Saving the souls of the damned has been my job for several years now. I've gotten chased by demonic creatures, fallen in love with a not-so-angelic Guardian Angel, and I've even danced with the devil. Yes. You read that right. I've literally danced with the devil, which only stirred up more drama I didn't need. And to add a little more to this summary for you, (just in case you thought the chaos stopped there) . . . one of the biggest secrets of my life just found his way to my front doorstep. I've since questioned everything Hayden and the Guardian Council has ever told me. I'm tired of rules. I'm tired of lies. I'm tired of secrets. And I'm tired of being scared. I start to push boundaries to unravel every, single lie that the Guardian Council has kept hidden for years... only to find the dark truth about my mother's murder. And, as if saving the dead and feeling betrayed isn't enough, a new enemy has emerged from the Dark Realm - the only one of its kind. The Phantom has been hunting me since the day I was born. And it won't stop hunting until it finds me. It's time I blaze the path as Soldier of Light my own way. No matter what the cost. There is no turning back. "I am so in love with this series. The crap that Evika has to go through is unbelievable!" "The progression of the saga is beyond captivating to the point that you can't put the book down. Already ready for book 4...what's is going to happen?!" "Wow!...just wow! Zero Rising is AMAZING!" Zero Rising is the enthralling third installment in The Soldier of Light Chronicles. YA/NA paranormal romance with a strong female lead. A book full of intensity, supernatural adventure, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing throughout the series. Perfect for fans of Twilight, Hush Hush, and Fallen Angel Romances. **WARNING: This book is part of a series and ends in a cliffhanger.**

Innovate. Inspire. Involve. Stories are all around us. The world makes sense because we have stories. When you tell a story, you spark a connection. That is how humans have communicated since the beginning of time by telling stories. Rising Stars is a conceptual book series of 27 inspirational stories of rising entrepreneurs and achievers who chose to take the unconventional path against all odds and were determined to go on. Each story is unique and talks about the quest, the journey and the conquest of these aspirational men and women. These awe-inspiring stories speak about dreams and beliefs and help you find your aspiration and your voice to create your own story. Every story has a new dimension and new perspective, which has a special power to innovate, inspire and involve the readers to be leaders.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

Asia looks and feels very different now compared to the days of the Cold War. The sense that Asia now works differently can be traced to a single source - the re-emergence of China. China was the dominant power in greater Asia for most of recorded history. This historical norm was interrupted from the early 19th century, too far into the past to be recognisable and readily accommodated by the actors in today's international arena. A powerful China feels new and unfamiliar. Arriving peacefully at mutually acceptable relationships of power and influence that are very different from those that have prevailed for the past half century will be a demanding process. The world's track record on challenges of this kind is not terrific. It will call for statesmanship of a consistently high order from all the major players, and building the strongest possible confidence among these players that there are no hidden agendas.

Recent and dramatic flooding in places as far apart as Bangladesh and North Wales are example of what could become commonplace if sea levels rise. Most scientists are predicting a rise of about one metre and this book, based on research carried out for the Commonwealth governments, describes in simple terms what in. likely to happen as a result and where the worst effects will be. Martin Ince, a well-known scientific journalist, deals with the accuracy of our knowledge and the possible errors in assessment. He considers the different kinds of damage that higher seas could cause, inundation, increased salination, coral damage, increased flood and surge damage and so on. Brief case studies are included covering the UK, the Maldives, North America, Bangladesh, Guyana, Kiribati, The Netherlands, Italy, Egypt and Australasia. The book ends with an examination of the scientific and technical developments which could make the problems easier to deal with and, above all, set. out the policies on which governments must agree. Originally published in 1990