In a realm of unparalleled fantasy, where the ancient meets the modern, follow the extraordinary journey of Yazan, a young boy chosen by fate to bear the burden of a profound truth embodied in mystical gems known as the "Stones of Truth." These precious jewels hold the key to dominion over the civilizations of the long-forgotten kings, the legends that once ruled the world. Yazan, the missing link to their control, becomes a coveted target for the dark forces, led by Vanmend, the ruthless monarch of the kingdom of Dejan and the self-proclaimed bearer of the Crown of Humanity. This enigmatic artifact bestows unimaginable magical and physical powers, the stuff of legends and bedtime stories. What lies hidden within the Stones of Truth? What limitless power do they possess? Why does the world's destiny revolve around the crowns of the throne? Will Yazan yield to his preordained fate and surrender to Vanmend, the possessor of the Crown of Humanity? Or will the world rise to defy its own destiny?

From a brilliant Brookings Institution expert, an “important” (The Wall Street Journal) and “penetrating historical and political study” (Nature) of the critical role that oceans play in the daily struggle for global power, in the bestselling tradition of Robert Kaplan’s The Revenge of Geography. For centuries, oceans were the chessboard on which empires battled for supremacy. But in the nuclear age, air power and missile systems dominated our worries about security, and for the United States, the economy was largely driven by domestic production, with trucking and railways that crisscrossed the continent serving as the primary modes of commercial transit. All that has changed, as nine-tenths of global commerce and the bulk of energy trade is today linked to sea-based flows. A brightly painted forty-foot steel shipping container loaded in Asia with twenty tons of goods may arrive literally anywhere else in the world; how that really happens and who actually profits from it show that the struggle for power on the seas is a critical issue today. Now, in vivid, closely observed prose, Bruce Jones conducts us on a fascinating voyage through the great modern ports and naval bases—from the vast container ports of Hong Kong and Shanghai to the vital naval base of the American Seventh Fleet in Hawaii to the sophisticated security arrangements in the Port of New York. Along the way, the book illustrates how global commerce works, that we are amidst a global naval arms race, and why the oceans are so crucial to America’s standing going forward. As Jones reveals, the three great geopolitical struggles of our time—for military power, for economic dominance, and over our changing climate—are playing out atop, within, and below the world’s oceans. The essential question, he shows, is this: who will rule the waves and set the terms of the world to come?

A historical novel focusing on the War of the Roses in England.

Get ready for life after death. Combining three books that together have sold nearly 1 million copies, Heaven and the Afterlife gives you Erwin Lutzer’s best reflections on eternity and what it means for you today. The trilogyincludes: One Minute After You Die. A simple and moving explanation of what the Bible teaches about death, this book makes you consider a sobering truth: one minute after you die, your life will not be over. Rather, it will be just beginning—in a place of unimaginable bliss or indescribable gloom. Are you ready for that moment? How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend Eternity with Godsummarizes the Bible’s teaching on salvation, answering questions like, “What role do I play in my own salvation? Can I lose my salvation if I commit a serious sin? What if I doubt that I’m saved?” Your Eternal Reward. This book explores the often-overlooked Scriptures about reward and judgment for Christians, answering questions like, “How will believers be judged? Do rewards for faithfulness vary? If heaven is perfect, why do rewards even matter?” Together these books will help you live faithfully today, readying you for that final hour when you meet your Maker.

God is doing a new thing in the earth, He is dramatically transforming the lives of people everywhere, and this book serves as an example and dedication to the new wave of glory that is coming upon the church in the last day. As the author takes you on a very real and personal journey of her experiences in the things of the Lord, in life, of heaven and the revelations of the end times. God is establishing His will in and through His chosen people in this last day. As the Prophets and Apostles of old wrote about their experiences, her story is designed to take you on a spiritual journey by revealing Gods love. You will see the Lords awesome plans at work in her life, you will understand how dreams and visions play a vital role in our walk with God. This book is an encourager and will literally bring you into a deeper committed relationship with God. Deepen your understanding of how God thinks Understand how your life experiences prepare you for the Lords work Understand how Dreams and Visions speak about our destiny Begin to see the extent to which Satan is operating in the Church This blue print is your guide to experiencing more of God in your life Have you ever desired to increase your appetite for more of God? Well God wants the realities of heaven to become a first hand experience in your life daily, so that this will cause you to walk in the natural world as what God intended you to be, a supernatural being.

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.