Best Selling Books by Karen Miller

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. . . Kingmaker, Kingbreaker, one of the most popular adventure fantasy series in recent years, is compiled into one volume for the first time. Included in this omnibus edition are: The Innocent Mage and The Awakened Mage.

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.

Mythical beasts or real creatures? You decide! Big Foot, Moth Man, the Sea Serpent of Gloucester. These are just a few of the mythical beasts uncovered in this intriguing collection of extraordinary creatures. Firsthand accounts and the opinions of scientists weave together a fascinating web of fact and legend. Whether you''re a skeptic or a believer, you''ll find much to ponder in the lore surrounding these monsters.

''Complex and engrossing; fans of George R.R. Martin and Joe Abercrombie should particularly take note'' - Publisher''s Weekly ''A truly epic read full of intrigue and betrayal anchored in wonderful characters'' - John Gwynne, author of MALICE EVERY CROWN IS TARNISHED BY THE BLOOD OF AMBITION. In a divided kingdom, some will do anything to seize the crown. A BASTARD LORD, rising up against his tyrant cousin, sheds more blood than he bargained for. A ROYAL CHILD, believed dead, sets his eyes on regaining his father''s stolen throne. A DUKE''S WIDOW, defending her daughter, defies the ambitious lord who''d control them both. And TWO BROTHERS, divided by ambition, will learn the true meaning of treachery. All of this will come to pass, and nothing will remain as it once was. Royal houses will fall, empires will be reborn, and those who seek the Falcon Throne will pay for it in blood. Nobody is innocent. Every crown is tarnished. Welcome to the start of a major new epic fantasy series from the million-copy bestselling Karen Miller. Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman''s Children The Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne Prince of Glass

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.

18 fully illustrated short stories. Darth Vader confronts a mysterious face from Anakin Skywalker’s past… Lando Calrissian faces the terrifying firepower of an Imperial walker… The Empire’s stormtroopers ruthlessly pursue survivors from Alderaan… A squadron of B-wing fighters engage in a desperate mission during the Battle of Endor… This volume features a diverse collection of short stories which chronicle the exploits of intriguing assorted side characters along with some of the more familiar names in the saga, including Lando Calrissian, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. The tales include Legends stories – from the continuity pre-2014 – such as a moving tale of Darth Vader reuniting with an old acquaintance, a dark story with the mysterious Darth Plagueis, and an edge-of-your-seat adventure with Han Solo and Chewbacca in action aboard the Millennium Falcon. From the current lore – 2015 to present – there are tales of Blade Squadron, the pilots of the Rebel Alliance’s B-wing starfighters, as they strike out against the Empire; the story of Darth Vader and the Emperor making a surprise inspection of an Imperial facility; and a gripping tale of survivors of Alderaan evading the Empire’s stormtroopers.

The second installment of a two-book Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker adventure finds them trapped on the Separatist-controlled planet and on the run from General Lok Durd and his droid army. They''re under siege, and the little time they''ve bought themselves is running out.

The second installment of a two-book Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker adventure, set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars! Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are trapped on the Separatist controlled planet Lanteeb, on the run from General Lok Durd and his droid army. After being forced to abandon their jerry-rigged groundcar they continue on foot, hunted, as they try to find a safe place to hide and regroup before escaping the planet altogether. Eventually they seek shelter in a remote Lanteeban village, but the Separatists track them down. Now they''re under siege...and the little time they''ve bought themselves is running out.

Examines multiple perspectives on the concept of family and related issues.

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

''A writer who seems to set the rule for the genre'' - Waterstones Books Quarterly ''Miller is clearly a very talented writer: her characterisation is a masterclass in nuance and sensitivity, and she has a visceral way with action'' - SFX Prince Gar now has the magic for weatherworking and is able to keep his enemies at bay, while Asher has become the most powerful Olken in the history of Lur. Peace and prosperity seem assured for the two of them. But Morg, the evil sorcerer mage, remains trapped inside a shattered body. He knows his time is running out and that desperate measures are called for. Unwittingly, Gar and Asher become caught up in a dangerous deception which threatens to tear apart the kingdom and destroy the fragile balance between Olken and Doranen. And no one, not even Dathne and her secret Circle, is prepared for the consequences when the Innocent Mage is revealed at last . . . Following The Innocent Mage, this is the second and concluding volume in the bestselling Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series - a wildly fast-paced fantasy brimming with action and adventure. Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman''s Children The Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne Prince of Glass

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.

