This is a study of the art and architecture of the Byzantine Empire and an exploration of how it still influences our notions of beauty and the design of modern buildings.
The Case for Freedom, the first book in the The Freedom Driven Life series, is an investigation into the reality of Freedom and how it has been either embraced or rejected (mostly rejected) throughout human history. Simply put, there is no Freedom to embrace if there are multiple diverse definitions, and especially if Freedom is whatever you want it to be.
Why is “Freedom” capitalized? Because the concept is more important than most of us realize.
The more I learn about Freedom and experience being Free, I gain a deeper understanding that Freedom is a nourishment, a life-sustaining force within me and for the world at large. Once you have tasted Freedom, can you be content with anything less? When true Freedom is the force that drives your life, it cannot be replaced. Once removed, life ceases to have real purpose.
Due to the absolute reality and supreme majesty of Freedom, I believe that an understanding of what Freedom is and where it originates from should be the core responsibility of every individual throughout the world. How to live in Freedom should be the primary focus of all parents raising their children; Freedom should be the constant theme of all teachers instructing their students; Freedom should be every individual’s number-one personal goal.
As you will see in The Case for Freedom, for individuals and whole nations worldwide the solution to overcoming mankind’s problems is the proactive embracing of Freedom.
2018 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner!
A GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FOR FANS OF KING AND KOONTZ!
Would you be willing to make a deal with the devil to have your hopes and dreams come true?
Witnessing a lightening bolt on a sunny day, author Alexa Wainwright doesn't realize she's been transported to an alternate universe. Here, she meets media mogul and publisher King Blakemore who offers her a lucrative book contract that will guarantee her comeback.
This publisher seems odd. This book deal is too good. Suddenly, the contract's been signed. Now what can she do?
Desperate to get her life back, Alexa devises schemes to untether herself from this hellish existence but to no avail. Can Alexa find her way out of this nightmare?
Buy this book if you're a reader who loves a page-turning, heart-stopping, psychological thriller with some magical realism thrown in.
"RIVETING"--Kirkus Reviews
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What Doug finds in the secret compartment of his new red Corvette will forever change his life. It will also change Catherine’s. Doug and Catherine come from two different worlds. Catherine’s world is one of privilege and wealth. Doug grew up dirt poor and full of envy of others who had the things that he wanted but could not have. His goal was to one day have all the things he coveted. Their worlds collide when Catherine, VP of a large New York City marketing firm, hires Doug. As soon as Doug learns of Catherine’s wealth, he sees Catherine as his ticket to all the things he covets. After a whirlwind courtship, they are married.
Poor boy meets rich girl should have resulted in “happily ever after” — not exactly. Doug quickly learns he also covets independence. Events begin to unfold in each of their lives. For Doug, it is his mysterious discovery in the secret compartment of the Corvette. For Catherine, it is a business meeting with Alex Droxell at the Osprey Cove Lodge. When Catherine enters the beautiful and serene lodge, it’s as though she is entering another place and time. The lodge is an escape from the nightmare she is living back home. Follow the twists and turns of Book 1 of the Osprey Cove Lodge Series. Follow Doug and Catherine’s story to see if there is a “happily ever after” and with whom.
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An amusing Medieval tale on the same wavelength with the top-rated OUTLANDER
The first novel of the bestselling historical fiction series with thousands of fans all over the world!
Aliya is a medical school graduate gifted with both smarts and an athletic body. Her life seems perfect…until she finds herself in a fatal car accident. Instead of dying, however, she wakes up in a completely different body in the middle of a half-ruined castle during alternate medieval times. Confused and dismayed, Aliya realizes she was given a second chance in life — so she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work on restoring the castle and her new life.
