A young girl, a clueless mage, magical creatures, and a war about to begin. At thirteen, Ari already knows that life is difficult. But things become even more difficult when she must leave her village and travel to the city of the king to find her only surviving relative. Wes is a young soldier, but also a mage who understands very little of magic. In a kingdom where everybody distrusts mages, Wes knows that he must keep his power secret and never attract attention, even when the king sends him on a dangerous mission. In a world plagued by undead, dragons and magical creatures from a forgotten era, Ari and Wes must complete a difficult and perilous journey. To survive, they will need all their talents, even the ones they don’t yet know they have.

A respected journalist describes the abuse he suffered at the hands of a close family relative, the effect this had on his formative years and how he overcame the anger and self-doubt it left behind.

Revel in the fun of cooking with live fire. This hot collection from food historian and archaeologist Paula Marcoux includes more than 100 fire-cooked recipes that range from cheese on a stick to roasted rabbit and naan bread. Marcoux’s straightforward instructions and inspired musings on cooking with fire are paired with mouthwatering photographs that will have you building primitive bread ovens and turning pork on a homemade spit. Gather all your friends around a fire and start the feast.

In this "vital book for these times" (Kirkus Reviews), Don Lemon brings his vast audience and experience as a reporter and a Black man to today's most urgent question: How can we end racism in America in our lifetimes? The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, and on America’s systemic flaws speak for his millions of fans. Now, in an urgent, deeply personal, riveting plea, he shows us all how deep our problems lie, and what we can do to begin to fix them. Beginning with a letter to one of his Black nephews, he proceeds with reporting and reflections on his slave ancestors, his upbringing in the shadows of segregation, and his adult confrontations with politicians, activists, and scholars. In doing so, Lemon offers a searing and poetic ultimatum to America. He visits the slave port where a direct ancestor was shackled and shipped to America. He recalls a slave uprising in Louisiana, just a few miles from his birthplace. And he takes us to the heart of the 2020 protests in New York City. As he writes to his young nephew: We must resist racism every single day. We must resist it with love.

Fire in one hand, ashes in the other... Studious tutor Emmy McKay fell in love with Cash Kingston over a biology textbook, never expecting the high school football hero to give her a second thought. But his feelings for her burned just as hot. All too soon, Emmy’s choices destroyed their youthful relationship, reducing it to a pile of ash. Years later, she has landed her dream job as an ER doctor in her hometown. Now it’s time to win back her dream man. As a firefighter and tactical medic, Cash Kingston is no stranger to white-knuckle situations. But when he learns his beautiful—and brilliant—ex-girlfriend has returned to Steele Ridge, he feels as if he’s standing on the roof of a blazing building. With no escape route in sight. Emmy is the only woman who’s ever had the power to build him up one minute and burn him down the next. But when someone targets Emmy and they begin to suspect the danger stems from their past relationship, it’s impossible for Cash to stay detached. Will the struggle to untangle a web of half-truths bring them closer together, or will it tear them apart for good? If you would like to read the entire Steele Ridge series in chronological order, following is the correct order. The Beginning - The Steeles Going Hard - The Steeles Living Fast - The Steeles Loving Deep - The Steeles Breaking Free - The Steeles Roaming Wild - The Steeles Stripping Bare - The Steeles Enduring Love - The Steeles Craving Heat - The Kingstons Tasting Fire - The Kingstons Searing Need - The Kingstons Vowing Love - The Steeles Striking Edge - The Kingstons Burning Ache - The Kingstons

# Searing Success Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Steak Grilling Competitions Are you ready to rise through the ranks of steak grilling competitions and become a champion? "Searing Success" is your comprehensive guide to achieving mastery in the high-stakes world of competitive steak grilling. Dive deep into the art and science of crafting award-winning steaks that impress judges and leave rivals in the smoke. ### Unlock the Secrets of Steak Grilling Glory Start your journey with a captivating introduction to the booming trend of competitive grilling. Learn about the landscape of steak competitions and get inspired by profiles of top contenders who have set the bar high. ### Master Beef Selection Like a Pro Navigate the complex world of beef cuts with ease! Discover the differences between grass-fed and grain-fed beef and why they matter. Learn how to source premium meats that provide the edge needed to turn ordinary steak into a title-winning masterpiece. ### Essential Grilling Gear and Gadgets From versatile grills and smokers to indispensable tools like knives and thermometers, find out what you need to elevate your grilling game. Explore high-tech gadgets that can make the difference between a good steak and an unforgettable one. ### Elevate Flavors with Expert Seasoning Techniques Whether it’s a simple salt and pepper foundation or a signature spice rub, your seasoning game matters. Delve into marinades that add depth and dimension to your flavors, turning every bite into a flavor-packed experience. ### Command the Fire, Perfect the Sear Choosing the right fuel and mastering fire control are crucial for consistent heat. Learn techniques for achieving perfect grill marks and master the timing and technique necessary for creating that coveted crosshatch pattern. ### Cooking Techniques for Champions Experiment with methods like the reverse sear and understand the impact of direct vs. indirect grilling. Discover how different techniques influence cooking time, ensuring your steak is cooked to perfection every time. ### Flavor Enhancements & Spectacular Sides Experiment with butter and herb bastes, smoke infusions, and tantalizing sauces. Complement your steak with perfectly grilled vegetables and signature condiments, raising the bar for every meal. ### Presentation & Strategy for Winning Competitions Presentation isn’t just about looks; it’s about creating a dining experience. From perfect plating to strategic competition preparation, learn how to impress judges beyond just taste. Understand judging criteria and build rapport with judges for favorable scores. With "Searing Success," you’ll not only learn the skills needed to dominate competitions but also gain insights into building your brand and connecting with the grilling community. Don’t just be a participant—be a contender. Elevate your grilling game and start your path to becoming a steak grilling champion today!

