Fearless men, their allegiance is to each other, to the oppressed, and to the secret society known as the Brotherhood of the Sword -- and they must never surrender to the passionate yearnings of their noble hearts. Fiercely devoted to her people and her land, Queen Adara refuses to let a power-mad usurper steal her crown. But the only way to protect what is hers is to seek out the man she married in childhood. A proud, tormented warrior, Christian of Acre owes allegiance only to the mysterious Brotherhood -- and has no wish to be king over anyone but himself. Now a bold and beautiful stranger has appeared in his rooms, tempting him with an irresistible seduction and demanding he accompany her back to their kingdoms ... or, at the very least, provide her with an heir to her throne. Though he cannot abandon the brave regal lady to her enemies, Christian dares not give in to his traitorous body's desires. Yet how can he deny the passion that is rightfully his and the ecstasy that awaits him in Adara's kiss?

A new instalment and standalone adventure charting series protagonist Jack Fletcher's return to pre-civil war England. His quest: to find his missing sister, with the help of some familiar faces...

When kittypet Tiny crosses paths with some wild forest cats defending their territory, he is left with scars—and a bitter, deep-seated grudge. As his reputation grows among the strays and loners that live in the dirty brick alleyways of Twolegplace, he changes his name to Scourge and puts everything about his old life behind him—except his deadly desire for revenge.

Nearly two million soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen have been deployed in recent conflicts. When the Warrior Returns addresses the practical and psychological needs of the families of these transitioning service members and provides a convenient list of key resources. Combining the knowledge of fifty experts, the book provides answers to questions about the post-deployment transition process, how it affects families, and how family members can help their service members and themselves navigate the transition successfully as a family. These experts provide straightforward answers to questions about the transition process and how it impacts the warrior and their children. A one-stop source of information filled with useful advice, this book is unequalled. The book features a foreword by Patty Shinseki and is published in cooperation with the Association of the United States Army.

The Hidden School reveals a book within a book, a quest within a quest and a bridge between worlds. Dan Millman takes readers on an epic spiritual quest across the world as he searches for the link between everyday life and transcendent possibility. Continuing his journey from Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Dan moves from Honolulu to the Mojave Desert, and from a bustling Asian city to a secluded forest, until he uncovers the mystery of The Hidden School. While traversing continents, he uncovers lessons of life hidden in plain sight - insights pointing the way to an inspired life in the eternal present. Along the way, you'll encounter remarkable characters and brushes with mortality as you explore the nature of reality, the self, death and, finally, a secret as ancient as the roots of this world. Awaken to the hidden powers of paradox, humour and change. Discover a vision that may forever change your pe­rspectives about life's promise and potential.

Word in the Royal Court has spread that the wild Scottish borders are too unruly. Upon the King's command, John Brunson must return home… Once part of a powerful border clan, John has not set eyes on the Brunson stone tower in years. With failure never an option, he must persuade his family to honor the king's call for peace. To succeed, John knows winning over Cate Gilnock, the daughter of an allied family, holds the key. But this intriguing beauty is beyond the powers of flattery and seduction. Instead, the painful vulnerability hidden behind her spirited eyes calls out to John as he is inexorably drawn back into the warrior Brunson clan….

Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is the first book in this blockbuster series by Chris Bradford August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins. But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast. With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet? 'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer ***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***

"Rali Emilie Antero, legendary warrior and sorceress extraordinaire, was no longer content to retire to her native Orissa after the grand adventures that had made her a hero. And so she set sail for distant lands and fresh challenges... until a spying mission brought her face-to-face with dread evil - a primitive but powerful force backed by the Ice Bear's army and fed by the souls of captured wizards. Even drawing on every last vestige of her considerable magic, Rali almost didn't make it out alive. Sorely wounded in body and spirit, she was left entombed in ice to dream for eternity. All Orissa thought her lost at sea and mourned her passing. Then she was awakened by a goddess and asked to undertake one more quest..." "Fifty years had gone by while Rali slept. And in that time, the entire Antero clan had been assassinated - save one: a golden child named Emilie who carried the magic of the Anteros in her blood and the hopes of all Orissa on her tiny shoulders. The enemy was one Rali knew all too well: Novari, the beautiful succubus who once had taken Rali's eye and hand... and nearly her life. Now the siren succubus had used her own deadly combination of sorcery, murder, and seduction to seize Orissa. All that remained in her quest for ultimate power was to seize little Emilie as well." "She never counted on the return of Rali Antero..."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Don't miss these Warriors manga adventures! A full-color collection of three manga adventures from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series—never before available in color! This epic volume includes all three books in the Graystripe’s Adventure graphic novel trilogy: The Lost Warrior, Warrior’s Refuge, and Warrior’s Return. Set after the events of Warriors: The New Prophecy #3: Dawn, this graphic novel adventure follows one of the series’ most beloved characters as he embarks on a difficult journey to return to his home among the Clans. Graystripe, deputy of ThunderClan, has been captured by Twolegs. He longs to go back to the forest and his Clan, and sets off in search of his Clanmates alongside a feisty kittypet named Millie. But with the forest destroyed, and no clear path to lead him, how will Graystripe find his way home?