Eons ago, the Conclave of Sensi chose Cera as a laboratory for creating consciousness. True, the work was experimental, but it had been successful long before the rebellion that threatened to destroy the planet. Led by the High Priestess Khyan and her first apostle, Rhee, ten members of the Khyan Circle of Fostering decide upon a desperate plan for survival. Escaping a fiery destruction is only the beginning. The bizarre world that appears beneath them demands new risks. They must become something far different than what they have been. High up in the Fourth Valley of the White Mountains in this strange new homeland, the repulsive upright ones await their destiny. They have lived here for ages past, but they aren’t prepared for life in the future. Symbolic features in Legend of the Fire Eye promise to give it a niche in the "New Myth" now being written. At the same time, it will fit well on the traditional fantasy bookshelf.

Scrappy fifteen-year-old Dallas Marge and his older brother, Logan, strive to live a normal life, in the infamous city of kaspers, Starfall City. However, an unspoken truth between the two siblings leads Dallas to find a mysterious orb imprisoning a malevolent entity called Oryga, the tiger god, that curses him with an unimaginable power. Training under the supervision of the formerly villainous dragon kasper, Singuard, Dallas adapts to his newfound strength. Anxious to test himself, he disregards Singuard's warnings about the dangerously ominous and superpowered criminal underworld and the kasper hunting militia, GAUNTLET, challenging them both as Starfall's first-ever vigilante, Kirikon. However, the novice mask, alongside his friends, struggle to save Starfall from a sinister duo of otherworldly creatures when they target him for reasons unknown. Discover the truth behind the tigris orb as Kirikon blasts his way into action in this adventurous and gripping chapter of a brand new series, The Fire Eye Kronicles.

She needs to find the spark within more than ever. Can this fierce spy ignite the fire inside her and fulfill her destiny? The city's children are missing and Kay the fetch's struggle to bring them home has led to nothing but dead ends. It is no typical enemy which hides in the shadows. It is a force that will threaten the peace Kay has worked tirelessly for. As the Fire Eye shines down upon her, Kay must hope her magic will finally awaken, her only chance to light the way through the approaching wave of blood and smoke. A sequel to The Fire Eye Refugee, hailed as "action-packed, sharp, and exquisite", The Fire Eye Chosen is an epic fantasy of magic and mystery.

Jena is asked to guide a large group of hierophants into the dangerous mountains of Atlantis to perform a religious ceremony. Earthquakes are tearing the nation apart, and sending carnivorous reptiles into everyones kitchens, and this is an attempt to contact the earth elementals to begin a reversal. She has the usual wacky group of companions, and meets more along the way. The clock is ticking as other armies attempt to destroy the temple, and its a rough ride for all. A thorough exploration of this part of the continent, with its even more ancient ruins and underground caverns, Jena must turn from weapons to accomplish this with wit and humor

A scientist helps readers reconsider the everyday phenomenon of light in profound ways, from spiritual meanings to the challenging questions put forth by great scientists and philosophers. 37 photos. Illustrations.

This is a story about the early west when white man and Indian lived by the unwritten laws of their society. The adventure, happiness, sorrow, love, hate, death, and survival in the early west. A story of how a white woman trapper and an Indian man found love and hate in this early wilderness. It is the story of an Indian tribe that splits into a warring faction and a pacifist society one evading the army the other engaging the army. If you like love, adventure, and intrigue you will find this book most enjoyable.

It could be that the entirety of creation, seen and unseen, as well as the whole of the Bible have pivoted upon a moment if time, a single decision, one response. With the weight, the enormity of what lay before Him crashing upon His mind, Jesus Himself in the garden of Gethsemane the night of His betrayal, asked the Father to change the plan. "Take this cup away from Me", He prayed. We don't know how long that desire remained, but the next thing He said was indeed the fulcrum of God's universal reconciliation. He prayed, "Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours be done". The choice was so challenging for Him that the scriptures say His sweat became bloody. Yet, with His mind thus set, He continued on to the cross.

Havgan of Corania knows he is different from others, but he does not know why. He does know, however, that he adamantly hates the witches of Kymru. When he becomes Warleader of Corania, he sets the might of his empire against them and their country. Gwydion the Dreamer and his friend Rhiannon travel to Corania to spy on Havgan after Gwydion?s dream reveals Havgan?s imperialistic desires. In their frantic attempt to save Kymru, they risk everything. But when a thoughtless action threatens to doom them all, Gwydion and Rhiannon must fight not only to discover Havgan?s secret but also to understand why Havgan seems so hauntingly familiar.

An increasing number of countries develop capabilities for cyber-espionage and sabotage. The sheer number of reported network compromises suggests that some of these countries view cyber-means as integral and well-established elements of their strategical toolbox. At the same time the relevance of such attacks for society and politics is also increasing. Digital means were used to influence the US presidential election in 2016, repeatedly led to power outages in Ukraine, and caused economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars with a malfunctioning ransomware. In all these cases the question who was behind the attacks is not only relevant from a legal perspective, but also has a political and social dimension. Attribution is the process of tracking and identifying the actors behind these cyber-attacks. Often it is considered an art, not a science. This book systematically analyses how hackers operate, which mistakes they make, and which traces they leave behind. Using examples from real cases the author explains the analytic methods used to ascertain the origin of Advanced Persistent Threats.