New Releases by Karen Miller

Ghost stories from Deep South Texas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky Texas Tropics! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Rio Grande Valley forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from America''s heartland have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Columbia, Missouri! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know ghostly soldiers reenact Civil War battles along one road in Woodlandville? Or that a demon pack of hunting dogs can still be heard baying on a haunted farm outside Columbia? Can you believe that in the home of the University president, a former resident decided never to leave? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Columbia and have you sleeping with the light on!

The phrase "It is a God thing" is often used today. Karen says she senses God''s presence daily but doesn''t regularly use that phrase. With this book, however, she is deeply aware that it really is a God thing from beginning to end starting back in 1968 when she was a new child of God and received a Bible with the J. B. Phillips paraphrase. She wanted to read of Jesus'' daily activities but could only combine the Scriptures for each activity. She didn''t know how to put them in chronological order until discovering her husband''s Harmony of the Gospels book. She has combined the Gospels and put them in chronological order and hopes it will be helpful to others. Each activity of Jesus is titled with the exact Scripture written below the title for further research if one wishes. All Scriptures are printed in color to make it easy to know which apostle is talking as well as easily see which of the four apostles have written about the same incident. Any quotes the apostles use from the Old Testament is in yet a different color with its reference included. When more than one apostle tells the same story but remembers it differently, a slash (/) is used, and both are included in the text. There is a table of contents for each of the apostle''s book and a table of contents for each activity.

Packende High-Fantasy und der Auftakt eines epischen Zweiteilers: »Der Erbe des Windes« von Karen Miller jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Niemand kann sich dem Ruf des Schicksals entziehen ... Asher, als Sohn einer einfachen Fischerfamilie geboren, sucht sein Glück in der Hauptstadt des Königreichs Lur. Hier gelingt ihm das Unglaubliche: er gewinnt die Freundschaft von Prinz Gar, dem Sohn der magiebegabten Königsfamilie, und wird dessen Berater. Asher ist auf die Intrigen des Hofstaats gefasst – doch schon bald müssen sich die beiden Freunde einem viel schrecklicheren Feind stellen: Hinter der von Magie gespeisten Mauer Lurs erwacht ein uraltes Übel ... und droht, alles Leben im Königreich zu vernichten! Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: der High-Fantasy-Roman »Der Erbe des Windes« von Karen Miller, Teil 1 der packenden Saga »Die Chroniken von Lur«. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag

As a young girl, Karen Miller lived a quiet life in Australia. She never imagined when she grew up, she'd be lured into a polygamous marriage, spend her spare time dumpster diving to feed her kids, and fighting to escape her increasingly demented husband. How was she lured into such a lifestyle? What was day to day life like in the polygamous community? What eventually drove Miller to seek a new way of life? My Life As a Sister Wife: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You is the gripping, true-life story of Miller's life, beginning with her traumatic childhood and ending with her eventual freedom from a polygamous cult in Utah.

Simply stylish crochet patterns for fashionable makes in modern yarns and colors. Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller are the proprietors of Mrs Moon, an online yarn store, and their mission is to show you how simple it is to create your own modern-casual crochet garments, accessories, and homewares. There are easy-to-hook projects in bulky yarns that will grow so fast you''ll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer, but are well worth every stitch you hook in to them. There are pieces that are perfect for beginners to crochet—such as a chevron throw, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl—and other projects that introduce lacy and textured stitches so you can expand your skills at your own pace, and with the help of the techniques section at the back of the book. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a hipster granny-square coatigan, or a giant owl amigurumi that children will love. Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen have designed projects for Simple Chic Crochet that you will love to make for your home, your friends, your family, and of course, yourself.

When kingdoms clash, every crown will be tarnished by the bloody price of ambition. A bastard lord leads a rebellion against his tyrant king -- and must live with the consequences of victory. A royal widow plots to win her daughter''s freedom from the ambitious lords who would control them both. An orphaned prince sets his eyes on regaining his father''s stolen throne. And two brothers, divided by ambition, will learn that the greater the power, the more dangerous the game. A masterful tale of the thirst for power and the cost of betrayal. Epic fantasy at its bloodiest, action-packed best.