Aliya’s situation is confusing and challenging. Reborn as Countess Lilian Earton, she has to adjust to an unfamiliar world while trying to introduce everyday conveniences from the world she knows. Her first goal is taking care of the collapsing estate of Earton and its inhabitants — and learning to navigate a society unused to a woman in charge. Constant attacks of robbers and slave traders never seem to stop plaguing Aliya, and killers and spies sent by the narcissistic aristocracy are just waiting for her to show a bit of weakness so that they can strike, even if as she finds an alternative solution to her troubles, developing alliances with the Highlanders and Vikings called the Virmans. In the meantime, she is terrified with the prospect of finally meeting her perpetually absent husband whom, incidentally, Aliya has never seen ever since her rebirth as Lilian.
Her plan is to make the best of her unusual circumstances — and to change this alternate world for the better. She is not a girl in trouble waiting for a knight in shining armor; all that Aliya has to do, she’ll do with her own hands.
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First Lessons is the opening book of the bestselling historical romance and time travel fantasy series A Medieval Tale by Lina J. Potter. The heroine finds herself in the alternate world at the very beginning of a thorny path to progress and happiness. On top of everything, she has to go up against the unprogressive and sexist society of the Middle Ages, armed only with her knowledge, experience, and willpower. Still, Aliya/Lilian has to act carefully in order not to draw too much attention to her innovations — she knows she could either get praised for her genius…or be accused of witchcraft.
The bestselling time travel and historical romance A Medieval Tale series has been carefully translated into English and already gained a strong English-speaking fan base.
AUTHOR BIO
Lina J. Potter has been dreaming up stories for as long as she can remember. She started putting hertales on paper when she was around ten years old, and, according to her own words, continued happily scribbling ever since: “Call it inspiration, the voice of a Muse, or plain obsession… but I felt I had to write it down or else my brain would explode with all these characters longing to come alive”.
However, Lina did not feel ready to share her writing with the world until recently, when in 2011 she submitted an extract from her historical fantasy novel, I am Sophia, to an online magazine. Immediately after, Lina J. Potter was approached by e-talent scouts representing publishers and other literary companies. Since then, there was no looking back for Lina J. Potter, who quickly turned into one of themost published and widely talked- about (yet least public!) romantic fantasy authors in the country. Her impressive publications list speaks for itself, and we are thrilled to announce that her first few bestsellers are now available in English.
Nowadays Lina J. Potter lives in the town of Tambov with her husband, daughter and two cats. She hasa light-hearted approach to writing. Whenever she is not writing, you can find her practicing karate and lace-making. She avoids personal publicity and shies away from the literary limelight, preferring her quiet life to focus on writing.
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In a broken world, he faced a future full of pain. Will one daring woman be his last chance for love...before time runs out?
Jake Nichols longs for the life men lived before war destroyed everything and women enslaved them. When fate forces a temporary reprieve from imprisonment, escape becomes his primary objective. Until his new captor sparks hope, and something far more passionate, in his lonely heart.
After giving up on romance, Monica Avery dedicated herself to sheltering unfortunate souls from a harsh new society. But then destiny delivered a desperate man to her doorstep. A man she soon discovers she cannot ignore and would do anything to save.
Will Monica be able to free Jake from the vicious woman who wants to break him? Or will Jake be forced to leave Monica behind to save himself?
A New Cowboy Dystopian Romance Series...with a Twist!
The Angel Eyes Series is a group of romance novels that share a western flare, a dystopian civilization, a touch of sci-fi, and a post-apocalyptic need to survive, all encompassed by a startling societal twist.
This story would appeal to those who found the scenarios in books like A Handmaid's Tale and The Hunger Games intriguing and who enjoyed the works of other romance authors like Maisey Yates, Linda Lael Miller, Pam Godwin, E.L. James, Karen Robards, and Nora Roberts. Jake's Redemption is the prequel that introduces a familiar but very different contemporary world, the oppressive dystopian society they live in, and the first characters of this long romantic tale. If you like cowboys, live-free and stay alive stories, twined with strong characters and hot romance, you’ll love this series!
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Please note: Intended for mature audiences. This story contains some unsettling and violent subject matter that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.
