Download or read book The Crystal Legacy written by Desa and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur, a 12 yr. old boy is drawn to a field behind a crotchety old neighbor’s barn where one misstep leads him to another world. A world filled with wonder, where wizards and magic are everywhere. They have been waiting for one special wizard to help them fight ‘him‘. Is Arthur the wizard they have been waiting for? If so, can he learn all he needs to learn in time to help save their world and ours from being engulfed by pure evil?
Download or read book Mistress Mage written by Kayleigh Nicol and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the peace following the Great Mage Hunt, the king's long-time mistress is revealed as a sorceress. Locked away for the safety of the kingdom, bounties are placed upon the heads of the seven children she birthed. Before they can be found by the kingdom's mage hunters, the seven turn to in-fighting and murder, stealing each other's magics to grow stronger. After the battle on the stone plains, only three of the mage-born bastards remain alive.Kestral searches for Reshi throughout the kingdom, convinced that Reshi's traumatic childhood was the reason for his sudden departure after their last battle together. Meanwhile, Reshi finds a teacher to help him with his newly acquired mystic powers to better protect himself against his murderous older brother. In the course of his studies, Reshi finds more questions than answers regarding the mysterious magic behind the control runes. Is Velyn simply a monster for killing his brothers and sisters? Or is there a darker force at work within the kingdom of Zarapheth?
Download or read book The Legacy of Crystal Island written by Colleen O'Flaherty-Hilder and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the 22nd century, The Legacy of Crystal Island follows the seven-year initiation of Orla, a fourteen-year-old princess who lives on an enchanted island protected by a crystal fortress, in a world that is rapidly degenerating under the rule of power leaders focused on greed and the perpetuation of fear.
Download or read book THE LEGACY OF CRYSTAL ISLAND BOOK TWO written by Colleen O'Flaherty-Hilder and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Colleen O’Flaherty-Hilder’s second book, Orla has returned to Crystal Island after her Crystal awakening. Alongside her promised consort, Finn, she is tasked with choosing new leaders for the seven Federations of the Earth. They will replace the Chief Generals who are controlled by the dangerous Shadow and have led the planet down a path of greed and destruction for many decades. Fourteen new leaders are chosen – seven men and seven women – with the potential to access their buried Crystal Wisdom. But first, they must remove the influence of the deeply embedded Shadow. Under this new leadership, will the planet be able to heal?
Download or read book Counterfeit Love written by Crystal Caudill and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can this undercover agent save the woman he loves—or is her heart as counterfeit as the money he's been sent to track down? After all that Grandfather has sacrificed to raise her, Theresa Plane owes it to him to save the family name—and that means clearing their debt with creditors before she marries Edward Greystone. But when one of the creditors' threats leads her to stumble across a midnight meeting, she discovers that the money he owes isn't all Grandfather was hiding. And the secrets he kept have now trapped Theresa in a life-threatening fight for her home—and the truth. After months of undercover work, Secret Service operative Broderick Cosgrove is finally about to uncover the identity of the leader of a notorious counterfeiting ring. That moment of triumph turns to horror, however, when he finds undeniable proof that his former fiance is connected. Can he really believe the woman he loved is a willing participant? Protecting Theresa and proving her innocence may destroy his career—but that's better than failing her twice in one lifetime. They must form a partnership, tentative though it is. But there's no question they're both still keeping secrets—and that lack of trust, along with the dangerous criminals out for their blood, threatens their hearts, their faith, and their very survival. Combining rich history, danger, suspense, and romance, Crystal Caudill's debut novel launches this new historical series with a bang. Fans of Elizabeth Camden, Michelle Griep, and Joanna Davidson Politano will be thrilled to find another author to follow!
Download or read book Instruments of Planning written by Rebecca Leshinsky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instruments of Planning: Tensions and Challenges for more Equitable and Sustainable Cities critically explores planning’s instrumentality to deliver important social and environmental outcomes in neoliberal planning landscapes. Because each instrument is unique and may be tailored to its own jurisdictional needs, Instruments of Planning is a compendium of case studies from urban regions in Australia, Canada, the United States and Europe, providing readers with a collection that critically challenges the role and potential of planning instruments and instrumentality across a range of contexts. Instruments of Planning captures the political, institutional, and economic challenges that confront planning. It examines planning instruments designed to assist with strategic planning and implementation, and considers the role that technology plays in unpacking and understanding complexity in planning. Written by Rebecca Leshinsky and Crystal Legacy of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, this book fills the gap in planning theory about the instrumentality of planning in the neoliberal urban context. It is essential reading for students, urban researchers, policy analysts and planning practitioners.