Dix-sept ans ont passé depuis la défaite du sorcier Morg et la destruction du Mur de Barl qui protégeait le royaume de Lur. Très vite après ces événements, une petite expédition est partie au-delà des montagnes à la découverte d'éventuels habitants. Elle n'est jamais revenue... Asher et sa femme Dathné vivent toujours à Dorona et ont deux enfants, Rafel et Deenie. La question d'une nouvelle expédition fait voler en éclats leur famille. Rafel, qui a hérité des pouvoirs magiques de son père mais a interdiction de les utiliser, décide de partir contre l'avis d'Asher. Or, bientôt, Rafel et ses compagnons, eux non plus, ne donnent plus signe de vie...

Fulie est une petite esclave, née dans un monde cruel où les femmes ne sont que des objets reproducteurs et où seul compte un dieu unique et tout-puissant. L'Empire de Mijak repose sur un fanatisme religieux absolu porté par les hauts émissaires, les prêtres conseillers des seigneurs de guerre du royaume. Fulie est un jour sauvée de la misère lorsqu'un riche marchand, Abajai, l'achète et la prend sous sa protection. Fulie apprend à parler, à comprendre le monde, découvre sa beauté et se prend d'un amour fou pour Abajai. Mais elle réalise un jour qu'Abajai l'a préparée pour la revendre au plus offrant. Elle s'échappe, se défigure, décide de vouer sa vie au dieu et entre au service de l'armée du seigneur de guerre Raklion. Forte de son fanatisme et de sa maîtrise des armes, Fulie décide qu'elle sera quelqu'un et que plus jamais, aucun homme ne la traitera comme une esclave.

Bien loin de Mijak et de sa cruelle Impératrice, le royaume d'Ethrie vient de perdre son roi. Rhian, sa fille unique est sa seule descendante. Or, jamais une femme n'a été autorisée à monter sur le trône. Le chef de l'Église, le prolat Morlan, est bien décidé à lui imposer un mariage forcé avec l'un de ses proches parents, un seigneur fantoche qui sera l'instrument de son ambition démesurée. Seulement, Rhian n'est pas décidée à se laisser faire. Avec l'aide inattendue de Dextérité Jones, le fabricant de jouets officiel de la cour, elle projette de s'enfuir. Mais qui est l'inquiétant Zandakar qui accompagne Dextérité ? Un homme magnifique à la peau sombre et aux cheveux bleus qui parle une langue inconnue... Pour Rhian, c'est le début d'une aventure incroyable loin de son cocon habituel à la découverte d'autres contrées pour la conquête de son titre de reine.

After the departure of the early Mormon settlers in 1857, early Las Vegas continued to be a watering stop for overland travelers on the Mormon Road/Old Spanish Trail. The area was mainly ranches and mines until railroad rivals eyed the Las Vegas Valley. Sen. William Clark of Montana bought the land and water rights to the former Mormon settlement from ranching pioneer Helen J. Stewart. The foundation for modern Las Vegas was laid in 1905, as auctioneers gaveled out the plans for the future of Las Vegas at Clark''s town site. Today, those sights and sounds are recalled as the community comes together to recreate the past in Mormon settlement days and for the Helldorado Parade, marking the city''s birth.

Driven by revenge, an ex-slave becomes a powerful ruler and wages war against an entire realm in this fantasy adventure trilogy. Sold into slavery, Hekat dreams of power. Fate leads her to the warlord Raklion, and she begins turning dreams into reality. For the nameless god of Mijak is with her, and it promises her the world. Far away, the King of Ethrea is dying. His daughter Princess Rhian is ready to rule, but if her enemies have their way the crown of Ethrea will never be worn by a woman. Dexterity Jones is a toymaker. To protect Rhian and his country, he must place his trust in an exile from Mijak. Yet, as Ethrea comes ever closer to civil war, a greater danger awaits. Hekat still desires the world . . . and power is no longer a dream. This omnibus edition of The Godspeaker Trilogy includes Empress, The Riven Kingdom and The Hammer of God.

The Clone Wars have exploded across the galaxy as Republic forces and Separatists struggle to gain the upper hand. But while the Jedi generals work tirelessly to defeat Count Dooku and his rebels, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine is hatching his own dark victory plans. The Separatists have launched a sneak attack on Coruscant. Obi-Wan Kenobi, wounded in battle, insists that Anakin Skywalker and his rookie Padawan Ahsoka leave on a risky mission against General Grievous. But when Senator Bail Organa reveals some explosive intelligence that could turn the tide of war in the Republic''s favor, the Jedi Master agrees to accompany him to an obscure planet on the Outer Rim to verify the facts. What Obi-Wan and Bail don''t realize is that they''re walking into a deadly trap concocted by Palpatine. And by the time they find out, escape may not be an option. Inspired by the full-length animated feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the brand-new TV series, these thrilling adventures are filled with provocative, never-before-revealed insights into the characters of Obi-Wan, Anakin, Padme, Yoda, Count Dooku, and many other Star Wars favourites.