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"Ms. Schulz has done a great job of world-building. I never felt bogged down by info or character overload. Every scene was interesting and integral to the plot and world-building. This is an emotionally charged story of a dark future where it does not seem females learned their lessons from the past. If you are looking for an extremely well written new story that is different from the norm, I can definitely recommend this book to you. I am anxiously waiting for the next book in this proposed six book series!"
- Avonna, Written for and posted first on The Romance Reviews.
"Peppered within the main story arc were lovely moments of tension and unexpected plot twists. This was a smooth read, with depth and development of a wide range of emotions. It is hopeful, romantic, gripping, and original. I loved it and look forward to see how it all develops in the rest of the series."
- Kindle Customer
"Schulz pens a grand mix of storytelling within Jake's Redemption. It's like fantasy meets cowboy meets romance. I enjoyed the premise of the story and how it played out. It is not always easy to blend genres, but Schulz does it remarkably. The hint of dystopian brings the Jake to Monica's doorstep, and things evolve from there. The story has a great deal of tormented souls and romance, and surviving the obstacles. Schulz certainly can write a good story. I look forward to reading more by this new author."
- Amy, Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
"Oh My! For a prequel, I didn't expect it to be so in depth and long! I actually expected it to be done in a couple hours, like a lot of other prequels. But WOW! It sucked me in and I was ready to read the next one! But have to wait. But I'm sure it'll be worth it!"
- Rachel Menzies, Amazon UK Review
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In the book Disempowered No More: A Spiritual Journey to Discovering Power, Passion, & Purpose After Divorce, the author engages with the reader in an intimate chronicling of Divinely chartered events, following the simultaneous diagnosis, year long battle, and passing of her father as well as the fragmentation of a 17-year long co-dependent & narcissistic marriage. She shares her journey, rife with pain, anger, and disappointment following her tumultuous separation, which led to a search for compassion, understanding, and forgiveness. It is a story of an unexpected but highly anticipated and yearned for spiritual awakening. It demonstrates the untapped strength within us all and how relationship with Our Creator, our team of angels, and our own sheer will to overcome the obstacles we face, can inevitably lead to a life path that is transformative, passion-filled, and purpose driven.
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Journey from the expected to the unexpected, the natural to the supernatural. Laugh at the humour, shed a tear at the sorrow, ponder at the reflections.
Short Stories and Flash Fiction by Molly Clifford-Nixon http://mollyclifford-nixon.com
Will Timomathon survive the war in Infinity & return to Humanland?
Will Anna escape justice? Is there a logical explanation?
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This masterful book was written especially for those Christian entrepreneurs, professionals and consultants who are looking for a life that is more abundant, which God promises in John 10:10. It is filled with hundreds of scriptures that give concrete, definitive, Godly instruction on how to be more prosperous in all categories of life; physical, mental spiritual, professional, social, familial and financial.
“Prosperous Christian” takes you on a deep dive into the ten commandments that are essential to have true Godly abundance and prosperity. In addition, it gives supporting teachings on our competition, conflicting scriptures, and even the dangers of financial prosperity.
You’ll learn the truth about:
• God’s definition of prosperity
• Does God want His children to be prosperous?
• How to unlock the truths in the Bible
• How to pray effectively
• The most dynamic and powerful law of God
• How God works in the workplace
• What God says about the rich
• And more!
Each of the ten commandments is illustrated by remarkable real-life stories, thought-provoking questions, and strategic real-world action steps you can implement right now.