Download or read book Building Inclusive Cities written by Carolyn Whitzman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on a growing movement within developing countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, as well as Europe and North America, this book documents cutting edge practice and builds theory around a rights based approach to women’s safety in the context of poverty reduction and social inclusion. Drawing upon two decades of research and grassroots action on safer cities for women and everyone, this book is about the right to an inclusive city. The first part of the book describes the challenges that women face regarding access to essential services, housing security, liveability and mobility. The second part of the book critically examines programs, projects and ideas that are working to make cities safer. Building Inclusive Cities takes a cross-cultural learning perspective from action research occurring throughout the world and translates this research into theoretical conceptualizations to inform the literature on planning and urban management in both developing and developed countries. This book is intended to inspire both thought and action.
Download or read book Until It s All Crystal Clear written by Don Allison and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until It's All Crystal Clear is the heartwarming story of the triumph of life over death. It is the story of Crystal Kim (Allison) Kline, a thirty-six-year-old mother stricken with leukemia. Her faith and courage are remarkable. As you read this moving, true story you will be deeply touched. You will . . . Share Crystal's vibrant zest for life. Be encouraged by her courageous battle with leukemia. Be inspired by her unshakable faith in God. Feel the heartbreak of the family coping with their devastating loss. Find comfort, strength, and healing for grieving parents of adult children. Understand how you can comfort those who grieve over the death of loved ones. Be inspired by a father's dream to pole vault again. Learn how you can have hope for your future, in this life and in the life to come. It's not a crystal ball, but in this book, some things become Crystal Clear
Download or read book The Crystal Kingdom Explorer written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: Crystal sets out to discover the vast and magical countries with a map and a desire to learn more about what it means to be a leader, be responsible, and use power in an honest way. Crystal, a young and eager explorer, begins a wonderful journey through the magical Crystal Kingdom. She finds herself in the middle of a world full of magic and wonder. Crystal's trip is more than just a physical one through a beautiful landscape. It is also a journey of self-discovery and awakening. She learns that real strength is facing your fears head-on, that being responsible means thinking about how your actions affect other people and the world, and that being a leader means motivating and inspiring those around you. Crystal goes through a lot of hard times on her journey, which tests her strength, knowledge, and kindness. There is personal growth and information at every step of her journey, from crossing the dangerous Bridge of Challenges to talking to the Talking Tree. Crystal's trip through the Crystal Kingdom is made better by the characters she meets along the way. These characters teach Crystal the value of empathy, teamwork, and kindness, which makes her a leader who puts the well-being of her community first. Crystal learns from her experiences that power can bring about good change and peace when it is used for the greater good. Crystal's physical journey stops when she goes back to Sparkle Town, but that's also where her legacy starts. Sharing her own experiences and lessons learned helps other people start their own paths of self-discovery and leadership. What Crystal goes through in the Crystal Kingdom changes her from an interested traveler to a wise and caring leader that everyone she knows loves and respects. Crystal's story encourages people of all ages to think about their own leadership potential and use their skills for the greater good. It also serves as a reminder that everyone, no matter how small, has the power to make a big difference in the world. In the end, Crystal's trip through the Crystal Kingdom is a captivating story of growth, leadership, and adventure. It shows how powerful it is to learn, find new things, and want to make the world a better place. Chapter 1: The Mysterious Chart Crystal was a brave and interested girl. People knew her for having endless energy and a strong desire to try new things. She liked finding the little known places in Sparkle Town and imagined herself as a great adventurer finding new lands. She had no idea that her biggest adventure was about to start in the dark, quiet corners of her grandmother's attic, not in the big, open world outside. People in Sparkle Village are friendly and know each other. The streets are always full of laughter and the wonderful smell of flowers. Crystal went to the attic when she went to see her grandmother. It was full of old trunks, dusty books, and stories from the past. Crystal found an old, worn-out map in the attic, among the lost items. But this wasn't any map; it was dirty and full of secrets, and the rough edges told stories of the past. The grandmother of Crystal came up to her and took the map in her soft hands, saying, "This is the map of the Crystal Kingdom." Her voice was quiet and cracked, like old book pages. Crystal's happiness knew no bounds when she found the Crystal Kingdom. She had heard stories about this beautiful and mysterious place where the rivers sparkled like diamonds and the trees grew crystals instead of leaves, but she always thought it was just a story made up to make kids feel good