Discussions center around various issues in student life, with essays for and against each topic.

Designed to help nutrition professionals build and sustain an effective total quality management program for nutrition services in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, etc. Provides a discussion of quality assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. Includes background information on total quality management and its adaptation to health care settings and a discussion of departmental systems and tools for quality management. Deals with the quality monitoring and evaluation process, and offers suggestions for managing the quality process. Contains references and examples from dietetic practice.

Essayist Janet McDonald reports that psychics are frauds, while another essayist emphatically states the opposite. Across four chapters, essays are arranged in a pro versus con format, allowing topics about paranormal phenomena to be entertainingly debated. Readers will evaluate why people believe in paranormal phenomena, whether it really exists, whether the mind and the body are separate entities, and whether the government should support the paranormal. Related topics include brain structure, ghosts, near-death experiences, mediums, and the biology of hope.

Presents articles both opposing and supporting issues related to the political, social, and economic role of Japan in relation to the rest of the world, including its population growth, women''s rights, and traditionalist values.

God designs marriages not only for companionship and raising children. When couples find the mission behind their marriage, they find lasting contentment. In this engaging book, the authors point out the good things that happen to a marriage once a couple begins to serve others and God.

Articles, speeches, excerpts and other material which present a variety of opinions on the subject of infectious diseases.

The Estrogen-Depression Connection uncovers the most recent findings on the role of estrogen in women''s depression across the life cycle and then offers advice about treatments for depression related to estrogen fluctuations.

This introductory text offers a contemporary treatment of computer architecture using assembly and machine language with a focus on software. Students learn how computers work through a clear, generic presentation of a computer architecture; a departure from the traditional focus on a specific architecture. A computer''s capabilities are introduced within the context of software, reinforcing the software focus of the text. Designed for computer science majors in an assembly language course, this text uses a top-down approach to the material that enables students to begin programming immediately and to understand the assembly language, the interface between hardware and software. The text includes examples from the MIPS RISC (reduced instruction set computer) architecture and an accompanying software simulator package simulates a MIPS RISC processor (the software does not require a MIPS processor to run).

The King of Ethrea is dying and his only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian, but if her enemies have their way, the kingdom will not be ruled by a Queen. Ethrea, a small island of strategic importance, is known for its ability to keep the secrets of its business partners. Now civil war threatens as men of ambition eye the empty throne, and the other nations are getting nervous . . . and greedy. If Rhian cannot secure the crown, others will descend and conquer her lands. A toymaker and a mysterious exile from Mijak may be her only hope . . .

International bestselling author Karen Miller''s second book in her most ambitious and exciting fantasy series to date-epic fantasy at its boldest, bloodiest best. Trouble is brewing in the kingdoms of The Tarnished Crown. A fearsome army sweeps into the duchy of Clemen, subduing all opposition. Meanwhile Liam, the boy who vowed to reclaim his father''s stolen throne, is in an unlikely allegiance with his bitterest enemy - his cousin Roric. Angry and confused, he must plan his next move. In the Principality of Cassinia, the duke''s daughter Catrain will do what she can to support Roric as he seeks to save embattled Clemen. But kept prisoner by her unwanted council, and being guided by the dark witch Izusa, Catrain is unsure who to trust, how long she must wait to claim her royal birthright ... and how best she can help mad prince Gael, who schemes to snatch the crown his regents would deny him. As Cassinia''s duchies balance on the edge of a blade, even one false step is sure to draw blood ... Discover the thrilling new epic fantasy novel set in the world of the Tarnished Crown. The Tarnished CrownThe Falcon ThroneThe Prince of Glass.

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In Ethrea, Rhian sits upon a precarious throne. Defiant noblemen who won''t accept her rule threaten the stability of her kingdom; Zandakar, a man she thought was her friend, has been revealed as the son of a woman sworn to destroy her; and her husband, King Alasdair, is increasingly unsure of her love. Rhian''s most grave problem, however, lies outside the borders of her realm. The trading nations refuse to believe Mijak is a threat and promise reprisals if she dares to protect her realm. If she cannot unite the warring factions within her land, a move against Mijak might prove the end of her reign. Which is exactly what the empress of Mijak has planned . . .

Presents articles relating to both sides of the issues surrounding race relations, including what the basis of race may be, how it is impacted by society and goverment, and the future of race relations.

This is the book that covers the really tough problems teachers face: divorce, death, abuse, AIDS, violence, illness and more.