Der Aufbruch zu neuen fantastischen Welten! Der schwer verwundete Obi-Wan Kenobi erfährt von kriegsentscheidenden Informationen. Trotz seiner Verletzungen bricht er auf, um diese zu überprüfen. Er erkennt nicht, dass er und seine Gefährten genau das tun, was die dunklen Sith-Lords von ihnen erwarten ...

"A solid epic that posits political intrigue, ethereal prophecies and a rags-to-riches hero against a vivid . . . fantasy backdrop." — Publishers Weekly "The Innocent Mage is come, and we stand at the beginning of the end of everything." Being a fisherman like his father isn''t a bad life, but it''s not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes, beggars and the warrior mages who have protected the kingdom for generations. Little does Asher know, however, that his arrival in the city is being closely watched by members of the Circle, people dedicated to preserving an ancient magic. Asher might have come to the city to make his fortune, but he will find his destiny.

"The evil foretold has risen . . . and we are all that stands between it and the end." Asher has come a long way for a fisherman''s son. Together with his friend Prince Gar, he has defended their kingdom against its bitterest enemy, but at great cost. Now, the evil mage Morg is preparing for his most deadly assault. Desperate, trapped in a broken body, Morg has little time and fewer scruples. And he has a plan. As Gar and Asher unwittingly fall into a dangerous deception, Morg gets ever closer to his goal. And this victory would be particularly sweet? For who better to destroy the kingdom than the two who would give anything to save it?

A privileged mage forges a troubling romance with an aspiring student of the mystic arts in this epic prequel to the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker fantasy series. Hundreds of years before the great Mage War, a land lies, unknowing, on the edge of catastrophe... Barl is young and impulsive, but she has a power within that calls to her. In her city, however, only those of noble blood and with the right connections learn the ways of the arcane. Barl is desperate to learn—but her eagerness to use her power leads her astray and she is banned from ever learning the mystic arts. Morgan holds the key to her education. A member of the Council of Mages, he lives to maintain the status quo, preserve the mage bloodlines, and pursue his scholarly experiments. But Barl''s power intrigues him—in spite of her low status. Together, he realizes they can create extraordinary new incantations. Morgan''s ambition and Barl''s power make a potent combination. What she does not see is the darkness in him that won''t be denied. Praise for the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series "A solid epic that posits political intrigue, ethereal prophecies and a rags-to-riches hero against a vivid if familiar fantasy backdrop. . . . Miller''s prose is earnest and engaging." — Publishers Weekly on The Innocent Mage "Intriguing characters and a finely tuned sense of drama." — Library Journal on The Innocent Mage "The sort of conclusion you remember for years and keep revisiting in your imagination." —Glenda Larke on The Awakened Mage

Planet by planet, darkness creeps across the galaxy. Among warriors and generals, among ordinary beings living in far-flung worlds, the fear will not go away: We are losing this war. . . . Anakin Skywalker feels it, too. The Separatist Alliance, with ruthlessness and treachery, is beating the Republic to every strategic target. But after a costly clash with General Grievous for the planet Kothlis, Anakin has a mission that will focus his anxious mind. Alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi, he is posing as a long-lost native of Lanteeb, an impoverished world on the Outer Rim. This seemingly unimportant planet has drawn the interest of the Seps—and Anakin and Obi-Wan soon discover the disturbing reason: A scientist enslaved by General Lok Durd is drawing on Lanteeb’s one natural resource for a devastating bioweapon. Now Anakin and Obi-Wan have entered the eye of a storm. Their presence has been exposed, Lok Durd’s plans unveiled, and a fight has begun for survival behind enemy lines—and a chance of winning a war that must be fought at any cost. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

