Sultan Omran with his most trusted minister, Aqrab, spearheading the plot. What do you do when your best friend is a greedy two-faced magician seeking your downfall? This is the question Sultan Omran ultimately has to deal with, and he does so with his life and kingdom in great danger.

After his colossal defeat at Hemrin Mountains, Aqrab retreats to Sinjar Mountains where he plans the ultimate downfall of Omran. Meanwhile, Omran liberates Babylon from the hands of Aqrab's men. Back in Baghdad, Zeriab leads his team members to build the transfer machine. During one of his rides, Emaddin gets kidnapped by Aqrab; he is taken to Sinjar Mountains where he is held as a prisoner. While all these occur, Aqrab becomes unstoppable as his army increases and a deadly dragon (the Wahzog) is recruited to his stronghold.Will Zeriab and his team be able to complete the transfer machine in time before Aqrab attack Baghdad? Will Emaddin escape from Sinjar Mountains or is he doomed forever? Will the sultan Omran be able to save his city from the danger that is coming?Find out in this exciting and yet, enthralling sequel of Emaddin's Adventures.

2023 Ontario Author Project Winner in Adult Fiction Rich with folklore and paranormal intrigue, The Hollow Gods is an atmospheric supernatural thriller that will satisfy lovers of Hannah Whitten's FOR THE WOLF, especially those craving a fable with a darker touch. hr Black Hollow is a town with a dark secret. For centuries, residents have foretold the return of the Dreamwalker—an ominous figure from local folklore said to lure young women into the woods and possess them. Yet the boundary between fact and fable is blurred by a troubling statistic: occasionally, women do go missing. And after they return, they almost always end up dead. When Kai wakes up next to the lifeless body of a recently missing girl, his memory blank, he struggles to clear his already threadbare conscience. Miya, a floundering university student, experiences signs that she may be the Dreamwalker's next victim. Can she trust Kai as their paths collide, or does he herald her demise? And after losing a young patient, crestfallen oncologist, Mason, embarks on a quest to debunk the town's superstitions, only to find his sanity tested. A maelstrom of ancient grudges, forgotten traumas, and deadly secrets loom in the foggy forests of Black Hollow. Can three unlikely heroes put aside their fears and unite to confront a centuries-old evil? Will they uncover the truth behind the fable, or will the cycle repeat? "The writing sizzles with menace, and the dark mythology A.J. Vrana weaves from dreams and nightmares is unlike any I've ever encountered, in and out of books." – Katya de Becerra, author of OASIS and WHAT THE WOODS KEEP "Utterly consuming with palpable emotion, an engaging mystery, and absolutely delicious tension, this is one that lingers after you’ve turned the final page, an itch that needs to be scratched." – Verified Reviewer "I would highly recommend this book for anyone with interest in folklore, magical realism, and a dark touch of horror. An absolutely stunning debut from this author. I have pre-ordered my own copy of the book, and I am very much looking forward to the second book in The Chaos Cycle." – Verified Reviewer "The Hollow Gods is a striking debut about guilt, grief, and how the past sometimes finds a way to come back to haunt us. The roots of this story will be familiar to those who enjoy reading about fairytales and folklore, but Vrana has added her own touch to the genre that allows this novel to hold its own against the greats." – Verified Reviewer "A gem of a book. Can’t wait for the next one." – Verified Reviewer "Vrana crafts a unique local mythology and draws from existing lore to create a sense of creeping dread." – Publisher’s Weekly hr The Chaos Cycle Duology is best enjoyed in this order: Book 1: The Hollow Gods Book 2: The Echoed Realm

A TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE CHARTS A HIGH-RISK, UNCONVENTIONAL PATH WHILE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF HIS SON

Wisdom of the North studies how and for what purposes proverbs were used by the composers of the sagas, thereby demonstrating how awareness of proverbial occurrences in these narratives can enable us to engage in more penetrating literary criticism of these works. The methods offered here have already been applied to the reading of other medieval texts, particularly those originating in societies marked by the presence or persistent influence of preliterate culture.

Harry Stone lived an easy life... until the global financial crisis forced him to live with purpose. A personality ripe for metamorphosis and a career cut short plunge Harry into a soul-searching adventure across Asia and the Middle East, through the West Bank, and deep in the jungles of Java. Witnessing economic disparity in the developing world and confronting personal demons lead Harry to a life filled with human connection and joy. Follow this transformational odyssey as a man reluctantly abandons a life of greed, learns the true cost of a soul, and finds himself in the process. "An engaging and thought-provoking read!" THE WRITER'S SCRAP BIN Cover Art: Jason Cryer Author Photo: Karen Strolia