Impactful teachings you'll find in this book:
•God's definition of prosperity (pg. 7-11)
•Meaning of life (pg. 12)
•5 Godly motives for prosperity (pg. 13)
•Exactly what God thinks of His children (pg. 24-29
•Money as a tool (pg. 40)
•Satan's meeting (pg. 45)
•Our wrestling match (pg. 50)
•The devil's only objectives (pg. 53)
•How exactly does the adversary endeavor to defeat Christians (pg. 58)
•Keys to Biblical research (pg. 63)
•History of the complete English Bible (pg. 68)
•God's Biblical time table, the seven administrations: (pg. 76)
•Can a camel go through the eye of a needle? (pg. 86)
•God's disciples who were wealthy (pg. 92)
•Financial status of Jesus (pg. 99)
•Your state versus your standing (pg. 102)
•What exactly is sin (pg. 107)
•Unanswered prayer (pg. 116)
•The exact outline for prayer (pg. 126)
•The most dynamic and powerful law of God (pg. 133-135)
•Process simulation conditioning (positive-believing action) (pg. 142)
•What Enthusiasm really means (pg. 151)
•Retirement (pg. 156)
•How God segments humans (pg. 165)
•How we can be five times more effective, guaranteed (pg. 167)
•The only thing in the entire Bible God asks us to prove Him (pg. 183)
•The difference between tithes, alms and offerings (pg. 195)
•The upward spiral of giving (pg. 198)
•The conundrum of bacon of eggs (pg. 205)
•There is no status quo (pg. 205)
•Free resources for further study (pg. 207)
•Two types of knowledge (pg. 207)
Notable quotes from the book:
"Having wealth doesn’t change you, it exposes you. Some people truly cannot handle a major influx of money. It would bring out the worst in them."
"These teachers are sincere, but sincerity means only that they are sincere. It doesn’t mean they have rightly divided the Word of Truth. You can pretty much get the Word of God to say whatever you want, if you torture His words long enough.”
"GET YOUR MIND ALIGNED WITH THE DIVINE!"
"Doubt, worry and fear is a conversation you have with yourself about the things you cannot change. Prayer is a conversation you have with God about things He can change."
"Pious words and seemingly impressive deeds mean nothing if a person is not living a godly life and following the example of Jesus Christ! That’s why we should be extremely particular about whom we give our time to and whom we hang out with."
"Abundance, possessions, and achievements, without God, are like an unsharpened pencil; they have no point."
Selling Your House: Avoid The Most Common Mistakes
Discover how to avoid the most common mistakes in selling your home and reach your financial goals by getting the best price in this short read. Plain language and simple explanations help anyone who wants to know about home selling in basic terms.
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Just because it's a short read doesn't mean it's not packed with a great deal of information and tips!
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This masterful book was written especially for those Christian entrepreneurs, professionals and consultants who are looking for a life that is more abundant, which God promises in John 10:10. It is filled with hundreds of scriptures that give concrete, definitive, Godly instruction on how to be more prosperous in all categories of life; physical, mental spiritual, professional, social, familial and financial.
“Prosperous Christian” takes you on a deep dive into the ten commandments that are essential to have true Godly abundance and prosperity. In addition, it gives supporting teachings on our competition, conflicting scriptures, and even the dangers of financial prosperity.
You’ll learn the truth about:
• God’s definition of prosperity
• Does God want His children to be prosperous?
• How to unlock the truths in the Bible
• How to pray effectively
• The most dynamic and powerful law of God
• How God works in the workplace
• What God says about the rich
• And more!
Each of the ten commandments is illustrated by remarkable real-life stories, thought-provoking questions, and strategic real-world action steps you can implement right now.