Fire can fascinate, inspire, capture the imagination and bring families and communities together. It has the ability to amaze, energise and touch something deep inside all of us. For thousands of years, at every corner of the globe, humans have been huddling around fires: from the basic and primitive essentials of light, heat, energy and cooking, through to modern living, fire plays a central role in all of our lives. The ability to accurately and quickly light a fire is one of the most important skills anyone setting off on a wilderness adventure could possess, yet very little has been written about it. Through his narrative Hume also meditates on the wider topics surrounding fire and how it shapes the world around us.

Over vast expanses of time, fire and humanity have interacted to expand the domain of each, transforming the earth and what it means to be human. In this concise yet wide-ranging book, Stephen J. Pyne—named by Science magazine as “the world’s leading authority on the history of fire”—explores the surprising dynamics of fire before humans, fire and human origins, aboriginal economies of hunting and foraging, agricultural and pastoral uses of fire, fire ceremonies, fire as an idea and a technology, and industrial fire. In this revised and expanded edition, Pyne looks to the future of fire as a constant, defining presence on Earth. A new chapter explores the importance of fire in the twenty-first century, with special attention to its role in the Anthropocene, or what he posits might equally be called the Pyrocene.

National Jewish Book Award Winner The New York Times bestselling author of A Fierce Radiance and City of Light returns with a powerful and passionate novel—inspired by historical events—about two women, one European and one American, and the mysterious choral masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach that changes both their lives. In the ruins of Germany in 1945, at the end of World War II, American soldier Henry Sachs takes a souvenir, an old music manuscript, from a seemingly deserted mansion and mistakenly kills the girl who tries to stop him. In America in 2010, Henry’s niece, Susanna Kessler, struggles to rebuild her life after she experiences a devastating act of violence on the streets of New York City. When Henry dies soon after, she uncovers the long-hidden music manuscript. She becomes determined to discover what it is and to return it to its rightful owner, a journey that will challenge her preconceptions about herself and her family’s history—and also offer her an opportunity to finally make peace with the past. In Berlin, Germany, in 1783, amid the city’s glittering salons where aristocrats and commoners, Christians and Jews, mingle freely despite simmering anti-Semitism, Sara Itzig Levy, a renowned musician, conceals the manuscript of an anti-Jewish cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, an unsettling gift to her from Bach’s son, her teacher. This work and its disturbing message will haunt Sara and her family for generations to come. Interweaving the stories of Susanna and Sara, and their families, And After the Fire traverses over two hundred years of history, from the eighteenth century through the Holocaust and into today, seamlessly melding past and present, real and imagined. Lauren Belfer’s deeply researched, evocative, and compelling narrative resonates with emotion and immediacy.

From a leading journalist and activist comes a brave, beautifully wrought memoir. When Darnell Moore was fourteen, three boys from his neighborhood tried to set him on fire. They cornered him while he was walking home from school, harassed him because they thought he was gay, and poured a jug of gasoline on him. He escaped, but just barely. It wasn't the last time he would face death. Three decades later, Moore is an award-winning writer, a leading Black Lives Matter activist, and an advocate for justice and liberation. In No Ashes in the Fire, he shares the journey taken by that scared, bullied teenager who not only survived, but found his calling. Moore's transcendence over the myriad forces of repression that faced him is a testament to the grace and care of the people who loved him, and to his hometown, Camden, NJ, scarred and ignored but brimming with life. Moore reminds us that liberation is possible if we commit ourselves to fighting for it, and if we dream and create futures where those who survive on society's edges can thrive. No Ashes in the Fire is a story of beauty and hope-and an honest reckoning with family, with place, and with what it means to be free.