before bed. She now had a map in her hand that showed exactly where this land was. She felt a level of excitement she had never felt before at the thought of exploring the Crystal Kingdom. "It's full of mysteries and wonders," her grandmother said with a smile. Crystal's mind was like a rocket launchpad, full of vivid images of sparkling lakes and shining woods. She knew then that she had to go see it for herself, walk its ways, and find out what it was hiding. Crystal chose to go on the biggest adventure of her life because she was brave and had the support of her grandma. Even though she knew it wouldn't be easy—there would be obstacles to overcome, puzzles to solve, and threats to face—the chance to find out what was going on in the Crystal Kingdom was too tempting to pass up. What she held in her hands wasn't just a piece of paper; it was a key to a magical world and an adventure that would change her life forever. As she went, the map showed her hidden things about the place it was showing her that only Crystal, the brave traveler, could find. Taking the map as a guide and her sense of adventure with her, Crystal left Sparkle Town and went to a place she had never imagined. Chapter 2: The First Step. With the mysterious map in her hand, she got closer to the border of the Crystal Kingdom. Her heart was rushing with excitement and a little fear as she took the first step beyond the invisible line that separated her normal world from the magical one that lay ahead. As the sun came up and cast its golden light over Sparkle Town, Crystal was already on her way. She had her backpack strapped tightly and full of everything she would need for her trip. The only things she knew about that world were in her dreams and the stories her grandmother told her. Today was her big adventure into the unknown. Her walk seemed to have taken her into a jewel-encrusted forest, with each tree more beautiful than the last. The leaves rustled in the light breeze, making a melody that seemed to greet her. Crystal knew she was in a different world as soon as she stepped foot on the Crystal Kingdom's ground. The trees around her sparkled and shone. The crystals on their trunks and branches made them look like stars in the sun. Crystal was stunned by how beautiful this magical land was. The rushing rivers, which were the most beautiful shades of blue she had ever seen, made her eyes wide with awe. It looked like the sky had melted into the ground, creating streams of liquid sapphire that wound through the farmland. These streams reflected the light and made dance patterns on the plants in the area. Her words were soft and polite, a grateful acknowledgment of the beauty around her. Crystal could tell right away that this trip would be different from all the others because the trees seemed to lean in and listen to her steps, and the rivers shouted welcome songs. The air itself was magical, calling her to see what was over the next hill and around the next corner. It was just a bit of old paper at first, but now the map is the key to a world full of wonders she could never have imagined. She was here to find out what the Crystal Kingdom was all about. It was living and full of magic and beauty. Crystal understood as the trip went on that it was more than just an investigation. It was a journey to learn not only about the mysteries of the Crystal Kingdom but also about her own strength and power. With each step, she felt like she was getting better as a person and as a traveler. It was the sapphire rivers and diamond trees in the Crystal Kingdom that taught her that magic exists and that she could find it. Crystal set out on her trip with her heart full of hope and her eyes wide open, ready to see the amazing things that lay ahead in this magical world. Chapter 3: The Tree Can Talk In the middle of the Crystal Kingdom, where the sun was dancing through the branches of shiny trees, Crystal's trip took a sudden turn. As she went deeper into the magical forest, she came across a tree that was unlike any other she had seen. The leaves were as clear as glass, giving off a soft glow when they caught the light and making colorful patterns on the ground below. The most interesting thing about this tree, though, was that it could talk. When she heard a voice in the bush, she was shocked and looked around, but the voice was coming from the tree itself. It was like the wind was whispering secrets through the trees because the voice was so smooth and musical. "If you want to find the Crystal Heart, you have to learn to listen," the tree said in a soft voice that was as old as the country itself. Crystal paid close attention as the tree's words hit her. It wasn't about hearing with her ears, but with her heart, to hear the world's unspoken thoughts and screams. The Crystal Heart is a mythical diamond that is said to hold the magic of the Crystal Kingdom. Crystal's meeting with the talking tree was a turning point in her journey. She realized that she could only get through the Crystal Kingdom and find its darkest secrets if she had empathy—the power to understand and feel other people's emotions and the sense to make decisions based on that understanding. The tree, with its ancient knowledge and peaceful presence, taught her that being a leader meant listening, caring, and making choices that were good for everyone in the country, not just herself. Crystal kept thinking about what the tree said as she continued her journey. It taught her to pay more attention to the sounds of nature, like the rustling of leaves, the babbling of brooks, and the whispers of the wind, so she could find beauty in the quiet moments and stories in the animals' eyes. Her quest became a journey of discovery that took her to the depths of her own heart as well as the kingdom's riches as a result of her newfound empathy and understanding.