The Clone Wars have exploded across the galaxy as Republic forces and Separatists struggle to gain the upper hand. But while the Jedi generals work tirelessly to defeat Count Dooku and his rebels, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine is hatching his own dark plans. The Separatists have launched a sneak attack on Coruscant. Obi-Wan Kenobi, wounded in battle, insists that Anakin Skywalker and his rookie Padawan Ahsoka leave on a risky mission against General Grievous. But when Senator Bail Organa reveals explosive intelligence that could turn the tide of war in the Republic’s favor, the Jedi Master agrees to accompany him to an obscure planet on the Outer Rim to verify the facts. What Obi-Wan and Bail don’t realize is that they’re walking into a deadly trap concocted by Palpatine . . . and that escape may not be an option. Inspired by the full-length animated feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the brand-new TV series, this thrilling adventure is filled with provocative, never-before-revealed insights into the characters of Obi-Wan, Anakin, Padme, Yoda, Count Dooku, and many other Star Wars favorites. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Fulie, l'impératrice sanguinaire de Mijak, s'apprête à dévaster l'Éthrie. Rhian, la jeune reine, le sait mais aucun des ducs ne veut la croire. Seul l'empereur Han est à ses côtés : il a vu le sang et les sacrifices humains perpétrés par le frère de Zandakar et utilise les vents pour retenir leur armée. Mais ses pouvoirs s'épuisent. Rhian n'a peut-être qu'une issue : demander à Zandakar de convaincre sa mère et son frère de stopper l'invasion. Au risque d'y perdre la vie...

Morg a investi le corps de Durm, le Maître Magicien. Mais après le tragique accident de la famille royale, Durm est dans le coma et le sorcier se retrouve piégé malgré lui. ll doit en sortir à tout prix afin de reprendre le contrôle de Lur et briser le Mur de Bari. Le prince Gar a survécu mais ses pouvoirs magiques s'affaiblissent. Seul Asher pourrait l'aider. Gar pourra-t-il convaincre son ami d'utiliser la magie qui lui est interdite ? Le risque est de taille car si Asher était découvert, il serait exécuté et le royaume de Lur vivrait les derniers jours annoncés par la Prophétie...

In this epic fantasy adventure sequel to The Prodigal Mage , a sister sets out to rescue her brother from an evil sorcerer. It''s been many months since Rafel ventured over Barl''s Mountains into the unknown, in a desperate bid to seek help for their ravaged land. With his father''s Weather Magic exhausted, there seemed no other hope. Now this too has died. Only Deenie believes Rafel still lives, sensing her brother in tortured dreams. She also knows she must try to find him, as only Rafel''s talents could heal their land. The prospect terrifies Deenie, yet she sees no other choice. Deenie soon learns of a dangerous new power. She comes to suspect that not only is her brother involved, but also that the evil their father destroyed is somehow reborn. And if she can''t save Rafel, then through him, Morg''s vast power could once again command their world.

Examines both sides of issues pertaining to girl athletes, from how gender influences participation to how participation affects girls'' health, and from school support for girls sports programs to cultural implications.

This collection of essays provides readers with various perspectives on the individual roles of men and women. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether male and female roles are biologically derived, what the cultural effects of these roles are, whether gender stereotypes impact perceptions of men and women, and what gender roles will be like in the future. Essayist Chris Nutter reports that men are becoming more like women, while another essay claims the opposite. Elayne Boosler claims the U.S. is ready for a female president while another essayist states that it is not. Issues are richly debated, allowing readers to develop their own intelligent opinions about male and female roles.

Several articles discuss why some students perform well in school and why other do not.

Karen Miller returns to the world of her bestselling Kingmaker, Kingbreaker duology in "an appealing series kickoff" ( Publishers Weekly ). Many years have passed since the last great Mage War. It has been a time of great change. But not all changes are for the best, and Asher''s world is in peril once more. The weather magic that holds Lur safe is failing, and the earth feels broken to those with the power to see. Among Lur''s sorcerers, only Asher has the skill to mend the antique weather map that governs the seasons, keeping the land from being crushed by natural forces. Yet, when Asher risks his life to meddle with these dangerous magics, the crisis is merely delayed, not averted. Asher''s son Rafel has inherited the father''s talents, but has been forbidden to use them. Many died in the last Mage War and these abilities aren''t to be loosed lightly into the world. But when Asher''s last desperate attempt to repair the damage leaves him on his deathbed, Rafel''s powers may not be denied. For his countrymen are facing famine, devastation, and a rift in the very fabric of their land.