#3 in the Balanced Sword epic fantasy series, and series finale. Phoenix and her companions take on the King of All Hells in a final showdown with the fate of multiple worlds in the balance. The King of All Hells Awaits Kyri, Tobimar, and Poplock had managed—barely—to thwart the plans of the mad alchemist-mage Master Wieran, and defeat the monstrous Elderwyrm Sanamaveridion, saving the secret country of Kaizatenzei from the evil hidden at its core. Now they believe they have discovered the true architect of not just the fall of the Justiciars of Myrionar—god of Justice and Vengeance—but the unleashing of the forces of the Hells themselves against the other countries of Zarathan. They begin their journey back to Kyri's home, Evanwyl, to confront the being their new ally Miri calls Viedraverion, first son of the King of All Hells. But behind that name lies an even more terrible secret, and a plan centuries in the making, a plan thatdepends on Kyri being who and what she is. Even if the three adventurers can escape the spies and traps within their own adventuring party, their final adversary awaits them eagerly. For with them they carry the key to their enemy's victory—a victory which will destroy not only Kyri, her friends, and her country, but also the gods themselves! Yet Kyri and her allies have a hidden strength themselves. They are fighting for the right, and there are ancient gods and powers who may come to the aid of a true warrior's heart in the time of greatest need. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Ryk E. Spoor's Phoenix Rising: “A winner! Great characters, and thrilling adventure. I want more!”—Ed Greenwood, best-selling author of the Forgotten Realms series “[E]xciting adventure, scary monsters, strange gods, and wondrous magic.”—Lawrence Watt-Evans About Spheres of Influence: “Fast and entertaining action and a world that has the feel of Asimov’s Foundation series.”—Sarah A. Hoyt, author of the Darkship saga About Ryk E. Spoor’s Grand Central Arena: “…an imaginative piece of space opera that’s set on a near-future Earth where artificial intelligence is taken for granted.”—Shiny Reviews “Grand Central Arena’ is space opera in the grand old tradition . . . but with modern sensibilities and awareness of current speculations in cutting edge physics.”—Fantasy Book Critic About the Threshold Series by Ryk E. Spoor and Eric Flint “. . . fast-paced sci-fi. . . light in tone and hard on science . . .” —Publishers Weekly “. . . [the series is filled with] linguistics, biology, physics, and evolution further the story, as well as wacky humor, academic rivalries, and even some sweet romances.” —School Library Journal The Balanced Sword Series Phoenix Rising Phoenix in Shadow Phoenix Ascendant

Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s circles around questions of stardom, performance, and their cultural contexts in ways that remind us of the alluring magic of stars while also bringing to the fore the changing ways in which viewers engaged with them during the last decade. A salient idea that guides much of the collection is the one of transformation, expressed in these pages as the way in which post-millennial movie stars are in one way or another reshaping ideas of performance and star presence, either through the self-conscious revision of aspects of their own personas or in redirecting or progressing some earlier aspect of the culture. Including a diverse lineup of stars such as Oscar Isaac, Kristen Stewart, Tilda Swinton, and Tyler Perry, the chapters in Stellar Transformations paint the portrait of the meaning of star images during the complex decade of the 2010s, and in doing so will offer useful case studies for scholars and students engaged in the study of stardom, celebrity, and performance in cinema.

By a well-known psychic and astrologer, a revealing psychological/astrological exploration of the masks we wear and the many ways our rising signs affect our personalities.

In the 1920s, London astrologer William Frankland revolutionized predictive astrology. His simple, dependable techniques were revered for their reliance on birth charts instead of complex mathematics—and still are today. Now you can learn his methods for yourself. Drawing on Frankland’s two books, author Anthony Louis explores Frankland's discoveries in detail, sharing numerous examples that demonstrate how inclusive and uncomplicated these methods can be. Secrets of Predictive Astrology covers Frankland's desire to forecast events with more nuanced accuracy than traditional techniques allow as well as his subsequent research of texts by Claudius Ptolemy and Alan Leo. With Louis's valuable insight on Frankland's predictive system, you can better learn to forecast your future and make the most of opportunities to come.

Shows how astrology works as a collective unconsciousness tool that has a direct bearing on humanity as a whole

An insightful introductory guide to the age-old wisdom of astrology and how it can help you to make informed and successful decisions in all areas of your life. An insightful introductory guide to the age-old wisdom of astrology and how it can help you to make informed and successful decisions in all areas of your life. With a free, personalized chart provided online for every reader, this book will help you to understand more than just your Sun sign - you'll also get to know the other planets in your chart and the role they play. Learn about your all-important Moon sign and Rising sign, your love planet Venus and your sex planet Mars! In this book, you'll discover- - The many ways that astrology can help you - How to read and understand your chart - The talents and challenges you were born with - How to use astrology to time important events and decisions in your life - How to make predictions for yourself and others - How to be a better parent, friend and employee through knowing your close-ones' charts . . . and much more!

What can you do with your astrological birth chart? If you're an astrologer, you learn amazing information about your personality and make predictions. If you're not an astrologer, you can puzzle over the circles and symbols--until now. Astrology for Self-Empowerment by Dovid Strusiner moves astrology to entirely new realms, making this a must for both the astrological expert and those unfamiliar with the science. It takes the basic information from the chart and shows you how to change your life so you can achieve your spiritual and worldly goals easily. The technique starts with the birth chart. If you are an astrologer, you can draw this yourself. If not, the book includes a coupon to receive a free natal chart. Even the postage is paid. The book describes the basic meanings of the sun signs, planets, and more--but that is just the start--Astrology for Self-Empowerment shows that you are not at the mercy of the planets and stars. Instead, you can use their archetypal power to: ·Create the future you want ·Overcome self-defeating subconscious programming ·Create a life that is richer in every way This book shows you how to do this with techniques of self-exploration, visualization, affirmation, invocation, breath work, and working with the gems and crystals associated with the planets and signs. These are tied together in a powerful and easy-to-use program for self-change and empowerment. Examples show you how to do this easily for yourself. Astrology for Self-Empowerment will empower you to change your universe and become what you want to be. You owe it to yourself to get this book. This is a Print-on-Demand title. Please allow an additional 2-3 days for delivery

From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.

Dr. David Frawley, the well known Vedic scholar, writes of Mr. Trivedi - "India's most insightful young astrologer offers what is probably the longest, most researched and most original book on the Lunar Nodes published in modern times. This book is worthy of serious examination by all students of Astrology and all those interested in the great mysteries of life, death, karma and transformation."