Download or read book RF Bulk Acoustic Wave Filters for Communications written by Ken-ya Hashimoto and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book presents a thorough overview of RF BAW filters, covering a vast range of technologies, optimal device design, filter topologies, packaging, fabrication processes, and high quality piezoelectric thin films. Moreover, the book discusses the integration of BAW filters in RF systems.
Download or read book The Dark Truth written by Ellen Hardwick and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dark Truth is the follow-up to Untold Truth (Matador, 2012) and the second book in a trilogy. ‘There is something wrong with the crystals,’ the message said. Jane and Mark travel to a friend’s mine in Africa. They realise that the problem with the crystals stems from Mark's past – a past he has been running away from. “My men took the quartz laser wands and began cleaning the dirt from them. They didn’t notice that inside the quartz points, there were black veins. I wasn’t too bothered about it; the crystals will sell for a better price if there is something unusual within them.” “So what’s got you so worried?” “I got a call the next morning to say that all three men were off ill and one had been taken to hospital.” With the help of a bushman elder, they are led to search ancient paintings and myths for clues to the crystals’ salvation. What they discover makes Mark draw on the skills he had vowed to never use again, and Jane has to come to terms with the consequences of her actions. The Dark Truth will appeal to fans of both crime and spiritual novels, as well as anyone working in complementary therapy. Author Ellen weaves her novels with threads of spirituality, resulting in books that take readers on an adventure whilst also exposing them to life teachings.
Download or read book Understanding Urbanism written by Dallas Rogers and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Urbanism presents built environment students with the latest approaches to studying urbanism. The book is written in an accessible and easy-to-understand format by leading urban academics and practitioners with decades of teaching and practical experience. As students move through the chapters, they will develop a critical understanding of the different ways architects, urban and social planners, urban designers, heritage professionals, engineers and other built environment professionals design our cities. Importantly, the book shows how and why the built environment professional of the future will need to work within the Indigenous context of cities in countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.
Download or read book House Plants written by Mike Maunder and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2022-08-04 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the economics, science, and cultural significance of houseplants, a many-tendrilled history of our domestic, pot-bound companions. Our penchant for keeping houseplants is an ancient practice dating back to the Pharaohs. House Plants explores the stories behind the plants we bring home and how they were transformed from wild plants into members of our households. A billion-dollar global industry, house plants provide interaction with nature and contribute to our health, happiness, and well-being. They also support their own miniature ecosystems and are part of the home biome. Featuring many superb illustrations, House Plants explores both their botanical history and cultural impact, from song (Gracie Fields’s “Biggest Aspidistra in the World”), literature (Orwell’s Keep the Aspidistra Flying), and cinema (Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors) to fashion, technology, contemporary design, and painting.
Download or read book Legacy written by Suzanne Methot and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred years of colonization have taken an incalculable toll on the Indigenous peoples of the Americas: substance use disorders and shockingly high rates of depression, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions brought on by genocide and colonial control. With passionate logic and chillingly clear prose, author and educator Suzanne Methot uses history, human development, and her own and others’ stories to trace the roots of Indigenous cultural dislocation and community breakdown in an original and provocative examination of the long-term effects of colonization. But all is not lost. Methot also shows how we can come back from this with Indigenous ways of knowing lighting the way.
Download or read book Catching the Moon written by Crystal Hubbard and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spirited story of Marcenia Lyle, the African American girl who grew up to become "Toni Stone," the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.
Download or read book The Crystal Shard written by R.A. Salvatore and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drizzt Do’Urden finds new friends and foes in the windswept towns of Icewind Dale, also the setting of the Dungeons & Dragons adventure book Rime of the Frostmaiden. With his days in the Underdark far behind him, drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urden sets down roots in the windswept Ten-Towns of Icewind Dale. A cold and unforgiving place, Ten-Towns sits on the brink of a catastrophic war, threatened by the barbarian tribes of the north. It’s in the midst of battle that a young barbarian named Wulfgar is captured and made the ward of Bruenor, a grizzled dwarf leader and a companion to Drizzt. With Drizzt’s help, Wulfgar will grow from a feral child to a man with the heart of a dwarf, the instincts of a savage, and the soul of a hero. But it will take even more than that to defeat the corrupt wizard who wields the demonic power of Crenshininbon—the fabled Crystal Shard. The Crystal Shard is first book in the Icewind Dale Trilogy and the fourth book in the Legend of Drizzt series.
Download or read book A Little Legacy Other Stories written by Lucy Bethia Walford and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