Impactful teachings you'll find in this book:
•God's definition of prosperity (pg. 7-11)
•Meaning of life (pg. 12)
•5 Godly motives for prosperity (pg. 13)
•Exactly what God thinks of His children (pg. 24-29
•Money as a tool (pg. 40)
•Satan's meeting (pg. 45)
•Our wrestling match (pg. 50)
•The devil's only objectives (pg. 53)
•How exactly does the adversary endeavor to defeat Christians (pg. 58)
•Keys to Biblical research (pg. 63)
•History of the complete English Bible (pg. 68)
•God's Biblical time table, the seven administrations: (pg. 76)
•Can a camel go through the eye of a needle? (pg. 86)
•God's disciples who were wealthy (pg. 92)
•Financial status of Jesus (pg. 99)
•Your state versus your standing (pg. 102)
•What exactly is sin (pg. 107)
•Unanswered prayer (pg. 116)
•The exact outline for prayer (pg. 126)
•The most dynamic and powerful law of God (pg. 133-135)
•Process simulation conditioning (positive-believing action) (pg. 142)
•What Enthusiasm really means (pg. 151)
•Retirement (pg. 156)
•How God segments humans (pg. 165)
•How we can be five times more effective, guaranteed (pg. 167)
•The only thing in the entire Bible God asks us to prove Him (pg. 183)
•The difference between tithes, alms and offerings (pg. 195)
•The upward spiral of giving (pg. 198)
•The conundrum of bacon of eggs (pg. 205)
•There is no status quo (pg. 205)
•Free resources for further study (pg. 207)
•Two types of knowledge (pg. 207)
Notable quotes from the book:
"Having wealth doesn’t change you, it exposes you. Some people truly cannot handle a major influx of money. It would bring out the worst in them."
"These teachers are sincere, but sincerity means only that they are sincere. It doesn’t mean they have rightly divided the Word of Truth. You can pretty much get the Word of God to say whatever you want, if you torture His words long enough.”
"GET YOUR MIND ALIGNED WITH THE DIVINE!"
"Doubt, worry and fear is a conversation you have with yourself about the things you cannot change. Prayer is a conversation you have with God about things He can change."
"Pious words and seemingly impressive deeds mean nothing if a person is not living a godly life and following the example of Jesus Christ! That’s why we should be extremely particular about whom we give our time to and whom we hang out with."
"Abundance, possessions, and achievements, without God, are like an unsharpened pencil; they have no point."
When Rome transgresses upon his father's domain that lays between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Pacorus, a prince of the Parthian Empire, is sent to exact revenge. After a string of victories Pacorus and his men are captured in Cappadocia, clapped in chains and sent to Italy to live out the rest of their days as slaves. But fate intervenes and Pacorus and his companions are saved from a living hell by a renegade gladiator named Spartacus. In gratitude, Pacorus agrees to help Spartacus build his army as Rome musters its legions to crush the slave uprising. And so begins an epic adventure of glory and savagery played out across the length and breadth of Italy, as Spartacus defeats the armies of Rome and Pacorus leads his horsemen to victory after victory. But will Pacorous and the slave army escape from Italy, and will he win the love of the fierce and proud Gallia before the most powerful man in Rome, Marcus Licinius Crassus, takes the field against Spartacus?
A map of the Parthian Empire at the time of Pacorus (the 1st Century BC) can be found on the maps page of my website: www.peterdarman.com
"Darman has researched this novel extremely well, as one would expect with his military non-fiction background. This detail is meshed with great story telling which flows along with great gusto. Less for the fact that this book is about a Parthian rather than a Roman, I would describe it as a ‘Roman Sharpe’. Darman’s style is similar to and as good as Bernard Cornwell’s, one of my favourite authors."
British Army Rumour Service review, June 2011
Threatened victim, waiting grave...Sheriff McQuede is called to the cemetery by Ben Ward, a member of Durmont's Good Old Boys' Club. Ward's tombstone, where he plans someday to be buried with his first wife, is vandalized. A menacing date of death, fast approaching, has been drilled into the stone, and splotches of red paint drips over it like blood. Ben Ward and his four partners have sunk vast sums of money into a recreational community, Pleasant Valley Retreat, and this failing project has flamed anger among the investors. As the inscribed date of Ward's death draws nearer, a killer stalks the resort. McQuede must act quickly before a vandal's threats turn into reality.
MURDER AND THE GOOD OLD BOYS' CLUB is the seventh book in the Jeff McQuede High Country Mystery Series. Each book in the series contains a complete story and can be read as a stand-alone.
