A Plane Crash... A Hidden Valley... An Ancient Prophecy... A Cataclysmic Scheme... Mariah, Aari, Kody, Jag and Tegan have been lifelong friends. Surviving the crash of their small plane in northern Canada, the five awaken to find themselves in Dema-Ki, an uncharted valley inhabited by a mysterious people. Nursed back to health, the teenagers are soon cast into a life-altering adventure when a strange affliction wreaks havoc in this remote sanctuary. The Elders of the village believe that the five newcomers hold the key to the salvation of not only Dema-Ki, but that of all humanity as foretold in their prophecy. Skeptical at first, the five eventually grow to accept the possibilities of the prophecy after experiencing a series of baffling events. Unbeknownst to them, a renegade group of youths, zealously opposed to the initiation of the 'outsiders', soon begin their maneuvers to rid the village of the newcomers. As the dark forces around them accelerate, the five friends are compelled to discover faith in themselves and in the powers ascribed to them by the ancient prophecy. If they survive the perils in this valley, can they then garner the courage and conviction needed to face an ominous cloud gathering in the world outside?

After the President's teenaged daughter commits suicide, a civilized alternative for those with no hope is created. There are only two rules in Aegis: no communication is allowed with the outside world, and once individuals go in, they can never leave. Twelve years pass and what began as a noble social experiment has turned into a hideous nightmare, fraught with controversy and public outrage.

The opening stanza in a new epic fantasy series that delves into the themes of war, corruptible power, love, betrayal, and absolution in the world of Denestia. Ryne Waldron, a living legend at the edge of madness is haunted by a murderous past and the voices of his power that whisper in his head. Hunted, he strives to defend a village he swore to protect. But his enemies might be closer than he could ever suspect. Ancel Dorn, a gifted student, struggles with rejection and must accept who he is or perish to the creatures that stalk him and his parents. When he discovers he's targeted for death by beings that seemed to have stepped from the history of an ancient war, his only choice is to flee. Irmina Nagel, Ancel's former lover, and an assassin sent to find Ryne, is mired in her quest for revenge on Ancel's parents, and must set aside her emotions or fail her final test. What she discovers may not only change her life but the world as a whole. Caught between warring nations, vengeful leaders, magic and steel, myth and men, the fate of millions hang in the balance. Who can unite the kingdoms against a common threat? Who shall bring the power that drives the world to heel? Who will walk the knife's edge of harmony? If none can, then Denestia is doomed.

The Navy has begun a program modernize to its 84 existing Aegis cruisers and destroyers (ACD) over a period of 20 years. The program¿s estimated total cost is about $16.6 billion. The Navy¿s proposed FY 2010 budget requests $674.8 million in funding for ACD ship modernization. The modernizations are intended to ensure that the ships can be operated cost-effectively throughout their 35-year service lives. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: ACD; ACD Industrial Base; Construction, and Overhaul and Repair Shipyards; Combat System Manufacturers; Shipyards Performing the Work; (3) Issues for Congress: Cost Impact of BMD Addition; Shipyards For DDG-51 Modernizations; Service Life Extension to 40 Years. Illustrations.

The Aegis BMD program gives Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers a capability for conducting BMD operations. Under current plans, the number of BMD-capable Navy Aegis ships is scheduled to grow from 20 at the end of FY 2010 to 38 at the end of FY 2015. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: Planned Quantities of Ships, Ashore Sites, and Interceptor Missiles; Aegis BMD Flight Tests; Allied Participation and Interest in Aegis BMD Program; (3) Issues for Congress: Demands for BMD-Capable Aegis Ships; Demands for Aegis Ships in General; Numbers of SM-3 Interceptors; SM-2 Block IV Capability for 4.0.1 and Higher Versions; (4) Legislative Activity for FY 2011. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand publication.

About the Book Strange and wicked happenings are about as increasing reports of people "vanishing" sweep a world that has become comfortable. Arias, a product of that comfort, finds himself in the middle of these strange occurrences. When his sister becomes the latest victim of these disappearances, he ends up allying with a shadowy organization that promises to bring everyone back home. Celeste sits at the high table of an organization that follows the whims of eleven elusive deities. It is from their whisper that she receives specific orders on how to govern her people. When the vanishings reach her doorstep, she is given the impossible task of both finding and retrieving everyone that has been taken. About the Author Lucian Nife is looking to shake up the world of fantasy fiction and how it is presented with love, life, and color. He's studied business, law, theology, and poetry. Readers can expect all of those aspects within the Aegis universe that he has crafted. The first step in this literary journey is Aegis: Eternity's Eye. It is both the introduction and guide for the entire series. Follow Lucian's socials to see recent updates, the beautiful illustrations of his story's characters and world, or simply say hello. "I don't want people to be intimidated by the epic nature of fantasy fiction, so I'll drop them into the story and let the narrative do its own work. By the time the pages come to an end, they'll have gotten the gist of what's going on and where things are headed in a rewarding way."